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Friday April 11 News

 
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Friday April 11 News
by Andrea Martin - Friday, 11 April 2014, 10:11 AM
 

THE CHRONICLE
Friday April 11, 2014

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.  If you can volunteer, please see Ms Chapman in room 136 TODAY.

Scholarship Meeting
There is a Scholarship meeting for anyone interested in applying for District Scholarships - please come to Room 300 TODAY at lunch.

YCI Camp meeting
This is a reminder for anyone interested in attending the YCI camp in May:  there is a meeting at lunch TODAY in room 314.

Math contest
Could the following students please go and see Mr. Paananen in Room 133 TODAY at lunch:
Ankit JAYANT,  Simon LINDER,  Katrina BOSECKER,  Chuck ZHENDONG,  Livia LI,         Caroline SUN,  Yuan ZHANG,  Prasant PRATHATH and  Even XU.

Pit Orchestra
For all members of the Pit Orchestra, there will be a photo TODAY after school @ 3:30.

New York – Spring Break 2015
If you are interested in learning about a proposed trip to New York City at Spring Break 2015, come to an information meeting TODAY at lunch in the theatre. If you cannot make it, see Mr. Plant for more details.

Paris AND Barcelona – Spring Break 2015
Are you interested in a trip to Paris AND Barcelona at Spring Break 2015?  If you are enrolled in grade 11 or 12 French or Spanish for next year, then please come to a meeting about this exciting new opportunity for senior language students.  There will be a meeting in room 303 at lunch on MONDAY. You know you want to go!!  See you there!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

ATHLETICS
Scrum Fest
Our annual Scrum Fest rugby tournament continues TODAY and Saturday.  The weather is great so, when appropriate, come out and check out the action on the fields. The schedule of Claremont games has been posted by the office. There will be a BBQ concession and limited cafeteria service at lunch TODAY.

CAREER CENTRE
Apprenticeship Opportunities at the Dockyard this Summer!
Anyone interested in working at the dockyard this Summer as an apprentice should go to the Career Centre for more details and an application form! They are hiring for various metal trades, marine trades, electrical trades and more. This is an incredible opportunity you don't want to miss out on!

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
Magic Wand – clothing rental for Grad
Grads:  Are you having trouble finding a dress or tux for your grad night?  No student needs to miss grad.  The Magic Wand is a local program who has a large selection of prom dresses and tuxes.  You can borrow the clothes for free, and are only charged a small cleaning fee.  There are many outfits still available.  For more information, check out their website:  www.TheMagicWandProject.ca  An information poster is in the counselling hallway.  To make an appointment to view the selection of clothes, you can phone or email the following:
For dresses: 250-658-0246 or email esurerus@telus.net
For tuxes:  lesleybutterfield@hotmail.com

INTERNATIONAL
No news today.