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Monday March 29 News

 
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Monday March 29 News
by Andrea Martin - Monday, 29 March 2021, 12:30 PM
 

THE CHRONICLE

Monday March 29, 2021

 

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Student Parking

Reminder that all students who are parking vehicles in the student parking lot need to be registered.  Please pick up a registration form at the Accounting office.

 

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

No news today.

 

CLUBS

Math Club

The final Math League Contest paper is available for pick-up outside of room 133.

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No news today.

 

CAREERS

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/

 

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/

 

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

District and School Scholarships

Did you know that Claremont grads are eligible for over $50,000 in scholarships?  Apply online at the Claremont Website.  All applications are due by April 23.  For more information, check out the Scholarships Handbook, the scholarships website, or see Ms. Tong in room 323.

 

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

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.