Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Monday November 3, 2014

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Math Club meeting moved
Math Club is cancelled today.  The meeting has been moved to TUESDAY at lunch in room 133.  Please attend Tuesday's meeting if you are planning on writing the COMC contest this Thursday.

UNICEF boxes
TODAY is the last day for you to donate spare change to the UNICEF boxes in your classroom! Thank you for your help in fighting hunger.

SPC Cards
Save money when you shop at stores like American Eagle, Forever 21, GAP and so much more! The Key Club will be selling SPC cards for $10 outside the lounge at lunch every day this week.

Blood Donors
For all students who are signed up for the upcoming Blood Donor Clinic:  please get your permission forms into Ms Chapman in room 136 right away.  Donation days start TOMORROW.  There are still a few donation spots available.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
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ATHLETICS
Athletes of the Month
Congratulations to the following Spartan athletes on being named "October's Athletes of the Month"...
Junior Male- Lorenz Vogel (volleyball)
Junior Female- Ashley Cathro (cross country and volleyball)
Senior Male- Connor Phillips (soccer)
Senior Female- Sarah Hall (cross country & swimming)
Read more about their accomplishments in the display cases outside the gyms

Boys Cross Country Team Capture Silver Medal!
A huge congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team for finishing 2nd in the province at the Provincial Championships on the weekend! Representing Claremont were Hamish Babin (24th overall), Roberto Fedrigo, Phil Vellacott, Brennen Smith, Angus Brown, Jordan Hopkins, and Sam Ogden. Great job boys!!!

Volleyball Tournament results
The Senior Girls volleyball team finished in second place at the Lower Islands this past weekend. They have qualified for the Island Championships which will take place in two weeks at Oak Bay.

Swim Team results
Congratulations to the Swim Team for qualifying all team members for the Provincial Championships. There were outstanding performances by individuals and relay teams to get everyone through. Claremont was the overall winner in the OPEN category at the Islands....meaning we have the fastest school team on the island!

CAREER CENTRE
UVic "Student for a Day"
Have you applied to UVic?  If so, you should check out the "Student for a Day" opportunity!  UVic is hosting Grade 12 students who have registered to attend UVic to experience UVic for a day. This program is free of charge and includes parking and a complimentary lunch. Go to www.uvic.ca/tours to register!

GRADUATION 2015
All Night Dry Grad Meeting
All parents are invited to attend the next All Night Dry Grad meeting on TUESDAY, November 4th at 7:00 pm in the Learning Commons.  To make the Dry Grad a success, the committee is looking for all kinds of volunteers: those who want to be a Task Leader or those who just want to volunteer in a small way.  Parents of all grades are welcome.

Thrifty Smile Cards
You can help support the All Night Dry Grad by loading up on groceries at Thrifty Foods.  Cards can be picked up in the office.  Parents from all grades or family and friends can use these.

INTERNATIONAL
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