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Tuesday, October 1 News

 
Christine Knapp
Tuesday, October 1 News
by Christine Knapp - Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 1:20 PM
 

THE CHRONICLE, Tuesday October 1,  2013

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Messages
There is a message in the office for Jose Alvarez Del Manzano.

Fall Fair
Claremont's Fall Fair, in support of Tour de Rock, is taking place on WEDNESDAY.
There will be 350 elementary and middle school students here during the afternoon for a special session of the fair. We ask that if you are not volunteering during the session, to please avoid the areas of the fair as they will be very busy and crowded.
The fair will be open to the general public and all Claremont students immediately after school, until 8:00pm. There will be tons of things for you to do and play, including Hamster Balls, giant sling shots, an inflatable obstacle course, video games, a bbq concession and much more!
Game tickets will be sold on site, cash only. Unlimited access bracelets for the larger activities will be $10. So remember to bring cash with you to school on WEDNESDAY.  There are lots of prizes to be won!
This going to be an awesome event, make sure you are a part of it! Tell everyone you know and be sure to bring your family and friends. Tweet about it @sd63claremont #FallFair

Bake Sale
There will be a bake sale TODAY at lunch outside the large gym.   All proceeds go to Cops for Cancer.

Head Shaving Fundraiser
The head shaving fund-raiser for Tour de Rock continues.  Please bring donations to your block 2 teacher.  And if you are willing to shave your head to raise funds for the Tour de Rock riders, please see Mr. Ohl or Mr. Quested.

Spartan Day
THURSDAY is Spartan Day!  Wear RED and bring in your last Toonies for Terry in support of the Tour de Rock.

Rock Paper Scissors
There will be a ROCK PAPER SCISSORS tournament at lunch TODAY.  Be there. It will be EPIC!!!!

Spring Break Trip to London
Are you interested in going to London at Spring Break 2014?  If so, please come to the Theatre this FRIDAY at lunch for an info meeting.  All students are welcome to attend and get more info. See Mr. Plant if you cannot attend but would like more info.

INTERNATIONAL
For all International Students: there is a pizza lunch TODAY in the theatre.


ATHLETICS
Sr. Boys Volleyball
Congratulations to the Claremont Sr. Boys Volleyball Team who had 7 wins and one loss at the UBC 40 Team Invitational Tournament this past weekend.  The Spartans went undefeated in pool play and playoffs until their 1/4 final match where they lost a close battle to the eventual winner.  It was the Spartans only loss. They battled back to win the next two matches earning 5th place.

Spartans defeated teams in two straight sets from Prince George, Delta, Alberta, Nanaimo, Burnaby, White Rock and the Gulf Islands.

Upcoming this week
Claremont hosts Spectrum and Belmont on Wednesday night and they are competing in the VIU Tournament this Friday and Saturday in Nanaimo.

Senior Girls Volleyball
The senior girls volleyball team narrowly missed a top ten finish at the 36 team VIU tournament this weekend.  They play Belmont tomorrow night at 6:00.

Swim Club
Anyone interested in swimming for Claremont this year, should meet in the Small Gym TODAY at lunch. Swimmers from any club are welcome to swim for the school team for the high school season. Regionals are Nov. 2nd and BC's are Nov. 15 & 16th.

Intramural Volleyball
Intramural volleyball resumes play TODAY at lunch.
Junior Division:  Kyle Clark vs Staff Infection #1   AND   Tyler Glanfield vs Jake Campbell
Senior Division:  Team Nick vs Team Karcher    AND  Team Taylor vs Team Nolan

CAREER CENTRE
Canadian Universities Event
Are you planning on going to Post Secondary?  If so, you don't want to miss this great opportunity!Mark your calendars for THURSDAY October 10th, 6:30 - 8pm at Glenlyon Norlfolk School for the Canadian Universities Event, where you get to meet with reps from over 30 Canadian schools.  Check out the posters around the school for more details.

GRADUATION 2014
Grad info sheets - Remember to turn in your contact information sheets to the office.  If you need another one please pickit up from the front office counter.
                                                                                        
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
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