Claremont Secondary School

THE CHRONICLE
Thursday March 10, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Hooping It Up
TOMORROW's the day.  Bring your Toonies and Hoop It Up with the Best Buddies.  Prizes for Best Free throw: Top Male, Top Female, Top Buddy and Top Staff Member.  Come out and join the fun.

New York – Spring Break 2017
Want to go to the city that never sleeps?  This FRIDAY at lunch in the theatre, there will be an information meeting for students (and parents) interested in learning more about a trip being planned to New York for Spring Break 2017.  See Mr. Plant for details or if you cannot attend.  Email is also welcome at cplant@sd63.bc.ca   There will be other meetings but this is the first one for those interested.

TC10K - Claremont Team
If you want to be a part of Claremont's TC10K team, March 25th is the registration deadline.  Register online @ tc10k.ca or see Mr. Nelson for more info.  Race day is not until Sunday April 24th so you still have time to get ready.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Spartan Day Today
Today is SPARTAN DAY:  come participate against other houses in the theatre at lunch in a “Minute To Win It” game.

ATHLETICS
Track & Field
For all students competing in Track & Field this year: there will be an important meeting TODAY at the start of lunch.  Please meet in Mr. Nelson's room 137 to receive a player package and information about the first UVic track meet. Please sign up with Ms. Giese by the end of this week if you wish to participate on the team this year.

CAREER CENTRE
Apprenticeship and Job Opportunities DND- CFB Esquimalt
Requests have been posted for Secondary School Apprentices at the Department of National Defence: CFB Esquimalt, Fleet Maintenance Facility Branch. SSAs are required in the following trades: Electrician (Marine & Weapons),Various Hull Trades (Painter, Shipwright, Joiner, Lagger, Electroplater & Rigger), Machinist, Various Metal Trades (Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welder), Millwright, and Pipe-fitter. Work term is from July 4, 2016 to Sept. 2, 2016.  This could be the start to a rewarding career in a trade!  Application forms for these opportunities must be submitted to FMF by April 15, 2016.  See Mr. Arsenault in the Career Centre for application forms and/or more information.

Vancouver Film School - Free Victoria Info Session
Victoria VFS info session: WEDNESDAY, March 30th from 6-9 p.m. at Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt St.  Find out about one-year, intensive, production-focused and best-in-world programs, to ignite a career in acting, makeup, film, sound or screenwriting.  Visit the Career Centre for registration information for this free info session!

GRAD 2016
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, 2016. 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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