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PARKLAND DAILY NEWS TUES FEB 17, 2014

 
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PARKLAND DAILY NEWS TUES FEB 17, 2014
by Cathy Ford - Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 10:28 AM
 

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2014


MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
IMPORTANT ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:  MEETING TODAY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18 AT LUNCH IN THE THEATRE!!

Learning Commons is streaming the OLYMPICS before school, during breaks, lunch & after school. Come & cheer team Canada on! Most of the live events are on during the morning. See you there!

Attention GRADE 11 GIRLS: Minerva Foundation for BC hosts Leadership Development workshop at UBC in May: Parkland can nominate one grade 11 girl. Information & application at front office.Deadline for applications: Thursday February 20th. Please see Ms. Chicanot for more information.

Girls Soccer Try-outs get started next week. Tuesday, Feb 25th after school in the gym (bring your runners) and Thursday Feb 27 after early dismissal. Please see Ms. Dibblee if you are interested in playing and can not make these first two try-outs.

UVic will have an advisor available at Parkland on Thursday, February 27th from 9:30 to 11:30 to assist students with scholarship, program or registration information.  The appointment sheet is now available on Mr. Choo's door for you to sign up.. 

SAILOR FOR A WEEK PROGRAM @ HMCS MALAHAT - spring break: students 17 and over; learn about Naval Reserve. sea survival training, ship's tour, bridge simulator, boot camp, various sports. NO COST, but application required – available from Ms. McNamee in Career Centre, or from front office. DEADLINE: Friday February 28. First come, first serve!

LAST CHANCE PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR: baseball t's,-hoodies, shorts, v-necks, sweatpants, etc. Order forms, payment at front office. Order deadline: FRIDAY FEB 28 – DON'T MISS IT!

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.

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

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

INTRAMURAL DODGEBALL SCHEDULE:
Tuesday Feb 18 – The Plugs versus Spencer Nelson's team
Wednesday Feb 19 – The Plugs versus Sayril's team
Thursday Feb 20 – Jonny's team versus Morgan's team

The Senior Girls Basketball Team were on FIRE at the South Islands over the Weekend and with just one Grade 12 Player, their level of play was OUTSTANDING!

- Friday Feb 14th vs Esquimalt they won 75 to 34 with top scorers: Emma Dennis & Lauren Fanelli 16 points each, Breanna Clooney 13 points and Arianne Stevenson 11 points.

-  Saturday Feb 15th two games. They won their 1st game to guarantee them a spot at Islands next weekend in Courtenay by beating SMU 58 to 47. Top scorers: Breanna Clooney & Emma Dennis with 12 points each and Lauren Fanelli & Arianne Stevenson with 11 points each.

-2nd Game on Saturday vs. Brentwood College.  After tying up at half, they gained the lead in the 3rd quarter, but finally lost 55 to 47. Top scorers Arianne Stevenson 18 points, Katie Isfeld 14 points and Breanna Clooney 9 points.

The Team felt very lucky to have  support from Mr. Sutton, Mr. Buckham with his sons, and Mr. Young with his daughter and son. Thank you! Your cheering had a huge impact on how well the team played.
Congratulations to Parkland Senior Girls Basketball team on their recent games! Good luck at Islands Tournament this coming weekend.

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

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo