THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday November 9, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Remembrance Day: Lest We Forget
Claremont will be holding a virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony on WEDNESDAY Nov. 10 in Block 2 classes. We honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country, and those who continue to serve, in order to preserve our Canadian values and freedoms. Thank you to the men and women of our Canadian military: the soldiers, medics, equipment technicians, pilots, support staff and peacekeepers.
Also on WEDNESDAY, poppies from the Royal Canadian Legion will be available, and donations will be collected in the block 2 classrooms; due to the challenges of wearing a poppy in PE classes, students in Block 2 PE classes are invited to come to the office at lunch time to pick up a poppy. Please wear a poppy proudly and consider making a donation to the Legion Poppy Fund. Poppy funds raised assist Veterans and their families with many necessary services and supports.
Parking Lot Warning
The Saanich School District grounds team has put up a flagged/taped barricade along the path between the student parking lot and the school. This is due to the vulnerable state of the poplar trees that line the lower field (the roots are saturated due to the heavy rain, and the heavy winds are putting them at risk for a blow-down). Students are being asked to NOT use the path between the student parking lot and the school; instead, please walk around. An arborist will be assessing the trees today.
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!!!
Junior Girls Basketball
There is a tryout for the Junior Girls' Basketball team this WEDNESDAY, November 10th from 3:30-5:00 pm in the big gym. Please see Ms. Robertson if you have any questions.
Rowing Team
The Spartan Rowing Team finished the school season this past weekend at Elk Lake at the LVISSAA City Championships. The Spartans not only helped getting things setup for the regatta (often showing up at 5:30am), but each of them had at least 6 races in 2 events each over the two days. Due to last minute illness/injury, some athletes stepped up and raced in 6 races on Sunday alone! This past weekend was an example of why rowing is a watersport...though usually the water isn't coming from above as much as it did.
Some result highlights:
Experienced 8+ category: we claimed 1,2 & 3.
Novice 4x: 3rd place.
Girls Double: 1st place.
All the quad categories: 1st place.
All the 4x categories: 1st place.
Men’s 1x: we claimed 1, 2 & 3!
Women’s 1x: we claimed 2, 3 & 4!
While that wraps up the LVISSAA school season, some of the athletes are racing this weekend at Elk Lake again as part of Rowing Canada's National Rowing Championships (all the top rowers try out for a spot on the National team). This weekend will see our athletes racing against the top athletes of all ages from across the country. These athletes will be racing on FRIDAY and SATURDAY: Christian KLEIN, Gerrit SCHAEFER, Fabio GEISLER, Lucas TURNER, Evey LEWIS, Sofia CAPELLI DA SILVA, Ellington PEACOCK, Sophia REGOSA, and Mira CALDER.
CLUBS
Welcomers Club
All students looking to meet new people in the building and have a nice place to be at lunch, you are invited to come to the Welcomers Club TODAY and every TUESDAY at lunch in room 235. Everyone is welcome! We have great games!! Please bring your lunch and see Ms. Huber or Ms. Giese for any questions.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRAD 2022
Grad Clothing – Orders Due Nov.10
Two 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
UBC MD Outreach Ambassador Program - Virtual Info Session: Nov 24
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine is hosting a virtual session to help inform students about a possible future career in medicine, via their Medical Student Outreach Ambassador Program. Claremont's virtual session, with presenter Lindsay Cole is scheduled for WEDNESDAY Nov 24 at 6pm.
To join this Zoom meeting, this is the LINK.
Meeting ID: 696 9782 4278
Passcode: 321534
Students interact with Lindsay via Slido.com, on "questions and answers". Your event code is # Outreach. The students are also welcome to ask questions or respond "in-person virtually" as well. No need to register - simply join the meeting the night of the presentation.
Job Opportunities
If you are interested in any of these jobs, please see Mrs. Watson in room 222, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca for more information.
Part-time yard clean-up. One of our neighbours in the Broadmead area is looking for a student to help on weekends part-time, with yard clean-up.
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 – TONIGHT
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
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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.