THE CHRONICLE
Friday September 10, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cafeteria Service
Once the Cafeteria class is up and running, there will be a tasty selection of lunch meals and treats offered in the cafeteria. TODAY there will be pizza for sale at lunch. $2.50 per slice. Cash only.
Return Forms
Reminder for students to please return their forms to their Homeroom teacher. These include Student Information Verification Forms and locker selection forms.
Lockers/Locks
Students who need a lock for their locker, please see Ms Marshall in the Accounting office.
Course Changes
Those wishing any changes to their timetable must have this completed prior to the end of TODAY). We ask that all course change requests are made by filling out the course change form (on the back of every student timetable) and submitting it to the office.
If Your Student is Absent or Late
Parents are asked to please email your student’s teacher AND the Attendance Line if your student will be absent or late for class. The Link for the Claremont Attendance Line is always quick to find on the Quick Links on the Claremont website’s home page: <span lang="EN-US">claremont_attendance@saanichschools.ca or 250-658-6666.
Masks
Reminder that masks are a requirement in the school and we hope that every student will bring a mask to school every day for their personal use.
Student Parking
For students wishing to park in the student parking lot: permission forms are in the Accounting office.
ATHLETICS
Fall Sports
Claremont is gearing up for Fall Sports. If you cannot attend the first meeting or tryout for your sport of choice, please contact the appropriate coach.
Rowing
(Mr Sedun)- meeting TODAY
at lunch in the main gym (all grades/male and female welcome).
Cross Country (Mr Nelson/Mr Dunlop) - meeting TODAY at lunch in room 137 (all grades/male and female welcome).
Field Hockey (Ms. Taylor) – meeting MONDAY, Sept 13 at lunch in main gym for all gr 9-12.
Jr Girls Volleyball (Mr Freeburn) - first tryout TODAY at 3:15 in the main gym.
Jr Boys Volleyball (TBA) - listen for announcements
Sr Girls Volleyball (Mr Freeburn/Mr Waller) - first tryout will be next week; please listen for announcements.
Sr Boys Volleyball (Mr Ryan, Ms. Heppell, Mr Quested) - tryout TODAY afterschool at 3:15 in the big gym.
Jr Boys Soccer (Mr Jacques & Mr Mitchell):
MONDAY Sept 13, 3:30-5:00,
THURSDAY Sept. 16, 3:45-5:00
MONDAY Sept 20 3:30-5:00.
Sr Boys Soccer (Ms. Yager) - meeting WEDNESDAY Sept 15 at lunch in the main gym. First tryout THURSDAY Sept 16.
Aquatics (Mrs. Marshall) - TBA, listen for announcements
If students have any questions, please Mr Reisig (usually found in the PE office).
Check out claremontathletics.ca for more information!
CLUBS
Stay tuned! Information about various clubs will be posted as they get ready for start-up.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Important SISP Meeting – Today
For all NEW International students: there is a meeting TODAY at lunch in room 264 (IGS room) with Kristen Belusic, the SISP Homestay Coordinator. This is an important meeting.
GRAD 2022
Grad Pinnies
Grads: you can buy a Pinnie TODAY at lunch in the Student Lounge. $25. Please bring CASH or CHEQUE ONLY!
Grad Executive
The first Grad Executive meeting of the year will be TUESDAY Sept 14 at lunch in room 200. Check the Grad Google Classroom for more info on what Grad Exec does.
CAREER CENTRE
Post Secondary Info Sessions - Are you interested?
Grade 11/12 students, please email Cammie Watson (Career Centre clerical) or come by her office if you are interested in virtual or in-person info sessions hosted by post-secondary school advisors. cwatson@saanichschools.ca - Room 222.
UVic, UCalgary, and Bishop'sU have already contacted Claremont staff about possible info sessions/visits.
Alternatively, you can go to specific school websites to contact the student advisor, and/or go to the Saanich Career Education website (https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/) for current info.
Pender Island Fire Camp – apply by Sept 15
Pender Island Fire Camp is scheduled to take place during Spring Break 2022! Application deadline is September 15th - this is coming right up, so see Mr. Bussoli if you are interested. For more info about the camp, visit http://www.cadetcamp.ca/
Post Secondary BC (PSBC) Fall Virtual Fairs
PSBC is a consortium of primarily public post-secondary institutions in BC, who provide information you need to help make the best education decisions.
Virtual Fairs for students & parents:
- Seven dates, open to everyone across the province, with each fair open for 10 hours.
- Presentations (live or pre-recorded) up to six times daily (# will vary by institution)
- Live text & video chat available with institutional representatives
- Multiple “door prizes” will be awarded to student participants after each event
Registration for students will open on Friday, Sept 24 starting at 9:00am – Register for any date. For more information, visit our Careers site at: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/, or go to the PSBC Website: https://www.postsecondarybc.ca/
Canadian Universities Event
The Canadian Universities Event (CUE) is a forum designed to highlight Canada’s universities to BC’s secondary school students and families. CUE brings together over 50 of Canada’s finest post-secondary institutions and showcases them over two weeks in September & October. We are committed to helping students find their perfect fit in Canadian post-secondary education.
For dates and to register, visit the Saanich Schools Career Education website, https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/, or visit: https://cuebc.org/for-students/
The Career Centre has information about these job opportunities:
Adrienne's Tea Garden is seeking employees for dishwashing and a few other positions. Go to their website for information and to apply: https://www.adriennesteagarden.com/employment
Berwick Royal Oak is interested in hiring 10-12 students. The rate of pay is $20.97/hr.
Interested students can drop off their resume at the Berwick reception desk or email the Dining Services Manager directly, at: John.Steel@compass-canada.com
COMMUNITY NEWS
No news today.
A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.