Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Wednesday January 20, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Sweets and Treats
TODAY at lunch near the ticket booth, Sweets and Treats will be offering one-of-a-kind cinnamon buns and butter tarts.  100% of the proceeds are going to the SPCA.  One purchase could brighten an animal's day.

Arizona Iced Chari-TEA
Hey, are you thirsty for a change?  Come down to the big gym entrance, TODAY at lunch and get some Arizona Iced Tea for $1.00 a cup.  All proceeds are going to the Mustard Seed.

Europe Spring 2017 – Beaches and Battlefields Trip
There will be a parent information night for the 'Beaches and Battlefields' trip on THURSDAY, Jan 21st at 6pm.  Amsterdam, and France for the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge.  $100 discount for early bird sign up.  Contact Mr Gardner for more info: dgardner@sd63.bc.ca

Music Program Bake Sale
$1 will pay for a delectable treat at the Music Program bake sale on FRIDAY, Jan 22 at lunch. Come find our table at the entrance to the lounge and pick up a few goodies!

Peer Tutoring
There are Peer Tutors available TODAY at lunch in the Learning Commons to help you study for exams.
Can all Peer Tutors please meet Ms. Giese at the start of lunch TODAY in the Learning Commons for an important meeting. See you there!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Toque Day
This FRIDAY is Toque Day!  Wear your favourite toque!!

ATHLETICS
BasketBall
Congrats to our top 10 ranked Senior Girls team as they participated in the Top 10 tourney this past weekend going 2-2 and playing or seeing every top team in the province.  And to our Senior Boys for a thrilling OT win vs Spectrum last Friday night.
TODAY - our Jr Boys and Jr Girls B teams are hosting at 4:15 and 5:45 and the boys will need to be excused at 3:20.
THURSDAY - Our Sr Girls host Oak Bay at 7:30 - both are ranked in top 0 and it will be a battle of the two unbeatens in league.  Our Jr Girls are at Belmont for 5:45.

Badminton
For all students interested in trying out for the badminton team: there will be a meeting TODAYat lunch in room 135.

CAREER CENTRE
Free Retail Training
This certificate program prepares you for first time work experiences in retail and many other work environments. You will be treated as an employee and you will be working alongside a busy team of staff members. You will have training in: working a cash register & counting cash, customer service, creating displays, sorting inventory, pricing, opening & closing procedures.  Visit the Career Centre for contact information.

Free Resume Writing Workshop
There will be a free resume writing workshop on FRIDAY February 12 (Pro-D Day)  9:00am – 4:00 pm at SHOAL Centre – 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney.  This workshop will accommodate those who have no resume and those who need to polish up their resume.   Visit the Career Centre for contact information!

Youth Job Fair
Looking for a summer job?  Exploring a career or post secondary education? Visit the Job Fair on FRIDAY February 19 (Pro-D Day) 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, in Sidney.  Many students were hired as a result of last year’s event, so bring your resumé.  You could be hired too!  Here is a taste of who is coming: BC Transit, Richard Mar Advanced School of Hairstyle and Esthetics, Tanner Books, Recreation Integration, Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre, BC Ferries, Q College, CDI College, Camosun College, Quadrant Marine Institute, Business Works Youth, Royal BC Museum, and the list is still growing…

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 - Sport & Exercise Education
Camosun's Centre for Sport & Exercise Education (CSEE) is hosting their next free information session this THURSDAY, Jan 21st, from 6-7:00 pm at the Interurban Campus, PISE building, room 329A.

Encounters Canada - Celebrate Canada’s Birthday
Experience Canada as never seen before. This unique and unparalleled one-week session is specifically geared to new and first generation Canadians. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to broaden your cultural values with youth from across Canada.  Activities include:
-VIP Canada Day celebration
-Avatar Cirque du Soleil
-Visit to the Parliament & various museums
-A stop at the Governor Generals and the Supreme Court
-Visit the ByWard market and go shopping at the Rideau Centre - Ottawa’s largest shopping mall
$500 Registration fee is all-inclusive and includes: transportation to Ottawa, lodging, food and activities!  Visit the Career Centre for registration information.

Encounters Canada – Vimy Week
Calling all history buffs!  The Vimy week awaits you! Ottawa - April 3 to 9, 2016. Your Vimy week includes commemoration ceremonies to mark the Battle of Vimy Ridge. You will lay a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier; visit the Canadian War Museum and so much more. This week, sponsored by The Vimy Foundation, takes an indepth look at Canada’s participation in the First World War.  Register now and receive $100 off your registration fee, which includes airfare to Ottawa, food and accommodations. In addition, students will also be eligible to apply for the VIMY prize of a 2-week, all expenses paid, scholarship program in Europe to study the First and Second World Wars! -(Submission deadline for the prize is March 1, 2016) Visit the Career Centre for registration information.

GRAD 2016
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are returning to Claremont in September
ALL International students who are returning to Claremont in September MUST pick up a returning document from Brenda as soon as possible.

Whistler Trip
Planning to go to Whistler in March??  The package is due by February 4th.

Check Brenda's board every day for news.