THE CHRONICLE
Friday March 5, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Musical Theatre Performance: “We Will Rock You”
TWO SHOWS REMAINING: March 5 & 6 at 7pm
Claremont’s Musical Theatre performance of “We Will Rock You” will be live-streaming 2 more nights (TONIGHT & SATURDAY NIGHT). You can buy a ticket to the stream at www.booktixlive.ca/portal/css for any of the shows. There is also a link on the Claremont website.
Students: if you have been invited to attend the show in person, please remember to bring $10 cash for admission at the door.
This is a fun and futuristic musical, that features the songs of classic rock band QUEEN. Over 65 students in the cast, crew, and orchestra showcase their talents, and this show guarantees you'll be humming and clapping to the well-known songs of Queen. Thank you for supporting the Musical Theatre program.
Class Rotation Changes MONDAY March 8
Starting MONDAY March 8, we move to the ‘second five weeks’ of Quarter 3, with Block 1 alternating days on an A/B schedule and Block 2 at full attendance each day. Parents will receive an email from the block 1 teachers, indicating which group students are a part of for Block 1. Some classes with smaller numbers and a larger space to work (where physical distancing is possible) have been approved to continue with all students present and masked.
Mid-Day Busing Starting MONDAY March 8
As we change to the new class rotation next week, there will be new schedules for students riding the school bus mid-day to arrive for afternoon classes. The mid-day bus schedules are posted outside of the office. Students: PLEASE check the bus schedule so you are prepared for next week. Parents and students can also check the schedule posted on a billboard on the Claremont website “Mid-Day Bus Schedule.”
Jersey Day: March 5
TODAY is Jersey Day!! It is great to see so many team jerseys in the school …… we will probably hear some spirited discussions about favourite team choices throughout the day!
2021-2022 Course Book
The digital Course Book for the 2021-2022 school year is posted on the Claremont website. Families can familiarize themselves with course offerings, specialty programs and pathways to graduation.
Course Selection Forms
Reminder to students to return your Course Selection Forms by the end of TODAY.
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
Finals and 3rd place games will take place for Junior teams on TUESDAY March 9, and for Senior teams on WEDNESDAY March 10.
Winning teams take on the teachers on THURSDAY.
CLUBS
No news today.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
CAREERS
UVic Virtual Parent Night: March 9
Grade 11 & 12 parents (and students) are invited to attend an informative virtual session that will address the transition from high school to university, in addition to information about UVic academic planning. Presentations from Dr. Lisa Surridge, Humanities Associate Dean Academic and Dr. Susan Lewis, Acting Vice-Provost. Q&A with both presenters.
TUESDAY March 9 from 6:30-8:00pm
Zoom - https://uvic.zoom.us/j/87512034120
Please RSVP to: Stephanie Parker, stephanieparker@uvic.ca
Career & Post-Secondary Education Webinar Event: April 6-9
Black Press Media is hosting a huge Career and Post-Secondary Education Event. They help match employers with potential employees and potential students with educational institutions. Areas covered at the event will include: Hospitality, Nursing, Transportation, Accounting, Retail, Construction, Administration, Security, and many more! For info and to register: https://events.blackpress.ca/greatervictoria/
TRU: Software Engineering Program
The BEng in Software Engineering program at Thompson Rivers University is currently accepting applications, but seats are limited!
New admission requirement for Fall 2021: PHYSICS 11 (Physics 12 is recommended but not required). Students can apply here: https://apply.educationplannerbc.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 Wear – Pickup TODAY
Grad Wear pick-up is TODAY at lunch in the small gym.
Grad 2021 Spring Fundraisers
More details & links about these fundraisers are on the Claremont website Grad Page.
Spring Flower Baskets – deadline to order March 12
Hilltop Nursery is providing various flower baskets (annual mixes, begonias, strawberries, and tomatoes). Order Forms have been handed out to all Grade 12 Students; they are also available on the Grad Page of the Claremont website.
Purdy’s Easter Chocolates – deadline to order March 17
Order sweet Easter treats and support our Grads at the same time. The Purdy’s online marketplace shows you a detailed picture & information about each item. Details are on the on the Grad Page of the Claremont website.
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
Lakehill Baseball & Softball
2021 Season registration is open now until the end of March. New players are welcome in all divisions. Of special note, Softball for girls 8-18 is open, with no catchment boundaries. Registration is online: www.lakehillball.com Questions? info@lakehillball.com
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.