THE CHRONICLE
Monday March 8, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Musical Theatre Performance: “We Will Rock You”
BRAVO to the Musical Theatre teachers, cast, crew and orchestra for last week’s performances of “We Will Rock You”. This was such a fun musical and an amazing showcase of Claremont talent.
Mid-Day Busing Starting TODAY
The mid-day bus schedules (for the remainder of this quarter) are posted outside of the office AND on a Quick Link on the Claremont website.
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 THIS TUESDAY, and for Senior teams THIS WEDNESDAY. Winning teams take on the teachers on THURSDAY.
CLUBS
Robotics Club
Congratulations to Claremont's Robotics Teams who competed at the Island Championships this weekend and took home three of the eight top awards!!
Additional congratulations to Russell BILINSKI, Tyson SINOTTE, Zach ZHAO and Johnny MENG of team 1022A who qualified for the World Championships for the second time in two years! Outstanding!
Welcomers Club
If you are feeling the need to meet new students and have some new social connection, please join the Welcomers Club on MONDAYS at lunch in room 235. Come check it out TODAY!! There will be ping-pong, foosball, and good company. Everyone welcome.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
CAREERS
UVic Virtual Parent Night: TOMORROW
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 2021 Spring Fundraisers
More details & links about these fundraisers are on the Claremont website Grad Page.
Spring Flower Baskets
Deadline to order is THIS FRIDAY 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 Claremont website.
Purdy’s Easter Chocolates
Deadline to order online is NEXT WEDNESDAY 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.
Grad Wear
Grads: If you missed picking up your Grad Wear order last week, please see Ms McAvoy in room 200.
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.