THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday March 31, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Green Shirt Day – April 7
NEXT WEDNESDAY April 7 is Green Shirt Day. This is an awareness day about Organ Donation and celebrating the legacy of Logan Boulet, a young hockey player who was able to save 6 lives after the tragic Humboldt Broncos accident in 2018. Ms Giordano will be in the lounge at lunch on April 7 with info on how you can be an organ donor.
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 & WEDNESDAYS 3:00-4:00 after school in room 235 (computer lab). All students in all grades are welcome
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.
Breakfast Club on Thursday
Claremont’s Breakfast Club is TOMORROW morning at the Spartan Store. This FREE breakfast includes a bagel, spread, and juice. Breakfast will be served from 8:20 - 9:00 every THURSDAY MORNING for the remainder of the school year.
ATHLETICS
No news today.
CLUBS
Knitting Club
The Knitting Club will be meeting THIS THURSDAY at lunch in the art room.
Trivia Club
For all students in Trivia Club: see you this THURSDAY at 12:00 in room 322!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In Search of New Homestay Families
Are you interested in becoming a Homestay family for an International student? Saanich Schools International Student Program needs new host families for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year! This can be a wonderful opportunity to make life-long friendships and share the beauty of your home and community. Host families receive a generous allowance to offset expenses.
Learn More: https://www.studyinsaanich.ca/homestay/info-for-host-families
Apply Now: https://mytruenorth.ca/hsportalindex.php?db=saanich
CAREERS
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
UVic Transcript Deadline – April 4
If you've applied to UVic, you should have received an email from their Admissions office with instructions on how to submit your transcripts through the BC Ministry of Education’s new XML system.
Go to the Saanich Career Education website for more info. On the homepage, go to the menu on the left and click Post Secondary School/University Information.
https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
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
ESCAPE Virtual Music Concert Fundraiser (For Sierra Club) – April 3
Esquimalt High School’s environmental and peace club, ESCAPE, invites you to their Virtual Music Concert Fundraiser THIS SATURDAY April 3 @ 7:30pm. The event will feature music performed by various Esquimalt High students and alumni. Viewing is by donation, and proceeds go to the Sierra Club (a national and grassroots non-profit organization committed to protecting our environment, communities, and future). By donating, individuals will be automatically entered into a “door prize raffle” for a chance to win a locally-made tote bag, soap, or tea.
Zoom link: https://gvsd61.zoom.us/j/62940230882?pwd=TWJ5YTJSTUFYN0w0NDlhZGo1KzJ2QT09
Donations are accepted through SD61’s payment program: CashOnline
- Go to the CashOnline link: https://sd61.schoolcashonline.com/
- Make an account
- Sign in
- Go to the "Greater Victoria School District" tab on the page you arrive to after signing in
- Scroll through the options until you find an option that says "ESCAPE Virtual Music Concert Fundraiser" and click on that option
- After clicking the option, you should be brought to a page with a description of the event along with various set donation prices
- After selecting which donation price you would like to donate and which quantity, click the button towards the bottom of the page labelled "Add to cart"
- You should be automatically taken to the "Add to Cart" page after clicking the button mentioned in the 7th step, but in case you are not taken to the "Add to Cart" page, you can also access it by clicking the grocery cart looking icon at the top right hand corner of the CashOnline website
- To complete the payment, press continue and you will be prompted to fill in information on your method of payment (Note: CashOnline takes "ECheck" and "Mastercard/Visa"
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.