Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Friday March 7, 2014

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Found item
A dental retainer has been found in the school.  Please come to the office to claim it.

Lost item
A black IPhone has been lost in the school.  It has a black Otterbox case and there will be a reward if found.  Please help out your fellow student and come to the office if you have found this IPhone.

Hooping It Up
Thanks to everyone who came out to “Hooping It Up” yesterday.  The winners of the free-throw contest were:  Luke COLLOMBIN and David ZHONG for our student prizes.  And Simar GREWAL is the winner for our Chapter member prize.  Congratulations to you all.  Please come to the office to claim your prize.

Claremont's TC10k team
Attention runners and walkers.  Don't forget to register online for Claremont's TC10k team.  The race takes place on Sunday April 27th and the registration deadline is March 21st.  See Mr. Nelson for more details.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Twin Day
For everyone who is participating in Twin Day today: come to the student lounge at lunch to see if you and your twin or group are dressed as the best twins in the school; you could win a prize!

ATHLETICS
Junior Girls Soccer
For all girls interested in trying out for Junior Girls Soccer, tryouts will be after Spring Break on TUESDAY March 25th after school on the bottom field.

CAREER CENTRE
UVic Student for a Day Program
UVic is offering a new program called “Student for a Day” which is running weekdays until Friday, March 14.  This new program is an invitation for students to come and experience a day on campus as a UVic student. Participants can attend an actual lecture, eat lunch on campus with a current student, take a campus tour and meet with various campus representatives. The program is free of charge and includes a complementary lunch and parking pass. Please visit their website (http://www.uvic.ca/tours) for more information and to register.

UVic - Expanded Campus Tours From March 17 - 21 and March 24 - 28
UVic will be offering expanded campus visits (2.5 - 3 hours) to give students and their families a behind-the-scenes introduction to UVic.  Participants will attend a lecture from a UVic professor, tour the campus with a student tour guide, meet with our recruitment team and end the afternoon off with snacks and refreshments in our new Welcome Centre. Register online or contact recruits@uvic.ca for more information.
(http://www.uvic.ca/future-students/undergraduate/connect/events/in-person/expanded-tours.php)

Emily Carr's Summer Institute for Teens!
Are you between the ages of 15 - 18 and interested in Drawing, Animation, Photography, Architecture Design, Painting, Sculpting or Fashion and Textiles?  If so, then you don't want to miss an incredible opportunity to participate in Emily Carr's Summer Institute for Teens program!  The registration deadline is March 31st!  See Mrs. Pryer in the Career Centre or visit their website for more details.

Butchart Gardens is Now Hiring!
Butchart Gardens is now accepting applications for their seasonal positions in five departments:
Food Services, Vistor Services, Custodial Services, Seed & Gift Store, and Gardening.  Please pick up an application in the Career Centre or visit their website: butchartgardents.com

Coast Capital Savings Youth Team!
The Coast Capital Savings Youth Team is now accepting applications for this incredible opportunity to work part time during the school year and full time during the Summer.  You will receive extensive training and gain valuable skills such as leadership and finacial literacy.  If you are entering Grade 11 or 12 in September and are interested in this unique experience, please submit your application online at www.coastcapitalsavings.com/youthteam by March 31st!  Stop by the Career Centre to pick up a brochure.

GRADUATION 2014
Last Week For Personal GT Interviews!
Reminder for Grads....Friday March 28th is the last day to complete your Grad Transition Interview with a counsellor or teacher of your choice!  Any students who have not completed their GT by then will have their interview scheduled for them on Wednesday, April 16th with a member of the community.  Please see Mrs. Pryer in the Career Centre to get your interview booked!!

INTERNATIONAL
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