THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday March 15, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Career Programs - Sign up for next year!
Applications for Saanich Career Programs are now being accepted for next year! Learn your trade to gain skills, start your own business, or start working directly after high school. See Mr. Bussoli if you are interested in signing up for any of the following programs:
-Hairstyling
-Education Assistant & Community Support
-TASK (Skills, Training, Apprenticeship, Carpentry)
-TEX (Trades Exploration)
-(MST) Marine Services Technician.
Are you interested in Technology and Engineering????
Are you curious about Mechanical, Civil, Computer and Electronic engineering? This is the DUAL CREDIT course for you! The course takes place on 13 Friday afternoons from 3-6 pm at Camosun Interurban. Best part...tuition is FREE, the course counts for credits, you can do this in grade 10-12, and it is all hands-on!! But you need to plan and see Mr. Bussoli now!!
(hint: 2 weeks ago they were blowing up concrete!!!! WHAT!!!)
Skills Canada Results
Congratulations to all the Claremont students who competed in the Skills Canada Regional Competition! We did so well that we won the overall competition for the South Island Region.
Here are the Medal results of our Claremont Crew!!!
Parker Little: Gold in Public Speaking
Parker Little: Silver in Job Search
Sarah Ma: Silver in Workplace Safety
Sarah Ma: Silver in Photography
Lauren Fleetwood: Bronze in Job Search
Alexia Sogai: Gold in Graphic Design
Judith Wong: Silver in Baking
Henry Heinicke: Gold in Workplace Safety
Madison Galey: Bronze in Photography
Ella East: Gold in Photography
Tori Sears: Bronze in Piping
Also Competing were;
Lauren Fleetwood: Photography
Nyota Morisho: Photography
Bill Dongfang: Workplace Safety
Caity Austin: Piping
Ashton Black: Piping
Ethan Brown: Piping
Garett Evans: Piping
Logan Flora: Piping
Owen Hicke: Piping
Liam Leddy: Piping
Luke Stevens: Piping
Antonio Soto: Piping
Lylah Taylor: Piping
Adison Teale: Piping
Well done Spartans!!!
AP Exam Ordering Deadline – By Lunchtime TODAY
A reminder to all students who wish to write AP exams in May (even if you are not currently enrolled in an AP class at Claremont), please have your order form and payment into the main office by lunchtime TODAY at the latest. If you have any questions, or to pick up an order form, please check in at the main office or talk to Mr. Buckham ASAP!
Ukraine Fundraiser
We are happy to announce that we successfully raised over $2400 for those devastated by the war in Ukraine. This money will make a difference towards the humanitarian aide and supports offered by the Red Cross. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important cause.
Musical Theatre’s “Wizard of Oz
A huge congratulations to the cast, crew, orchestra, staff and volunteers involved in the 10 shows of “The Wizard of Oz”!! The performances were fantastic and were enjoyed by all!
Changes to Mask Regulations
As indicated by the Public Health Orders, the use of masks will be optional after Spring Break. We must all respect the decision and physical space of others whether they choose to wear a mask or not. Regardless of mask use, please continue to monitor your child’s health and have them remain home if they are unwell.
Antigen Tests for Students
If any student was absent and didn’t receive a box of 5 antigen tests last week, they are available in the office. Students are allowed to receive one box each.
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.
Lost & Found Table
A lost & found table is set up in the horseshoe hallway until THURSDAY this week. Please stop by to see if any clothing, water bottles, or various items belong to you! Also, in the office, there is a debit card, several random Air Pods and cases. Leftover items will be donated to a local charity.
How to Submit Your 30 Hours Work Experience or Volunteering
Reminder to students in Grades 10-12.... ESPECIALLY UPCOMING GRADS:
One component of Career Life Connections is to complete 30 hours of work experience or volunteering. You can provide proof of your 30 hours by:
1) Providing digital or paper pay stubs showing at least 30 hours of work, or
2) Forwarding an email from your employer/volunteer coordinator, confirming your 30 hours.
If you complete WEX12 and/or TEX (possibly a few other programs), you have automatically completed your 30 hours. If you're unsure how to accrue your hours before graduation, see your Careers teacher or ask Mrs. Watson for options. (Grade 9 Students - You can start accruing hours in the summer before Grade 10.)
See Mrs. Watson in Office 222 or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca to submit your work/volunteering information, or if you have questions.
Absences and Illness
A reminder that parents/guardians notify the school office every day that a student will be absent from school. PLEASE indicate if the reason for absence is for illness; the Ministry of Education requires that schools specifically track how many student absences are due to illness. Please notify either the Attendance email: claremont_attendance@saanichschools.ca or by phone message: 250-658-6666. Please perform BC’s K-12 daily health check before arriving at school by clicking HERE .
ATHLETIC
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CLUBS
Key Club: T-Shirt Drive
Key Club is making dog toys to donate to animal shelters! They will be using cotton shirts to make them and are looking for donations. T-shirts need to be 100% cotton. All sizes and all colours welcome. If you have any 100% cotton t-shirts to donate, please leave them in the box in front of the office TODAY or WEDNESDAY. The puppies will thank you!!
