THE CHRONICLE
Thursday November 4, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Safety Concern
Reminder to students to please NOT sit in front of the elevators when taking a break or visiting. This is a safety concern, as it blocks the safe access for students who depend on the elevator.
Found
Currently in the Lost & Found we have a few rings, a set of Air Pods, a set of eye glasses and a change purse (with money). Please come to the office to claim them.
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.
School Photos Are Here
There are lots of school photos in the office (from the first Photo Day in September). Please come pick yours up. Note: the photos from Retake Day have not arrived yet.
Bus Cards
New bus cards have arrived at the office for the following students: Maxine BEZEMER, Nate CAMPBELL, Kali SOUSA and Devon RADLEY.
There are also 140 more bus cards still in the office, waiting to be picked up for students who are registered to ride the bus. The bus drivers are now expecting students to show their bus cards to ride the school bus.
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.
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!!!
Claremont Volleyball Shirts For Sale
We have a few extra Claremont Volleyball t-shirts left for sale. If you played on a team that did not order shirts, would like some Claremont gear or want to purchase one for a gift, please see Mr. Ryan in the PE office at lunch time to pick one up.
Junior Girls Volleyball
Congratulations to the Claremont Junior Girls Volleyball Team who went undefeated this week on the way to capturing the 2021 City Championships last night. They look forward to Islands, which begins next week and is hosted HERE at Claremont! If you need volunteer hours, and would like to help, please contact Mr. Freeburn for information.
Senior Boys Volleyball
Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Volleyball Team who finished the City League as champions with an impressive record of 21 set wins and 2 losses. Claremont split with PCS (BC - AA ranked #2) last night 18-25, 25-22 and defeated St. Andrews in straight sets 25-15, 25-19. Special thanks to the volunteer student minor officials.
Junior Boys Soccer
Congratulations to the Junior Boys Soccer Team and coaches for their win over SMUS yesterday at Oak Bay. The boys carried the play most of the game but just couldn’t get a goal. Scoreless in regular time and overtime forced penalty kicks where all 5 guys scored, giving the Jr Boys the ‘three-peat’ and their 3rd consecutive Island Championships.
Senior Boys Soccer
The Senior Boys Soccer Team ended their regular season play tied for first with Reynolds! Unfortunately, they landed in second place due to the goal differential tie-breaker. Next, the boys head to Islands in Nanaimo.
Colonist Cup - The boys have earned a bye through the first round of playoffs and will play in semi-finals on Nov. 18th after school at Lochside turf.
Junior Girls' Basketball
The first tryout for the Junior Girls' Basketball Team will be held THIS FRIDAY, November 5th from 3:30-5:00 pm in the big gym. Please see Ms. Robertson if you have any questions.
Junior Boys Basketball
The Junior Boys Basketball tryout time is TODAY @ 5pm.
CLUBS
Key Club: Trick Or Eat
The Key Club spent a chilly Halloween Night helping our community battle food insecurity with their Trick Or Eat campaign. Thank you to our neighbours and Claremont community for your generous donations; just over 800 lbs of food was collected, and will be taken to a local food bank to support families.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRAD 2022
Grad Clothing – Orders Due Nov.10
Grad clothing is now available to order on-line (hoodies, sweatpants, t-shirts, sweatshirts, lanyards, and grad gowns). Please go to your online account and select Graduation 2022; the clothing details will show up, and you can choose the item, the size and the colour. If you have any questions, please call Wendi Marshall in the Accounting office at 250-658-6672. Deadline to order is Nov. 10
Grad Portraits – Additional Booking Dates Available
Additional sessions have been opened up for those students who were unable to secure a spot in the first round of dates.
November 19,22,23,26 – 8:30am-8:30pm
Please note that these sessions will be held at the LIFETOUCH STUDIO at #104-1740 Island Hwy, not at Claremont. The $25 sitting fee can be paid online while booking your appointment or at the time of your sitting. For more information or to book a portrait appointment, please go to the Grad Page or this link Book A Portrait.
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
Job Opportunities
The Sidney Museum is posting a job for an Archive Intern. This would be an ideal opportunity for a high school student aged 16+ to gain experience in the Archives field. The museum will be accepting resumes until the position is filled and will begin reviewing them on November 16th. 14 hours/week (9:00am to 4:30pm Saturdays and Sundays). $16.60/hour.
Placement Date: November 27, 2021 to July 31, 2021 (35 weeks, with the option for additional hours during Spring Break 2022). For more information see Mrs. Watson in room 222 or visit: info@sidneymuseum.ca
Red Barn Market at Mattick's (Cordova Bay) is hiring several students to work part time in their upcoming deli sandwich department. Red Barn is known city-wide for their excellent and award-winning sandwiches! This opportunity is great for culinary students or anyone who would like to be a sandwich artist. Visit the store in person, with your resume and cover letter.
Job Opportunities
For more information about any posted jobs, see Mrs. Watson in Room 222 or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca. Job Opportunities are also always listed on our school district Career Education site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
Early Childhood Education Dual Credit Option
The South Island Partnership (SIP) is excited to announce a new dual credit option for students interested in Early Childhood Education (ECE)! SIP has been awarded special funding to deliver a five-course cluster of dual credit courses that are part of Camosun's Early Learning & Care (ELC) program, running February - June 2022.
With a start date of Feb 2022, the window of time to apply is short! See Mr. Bussoli as soon as possible, for more information. There is also an Info Night at the Camosun Interurban Campus, Nov 17, 7pm-8pm.
UVic Student & Parent Virtual Info Session – Nov.9
Please join Stephanie Parker, UVic Student Recruitment Officer, for a virtual presentation about the UVic experience and admissions. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A period.
November 9 at 6:00pm
Register at https://my.uvic.ca/RecruitNewWFE/Events/EventDetails?eventId=220de2b6-c635-ec11-9101-00505695aa57
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.
NEWS FROM 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.