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Tuesday April 8 News

 
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Tuesday April 8 News
by Andrea Martin - Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 1:02 PM
 

THE CHRONICLE
Tuesday April 8, 2014

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Pricing Cards
Student Pricing Cards are on sale TODAY and TOMORROW at lunch for only $5.  With these cards, you can get up to 15% off at over 80 stores.  Come get yours at lunch outside of the lounge.

Blood Drive
The next blood drive is coming up in May.  Sign-up starts next week in the student lounge at lunch time.  Volunteers are needed to help with sign-up. Please see Ms Chapman in room 136.

ChatterHigh
It's that's time of year again Claremont!  Another ChatterHigh competition is on now and will run until May 13th. The whole idea of the competition is to make exploring careers & post-secondary options, health & financial literacy and graduation transitions a bit more fun!  Plus, as a school, we can win money and you, as a student or parents or staff could win awesome prizes too!  Please help us by visiting www.chatterhigh.com daily to complete your mini quiz!  The Justice Institute of BC has sponsored this competition offering a $1000 Grand Prize!  We won last year so let's do it again Claremont!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Bright Day
This FRIDAY, April 11, is "Not-so-Tight-but-Bright" Day. Wear your neon, bright, and crazy colours to show your school spirit.

ATHLETICS
Scrum Fest
It's April and time for the annual Scrum Fest rugby tournament. Reminder that this THURSDAY--SATURDAY, Claremont will be hosting more than 1,200 guests to our school grounds (players, coaches, parents, media, etc).  When appropriate come out and check out the action on the fields. There will be a BBQ concession and limited cafeteria service at lunch on those day.

Track and Field
For all students who are competing in track and field this season:  there is a mandatory meeting this WEDNESDAY at the start of lunch in the small gym.  If you can't meet, you must see Ms. Giese in the counselling office if you haven't been attending lately but still want to be included in the season.

CAREER CENTRE
Volunteer Opportunity
The Neal Estate Team's Annual Easter Egg Hunt is in need of volunteers!  This fun event is taking place on Saturday the 19th and supports the BC Children's Hospital.  Please consider helping out! There are a variety of positions available such as face painting, cooking decorating and even being the Easter Bunny himself!  See Mrs. Pryer in the Career Centre for more information.

GRADUATION 2014
Grad assembly
This is an important reminder to all grade 12 students.  This WEDNESDAY – April 9th – there will be a   mandatory grad assembly in block 3.  Everything you need to know about your graduation event will be discussed, and all forms will be handed out.  If you have a spare in block 3, you need to make arrangements to be here.  

INTERNATIONAL
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