Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Wednesday February 5, 2014


MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
THANKS TO ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF FOR YOUR SUPPORT of the celebration of PARKLAND SPIRIT DAY YESTERDAY!

Are you a grade 11 or 12 student? Are you interested in a public speaking contest? Rotary Clubs is hosting a public speaking contest for grade 11 and 12 students. The first competition is at Parkland on Wed., Feb. 12 and in the final round there's a chance to win money for post-secondary education! Please see Mrs. Shook or Mrs. Stokes for speech topics and contest rules.

Green Team members, please see Ms. Dibblee to receive your permission forms for the Energy Ambassador workshop at Claremont.

There is still time to join the Parkland Panthers TC 10K Island Farms School Challenge team. Registration is done online at tc10k.ca for only $30. Please see Ms. Dibblee for more information.

Attention all international students: Registration packages for Spring Whistler Ski trip are available in the international office. Also registration packages for Vancouver day trip are available to those who didn't go on the last trip. Space is limited, sign up today.  

GRAD WEAR SAMPLE SIZES are available to try on – TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS in Room 208, @ lunch until Thursday February 13.

BAMFIELD.  There are 3 spots available on this year's Bamfield Marine Biology trip.   Interested students should see Ms. Stinson near the end of lunch in room 102 TODAY.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7 will be the first in a series of Sweater Fridays with the heat lowered to help conserve energy. Help celebrate the start of the Olympics, wear your Canadian sweaters, hats & scarves to stay warm & support our team & the environment!

Reminder to students applying for the Australia exchange trip. Applications due at the office by this Friday, February 7th.  Please see Ms. Chicanot if you have any questions.

Reminder to all students that after school tutoring will be starting again next week- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, in the Learning Commons.

PARKLAND SEEKING students to provide positive, upbeat, DAILY MUSIC for morning start; commitment one day per week. Please see Mr. Buckham to get involved.

 ZOMBIE PROM TICKETS $10 each –nearly SOLD OUT! FEBRUARY 5, 6, 7, AND 8. See Ms. Wigbers in front office.

DONATE YOUR OLD IPOD TO Victoria Conservatory of Music  for use in music therapy programs – see posters on notice boards and on front office window. Contact: www.MusicHeals.ca to donate.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
INTRAMURAL DODGEBALL SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY FEB 5 - Jonny Cayou's team versus Team Loftus
THURSDAY FEB 6 – Sam T's team versus Spencer Nelson

Senior Boys Basketball team practice today (Wednesday, Feb.5) from 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the gym.

Mr Chan needs a teacher's assistant for his Pe 9/10 class in block B.  If a student wants a senior credit, please see Mr Chan as soon as possible.

AND NOW FOR A REPORT ON THE SPIRIT GAMES: Huge Thanks to Mr Buckham who went above and beyond in making this an exciting and fun event! Thanks also to Mr. Andulajevic and the student council for their hard work, and to Mr. Sutton who did an amazing job drumming the entire evening. Lauren Fannelli sang the National Anthem beautifully. Our Mascots Tyrone and Joseph did a fantastic job of getting all the fans into the spirit with sportsman like cheering!
Both the Sr. Girls and the Sr. Boys played hard fought games but eventually the Girls lost to Lambrick Park 56 to 74 and the Boys a close 66-62.
For the Girls, Kristy had 24 points, while Emma Dennis sunk three 3’s. The boys top scorers were Russell 13 points, Harrison 12 points & Godwin 11 points.  Thanks to all the players who gave a tremendous effort making the Parkland students and parents very proud,;; and making PARKLAND SPIRIT DAY A GREAT SUCCESS!
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.

Peninsula Box Lacrosse Registration for 2014 season at www.penlax.com. Assessments take place soon & season starts after spring break. Open to players aged 5-16. Come out & play the fastest game on two feet!

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo

CAREER CENTRE NEWS: WELCOME MS. MCNAMEE