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Friday June 11 News
by Andrea Martin - Friday, 11 June 2021, 10:32 AM
 

THE CHRONICLE

Friday June 11, 2021


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Student Successes

Congratulations to grade 11 and 12 students Daniel DAMIEN, Luca HUTCHINSON, Parker LITTLE, Gyanna MANHAS, Jasper McLENNAN, Tim MELLINGS, and Abby SIMPSON. Yesterday, they received their Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Awards from BC's Lieutenant Governor.  Well done - What a major accomplishment!

 

Course Drop Date – June 14

The last day to drop a Quarter 4 class, and not have it show up on your student transcript, is THIS MONDAY June 14.  Students can pick up a drop form from the counselling office, have it signed by a parent and the teacher, then bring the signed form to Mr. Pama or Ms. Giese.

 

cc350 - June 11

The cc350 is all day TODAY!! Our teams will be cycling around the track 350 times. This event raises money for climate change initiatives. We hope to see students outside enjoying the action at break times and lunchtime.  There will be food trucks at lunchtime!

 

Found

One Air Pod was found last week.  Please come to the office to claim it with its mate and your cell phone.

Eyeglasses in a case were found outside.  Please come to the office to claim them.

Another set of eyeglasses (blue/grey speckled) were left on bus #8 sometime in May. The bus department at the School Board office has them: 250-652-7343.

 

PEP 12 Students: Feminine Hygiene Product Drive

The Victoria Women's Transition House Society collaborates, advocates, and educates to address and prevent intimate partner violence and abuse of women and children through supportive shelter, housing, counselling and other community-based services. You can show support for this charitable organization by donating feminine hygiene products this week: pads, tampons, panty liners, feminine wipes, and money is accepted. TODAY is the last day”: please drop off donations in the box by the front office.

 

Blood Drive

Reminder to grade 12 students! How many Claremont Spartans can donate blood in the month of June?  Donors are needed daily to maintain the blood supply for trauma victims, people undergoing cancer treatment and surgical procedures. You must be 17 years or older to donate.  Students/Staff make their own appointments, and there is no need to miss class time, See the posters around the school, check out blood.ca or see Ms Chapman in room 136 for more information.

 

Literacy & Numeracy Assessments: June 14-16

Quarter 4 Literacy and Numeracy Assessments are coming up from June 14 - June 16. For any grade 10's or 11's who are currently enrolled in Math or English and have not yet written these assessments, you can expect to write with your class. Please check in with your teacher for the exact date and time. For those needing to write and are not currently scheduled with their class, please come sign up at the office with Mrs. Martin.  All assessments are written in the Learning Commons. Sample questions and extra info for both assessments can be found at https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/provincial/assessment

 

Yearbooks

There is still time to order a yearbook. $45 payment can be made to Ms Marshall in the Accounting office.  If you are not sure if you have already ordered one, she can let you know that too!

 

Water Bottles & Water Fountains

Reminder: for Health & Safety purposes, Claremont’s water fountains have been modified to be only used as water bottle filling stations; they are no longer tap drinking fountains. Students are asked to bring a water bottle from home every day for their personal use.  Regular hydration is important, especially as the days become warmer!

 

30 Hours Work Experience or Volunteering

Reminder to CLE/CLC students (especially Gr. 12s): When you have completed your           30 hours of Work Experience or Volunteering, ask your employer or volunteer coordinator to confirm your hours via email to Mrs. Watson (Career Centre) - cwatson@saanichschools.ca

 

School Bus Registration for 2021-2022

REMINDER: If you ride the school bus, have you registered for next year yet?  School bus registration for next school year is now open until June 30th.  To register, you will need your Student #.  Registration link is on the Saanich School District website:  https://www.sd63.bc.ca/programs-and-services/transportation

 

ATHLETICS

No news today.

 

CLUBS

Key Club: School Supplies Drive – June 14-24

Do you have any extra school supplies sitting around? Key Club is having a school supplies drive to support families for the upcoming school year! The drive will start MONDAY June 14th and will run until the last day of classes - June 24th. Any new or gently used supplies can be donated to the bins found at the Learning Commons, front office, or Ms. Pang's room (135).

 

Board Games Club

Claremont’s Board Games Club is happening TODAY at lunch in room 200. 

 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Year-end Celebration

Our International Students year-end celebration is on TUESDAY June 15th at lunch time on the lower field.  We will be having Kattia’s Kitchen food truck.  Place your order to Mr. Mitchell's Google Classroom message.  Come see Brenda or Mr. Mitchell if you have any questions!

 

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 monthly allowance of $975 to offset expenses. Host families who are willing to host boys are especially needed!

Learn More: https://www.studyinsaanich.ca/homestay/info-for-host-families 

Request a no-commitment consultationhttps://studyinsaanich.ca/host-interest 

Apply Now: https://mytruenorth.ca/hsportalindex.php?db=saanich

  

GRAD 2021

Grad Social: June 28

Our Grad Social is coming up on MONDAY June 28!  Grad Parents have organized an activity-filled morning that promises an experience with prizes, swag and free food!  Part scavenger hunt, part Amazing Race, lots of fun!!!

