Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Thursday March 3, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Scholarships
A reminder to any grade 12 who would like to be nominated for the $5000 BC Excellence Scholarship (based on Service and Leadership) to bring their resume and unofficial transcripts to Ms. Loukes, Room 324, by this FRIDAY at the latest.

Fine Arts Night
Fine Arts Night is coming up next WEDNESDAY March 9.  Come see performances from Acting, Drama, Film & TV, Music, and Dance, as well as displays from our Visual Arts.  Doors open @ 6:30 pm, and the show starts at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $5 at the door

“Claremont Reads”
All students are welcome to come by the Learning Commons and enter to win in March by answering the question: What book(s) do you plan to read over Spring Break?

“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!

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Celebrate The Last Week Before Spring Break
Student Government is hosting a theme week next week!
MONDAY March 7th – Sports Day: Wear your favourite jersey or sports memorabilia.
TUESDAY March 8th – Twin Day: Grab a friend and dress in the same outfit.
WEDNESDAY March 9th – Camo Day: Channel you inner military fashion and wear camouflage clothing.
THURSDAY March 10th – House Colours and “Minute to Win It”: wear your house colour and come participate against other houses in the theatre at lunch in a “Minute To Win It” game.

ATHLETICS
Congratulations – BC Winter Games Athlete
Congratulations to Matthew Lange, who participated at the BC Winter Games last weekend in Penticton.  Matthew participated in archery events and won a Gold Medal in the Boys 2-day Aggregate Recurve competition, and a Silver Medal in the Boys Match Play Recurve competition.  Well done!

Junior Girls Soccer Tryout
First tryout/practice is TODAY after school until 4:45.  We will also have one next Tuesday and Thursday too before the team is selected.  All grade 9 and 10 girls wanting to play are welcome to attend.

Golf Team
For all students interested in trying out for the Claremont golf team: there is an important, but brief, meeting in the big gym tomorrow (FRIDAY) at the beginning of lunch.  The first tryout is on March 9th at the Cordova Bay Golf Course. If you are unable to make the meeting, please see Mr. Ryan in the PE office.

Tennis Anyone??
All tennis enthusiasts who want to try out for the school tennis team: please see Mr Gardner in room 327 on FRIDAY at lunch.

CAREER CENTRE
Job Opportunities
A part-time dishwasher is required at Adrienne's Restaurant and Tea Garden, at Mattick's Farm.  6-8 hours per week with Saturday or Sunday day shift and possible week-day closing shift. Submit your resumé in person directly to Adrienne's.
School Track and Field competitions will be needing people to keep track of participating High School and Middle School results.  This will take place on selected dates starting March 30 and going through to June 2nd, involving mostly after school hours as well as some full and part days.  A strong knowledge of the EXCEL spreadsheet program is required.  Rate of pay: $12.00/hour for approx 65 hours for High School and 30 hours for Middle School tracking.  See Mrs. Lederis for more information on how to apply!
Yard clean-up is required for 2-days at $12.00 per hour at a residence in North Saanich.   Could be longer term if a good fit.
Yard work is required for  2-5 days over Spring Break at a residence in North Saanich: raking, branch collection, weeding. $12.00 /hour.
Contact information is in the Career Centre.

SHOAL Centre Training and Courses
As summer approaches, there will be more opportunities for seasonal employment!  One or more of the following courses will be an asset when applying for most jobs in the Child Care, Restaurant or Yard Maintenance areas!
*ALERT* First Aid  - April 11 - $50.00
FoodSafe - April 22nd - $50.00
Gardening Basics - May 1, 8, &15 – FREE
All courses are offered at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney.   More information in the Career Centre.

Free Income Tax Preparation
If you have been working and need to file Income Taxes this year, Beacon can help! They have volunteers who will be available at the SHOAL Centre, March 1 - April 29, to help you with your income tax return.  To qualify, your income must be less than 30,000.00 this year.  Drop-in is available weekdays after school.

GRAD 2016
Dry Grad Parent Meeting
The next Dry Grad meeting is taking place on TUESDAY March 8th at 7pm in the Learning Commons. Please come join us for an opportunity to take part in the planning process for this amazing event for our grads! Parents of all grades are welcome!  For any and all questions, please email the Dry Grad Committee at claremontdrygrad@gmail.com

Dry Grad Fundraiser: Flowers
Vesey's Bulbs features the sale of bulbs, plants and seeds from Prince Edward Island and 50% of every order goes towards the Claremont Dry Grad fundraising campaign. Below are links to the Spring Brochure and to the order form. All orders are due on April 29th. Cheques can be made out to Claremont Grad All Nite and completed order forms with payment can be dropped off in the front office of the school.

Brochure: http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/assets/images/vesey%20website%20files/2016SpringCatalogue.compressed.pdf

Order Form: http://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/assets/images/vesey%20website%20files/SalesForm.pdf

Dry Grad Fundraiser: Purdy's Chocolates
Purdy's Easter Chocolates.  25% of the total will be donated to the Claremont Dry Grad. Please follow the link below to browse the catalogue online as well as place your order. Once you have joined, you can invite others to order as well.  Deadline for ordering is Friday March 11th and orders can be picked up or delivered the following week.
https://www.purdysgpp.com/join/32751

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