THE CHRONICLE
Thursday April 7, 2022
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Green Shirt Day – Today
TODAY is Green Shirt Day, highlighting organ donor awareness and the BC Transplant Organization. A PEP 10 leadership group will have a table set up TODAY at lunch in the student lounge where you can get more info on this important cause. Thank you for wearing a green shirt!
CSI Rowing Fundraiser - Candygrams
The CSI Rowers are running a Candygram fundraiser! Rowers are selling Candygrams TODAY and every day until TUESDAY April 12th at lunch time in the Student Lounge. The candy grams will be $2 each and they will include chocolates and a note inside a little plastic egg. The student ordering the candy gram will have an option to add a personal message. Candygrams will be delivered to the students on THURSDAY April 14th in block 1 classes. CSI is doing this fundraiser to raise money to go to the Canadian Secondary School National Regatta in Ontario. Thank you for your support!
Changes to Mask Regulations
As indicated by the Public Health Orders, the use of masks is now optional in schools. 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 childrens’ health and have them remain home if they are unwell.
Exception to mask regulations: If you have travelled internationally (for instance during Spring Break), you and your children are still required to follow all Federal COVID-19 Regulations. This states that all adults and children (aged 5 and older) who travelled internationally over Spring Break must wear a well-constructed and well-fitting mask at all indoor and outdoor public spaces, including K–12 schools, for the first 14 days after entry to Canada. This means that wearing a mask at school is not a personal choice for 14 days after entry into Canada if you have travelled internationally.
Antigen Tests for Students
Reminder to students that if you didn’t pick up your box of 5 antigen tests yet, they are available in the office. Students are allowed to receive one box each.
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 .
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.
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.
ATHLETIC
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CLUBS
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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GRAD 2022
Mandatory Grad Assembly – April 14
All grade 12's are required to attend a mandatory grad assembly on THURSDAY April 14 in block 1. This assembly will provide all details about graduation: how to know if you are eligible to cross the stage, criteria for completion of courses at SIDES or ILC, grad ceremony & grad dinner/dance (how to get TICKETS, and how many tickets, costs, deadlines), the Grad Scavenger Hunt, the Grad Walk-through, etc. You will be provided with a full information package and all of the necessary paperwork. If you have a spare or if you are not usually at Claremont for block 1, it is essential that you make arrangements to attend this important assembly.
Grad PARENT/GUARDIAN Meeting – April 20
Grad parents, be sure to mark this date on your calendars: WEDNESDAY April 20 @7pm. Plan to attend this very informative meeting covering all things about your grad’s upcoming events and activities. The Claremont Admin team and the Grad Parent Executive group will be covering details and answering all of your questions about what the plans are for celebrating the Grad Class of 2022. A link via TEAMS will be made available shortly for you to join this meeting.
Yearbook Write-ups: Due April 8
Grads, it is time to write your Grad write-up for the yearbook. All instructions and guidelines for submitting your words into a Google Doc are listed on the Grad 2022 page of the Claremont website. There are even a few write-up samples to get you started! Deadline for submissions is TOMORROW (FRIDAY) April 8.
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 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!!!
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Bottle Drive April 9
Grad 2022 is having a bottle drive fundraiser THIS SATURDAY April 9 from 9:00-3:00 in the Claremont student parking lot. Thank you for supporting our grad class of 2022.
Grad 2022 Fundraiser – Purdy’s Chocolates
If you ordered Purdy’s Chocolates, GREAT NEWS! The chocolates have arrived ahead of schedule and will be ready for pick up THIS SATURDAY April 9 between 9-11 at the Claremont student parking lot. Drop off your empties at the Grad bottle drive and pick up your Easter chocolates at the same time. Chocolates will also be available for pick-up April 13th and 14th from 3:30-4:30 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.
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
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.
Firefighter/First Responder Training Academy – April 11
Firefighter/First Responder Training Academy will be visiting Claremont on MONDAY, April 11 at lunch time in the Student Lounge. Training Division accepts applicants throughout the year and offers a small bursary for students who decide to continue their education within the same calendar year as graduation. This is a great info opportunity! For more information, check out Trainingdivision.com or information on their Facebook: INFO.
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
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.
The deadline for signing up is THIS FRIDAY April 8. See Mr. Bussoli in Room 217 to sign up!
Canadian Coast Guard Days - June 10
Are you curious about jobs with the Canadian Coast Guard? There will be an exciting event at the Canadian Coast Guard Victoria Base on FRIDAY, June 10. Two hours of info and demonstrations include: helicopter operations, vessel tours, search and rescue, aids to navigation, as well as learning about the various job opportunities within the organization. If you are interested in attending, contact Mrs. Watson by April 14. cwatson@saanichschools.ca or in room 222.
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.
NEWS FROM CLAREMONT PAC
Staff Appreciation Lunch
Hello Claremont Families;
To recognize all the hard work of teachers, administrators and support staff at our awesome school, the PAC is planning a Staff Appreciation Luncheon on WEDNESDAY, May 4th. Help us celebrate the amazing staff at Claremont and say "thank you for a great year" by contributing food and/or flowers. For more information and to sign up please visit:
Potluck Sign-up. For busy parents that prefer to make a monetary contribution to help pay for food or flowers, please send and E-transfer to mailto:claremontpacSD63@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please email mailto:claremontstaffappreciation@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
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.