On June 28 at 9:00am SHARP Grads meet on the lower field inside the track - make sure to wear your grad pinnie, mask and sport shoes. Superhero accessories are welcome - capes are great!  There is the potential for getting wet; if you wear eyeglasses, you may prefer to wear contacts if possible.

Sign-up TODAY: The sign-up form is linked on both the Grad Page of the Claremont website and is on the Grad 2021 Google Classroom (you must be logged into your Google Account). Sign up with your team of up to four students. You will need to choose a team name, a team captain, and at least 2 people per group will need to bring drawstring bags to collect goodies. Individuals and groups of 2 or 3 are encouraged to sign up, but could be paired up with another group to make as many groups of 4 as possible.

This event will be followed by a Food Truck lunch back at Claremont, 12:30-1:30 pm.

 

Grad Day: June 29

Student “Walk Through” Parade and Grad Class photo 11:00–2:30 pm

Starting June 16, Grads can sign up through your Grad 2021 Google Classroom.

Grad Car Parade.  Details to follow.

Grad 2021 Ceremony Video will go live at 6:00 p.m.  Details to follow.

 

Grad Photos from Crossing-the-Stage

The photos of grads and their families have been posted to the Grad 2021 Google Classroom.  Grad students should have the classroom code to access this. If a student doesn't know the code, they can come ask in the office.

 

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 officehttp://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca

  

GRAD 2021 FUNDRAISING

Smile Cards 

You can still support the 2021 Grad class by using a Thrifty Foods Smile Card for your grocery shopping. Thrifty Foods will donate an amount equal to 5% of the dollars you load on to your pre-assigned Smile Card to the 2021 Dry Grad. Smile Cards can be picked up at the Claremont office.

Questions about fundraising?  Please contact the Fundraising Committee:  <span lang="EN-US">Claremont2021AGC@gmail.com</span>

 

CAREERS

Apprenticeship Programs, Awards and Incentive Grants

Claremont students: Did you know that if you complete 900 hours in one of the 100 PAID Apprenticeships, you would be given a $1000 award, as were 5 of our students (boys & girls) last Friday.  These students, and yourself, can also earn up to $6000 on top of your wages through Incentive Grants awarded to you during your apprenticeship.

For more information about apprenticeships and career paths in a wide range of trades, see Mr. Arsenault or Mr. Bussoli or Google:

1) Apprenticeship Grants and Incentives or

2) Trade Programs – ITABC

 

TEAC 105 - Sign up for next year!

If you're interested in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science, consider signing up for Explorations in Technology (TEAC105) through Camosun College.  This program is open to grade 10, 11 or 12 students. Seats are available for both sessions (Sept 2021 and Feb 2022), but they fill up fast!  See Mr. Bussoli for more information.

 

SD63: List of Virtual Post-Secondary Info and Events

The Saanich School District has a Careers page that is full of good information about various training, careers information, and post-secondary opportunities. For the most current details about virtual events, make sure to visit https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/    This site is updated continually. More information can also be found in the Claremont Career Centre or with Mrs. Watson in room 222.

 

Are you an entrepreneur in the making?

The SOAR Summer Innovation Camp is an interactive virtual program designed to immerse students in Grades 7-12 in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation through project-based learning challenges.  2021 Camp session dates: July 5-30 & Aug 3-27

Cost $400 (financial assistance is available).  For more information, and to register: https://soaredu.ca/soar-summer-programs

  

COMMUNITY NEWS

Programs at the Upside Teen Centre (Saanich Commonwealth Place)

Check it out!!  There are NEW drop-in style programs for older teens at the Upside Teen Centre.  Youth can pre-register online or in person! 

TUESDAY 6-8pm:  Music Jam Session 101

THURSDAYS 6-8pm:  Dungeons & Dragons Club

FRIDAYS 6:30 - 8:30pm:  LGBTQ2IA+ Hang Out

 

National STEAM Summer Camp: July 19-23

National STEAM Summer Camp offers a week of fun and interactive virtual activities such as digital art, building chatbots, creative technical writing, cyber security, and more!  All activities are designed to introduce students (grades 7-12) to the many opportunities in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) field. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjnBOYpnn4tfh5tmql424IEnjEJjAIHgaCAWneAQXZnvM5CQ/viewform

For any questions, please contact: partik.dullat@ibm.com.

 

Saanich Peninsula Youth Clinic

Saanich Peninsula Youth Clinic will be open all summer with the same hours through Telehealth on Thursday evenings 5:30 - 7:30pm.  Meet with a doctor or mental health worker for support for physical, mental and sexual health.  Call 250-656-4143, press 4, then press 5.

100% free and confidential, explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities!

 

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 9:30AM on weekdays to schedule appointments for the day.

 

A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.