Spirit Club - St. Patrick’s Day
THIS THURSDAY is St. Patrick's day! Come head to toe in GREEN and check out the lounge at lunch for some green treats. All donations for these treats will go towards the funds raised for the Ukraine through the Red Cross.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRAD 2022
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
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Pizza Day March 18
Please come support your graduates by purchasing hot delicious Domino’s pizza THIS FRIDAY March 18 at lunch in the cafeteria. Pizza is $3.00 a slice or buy a box and share with your friends! There will also be pop and chips available. CASH SALES ONLY (no lunch cards, sorry). All proceeds will help make for a memorable send off for these deserving students!
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Purdy’s Chocolates
Calling all chocolate-lovers! Grad parents are teaming up with Purdy’s Chocolatier to fundraise for this year's graduating class. All fundraising profits raised will directly support Claremont's 2022 Graduating students, so every order makes a great difference to us.
Ordering is as easy as eating chocolate. Just click this LINK (customer # 52656), fill out your info you’ll need an email address), click “Join Campaign”, and order to your heart’s content!
View the Purdy’s catalogue. The order deadline is March 28th. Chocolates will be ready for pick-up April 13-15 at Claremont.
Grad 2022 Fundraiser - Silent Auction
The grad committee is actively seeking silent auction donations for their upcoming online auction in May. If you have a donation you would like to contribute (monetary, service item, gift certificate etc) we would love to include it in our auction. Money raised will go towards offsetting graduation celebration costs for this year's graduates. Thank you in advance for your support! For questions, please email drestell@gmail.com or christylmann@hotmail.com
Grad Parent Planning Committee
For all parents/guardians of the Grads of 2022: the Claremont Grad Parent Planning Committee 2022 is busy making plans for our students’ fun graduation events. Please stay in the loop by joining our Facebook Group! This is the link to join the Facebook Group: Claremont Dry Grad 2022.
CAREER CENTRE
For LOTS of information about Post-Secondary and other Career Education links, check out our District site: https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ Info is updated regularly.
Job Opportunities
Mattick's Farm Mini Golf is hiring part-time employees to be Kiosk Attendants for the 2022 season. $15.20 per hour, starting in March Spring Break. Applicants must be available to work weekends and evenings. Applicants are required to have Food Safe Level 1 certificate. Experience with cash handling and previous customer service is preferred, but not required.
Contact info: email: jay.basi@cordovabaygolf.com
School District 63 is looking for grade 12 students (or graduates) to work full-time as custodians; this is a union position from the end of June until end of August (with the opportunity for continuing employment). Earn competitive wages. Must have your own transportation. For more information, see Mrs. Watson in office 222, or email her at cwatson@saanichschools.ca.
Red Barn @ Mattick's is hiring for many positions! Of special interest, they have a new deli sandwich bar coming soon. Apply at the store, or email your resume to: smarsh@redbarnmarket.ca OR leah@redbarnmarket.ca
The District of Saanich Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for a variety of individuals to work in our Spring Break Camps for children ages 5 -13. There are three positions available. 1) Inclusion Support, 2) Program Leaders and 3) Program Assistants. Go to the Saanich School District Career Education WEBSITE for more information.
Women in Trades & Technology Exploration Day - April 21
Camosun College & the South Island Partnership present: Women in Trades & Technology Exploration Day! Get an introduction to eight trades and technology areas through fun, hands-on activities:
Trades Opportunities in: Electrical, Fine Furniture, Sheet Metal, & Automotive.
Tech Opportunities in: Computer Science, Camosun Innovates, Mechanical Engineering, & Electronics.
THURSDAY April 21, 9:30am—2:00pm @ Camosun College, Interurban Campus.
See Mr. Bussoli in Room 217 to sign up!
Online Volunteer Opportunities
The Victoria Literacy Connection is looking for tutors and volunteers to read with children. Both roles are only online at this point, so you would be volunteering from the comfort of your own home! Open to ages 16+. This is a great way to accrue your 30 hours of volunteer work!
See or email Mrs. Watson for more info (room 222 or cwatson@saanichschools.ca), or go to the district career page and go to ‘Volunteer Opportunities’.
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
Claremont Parent Advisory Council (CPAC) Meeting - March 15
Inviting all parents to attend the next CPAC meeting virtually through MS Teams or in the Learning Commons: TUESDAY March 15, 7pm-8pm. We will extend the invite to parents who joined us last month (no need to sign up). For others who wish to join, please sign up through this link: CPAC Meeting. An MS Teams Invite will be issued in advance of the meeting. To access the CPAC website, visit: https://claremont.sd63.bc.ca/
If you have any questions, please contact us at claremontpacSD63@gmail.com
CPAC Exec Roles
Are you interested in getting more involved with the school next year? Our CPAC nomination committee wants to hear from you. Please email claremontpacSD63@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.
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 Track and Field Club
Peninsula Track and Field Club's 2022 season starts soon! This club offers a fun and inclusive training environment where all youth work towards their own goals and can participate in optional track meets. Programs start April 4th and practice times are Tuesday & Thursday from 6pm - 7:30pm at Parkland School’s Track.
Drop in and see what track is all about during their trial week: "Intro to Track and Field Week" at Parklands Track! The trial is free and you can choose to drop in once or every night from
April 4-8, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Register at Pentrack.org for the regular season; fee refundable if you do not join. Link to more information and registration: pentrack
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.