THE CHRONICLE
Friday November 19, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Report Cards – November 22
Mid-term report cards will be handed out in Home Room on MONDAY Nov.22 at the start of Block 3. Immediately after picking up report cards, students will move on to their block 3 classes.
Parent-Teacher Interviews: November 25
Semester 1 Parent-Teacher Interview night is THURSDAY Nov.25, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Parent/guardians have the option to book online through our school website for an 8-minute appointment. All information to book is on the front page of the Claremont website. The link for bookings opens on MONDAY Nov. 22 @ 7pm, and closes on THURSDAY Nov. 25 @ 10:00am. Conferences fill up fast so please book early.
Stagecraft Students
Stagecraft crew for Humbug High: there is a meeting TODAY at the beginning of lunch in the theatre.
Crim and Psych Dual Credit Courses - URGENT
Did you sign up for a Crim 154 or Pysch 130 Dual Credit Course for this school year? 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. There are a few of you who still have not submitted your completed application and fee receipt. If this is you, your spot is not secured. Please complete this step and submit it to Mr Bussoli ASAP. Come see him if you have questions.
School Photos (RETAKES) Are Here
The batch of RETAKE photos have arrived! If you had your school photo taken on Retake Day, please come pick yours up in the office. As mentioned before, there are still many photo packages to pick up from the original Photo Day too!
Bus Cards
There are still lots of bus cards in the office, waiting to be picked up for students who are registered to ride the bus. The bus drivers expect 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!!!
Senior Boys Soccer
Big win for the Sr Boys Soccer Team yesterday! The boys played one of their best games of the season and earned a 1-0 victory over GNS. This means they will be heading to the Centennial Stadium at UVIC to play in the Colonist Cup Finals on TUESDAY, Nov. 30th!!
Field Hockey
Field Hockey Team: the BOWLING trip is postponed. There is a meeting for the team TODAY at lunch in the small gym. Please return any borrowed shin guards and blue long sleeve uniforms.
CLUBS
YCI: Winter Clothing/Backpack Drive
YCI Club is supporting the ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’ Backpack Drive again this year. Home is Where the Heart Is Foundation is an adolescent-driven foundation who are raising awareness about the youth homelessness crisis and supporting those in need. For the Backpack Drive, we are collecting:
*warm clothing (toques, mitts/gloves, scarfs, socks)
*backpacks
*hygiene products (shampoo, soap, body wash, lip balm, toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream, tissue packs, feminine hygiene products, small makeup items)
*non-perishable snacks (granola bars, trail mix, raisins, beef jerky, candy, gum).
All donations will be packed by members of the Home is Where the Heart is Foundation and, in working with Our Place Society, the items will be distributed to people in need. Donation bins are at the front office. Collection runs November 17 - December 10. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In Search of New Homestay Families
Are you interested in becoming a Homestay family for an International student? Saanich Schools International Student Program is looking for new host families for our International student who will be joining us in February 2022, as well as host families who would like to be available on short notice for students currently here. This can be a wonderful opportunity to make life-long friendships and share the beauty of your home and community. Host families receive a generous monthly allowance of $975 to offset expenses.
Learn More: https://www.studyinsaanich.ca/homestay/info-for-host-families
Request a no-commitment consultation: https://studyinsaanich.ca/host-interest
Apply Now: https://www.studyinsaanich.ca/apply
GRAD 2022
Grad ’22 Winter Gala – Dec.6
Grads: the Winter Gala will be MONDAY Dec 6th 7:00-10:00pm. Tickets are now on sale on-line and in person through the accounting office. $25 ticket includes food, photobooth, games, and music, and making memories with your grad class. Coat check is available.
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.
Grad Portraits – 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
CAREER CENTRE
YMCA Summer Camp 2022 - Job and Volunteering Opportunities
Camp Thunderbird and the YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island has quite a few job/volunteering opportunities well suited to high school students, and are actively seeking applications for students interested in working with children and youth in outdoor settings.
Summer camp counsellors work at Camp Thunderbird with groups of up to 10 campers to lead and share fun activities such as archery, canoeing, hiking, swimming, and camping.
Students in Grades 11 and 12 are eligible to volunteer in the summer, and Grade 12 students can apply for paid positions. Both jobs are listed on the YMCA website. You can also go to the Saanich District Career Education site for more information: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/
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.
McGill University - Virtual Meeting - Nov 29
Join McGill University Admissions Supervisor, Jennifer Innes, for a virtual info meeting on MONDAY, November 29 at 6pm. Jennifer will provide a short info session in 2 parts followed by a Q & A session: 1) McGill University and Student Life and 2) Applying and Admissions.
No registration or password required; simply join the meeting via this link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/96285218683#success
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
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.
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
Thanks to all parents who attended the CPAC Meeting this week. The budget has been approved and we will regroup in the early new year to discuss additional funding allocation opportunities.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Party With The Police - A Workshop For Safe Fun (A Workshop For Youth and Guardians)
TUESDAY November 23, 6:00 -8:00pm at Royal Oak Middle School Multi Purpose Room.
Are you stuck for answers when your teen asks you the hard questions about their peer group? Are you looking for some insight about what’s going on in the world of youth? Are you seeking resources and information for how to talk to your teen about drug use, alcohol use, consent and staying safe?
Saanich Youth Services in partnership with the Saanich Police Department – Community Engagement Division – Youth & Schools Section and The Youth Outreach Team from Saanich Neighbourhood Place will host a two-hour trauma-informed and harm reduction learning opportunity for parents, caregivers and youth. In this work shop, participants will have the chance to ask all the questions they need to. Gather all of the up to date information from police officers and youth workers in our community. Caregivers and youth are encouraged to come together.
Registration of one youth holds a spot for one parent/caregiver to attend with the youth. Adults do not need to register for this course.
REGISTRATION LINK: RecOnline
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.