Daily Announcements

PARKLAND PRINTOUT WED OCT 2, 2013

 
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PARKLAND PRINTOUT WED OCT 2, 2013
by Cathy Ford - Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 9:55 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Wednesday October 2, 2013

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, SPECIAL EVENTS:

Anyone interested in playing JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL, please come to a meeting in the Career Centre, TODAY Wed October 2 at morning break, between A & B block.

The VITAL YOUTH TEAM will be meeting in Room 107 at lunch today , Wednesday October 2. New members are always welcome!

Student Price Cards will be on sale today at lunch in the front foyer. Cards are only $9 & save you 10 -15% off many clothing stores & restaurants around Victoria including Forever 21, Bath & Body Works, Urban Outfitters, & Aldo! Come see Jacqueline & Heather, and pick up a card to support the Parkland Music Department.

Reserve is ready in the learning commons for Shannon Flaherty – please pick up.

GRAD COMMITTEE MEETING this Thursday October 3 at lunch in room 116.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HORSES, and don't know where to go to get started? Please come to a meeting this Thursday October 3 at lunch in Room 115. If you are interested, but can't come to this first meeting, please contact Robyn Johnston.

Student Council and PAC are having a Corn Roast Friday October 4 at Lunch!
There will be a BBQ, corn (of course) and a special demonstration arriving from the sky!
You can buy plates in the foyer at lunch to win a prize from the parachutists!
It's gonna be cornalicious! Sorry, that was kind of corny!

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: DEADLINE  for Whistler Winter Trip - Friday, October 4. Space limited as six schools are participating. Bring completed forms and payment to Mrs. Downs in the International Office.

Sidney Literary Festival is coming! Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th - be part of incredible workshops with published authors, & attend inspiring public readings. See posters or website: www.sidneyliteraryfestival.com

NEW CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION is underway. Log on and help Parkland win some money! Be sure to get involved – go to website: Chatterhigh.ca.

All students taking SAANICH SCHOOL BUS will be required to show their cards beginning Wednesday October 9. If you ordered a bus card, please be sure your card is picked up this week.

Any Parkland Rowers who may have gear to claim from the weekend Crab Regatta, please come to front foyer LOST AND FOUND to pick up.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT PARKLAND: HALLOWEEN DANCE – WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30TH. Followed by PAJAMA DAY – FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST. Stay tuned for ticket information for the dance!

BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS & JUICE Tuesday & Thursday, upper mezzanine, near blue tables, each item 25 cents each.

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: Wednesday & Friday - Room 115, after school.

ACADEMIC TUTORIAL: Tues, Wed, & Thurs - in the Learning Commons, after school.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Soccer team as they beat SMU 5-1 yesterday afternoon.  The team played extremely well with goals coming from Luca Mono, Malte Scnabel, Rodrigo Faria and a pair from Rean-Jay Yillafuerte.  It was a great team effort all over the field.

ANY BOYS WANTING TO PLAY SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL – meet – Thursday October 3, at 7 p.m., in the GYM.

Parkland Junior Girls volleyball team played their best game yet, Monday at Oak Bay, challenging the AAAA school 19-25 and 24-26. Great game Panthers!

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL UPCOMING:
WEDNESDAY OCT 2 – Caelen's team vs Michael Ram's team
THURSDAY OCT 3 – The Plugs vs Richard's team

SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL practices: Tuesday to Friday after school.

In spite of monsoons, Parkland rowers performed very well at the annual Crabfest
Regatta. 12 high schools competed so there was strong competition in every category. The Junior Novice Women's 8 came in 3rd place against some very tough competitors. The Junior Novice Men's rowers did really well, & earned a 2nd place finish in men's quad for 500 meter sprint. The advanced crews rowed a 2 kilometre timed head race & Parkland earned 1st place finish in the men's quad, & 3rd place finish in the women's 8.
Congratulations to all the rowers – well done! Look out for these crews at the next regetta on October 18 to 20 at Elk Lake!

MUSIC REHEARSALS before school:
Wednesday morning – JAZZ BAND.
Thursday morning – SENIOR CONCERT BAND.
Friday morning – VOCAL MUSIC.

COUNSELLOR APPOINTMENTS:
Sign up for appointment with a Counsellor on their office door calendar. To leave class for an appointment, please request teacher's permission.

GRAD 2013 INFO: keep in touch via school website and check for next meeting.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS  -   deadlines:
Watch this space & school website. When applying for scholarships or post-secondary entrance, please be sure to request transcripts well ahead of time!