THE CHRONICLE
Friday January 8, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parents: Pick-ups & Drop-offs
Reminder to parents when dropping off and picking up students: please be conscientious about not blocking the driveways of our neighbours. In particular, Strangcrest Place, right across the road from the school, has become very problematic for our neighbours at the end of the day. We hope that students can be picked up a little further down the road (a short walk and some fresh air is always a good thing). Thank you for your cooperation.
IB Diploma Program: Virtual Info Session – Jan 13
Join in on a virtual info session regarding the IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma Program held at Parkland Secondary. The program is open to high school students during their grade 11 and grade 12 years. Universities across Canada and around the world regard the IB Diploma Program as excellent preparation for university entrance.
Visit www.parklandib.ca for more info about the program.
Virtual meeting: WEDNESDAY, January 13 @ 7pm.
Email Carol Gribling to register: cgribling@saanichschools.ca
Mid-Morning Breaktime Food Service
Reminder that the Spartan Store is open for breakfast and snack service 10:00-11:00 every morning, with reasonably-priced hot drinks and morning treats. Cash or lunch cards only.
Claremont Spartan Masks For Sale
If students like the look and fit of the navy blue cloth masks they were issued at the start of the year, the very same masks (same quality & design, made by Stormtech) with the Claremont Spartan logo are for sale. They come in either black or navy. 2 for $15 at the Accounting office. These are great for students and parents!
ATHLETICS
No news today.
CLUBS
Gen Zen Mindfulness Group
Are you feeling stressed, anxious or sad? Are you looking for ways to calm your busy mind? If you are interested in the concept of mindfulness, please consider joining the newly formed Gen Zen Mindfulness Group. This group will be exploring the idea and practice of mindfulness through a dedicated Google Classroom and will include a weekly guided mindfulness session on MONDAY afternoons via remote access. Please see Ms. Herrmann in Learning Services for more information about this group and to get details on how to be added to the Google Classroom
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
CAREERS
District Career Programs & Dual Credit Opportunities
Virtual Information Night – THURSDAY January 28 @ 7pm.
Parents: You are invited to join a virtual meeting to learn more about opportunities available to students in grades 10-12 in the Saanich School District.
Find out about:
Skills Training Apprenticeship Carpentry (STAC)
Work Experience 12A & 12B (WEx)
Trade Awareness Skills & Knowledge (TASK)
Trade Exploration (TEX)
Marine Service Technician
VIU Hairstylist Program
Dual Credit Courses offered through Camosun College
Technical Trades Training and Apprenticeships
For more information and to register for this event, please see this attached link:
Questions can be directed to Cammie Watson in Claremont’s Career Department: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
SD63: List of Virtual Post-Secondary Info and Events
There are so many virtual information sessions and events being offered by post-secondary institutions. The Saanich School District has a Careers page that is full of good information about various training and post-secondary opportunities. For the most current details about many virtual events being provided by universities and other post-secondary schools, make sure to visit the Saanich School District Career Education website, at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/. This site is updated continually.
GRAD 2021
Grad Portrait Retakes: Jan.18 & 19
If you missed out on getting your grad portraits taken in October (or if you were unhappy with your portraits), the Lifetouch portable studio will be returning to Claremont for two days only: January 18 & 19. Students can book an appointment by going on the Grad Portrait website: schedule.prestigeportraits.ca Sitting fee of $25 is due at the time of your appointment (but if you know you are not purchasing photos, no sitting fee is required, but we DO need you to have a photo taken for the yearbook).
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
Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints, and Cyberbullying:
Zoom Symposium for Parents of School-Age Children
Saanich Schools is co-hosting a Parent Information evening brought to us through Safer Schools: “Social Media Awareness, Digital Footprints, and Cyberbullying--For Parents/Guardians of School-Aged Students.” This virtual session will provide a snapshot of current Social Media trends and equip parents and guardians in their digital parenting strategy: Tuesday January 19, 6:00-8:00 pm, including Q&A. Registration is FREE, but participants must register to receive the Zoom link. Space is limited (all 3 local School Districts are involved); sign up early to reserve your spot. More information and registration link is on the Claremont Secondary website home page.
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.