THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday February 16, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2021-2022 Course Book
The digital Course Book for the 2021/22 school year will be live on the Claremont website by the end of today. Families can familiarize themselves with course offerings, specialty programs and pathways to graduation.
Virtual Grade 8 Parent Night - TONIGHT
Hosted by Claremont admin @ 7PM tonight, this virtual Open House for incoming grade 8 parents will provide an overview of course offerings & an opportunity for Q&A. While the information will be tailored to grade 8 parents, information may be helpful for parents of incoming students in older grades too.
Course Selection Forms - Available Feb. 18
Course selection forms for our current Claremont students will be handed out on THURSDAY Feb. 18.
Course selection forms and Registration Packages will be posted on the Claremont website on the same day for new applicants to Claremont (Note: ROMS students will receive their course selection forms at ROMS, and they are not required to submit Registration packages).
After School Homework Club
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.
Peer Tutoring
Another avenue for students to get help with academic studies (Math, English, Science, and Social Studies) is to work with a Peer Tutor. We have volunteer Peer Tutors who are ready to be paired up with students asking for some extra help. If you are interested in having a Peer Tutor, please see Mrs. Wadsworth in the Learning Commons.
Mid-Morning Breaktime Food Service
Reminder that the Spartan Store is open every morning for breakfast and snack service 10:00-11:00, with reasonably-priced hot drinks and morning treats. Cash or lunch cards only.
ATHLETICS
Intramural Speedball
Bubble Bowl #2 continues this week. Check the schedules posted by the gym.
CLUBS
No news today.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Pizza Lunch – Tomorrow
For all International students: the next pizza lunch is TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY). All international students are invited to attend lunch in the Learning Commons (note change of location).
CAREERS
Island Medical Program: Zoom Info Session – Feb.18
If you are interested in becoming a doctor, you can earn your MD via the UBC MD Undergraduate Program in partnership with the University of Victoria and Island Health. Attend this FREE virtual info session to find out more! THIS THURSDAY, February 18, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Register at imp.med.ubc.ca/infosessionFeb2021 to receive the Zoom link.
Skills Canada Competition Week – Register by Feb.19
Show your skills, compete, and have fun by registering for Skills Canada Competition Week!
There are Secondary (Grades 10-12) and Junior (Grades 6-9) competitions, based on tons of fun categories, like: Electronics, Culinary, Graphic Design, Hairstyling, Wind Turbines, Gear Bots, Public Speaking, Photography, Job Search, and more! Competition Week: March 1-6. Students must be registered by THIS FRIDAY, February 19th! For more info or to register, see Mr. Bussoli.
First Aid Training – April 23
CRC Emergency First-Aid with CPR "C": This will be blended learning: 4 hours online of fun and interactive learning, and 4.5 hours of in-class learning. This course trains people how to react and improvise during life threatening emergencies. This is an early posting, but these courses fill up fast! Cost is $50.
FRIDAY April 23, 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm in class.
Location: SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive
To Register: Email yep@beaconcs.ca or call 250-656-5537 and ask for Vanessa
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 2021 Bottle Drive - Feb.27
Save your empties!!! Grad 2021 is having a bottle drive fundraiser on SATURDAY Feb.27, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Drop-off is in the Claremont student parking lot. COVID protocols will be in place. Thank you for your support.
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
Cordova Bay Fastball
2021 Season registration is open now until March 15th for Cordova Bay Fastball. Open for U19 boys & girls ($175). Registration is online: www.CordovaBayFastball.ca
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.