THE CHRONICLE
Monday December 13, 2021
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Year-Long Drama: Dec. 9-11
Congratulations to the cast and crew of HUMBUG HIGH. The three performances last week were fun, festive and a very enjoyable way to get us ready for the holiday season. We enjoyed seeing the talents of everyone involved. Bravo!
Music Concerts
Are you ready to enjoy some seasonal music? Claremont Music concerts are well underway:
TODAY: the Greater Victoria Concert Band joins the Claremont Concert Bands.
Dec.16: the Claremont Jazz Bands perform on their own.
These concerts will be recorded and the digital link will be shared on December 17th.
Winter Café – Jan. 17
Are you a performing arts student who is craving to perform? Claremont’s Winter Café will be on January 17th. Vocalists, instrumentalists, solos, small groups, you name it. Start rehearsing a piece early and polish it up for this special event! Sign up will be on the music bulletin board when we return.
Robotics Tournament Results
At this weekend's Shawnigan Lake Robotics Tournament, Team 1022A (Serena ZHANG, Thomas DONG, and Shota KITAMURO) took the Excellence Award as the top robotics team at the tournament. Great weekend overall with four teams finishing in the top eight after round robin competition.
Waterloo Computer Contest Meeting
For all students registered to write the Waterloo Computer Contest: there is a meeting this THURSDAY (Dec 16) at lunch in Mr. Beeston's room - Rm 236.
Friday Dec.17: Pancake Breakfast & Revised Class Schedule
8:30 - 9:25 Pancakes for all!! (students/staff can go to the student lounge or the cafeteria)
9:30 - 10:20 Block 1
10:25 - 11:15 Block 2
11:15 - 11:55 Lunch
12:00 - 12:50 Block 3
12:55 - 1:45 Block 4
1:45 - 2:30 Staff Xmas skit video in Block 4
2:30 - 3:10 Connection time for students to meet with teachers for any last minute learning time.
Semester 1 Drop Date – Dec.17
The last date to drop a class and not have it show up on your transcript is THIS FRIDAY Dec.17th. Students must fill out a drop form (they are available in the counselling office or Mrs Watson’s office) and have it signed by a parent and teacher first. THEN they can then bring the signed sheet in person to Mr. Pama or Ms Giese to make the drop happen.
Lost & Found
Two very nice winter jackets, a digital watch, and an analog watch are still in the lost & found. Please come to the office to claim them.
ATHLETICS
No news today.
CLUBS
Math Club
There is NO Math Club TODAY, but there are preliminary results from the CSIMC. Congratulations to Johnny MENG and Ketyn SINOTTE who were Claremont's top scorers on the Senior and Junior contests. Other results will be posted in the Math wing later today.
Spirit Club: Holiday Themes This Week
Let’s get festive! Claremont’s Spirit Club has some fun festive themes every day this week to get us ready for the holiday season.
TODAY is Hat Day! It is great to see so many festive hats, antlers and toques in the school!.
TUESDAY is Turtleneck Day!
WEDNESDAY is Ugly Sweater Day!
THURSDAY is Red & Green Day!
FRIDAY is Cozy/Pyjamas Day! Also Pancake Breakfast and Staff Skits!! (Revised class schedule coming soon).
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 Photos: Update from Lifetouch
Lifetouch is experiencing significant shipping/delivery delays due to the flooding and travel restrictions across the province.
If you are waiting for proofs, and you want to view or order your photos: log into www.mylifetouch.ca and use your student number for access. If students/parents need to check on their order, please phone Customer Care at 1-888-676-1647 or use the chat feature on the mylifetouch.ca website. Hopefully the travel and delivery services will return to normal soon. Lifetouch thanks you in advance for your understanding and patience.
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 Opportunity
If you would like to try your hand at being a Minor Test Shopper, apply for VIHA's part-time job in Tobacco & Vapour Prevention and Control. $17/hour, various retail locations. Students need to be 14-17 years old. See Mrs. Watson in room 222 for more information, or email cwatson@saanichschools.ca.
Student Trainee - Construction Project Management Opportunity
Architecture49 and WSP Canada have 10 openings available for individuals of the Pauquachin, Tseycum, Tsartlip, Tsawout or Malahat First Nations who are interested in hands-on training in the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering. This program will provide you the opportunity for 40-Hours on the job training. For more information, see Mrs. Watson in room 222 or email Eric Pettit: Eric.Pettit@wsp.com
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
PAC Fundraiser: Country Grocer Receipts
Here is an easy way to support your PAC year-round. Save your Country Grocer receipts and bring them to the school front office. We appreciate your participation in this fundraiser which will benefit our school community with up to $2000 in grocery gift cards.
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.