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Friday February 26 News

 
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Friday February 26 News
by Andrea Martin - Friday, 26 February 2016, 9:50 AM
 

THE CHRONICLE
Friday February 26, 2016

MEETINGS TODAY
Scholarships Meeting
Any grade 12 students considering attending Vancouver Island University or a post-secondary Esthetic/Spa Program should come to the meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 324 with Ms. Loukes. Full tuition scholarships and the and nomination process will be discussed.  

Best Buddies Exchange Participants
Will all participants in the upcoming Best Buddies Exchange please meet Mrs. Stetson in Room 235 (Centre Lab) TODAY at lunch.  If you are unable to attend, please see Mrs. Stetson as soon as possible in room 216.  

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Grade 8 Tours Today
Would all students who are acting as tour guides for the grade 8's this afternoon please meet in the Big Gym at 1:00 for instructions.

Bake Sale Today
There will be a bake sale TODAY at lunch.  Bring your sweet tooth and support the music program.

“Finding Hope” Evening of Talent
Spectrum Community School and Child Find BC are teaming up for an evening of talent on Thursday, March 31, dedicated to the children of BC . They are looking for performers from area high schools.  All proceeds will be donated to Child Find BC.  Students $5, adults $10, group/family (up to 5) $20.  Go to perform or just be a spectator!  More information in the Career Centre.

ChatterHigh
ChatterHigh quizzes have you learn and earn at the same time!  You learn about Post Secondary institutions and options, and also earn points towards prizes and draws for yourself and Claremont!  Visit ChatterHigh, get quizzing and win! Challenge your friends! Challenge your family!  Good luck and have fun!

Course Selection Forms
If you missed the assembly on Wednesday, the course selection forms for next year can be picked up in the office or on the Claremont website.  Please return these forms to your home room next week on TUESDAY March 1st.

Blood Drive & Bone Marrow Donation Registry
There are still donation times available for our blood drive this MONDAY Feb 29.  See Ms Chapman.
Donors: remember to bring picture id and be well hydrated; check your appointment time outside the Learning Commons.
Bone Marrow Donation registry - just drop by the Learning Commons between 10 and 4 on Monday.
Thanks for saving lives Spartans!

Year-Long Drama Play
TONIGHT is closing night!!  Come by to see the Year-Long Drama's presentation of “The Good Person of Szechwan” at 7:30pm.  This play is a drama and explores what it means to be a 'good person'.  All tickets $10 at the door. If you bring a non-perishable food item you can get a $1 off your ticket price (maximum $5 off).  Donations go to Mustard Seed food bank.  This play deals with mature subjects, so is not recommended for children under 12.

Peer Tutoring
There are Peer Tutors in a variety of subjects available to help you at lunch in the Learning Commons Monday to Friday. Please check in near the start of lunch. You can bring your lunch.

Cordova Bay School – Fundraiser for Parents
Parents: need a fun night out? Gather your friends for a night of adult fun. The Cordova Bay School silent auction/fundraiser is happening TONIGHT at the Cordova Bay Beach House.  Tickets are on sale at the door   at the Beach House (6:30-8:30)  at 5109 Cordova Bay Road.  Tickets are $25 per person which includes appetizers, music and great silent auction items (spa, wine, golf,  Canuck and Royals tickets, restaurant and food, gymnastics lessons, dance tuition and much more).  Please join in on the fun and support Cordova Bay School PAC.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
No news today.

ATHLETICS
Track & Field
For all students wanting to join the Track & Field team this year:  there is an important sign-up meeting TODAY at the start of lunch in Mr Nelson's room 137.  Please see Ms  Giese in the counselling area if you can't attend.  Practices start next week.

Jr Girls Soccer
Reminder for all gr 9 and 10 girls wanting to play soccer this year:  there will be a brief but very important meeting TODAY at 11:45 in the  main gym.  We will generate a list of names and discuss the season and when practices will start.  All are welcome.  See Mr. Reisig if you have any questions or if you can't attend.

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunities
Weekend on-call sever is required in the dining room at the SHOAL Centre where residents and customers enjoy meals together. $16.75/hr. This position performs a variety of food service and cashier duties, and may assist Cooks in food preparation. Qualifications: registered YEP student, minimum 16 years of age, has FoodSafe and First Aid certificates, and clear Criminal Record Check.  Visit the Career Centre for contact information.

Full-time and part-time employees are wanted to fill Kiosk Attendant positions at Mattick's Farm Mini Golf for the 2016 season. Week-ends and evenings, starting Spring Break (weather dependant).  $10.25- $12.00 per hour, depending on experience.   Food Safe Level 1 required.  Please see Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre.

UVic News
Undergraduate application deadline for September 2016: February 28, 2016.    
Scholarships:  UVic will assess students for an entrance scholarship based on the grades they self-report. Please do not enter 100% as your expected grade, as they will require verification from your teacher and this may delay admission decisions and scholarship assessments.
Online course grades: students must complete their online courses no later than May 31, 2016,  to ensure that UVic receives all final grades by July.

Esthetics & Spa Therapy - Scholarship Opportunity
Academy of Excellence is offering a full tuition scholarship for the Esthetic and Spa Therapy Program! The Academy of Excellence has been training students in beauty and wellness for over 50 years!  Show them why you are one of the best candidates to win!  Application deadline is May 31, 2016   

GRAD 2016
No news today.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
No news today.

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