THE CHRONICLE
Monday November 30, 2020
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grade 12 Blood Drive
All grade 12 students interested in donating blood: please come to an Information meeting and sign up TODAY or TUESDAY Dec.1 at lunch in room 136 with Ms Chapman. Let’s roll up our sleeves, Claremont, and donate to the Canadian Blood Services. Each unit of blood collected can save 3 lives. Donors must be 17yrs or older to donate.
PEP 9: Bottle Drive for Comfort Kits
The PEP 9 students had a very successful Bottle Drive on Sunday and look forward to using the funds to put together many comfort kits to share some kindness with hospital patients. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Morning Breaktime Food Service
The Spartan Store, located just beside the cafeteria service window, is open for breakfast and snack service between 10 and 11 every morning. They will have reasonably priced coffee, hot chocolate, hash browns, breakfast wraps and baked goods..... perfect for a mid-morning treat. Cash or lunch cards only (lunch cards can be bought from the Accounting office for $5 or $10).
After School Homework Club
Reminder: for all students who would like extra help in Math, English, Science or Social Studies: help from Education Assistants is available on TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00 after school in room 235 (computer lab). All students in all grades are welcome. Please wear a mask.
ATHLETICS
No news today.
CLUBS
YCI: Winter Clothing/Backpack Drive
YCI Club is supporting the ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’ Backpack Drive! Home is Where the Heart Is Foundation is an adolescent-driven foundation who are raising awareness about the homelessness crisis and supporting those in need. For the Backpack Drive, we are collecting:
*warm clothing (toques, mitts/gloves, scarfs, socks)
*backpacks
*hygiene products (shampoo, soap, body wash, lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream, tissue packs, feminine hygiene products, small makeup items)
*non-perishable snacks (granola bars, trail mix, raisins, beef jerky, candy, gum).
All donations will be packed by members of the Home is Where the Heart is Foundation and, in working with Our Place Society, the items will be distributed to people in need. Donation bins are at the front office. Collection runs until December 18. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
CAREERS
UVic: Entrepreneurship at Gustavson
OnLine (Zoom) Lecture - Dec 2
UVic Advising Staff are excited to offer an online lecture for all high school students: Entrepreneurship at Gustavson. Explore the UVic and Gustavson approach to entrepreneurship, and the many ways it's supported beyond the classroom. Entrepreneurial thinking is an asset in starting companies and within companies, a.k.a. intrapreneurship. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2 @ 5:00pm
To register: https://my.uvic.ca/Ellucian.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/EventDetails.aspx?id=1378b058-fcee-ea11-9440-0050568518f9
Canadian Coast Guard College – Virtual Presentation – Dec. 10
Register for a virtual presentation hosted by the Canadian Coast Guard College, "Discover the Officer Training Program." The four-year Officer Training Program is one of the best marine training programs in the world, producing both Marine Engineering Officers and Marine Navigation Officers. Graduates of the CCGC receive a Canadian Coast Guard College Diploma, a Bachelor of Technology in Nautical Sciences, a Commercial Certification issued by Transport Canada, continued employment with the Canadian Coast Guard, and internationally recognized certification.
Virtual Presentation Date: THURSDAY, Dec 10 @ 4:30pm. To register: https://ccg1.hiringplatform.ca/18626-virtual-presentation-on-discover-the-officer-training-program/59849-registration/en
Bishop's University Virtual Info – Tue Dec 1st
Bishop's University will be hosting an info-session Tuesday, Dec. 1st @ 4pm. Here is what Student Advisor Christina-Jade Contrino has to say about Bishop's U: BU is renowned for its small, intimate classes, amazing school spirit and genuine sense of community. It’s a place where you can pursue your passions and take advantage of a multitude of opportunities to make a difference and let your voice be heard. At BU, we’re looking for students who are curious and ambitious; people who are ready to push the limits, challenge conventions and aspire to greatness. Sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you! Register for the virtual meeting, here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkceygqDwrGdbiGV64T06X_8GTbn351KZP
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
UBC's Faculty of Medicine: Virtual Outreach Presentation – Dec 8
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine is excited to provide their 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 provide 30-60 minute presentations to high school students. Next meeting date: Tuesday, Dec. 8 @ 6pm. If you are interested in this, contact Mrs. Watson from the Career Centre, and she will send you the meeting login and other details. If your name has already been given to Mrs. Watson for a virtual session, make sure to check your student email for more information!
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.
GRAD 2021
Scholarships
Deadline TODAY: Schulich Leaders STEM ($100,000) and Cmolik Foundation ($40,000) Scholarships. If you are a grade 12 student wishing to be nominated for either of these scholarships, please complete a nomination application by the end of TODAY. All the information can be found on Claremont's Scholarship Weekly Update Website (post #09). Contact Ms. Tong if you have any questions.
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 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.