THE CHRONICLE
Thursday October 21, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bus Cards Have Arrived
If you are registered to ride the school bus, and you have not picked up your bus card yet, please come to the office to pick them up. The bus drivers will be expecting students to show their bus cards by the end of this week. Note: These cards cannot be altered in any way, and a replacement fee of $10 will be charged if cards are lost.
Spartan Wear – Orders Due Oct. 29
Spartan Wear is now on sale!! If you would like to buy a Claremont Spartan hoodie, t-shirt, sweat pants, or lanyard, please pick up an order form from the main office or the Accounting office. All sales are pre-order only. Deadline for orders is FRIDAY Oct. 29 to Ms. Marshall in the Accounting office.
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. Pictures can be ordered by going online to mylifetouch.ca, with Picture Day Retake ID: QV011971QP, plus the student-specific ID and Access code that is inside the photo package.
Photo Retakes – Oct 28
If you missed getting your school photo taken at the start of September, Photo Retake Day is THURSDAY morning, Oct 28. Purchasing photos is optional, but all students in all grades need to have school photos taken for school identification purposes (grade 12’s too - even if you are having grad photos taken). If you want to replace the September photo, students must return their full photo package + Student ID card to the photographer on Photo Retake Day.
Found
A small change purse (with money) was found in the school. Please come to the office to claim it.
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.
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.
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.
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 – GO SPARTANS!!!
Field Hockey
Congratulations to our Field Hockey team who won yesterday’s game against SMU 2-0!!! Go Spartans!
Cross Country
Congratulations to our Cross Country Team on their outstanding results at the Islands Championship Meet yesterday. For the first time since 1994, Claremont's Senior Girls are Island Cross Country Champions!!!!
Also, grade 9 student Ethan NOZICK is the Junior Boys Island Champion, helping the Junior Boys team finish 4th on the island, and qualifying the Junior Boys team for BC's as well!!!!!
Claremont's cross country team has qualified 16 runners for the upcoming BC's in Vancouver on November 6th!!!! These cross-country runners have all qualified for BC's (each race had approx. 150 runners):
Junior Girls: Thea DAMIAN placed 10th
Junior Boys Team placed 4th: Ethan NOZICK (1st), Sam SPENCELAYH (20th), Oliver BOSS, Carter PANANEN, Justin GE, and Colby ALGER.
Senior Girls Team placed 1st: Anna RICHTER (7th), Mira CALDER (19th), Kate BROOKS (20th), Gloria CAPRA, Ella BOWLES and Elisa HAGENBUCH.
Senior Boys: Miguel BATALLAS (5th), Aidan LAVERY (14th), and Jesse LAMARCHE (19th)
Go Spartans!!!!!
Sr Boys Volleyball
Congratulations to the Sr Boys Volleyball Team who went undefeated last night at Belmont. Your Spartans defeated Belmont 25-19, 25-20 and Mt. Doug 25-14, 25-16. Their league record is now 16 set wins and 0 losses. Your Spartans are away this Friday and Saturday competing in a 24-team tournament in North Vancouver that hosts 10 of the top 16 teams in BC there. Go Spartans!
Girls Lacrosse
Girls' Lacrosse practice is TODAY at 3:30 on the school field. Please drop by the PE office at lunch and let Ms.Taylor know if you WILL be at the practice. If you already sent an email....you’re good.
CLUBS
Math Club
Sign-up this week for the CIMC and CSMC on the board outside 133.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
GRAD 2022
Grad Assembly – Oct.26
For all grade 12 students: the first graduation-specific assembly of the year is THIS TUESDAY October 26th in block 3 in the theatre. This is an informative assembly and your attendance is important.
Magic Wand Project
Magic Wand Project is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to grad outfits for both girls and boys. This is a chance to borrow, rather than buy, a dress, suit or tux, (a small fee for cleaning is the only charge). All outfits are new or like-new, and all accessories are included. Any student is eligible. To book an appointment to view the selection of available clothes, email Elizabeth: esurerus@telus.net or Joy: jandtharrison@shaw.ca Website: www.themagicwandproject.ca
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
SD63 Career Education October Newsletter
Link to Newsletter.
Parents as Education and Career Coaches – Nov.15
An interactive workshop (virtual ZOOM session) designed to support parents in guiding their student in making informed decisions about their education and career choices after high school. What you can expect to learn:
*Overview of all the resources available on EducationPlannerBC.ca
*Discover the different pathways available for students
*Discover supports available at post-secondary institutions
*Tips on scholarships and financial aid
*Q & A
Monday, November 15th, 7:00-8:30 pm. This is the link for registration.
Job Opportunities
For more information about any posted
jobs, see Mrs. Watson in Room 222 or email her at
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!
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
No news today.
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.