Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Monday March 11, 2019

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Musical Theatre: The Addams Family
The Addams Family continues this week:  March 13-16, plus a 1pm matinee on March 16.  This show is laugh-out-loud funny and highly entertaining! Come see your fellow students in their wacky and spooky character roles on stage.  Tickets are on sale through Mrs. Marshall in the accounting office; call 250-658-6672.  $15 for Adults, or $12 for Students/Seniors. Open seating.

Student Achievement
Last Friday, through a course he is taking South Island Distance Education School, Matthew McCormick competed in the Skills Canada & British Columbia student photography competition.  In the 3 hour competition, each student had 3 hours to take and edit photographs for each of the categories.  Matthew placed first in the photography competition and will go on to represent the South Island region at the provincial finals on April 17th, in Abbotsford.  Congratulations Matthew!!

Talent Show
This year's Talent Show will be in April but the Sign-up sheet is posted now in the Student Lounge. All acts are welcome. Talk to Ms. Giordano if you have questions.

Times Colonist 10K
There is still time to sign up to be on Claremont’s TC 10K team. This year's race is on Sunday April 28th and our team is open to all staff and students who wish to run, walk or jog. No experience is necessary. Register online and make sure you select School Team Challenge and Team Name “Claremont Spartans” from the drop down menu. See Ms. Graves for more information.
https://raceroster.com/registration/20153/yq5hemgyfyhf2n6q/registrant/1

CLUBS
Math Club
Math Club is TODAY at lunch, and there are a few things happening:
1. March Math League is TODAY.
2. Challengers kids need to pick up field trip forms.
3. AMC results are in.

ATHLETICS
Rowing
There is an important rowing meeting TODAY at lunch in the small gym regarding RADAR testing.

CAREER CENTRE
Saanich Summer Internship Program
Saanich Parks & Recreation: Summer Internship Program is designed to support youth ages 16-18 years to gain valuable work experience. Mentored part-time and full-time placements are available in summer camps and community settings throughout Saanich. Interns receive up to $500 for completing the program!
Application deadline: May 15.  Apply by sending an e-mail to Alana.Goddard@saanich.ca
explaining why you want to be a summer intern or phone 250-475-7624 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers are wanted for the Victoria International Jazz Fest, June 21-30.  Calling all musical students! If you play any of the following instruments, WE NEED YOU! - Guitar, Trumpet, Keyboard, Trombone, Double Bass or Alto Saxophone. We need volunteer help with this year's Tom Lee instrument petting zoo, to help kids try out different instruments. Stop by the Career Centre for more information and application forms or visit: jazzvictoria.ca for more details.

Job Opportunities
Visit the Career Centre for more details on these and many other job opportunities!
Stellys Fair Grounds - Peninsula Country Market June 1 – October 13.  2 Students are hired to help out at this weekly market each year. If you like to be outdoors, the sound of live music, fresh fruit & veggies this is a wonderful summer job!
Yard clean-up in North Saanich. $60 for 2-3 hours work picking up and stacking fallen branches.
Summer housekeeping for large home North Saanich  -  20 hours per week @ $15.00/hour.
Spreading gravel on 10 ft. garden bed in Sidney.  Approx. 2 hours @ $15.00/hour.visit the Career Centre.
Chuck's Burger Bar in Sidney is looking for someone to join their team as a dishwasher, Thursday to Saturday evenings. Earn wages + tips.  Experience is not necessary, just a positive attitude! 

GRAD 2019
NEW UVic Admission Acceptance Deadline – May 1
Attention students with offers of admission to UVic in September 2019: please note that your admission acceptance deadline has been moved up to May 1st, instead of June 1st! If you have any questions or concerns please contact the UVic recruiter for Claremont.

Grad Transition
Reminder to Grads to get your Grad Transition forms and interview completed while you still have time to choose your own person to interview you!  GT forms are available from the Career Centre.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.

COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Clinic
The Peninsula Youth Clinic is located at Peninsula Medical, 2a-2379 Bevan Avenue, Sidney and is open every THURSDAY from 5:30 - 7:30pm with both a doctor and mental health clinician on hand.


*If you need a reminder about any of this information, the daily announcements are posted outside of the front office.*