Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Friday January 15, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Peer Tutoring
Just a reminder that Peer Tutors are available on TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS at lunch in the Learning Commons until exam week. They are happy to help you study!

Courage To Come Back Awards – Call for Nominations
Do you know someone who has inspired you with their story of overcoming adversity or illness and having gone on to help others?  Recipients for the “Courage to Come Back Award” are selected in each of the following categories:
  -Addiction        -Medical
  -Mental Health    -Physical Rehabilitation
  -Social Adversity    -Youth
Submit your nomination online at couragetocomeback.ca before the deadline of Feb. 12th.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
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ATHLETICS
No news today.

CAREER CENTRE
Island Medical Program – Info Session
There will be an information session for high school students on Wednesday, February 17, 7-8:30 pm.  Learn about UBC’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) Undergraduate Program delivered in collaboration with UVic.  With a class size of 32 students, the Island Medical Program provides a truly unique environment for learning. UVic: Medical Sciences Building, Room 150.

Camosun College – Sports & Exercise Programs
The Centre for Sport & Exercise Education (CSEE) at Camosun College offers FREE monthly information sessions about their Sport & Exercise Education Programs.  CSEE offers Diplomas in Sport Management and Exercise & Wellness, and Bachelor Degrees of Sport & Fitness Leadership, and Athletic & Exercise Therapy!  The next free  information session THURSDAY, January 21st, at Camosun Interurban, PISE building, 6:00- 7:00 pm - More details in the Career Centre!

Job Fair
Hoping for a job this summer? Want to learn more about careers with local businesses? Mark the date for the JOB FAIR at the Shoal Centre in Sidney, on February 19, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Stay posted for a list of participating businesses! More details in the Career Centre.

Canadian Naval Reserve "Open Ship"
Would you like to learn more about career opportunities with the Canadian Naval Reserve?  HMCS Malahat is opening it's doors to the public between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m on SATURDAY, January 30th!  Naval reservists typically serve part-time on evenings and weekends throughout the year, with opportunities to serve full-time in the Royal Canadian Navy ashore, at sea and abroad.
The Naval Reserve offers the following benefits:
-No contract – you are not committed to a specific period of service
-We pay you to learn an occupation and trade
-Professional development /opportunities to build leadership skills
-Summer training, travel and employment opportunities
-Possible educational reimbursement
-Dental plan; Pension plan
-Much more
Visit the Career Centre for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities
Sidney Family Days February 6, 7, 8:  two volunteers needed each day - Community organizations and businesses are teaming up once again for a full three-day weekend of Sidney Family Day LEGO fun! LEGO displays, interactive building opportunities, a treasure hunt, and a professional LEGO builder are just some of the activities that weekend. Volunteers are needed at the visitor information table at the Sidney Pier Hotel, for morning or afternoon shifts, so choose a day and time and be part of the team handing out brochures and collecting door prize tickets!  Contact info in the Career Centre.

GRAD 2016
Grad Transition
Don't put off completing your Grad Transition!  Grad transition is a grad requirement!   Log in your Work Experience/Volunteer hours, Daily Physical Activity, and Interview with a teacher/counsellor. Complete your GT while you still have your choice of who to do your Interview with. If you delay for too long, a more formal Interview will have to be scheduled for you!  Visit the Career Centre for more info!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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