THE CHRONICLE
Monday September 28, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Orange Shirt Day – Sept 30
Claremont recognizes Orange Shirt Day this WEDNESDAY September 30. This is a nationally commemorated day to remember the survivors of Residential Schools, while affirming that all children are valued in our community. Let's show our support for reconciliation and human rights. Wearing orange helps us all to share in this important message. Every Child Matters.
CLUBS
Key
Club
Are you interested in volunteerism and building service hours? Key Club might be what you are looking for. This year, Claremont is hosting Key Club online. If you have questions, please see Ms. Pang (room 135) or Ms. Wadsworth (Learning Commons). To be a part of this club, please join through Google Classroom: xay2a3c.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today
CAREERS
Plumbing
and Pipe-Fitting
Are you interested in a career in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting?? There is an amazing opportunity for you here at Claremont. Please come see Mr. Bussoli before the end of September to take advantage of this program. Don’t delay!!
Trades,
Dual Credit Courses & Apprenticeships
For all those interested in any Camosun/Claremont programs involving Trades, all Dual Credit programs and Apprenticeships, please come see Mr. Bussoli in Block 1 in Room 217 or in the Career Centre. You can email him at rbussoli@saanichschools.ca or phone him at his office at 250-658-5221 ext. 218. Come down and visit; he will be happy to guide you to your future career. There is a program that is right for you!!
Work Experience 12 Students
Work Experience 12 students: if you are CURRENTLY working, or when you start your new job, please follow the link below to fill out and submit the form, which is required by WorkSafe. https://www.sd63.bc.ca/COVID-19-WEX
Any questions, please come to the Career Centre! Thank you.
Canadian Universities - Virtual Info Events Sept 28 – Oct 8
CUE - Canadian Universities Events - Connecting students to the finest post-secondary opportunities across Canada!
Students will be able to register and login for the CUE virtual events on the day that suits their schedule. Each attending CUE institution will be hosting online sessions during the times listed below, and we encourage students to explore these virtual booths with curiosity and an open mind. Student events are scheduled for these dates:
Monday Sept. 28: 4-8PM
Tuesday, Sept. 29: 4-8PM
Wednesday, Sept. 30: 4-8PM
Thursday, Oct.1: 4-8PM
Saturday, Oct. 3: 10AM-2PM
Tuesday, Oct. 6: 4-8PM
Thursday, Oct. 8: 4-8PM
For more info, visit: https://cuebc.org/
First Aid Training
1st Level First Aid + CPR: Saturday October 24. THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL, but continue to contact Sara at Beacon Community Services (250-507-5680) to reserve your spot for the next training. For more information, see Mr Arsenault in the Career Centre.
GRAD 2021
Scholarships
Loran Scholarship applications are now open. The Loran Scholarship is awarded to exceptional graduating students who have demonstrated leadership and who give back to their communities through volunteering and service. The top prize is valued at $100,000 with several smaller prizes at $5000 and $2000. To be nominated by Claremont, please submit an application package to Ms. Tong (room 323) by October 5. Nomination information can be found on the Claremont website. For more information about the scholarship itself, go to loranscholar.ca
COMMUNITY
NEWS
Peninsula
Youth Clinic
Peninsula Youth Clinic is operating through Telehealth on Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7:30pm Appointments with doctors or mental health workers are conducted by phone or video. Services are completely free and confidential in their judgement free zone for any medical concerns, to get prescriptions, or to speak with a counsellor. To make an appointment, call 250-656-4143.
Foundry Youth Clinic
Foundry Victoria Youth Clinic offers young people ages 12-24 health and wellness services, with doctors, mental health workers, and peer support workers. Foundry is open for virtual and on-site appointments. To make an appointment, call 250-383-3552. Phones are answered beginning at 10:30AM on weekdays to schedule appointments for the day.
A
copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main
office door.