THE CHRONICLE
Thursday September 16, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Reminder to parents when dropping off and picking up students: please be conscientious about not blocking the driveways of our neighbours. In particular, Strangcrest Place (right across the road from the school) and Arsenault Place (around the corner off Haliburton Rd), the cul-de-sacs become blocked when parent cars cluster at the end of the day. We hope that students can be picked up a little further down the road. A short walk and some fresh air is always a good thing. Thank you for your cooperation.
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.
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. If students have any questions, please Mr Reisig (usually found in the PE office). Check out claremontathletics.ca for more information!
Aquatics (Mrs. Marshall) - If you are interested in joining the Claremont Swim Team, please come to a meeting on TUESDAY, September 21 at lunch in room 324.
Jr Boys Volleyball All grade 9 and 10 boys interested in Volleyball - there are tryouts TODAY after school at 4:30 in the big gym (note change of time & gym). Please see Mr Bowd or Mr Reisig if there any questions or if you cannot attend.
Jr Girls Volleyball (Mr Freeburn)
Sr Girls Volleyball (Mr Freeburn/Mr Waller) - please listen for announcements.
Sr Boys Volleyball Mr. Ryan, Mr. Quested, Ms. Heppell
Jr Boys Soccer (Mr Jacques & Mr Mitchell):
THURSDAY Sept. 16, 3:45-5:00
MONDAY Sept 20 3:30-5:00.
Sr Boys Soccer (Ms. Yager) - first tryout TODAY.
Rowing (Mr Sedun)
Cross Country (Mr Nelson/Mr Dunlop)
Field Hockey (Ms. Taylor)
CLUBS
Indigenous Leadership
The Indigenous Leadership group has a PIZZA meeting TODAY at lunchtime in Room 235. All are welcome. All you need to bring is a smile.
Key Club
Come check out the Key Club! Our first meeting will be TODAY at 12:00 noon in room 135. See Ms. Pang or Mrs. Wadsworth for more information!
GSA Alliance
The first Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) meeting is TODAY at lunch in room 320. Anyone is welcome! For more information, come talk to or email Ms. Gordon-Cooper.
Math Club
There will be a brief information meeting of the Claremont Math Club on MONDAY Sept 20 after school in room 130. Come find out what math contests are available to write throughout the year for each grade and skill level. See Mr. Skanks if you can't make it.
Peer Tutoring Club
Are interested in becoming a peer tutor? Please come to a meeting on MONDAY Sept 20 at 12:00 noon in the Learning Commons to sign up. See Mrs. Wadsworth or Ms. Giese for more information.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
GRAD 2022
Grad Portraits
Grad portrait appointments will be happening at Claremont in mid-October. Starting this TUESDAY September 21, the link for booking your appointment will be posted on the Grad Page of the Claremont website.
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 21
Want to be a Fire Fighter? Pender Island Fire Camp is scheduled to take place during Spring Break 2022! Application deadline has been extended to September 21st - this is your last chance for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, 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:
Elections Canada (Saanich/Gulf Islands District) has about 35 short term jobs for MONDAY NIGHT, September 20th. The position is to assist the Deputy Returning Officers count their ballot boxes. You arrive at the assigned poll location by 6:45pm (polls close at 7 and doors will be locked), and the job will be for 4-5 hours (min 4 hours pay) at $17.72 per hour. If you are 16+ year old and interested please see Mr. Bussoli and complete an application at http://www.elections.ca
Romeo's Broadmead is hiring dishwashers and other employees! Call 250-744-1177 for more info about available positions, or go to the Broadmead location in person with your resume
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
CLAREMONT PAC
News from your Claremont Parents Advisory Council:
Claremont Parent Advisory Council (CPAC) Meeting - TUESDAY, September 21st @ 7:00pm.
Inviting all parents to attend the first CPAC meeting of the year through MS Teams. The meeting starts at 7:00pm. Please sign up ahead of time, through this link: CPAC Meeting. An MS Teams Invite will be issued in advance of the meeting. This is a great time to hear the plans for the 2021-2022 school year, get an update from the Administration and learn about further volunteer opportunities on the CPAC.
To access the CPAC website, visit: https://claremont.sd63.bc.ca/
If you have any questions, please contact us at claremontpacSD63@gmail.com
COMMUNITY NEWS
No news today.
A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.