THE CHRONICLE
Friday March 18, 2022
Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!!
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!!
Changes to Mask Regulations
As indicated by the Public Health Orders, the use of masks will be optional in schools 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 hasn’t received a box of 5 antigen tests yet, they are available in the office. Students are allowed to receive one box each.
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
Tennis
The last set of tryouts for the Claremont Tennis Team is TODAY after school on the lower courts. See Mr Gardner in room 327 for details about the Claremont Tennis Team.
Track & Field
Player forms and hoodie orders must be in by TODAY at lunch. Please see Ms. Simmonds in room 321.
CLUBS
Board Game Club
The Board Game Club runs TODAY at lunch in room 200. Everyone welcome. Come by, play a game, and bring a friend.
Key Club
The Key Club students got together yesterday after school and made dog toys from the many t-shirts that were dropped off this week. All of the toys will be donated to Broken Promises Animal Rescue, and will provide comfort and play to dogs in need. Thank you to everyone who donated t-shirts to the Key Club for this cause. The puppies will love these!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRAD 2022
Scholarships
Grads! Apply for Scholarships today! Claremont will be giving out $58,250 in scholarships this year. You can't win if you don't apply! The application portal is now open. All applications are online through Claremont's website. Check out the scholarships page. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 22. Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity!!!
UVic + Camosun Indigenous Education Fair – April 14
Join Indigenous recruiters from the University of Victoria and Camosun College at UVic's First Peoples House. Learn about Indigenous supports and programs, tour the First Peoples House, find out about entrance requirements and win prizes.
THURSDAY, April 14, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. @ First Peoples House, University of Victoria. If you're interested in attending, please see Mrs. Watson (room 222) or email her: cwatson@saanichschools.ca
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 – Flower Baskets & Planters
Spring is here and Mother’s Day is just around the corner…. the perfect opportunity to treat Mom, Grandma or that special someone (maybe that is you) to a beautiful, high quality, locally grown hanging basket or planter from Hilltop Greenhouses. The quality of these plants is amazing and they are long lasting! For the list of this year’s selection click HERE..
Orders and payments can be made through Claremont’s student cash portal . Please contact Belinda Waller at 250-658-6672 if you have any questions or issues accessing your student cash account. The portal for payments and orders will be open until WEDNESDAY April 6th at noon. Please note this fundraiser takes place over spring break so please place your orders early as to not miss the deadline for these beautiful baskets. If you would prefer a paper order form please see Belinda Waller at the accounting office for a copy.
Baskets and planters will be delivered directly to the school and available for pick up on TUESDAY April 26th from 2-5:30 pm in the staff parking lot behind the gym. Please ensure you pick up your orders, as the school has generously donated this space for us to use and does not have capacity to store plants overnight. Funds generated from this fundraiser will be used towards celebrating the hard working and well deserved students of Claremont's 2022 graduating class. Thank you as always for your generous support.
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Pizza Day TODAY
TODAY at lunch, please come support your graduates by purchasing hot delicious Domino’s pizza 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).
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
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
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
Spring break is almost here! Have a safe and restful break!!.
Congratulations to Mr. Westhaver on his new appointment position with the school board on August 1, 2022. Details coming in early April to source some feedback from parents that will help influence recruitment of the new Claremont Secondary Principal with the District.
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.