THE CHRONICLE
Thursday October 29, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TEx (Trades Exploration)
Claremont is exploring the possibility of offering a TEx program in Quarter 3 (Feb 1–April 22, 2021). This program would be full days (blocks 1 & 2) for 10 weeks. Students would get to sample 4 trades: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Metal Work and would earn 8 credits. TEX is open to students in grades 10-12. If you are interested or if you have questions, please see Mr. Bussoli (room 217).
Course Drop Date – Tuesday Nov 3
The last day to drop a Q1 course and not have it show up on your student transcript is TUESDAY November 3. A course drop form, signed by a parent, must be submitted to drop a course.
Spartan Wear – Orders are Due TOMORROW (Oct 30)
Spartan Wear is on sale!! If you would like to buy a Claremont Spartan hoodie, shirt, sweat pants, buff face covering, or lanyard, please pick up an order form from the Accounting Office. All sales are pre-order only. Deadline for orders & payment is THIS FRIDAY October 30 to Ms. Marshall in the Accounting office. Estimated time for clothing to arrive at Claremont is late November.
Photo Retakes – TODAY
Photo Retake Day is TODAY from 11:00 – 2:00 in the Student Lounge. We invite our remote students to have pictures taken starting at 11:00 am., to be followed by our in-school students. Purchasing photos is optional, but all students in all grades need to have school photos taken for school identification purposes (grade 12’s too - even if you are having grad photos taken). Pictures can be ordered by going online to mylifetouch.ca, with Picture Day Retake ID: QU010018Q1.
Halloween at Claremont - Friday Oct 30
THIS FRIDAY October 30th, we encourage students and staff to wear costumes. Please be advised, that you must still wear a mask with the usual guidelines. Get your photo taken at lunch time in the Student Lounge, and it will be uploaded for our Claremont Instagram virtual costume contest!!!
Numeracy Assessments
If you are a grade 12 student who has not yet signed up for next week’s Grade 10 Numeracy Assessments, please see Mrs. De Klerk. Completing these assessments is a graduation requirement.
ATHLETICS
No news today.
CLUBS
CREW
Club
Claremont's CREW Club will be meeting TOMORROW (FRIDAY) at lunch in the IGS room (264). This club looks at Claremont's waste and how we can better manage and reduce waste in our school and make a positive impact on our environment. Everyone welcome! Please remember to wear your mask.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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CAREERS
Peer
Health Educator Training - Nov 2 - Dec 14
AVI Health and Community Services is offering a Peer Health Educator Training, covering substance use, sexual health, overdose response, peer support skills and root causes of stigma. After the training, there may be future opportunities to co-facilitate workshops in the community and to work on the creation of a local sexual health podcast. Open to anyone aged 13 and older. The training will take place over Zoom on Monday evenings (4:00 to 5:30) from November 2 to December 14. Youth are encouraged to register before October 26 by emailing <span lang="en-US">sarah.graham@avi.org or texting/calling 250-480-8823.
NCAA Information Session for Canadian Student-Athletes: Nov. 4
EducationUSA is hosting guest speaker Elizabeth Thompson, NCAA Associate Director of International Education and Outreach, who will review the NCAA eligibility process for Canadian students. Wednesday, Nov.4, @ 12:30 pm. If you have a class in the afternoon (after lunch), be prepared to ask your teacher whether you can attend this meeting virtually in an appropriate setting at school. The session will be about 45 minutes with plenty of time for Q&A. Register here: https://www.bigmarker.com/educationusa-canada/NCAA-information-session-for-Canadian-student-athletes
UVic Virtual Info Sessions
UVic is offering many different virtual events for students and parents. Go to this page to see a list of events: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/events/index.php
Want to attend? Register here: https://uvic.simplybook.me/v2/
If you would like more information in an area you don't see listed, contact UVic Student Advisor Stephanie Parker directly, and she will help you! stephanieparker@uvic.ca
She is offering presentations to other schools, such as on the admission and application process for UVic, and scholarships/awards; or an evening presentation (open to all interested students and parents) with a focus on general information about UVic; allowing for a Q&A.
UBC's Faculty of Medicine - Virtual Outreach Presentations
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine is excited to announce the launch of their new Medical Student Outreach Ambassador Program. The Faculty of Medicine plays a pivotal role in selecting and training medical doctors in British Columbia and wants to inform students about possible future careers in medicine. UBC medical students can provide 30-60 minute presentations to high school students. If you are interested in this, contact Mrs. Watson from the Career Centre, and she will organize a virtual presentation date for you.
Post-Secondary BC (PSBC) Virtual Events: Nov 16-17
PSBC is hosting virtual events for Victoria students on November 16 (2-6pm) and November 17 (3-7pm).
Students need to register online: https://postsecondarybcvirtualfair.easyvirtualfair.com/prefair/ to access the PSBC Virtual Event platform, called Easy Virtual Fair. On Nov. 16 and 17, special presentations and events are scheduled, but as soon as students register, they will have access to the platform and website, where they can explore the different booths to see videos, viewbooks, etc. about all BC Post Secondary institutions! For more info, see Mrs. Watson cwatson@saanichschools.ca or visit https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/
or visit: https://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/md-ambassador-outreach-program/
UVic Info Sessions (Virtual)
UVic Student Recruitment has organized many upcoming virtual events for Students and Parents...
For example, Parent Nights will provide parents/guardians/supporters the opportunity to learn more about UVic. Attendees will enjoy a presentation by Dr. Lisa Surridge, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, with some helpful tips on being successful in post-secondary studies. The focus of the talk is helping parents (and students) navigate the transition from high school to university. The upcoming Parent Nights are as follows:
·Sunday November 8 & 22 at 5pm
To register: https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/events/#ipn-parent-nights
As always, make sure to regularly check the Saanich School District website (Programs & Services>Career Education) for the most up-to-date information about any Post-Secondary Schools, Jobs, Volunteering, and other events and opportunities available to students.
Parents as Education and Career Coaches – Nov.9
An interactive workshop (virtual ZOOM session) designed to support parents in guiding their student in making informed decisions about their education and career choices after high school. What you can expect to learn:
*Overview of all the resources available on EducationPlannerBC.ca
*Discover the different pathways available for students
*Discover supports available at post-secondary institutions
*Tips on scholarships and financial aid
*Q & A
Monday November 9, 7:00-8:30 pm
To register: https://sfu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcempqzMvE9NNiqYhHVaEFk17O_VQnYq5
GRAD 2021
Student
Transcript
Service
Grade 12’s: Did you know that YOU can access your own transcripts from the Student Transcript Service website? You can view your transcript and/or send them to a Post-Secondary Institution of your choice, at any time. It is easy to make a BCeID account on the Student Transcript Service. Check out the information posters on the wall, just outside of the counselling office. http://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca
COMMUNITY NEWS
NEW Programs at the Upside Teen Centre (Saanich Commonwealth Place)
Reminder that there are FREE, registered drop-in style programs for older teens at the Upside Teen Centre. Youth can pre-register online or come to the centre at programs time and register in person!
MONDAYS 6-8pm: Outdoor Adventure Club
TUESDAYS 6-8pm: Music Night
WEDNESDAYS 6-8pm: Games Night
THURSDAYS 6-8pm: Movie Night
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.