THE CHRONICLE
Monday November 8, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Found
New in the Lost & Found: we have a lava bead bracelet. Please come to the office to claim it.
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
There are 130 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.
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!!!
Cross-Country
16 students represented Claremont extremely well in very wet and muddy conditions in Vancouver on Saturday in the Cross-Country Provincials. There were 4 races totalling approximately 1000 runners, and Claremont had some great results.
Highlights:
Ethan NOZICK was 8th overall, leading the Jr Boys team to a 12th place finish.
Anna RICHTER was 21st overall, leading the Sr Girls team to a 14th place finish.
Miguel BATALLAS was 24th overall in the Sr Boys race.
Jr Girls Volleyball – Volunteers for Islands
For anyone that volunteered to help at our girls’ Island Championships this upcoming weekend, there will be a meeting TODAY at lunch in room 301. If you would like to sign up, please come to the meeting today, and see Mr. Freeburn for more information!
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.
Girls' Lacrosse
Girls' Lacrosse practice TODAY, 3:20 - 4:45pm, on the school field.
CLUBS
Best Buddies
The first meeting of Best Buddies is TODAY at lunch in room 203.
Key Club
Come meet your Key Club Executive TODAY at lunch in the Math Wing. They will be giving out FREE HOT CHOCOLATE. See you there!
Math Club
Math Club meets TODAY after school in room 130. We will do some practice questions for this Wednesday's AMC.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.
GRAD 2022
Grad Clothing – Orders Due Nov.10
Three final days to order Grad clothing (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 THIS WEDNESDAY 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
Adrienne's Tea Garden (at Mattick’s in Cordova Bay) is hiring a part-time cashier, and a part-time dishwasher! Bring your resume and cover letter to Sabrina, at the restaurant.
Red Barn Market (at Mattick's in 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 – TOMORROW
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.
TUESDAY 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
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.