Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS:
Wednesday February 26, 2014


MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
Wednesday February 26th is Anti-bullying day, wear your PINK clothes to show support. There is A GREAT youtube VIDEO about the most simple way to stand up to bullying!http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nWJut7KQhI4

Congratulations to Melissa Rickson who won a "Hearts of the Community" award yesterday for all her volunteer work over the years both at Parkland and in the community.  Congratulations Melissa!

Congratulations to Colin Bishop and Alex Dombroski who have been chosen by the Sidney Sister Cities Association to visit our sister city of Cairns Australia this summer.  We look forward to your presentation when you return!

International Students: Whistler Ski trip is filling up fast, please get your registration in this week to avoid being disappointed.

GRAD FASHION MEETING THURSDAY FEB 27 AT LUNCH IN THE THEATRE!

Parkland Track and Field team's first meeting: Thursday Feb 27 @ lunch, Room 210. New & experienced athletes welcome. Track & Field has an event for everyone, so come to the meeting!

UVic will have an advisor available at Parkland on Thursday, February 27th from 9:30 to 11:30. Appointment sheet is now available on Mr. Choo's door for you to sign up.. 

THURSDAY FEB 27: EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2:03 P.M. TO PREPARE FOR OPEN HOUSE!

Thursday February 27th Parkland hosting 3rd Annual Open House. Entire families are encouraged to attend: many activities for younger students including the huge inflatable obstacle course from Panorama. Please encourage your family, friends and neighbours to come, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.!

TWIN DAY THIS FRIDAY FEB 28 – GRAB A FRIEND AND HAVE FUN DRESSING UP THE SAME!

ALL GRADS: final due date for ALL Grad yearbook Write-ups is Friday February 28th. Info sheet at the office. Email to Ms. Thompson, at:  kristinethompson@sd63.bc.ca

LAST CHANCE PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR: Order deadline, @ OFFICE: FRIDAY FEB 28 !

ALL GRADS: MAGIC WAND IS AN ECOFRIENDLY, INEXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE TO GRAD OUTFITS FOR MALES & FEMALES. Borrow everything needed for graduation! NEXT BOUTIQUE WEEKEND: March 1 and 2 – please email Elizabeth @ esurerus@telus.net, for appointment, to go in and try on outfits.Reduce, re-use, recycle!

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

ANNUAL FESTIVAL DE LA FRANCOPHONE DE VICTORIA: CENTENNIAL SQUARE: Music, Dance, family activities. Thursday March 6 to Sunday March 9, from noon on daily.

Important meeting for all International students @ lunch in the theater on TUESDAY MARCH 25, 2014.

All students welcome to explore joining local SEA CADETS. Contact Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps – take part in sailing, first aid, team sports, music, public speaking, leadership training, suommer camps, international travel, marching, marksmanship and parades. Make new friends, accept challenge, go far!

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

INTRAMURAL DODGEBALL SCHEDULE:
Wednesday February 26 – The Plugs versus Jonny Cayou's team
Thursday February 27 – Rhys's team versus Morgan's team

 Jr. Boys Basketball Update:
Good luck to our Jr Boys Basketball team who qualified to play in the first round of the Lower Island playoffs starting today at Spencer Middle school at 5:45pm!  The boys have practiced long and hard this season to get to this point, and with any luck they can continue their winning ways: GO PANTHERS!!

The Junior Girls BBaLL  Team tasted victory for the first time this season in their 54-30 win over Edward Milne Secondary School on Tuesday at Cities. They play again today (Wednesday) at 5:45 pm at St. Margarets school. A win in today’s game will put the Panthers in The Championship game on Thursday. Good Luck Girls!
 
All Girls interested in playing soccer for Parkland this year, please see Ms. Dibblee asap to sign up and show your commitment. Try-outs will run next week TUESDAY March 4  and THURSDAY March 6 from 3:15 to 5. Bring your runners & your cleats.

 
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