THE CHRONICLE
Friday October 8, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations Ms. Meaghan O’Brien
With great pleasure, we announce that Ms. Meaghan O’Brien has been appointed as the new Vice-Principal for Claremont Secondary School, effective October 13th. She is a valued leader and skilled teacher. Many of our students will have had the opportunity to have Ms. O’Brien as their teacher, especially in Foods, Cafeteria and Catering classes; she brings a wealth of enthusiasm, caring and inclusivity in her relationships with students. Congratulations!!!
Dual Credit Courses - URGENT
Did you sign up for a Dual Credit Course for this school year? (Crim 154, Pysch 130, Bus 140, Econ 103, Acct 110, Marketing 110). You should have received an email, last June, with instructions to complete the last step of the application process. THIS APPLICATION AND FEE WILL SECURE YOUR SPOT. If you have not completed a Camosun Application, paid the Fee and submitted to Mr. Bussoli - your spot is not secured. Please complete this step and submit it to Mr Bussoli ASAP.
Student I.D. Cards and Photo Packages
If you missed picking up your student I.D. card and photo package last week, they can be picked up in the office.
Student Photos
Student photo packages included information for how to order pictures online or by cash/cheque. If parents plan to order pictures by cash/cheque, please return the order form and payment to the Claremont office by the end of TODAY, as we will be submitting all collected orders after the long weekend.
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 & THURSDAY after school 3:15-4:15 in room 235. All students in all grades are welcome.
Spartan Store Breakfast & Lunch Service
Breakfast: The Spartan Store offers breakfast treats Monday–Thursday mornings 8:30 - 8:55 serving wraps, hash browns, smoothies, muffins, coffee, and hot chocolate.
Lunch Salad Bar: The Spartan Store is open Monday–Thursday at lunch serving a make-your-own salad bar, featuring greens harvested from our very own school garden and a variety of toppings! Cash or punch card only. $5 and $10 punch cards can be purchased from the Accounting office.
Lunch at the Cafeteria
The cafeteria lunch program offers a varied menu of sandwiches, wraps, soups, noodle dishes, drinks, and sweets. Cash or punch card only. $5 and $10 punch cards can be purchased from the Accounting office.
Grad Diplomas for 2021 Grads
Parents: if you have an older child who graduated in June ‘21, their Dogwood Graduation Diplomas are available in the office for pickup. Younger siblings are welcome to pick them up.
ATHLETICS
Sr. Boys Volleyball
Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Volleyball who continue to be undefeated in league play. Wednesday night they defeated Vic High 25-18, 25-08 and Royal Bay 25-21, 25-22. Your Spartans will be competing in the VIU Invitational Tournament in Nanaimo TODAY and SATURDAY. Go Spartans!
CLUBS
Math Club
The first monthly Math League contest of the year runs this week. Pick up a copy of the contest on the board outside room 133 or from Mr. Skanks and return completed contests to the board outside room 133 by TODAY at noon.
Best Buddies
Best Buddies is back! Best Buddies builds friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. It offers training and mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. This is an Internationally recognized leadership program. Stay tuned next week for an information session and application process details.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
GRAD 2022
Grad Portraits: October 12-22
Grads Photos start next week! Have you booked your appointment yet? Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch is bringing their portable photo studio to Claremont for a limited time: October 12 – 22. To book your appointment, please go to the LINK on the Claremont website Grad Page. Enter your province (BC), your city (Victoria) and your school (Claremont) to log in and book your appointment. Don't put this off until later, or all of the on-site appointments will be booked up and you will run out of time. Sitting fee of $25 (cash or cheque) is due at the time of your appointment (but if you know you are not purchasing photos, no sitting fee is required, but we DO need you to have a photo taken for the yearbook).
Scholarships
There is lots of information about scholarships available throughout the school year. Three ways to access ongoing information include:
1) Follow @claremontscholarships on Instagram
2) Check out the Scholarships Tracker on the Claremont website.
3) See Ms Tong in room 323 with any questions.
CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunities
For more information about any posted jobs, see Mrs. Watson in Room 222 or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca</b>. Job Opportunities are also always listed on our school district Career Education site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
Canadian Tire is hiring 6-8 students, to gear up for Christmas! For more information and to apply, contact Sav: sav.covello@cantirestores.com
Parks Canada, in Coastal BC, has employment opportunities for this fall and winter for youth as Student Promotions Social Media Assistants. Duties include: writing social media content, monitoring social media trends, researching materials and gathering information to develop social media campaigns, photography and videography, assisting with the image library inventory and filing systems, and more. Students age 15 and older can apply. Applications due October 29.
Volunteer Opportunity
Red Cedar Café is a not-for-profit community meal program, fueled by volunteers and mutual aid to provide healthy and affordable meals to seniors, people in self-isolation, and people in need. They operate out of a commercial kitchen and distribution centre. They are looking for volunteers to help with prep cooking, packaging, dishwashing, cleaning and meal delivery. They also invite donations of raw ingredients and financial contributions. If you are interested in volunteering, please email: volunteer@RedCedarCafe.ca or see Mrs Watson in room 222.
Upcoming Training Sessions at Beacon Community Services
These are great certificates to add to your skill set and resume!! Apply now; these are popular classes and they fill up fast!
Alert First Aid with CPR: Blended online/in-person. In Class: Saturday, November 6 - 12pm-4:30pm.
FoodSafe Level 1: Saturday, November 13 - 8:30am-4pm.
To register: email YEP (Youth Employment Program), at yep@beaconcs.ca or call 778-426-8767
For LOTS of information about Post-Secondary and other Career Education links, check out our District site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ Information is updated regularly.
NEW Education Assistant & Community Support Program
Are you in Grade 12? Interested in the field of Education? Saanich School District, in partnership with Vancouver Island University, is offering a NEW CAREER PROGRAM: Educational Assistant and Community Support Certificate. This is a 7-month full-time program, starting in February 2022. This is a DUAL CREDIT program sponsored by the district, so tuition is paid for! This is a fabulous opportunity! Please see Mr. Bussoli if you are interested. There are also seats for paying adults!
CLAREMONT PAC
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Peninsula Youth Clinic
The Peninsula Youth Clinic is located at 2379 Bevan Avenue in Sidney and is open every THURSDAY from 5:30-7:30pm for help with any medical concern (physical, mental, and sexual health). Call 250-656-4143 to make an appointment with a physician or counsellor. Services are 100% free, confidential, and explicitly inclusive of all genders and sexualities!
A copy of the announcements is posted on the wall outside of the main office door.