Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Monday January 20, 2014

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Grade11 & 12 students: Are you interested in Rotary Club public speaking contest? Please see Ms. Oxley, a.k.a. Mrs. Shook! Topics will be released TODAY Monday January 20th – start now!

Parkland Sr. Boys Basketball “Esquimalt Firefighters Tournament’' this past weekend
Game 1:Parkland 61 – Glen Lyon 51; Steve 16 pts, Harrison 14 pts, Russell & Godwin 12 pts; PLAYER OF THE GAME: Bryce Isfeld
Game 2:Parkland 66 - Sooke 72; Godwin-17 pts & named PLAYER OF THE GAME;Harrison 14 pts, Steve 11 pts, Russell 10 pts; FAN OF THE GAME: Mr. Buckham with his two adorable sons!
Game 3:  Playing for Third or Fourth Place:  Parkland 45 - Duncan Christian 71; Harrison 15 pts and named PLAYER OF THE GAME
Godwin 12 pts
Mr. Pires is VERY PROUD of his TEAM who had a Great Week of Basketball, winning three out of five games during this past week!  Come out to cheer them on at their next game at HOME Tuesday vs Edward Milne at 7:30pm
The following grade 9 students: please meet with Mr. Choo in room 404, textiles room, TOMORROW Tuesday January 21 at lunch, about an interesting opportunity:
Angela Chou, Aysia Stade,Emma Jackson, Emma Van Wyk, Faith Lindley-Brown, Freya Evangelista, Jacob Glickman, Jeanna Sheppard, Justin Greaves, Justin Pazder, Kalen Hunter, Karen Vagay, Lauren Fanelli, Mary Strank, Quinten Erichsen ,Rachel McGoogan ,Rachel Thompson, Rebecca Murray,Sarah Gibson, Simone Tardif, Teagan Sheppard ,Thomas Bennett.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FAIR Wednesday, January 22nd in the foyer at lunch. Business students selling their products. Something for everyone. Great prices, so don't forget your cash. This is an event you don't want to miss!

REMINDER TO ALL STUDENTS: CAFETERIA IS CLOSED AS OF THIS FRIDAY, AND CLOSED EXAM WEEK AS WELL. See you all at the start of SEMESTER TWO!

Join part of the Parkland Panthers Team at the TC 10K this year for only $25 if you register before Jan 31st. Registration is online at tc10k.ca, you just need to register as a team under our name. Please see Ms. Dibblee if you have questions.

PARKLAND IS SEEKING 5 students to provide positive, upbeat, daily MUSIC SELECTIONS for morning music played each day as school begins. Your commitment will be one day per week, beginning Semester Two. Please see Mr. Buckham to get involved.

If any student is interested in a Sister City exchange trip to Cairns Australia this summer, please leave your name with Ms. Ford at the office and Ms. Chicanot will contact you with more information. Deadline for applications is the end of January.

 ZOMBIE PROM TICKETS NOW ON SALE $10 each –
 MUSICAL THEATRE FEBRUARY 5, 6, 7, AND 8. See Ms.
Wigbers in front office for tickets.. get your tickets today!

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
Congrats to our JR Boys BBall team on a hard-fought victory over Dunsmuir by ten points last game; highlights included strong post play by Michael Gauriguez & solid team defense. This puts their overall league record at 3-0; well done gentlemen! Next game is at home this coming Tuesday January 21 versus Edward Milne - come & check it out

The Tier II badminton tournament starts tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 22.Reminder to players to be early to the gym at lunchtime and remember to bring their gym strip.

PENINSULA BASEBALL & SOFTBALL REGISTRATION FOR GIRLS AND BOYS, from grades 9 to 12, now open, until February 15 for registration.. For details, visit PBSA website: www.PBSA.ca

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for details
$500 ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY ESSAY COMPETITION: see front office window for rules, regulations, word length & topics. Deadline Fri, January 31, 2014.

BEAVERBROOK VIMY PRIZE: question on Vimy Ridge website. Deadline: midnight Feb 1, 2014. Front office  for details. Study in Britain, Belgium or France 2014!