Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday December 10, 2014

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

THANKS TO ALL THE BAND, CHOIR, MUSIC CONCERT PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL CHRISTMAS CONCERT last night. Well done, everyone!

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL STUDENTS: please check NEW NOTICE BOARD – A LARGE WHITEBOARD POSTED on ROLLING BILLBOARD, FRONT FOYER. Find out whether there is a message or a pick-up for you in the front office.Let's eliminate paging students DAILY with this new communication board.

FOOD DRIVE MONTH @ Parkland! Please bring in donations & enter your class into Parkland's prize winning competition! HELP FILL THOSE BOXES! Grade 9's are now pulling ahead with the food drive.

Reserve ready in the Learning Commons for Nick Bushby.

SINCERE THANKS TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND FAMILIES FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF Saturday's Parkland Band and Music Program bottle drive!
We raised over $1100.00!

COATS FOR KIDS: COATS, HOODIES, SWEATERS, SOCKS, HATS, GLOVES –BRING A DONATION TO HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITY WARM. Large wooden box, front foyer.

TODAY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10 – deadline for domestic students to submit their UBC application if they want to be considered for MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP.

Thursday December 11 – LATITUDE PRESENTATION AT LUNCH.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 12 – TACKY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY organized by Grad class 2015! Get your truly wonderful tacky christmas sweater ready!

ALL STUDENTS: Please check lost & found. Items left by Dec 15 donated to charity.

Parkland Writing class is putting together a publication of writing from our talented students this year. See posters in hallways & front office window for details, or see Mr. Wong, if you have questions about putting in written work.

MONDAY DECEMBER 15 – MARINE SERVICE TECH meeting, 5 p.m., in Career Centre. Students and parents to attend.

MONDAY DECEMBER 15 – JR BOYS BASKETBALL HOME GAME, 4:15 p.m. versus Belmont.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 16 – LAST DAY THIS YEAR FOR CAFETERIA! CLOSED THE REST OF THE WEEK...

GRAD GINGERBREAD COMPETITION – DECEMBER 18 - @ LUNCH, FRONT FOYER.

STUDIO 63 @ ILC Saanichton - EXTENDED HOURS: open Mon, Tues, Wed from and Thurs. FREE Haircut, Style, Blow Dry. Appointments: 250-652-5381.

TODAY: KNITTING FOR THE HOMELESS: Want to learn to knit? Join us  - Thursdays @ lunch, in RM 212. Help warm the homeless!

TODAY: PING PONG CLUB MEETS EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY at lunch in Rm 208.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Congratulations to the JR girls basketball team for their outstanding performance in their opening tournament. The girls went 3 wins, 1 loss. They won their first two games against Crofton House from Vancouver and Saint Michaels on Friday by big margins. They played one of the top 3 teams in the province, Lord Tweedsmuir from Vancouver Saturday morning, in one of the semi finals. They put up a great fight but wound up losing to the eventual tournament winners. In the second last game of the tournament, the girls played Harry Ainsley from Edmonton and ultimately finished the tournament with a win and the third place trophy. Way to go girls for an awesome start to the season and more hardware for the trophy case.

Junior Girls Basketball team won their first Home game this season against St. Micheal's yesterday. Thanks to the support of all the fans! Top scorers Arianne 23 points, Emma 18 points and Sara 8 points. All of the girls should be proud of how well they played as a team!

The Sr. Boys Basketball team hosted a successful tournament this past weekend. They placed sixth against some very strong competition. Congratulations to Godwin Porlares for being named to the All-Star Team. A special thank you to Kiddle, Jerry Chu, Kristy Gallagher, Kate Service the Jr. Boys & Girls Basketball players for scorekeeping.

FEMALE BOX LACROSSE INTRO: Sat Dec 13. NO CONTACT, FAST PACED GAME!  New Vancouver Island League. Registerpenlax.registrar@gmail.com

INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: AT LUNCH see schedule
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10: Ethan's team versus Jonny's team
THURSDAY DECEMBER 11 – Donald's team versus Paarth's team
FRIDAY – Donald's versus Kang's team

OPEN GYM weight training Thursdays after school for any students interested in working out. See Mr. Chan.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee with any queries

PLAN AHEAD FOR 3RD ANNUAL AVIATION CAREER DAY: Saturday February 21, from 10 to 3 @ B.C. AVIATION MUSEUM, Sidney, B.C. The following “the sky's the limit” corporate employers and post secondary educators will be represented: BCIT Aerospace Program, Dept of National Defense, Viking Air, Victoria Flying Club, Transport Canada, UVIC, North Island College; NAV Canada, Victoria Airport Authority, Victoria Airport Authority, Air Cadets, Camosun and others.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who were selected to attend the week long FIRE CADET Camp on Pender Island in the spring.There was lots of competition for this camp and all 4 Parkland students were accepted!  A huge accomplishment! Congrats to: Steve McColm; Molly Andrews;  Liam Geary;Brad Provan.

Small Engine Repair Work Opportunities: Interested in Small Engine Repair?  Do you like fixing lawn mowers, weed eaters, and computers?  See Ms. McNamee for local work opportunities!

NEW YEP RETAIL TRAINING: Sundays, starting December 14, to January 4. Certificate program & training in: cash register, customer service, and more. See Ms. McNamee SOON to sign up.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: Christmas Dinner at Shoal Centre (Dec 10), Christmas Village Lions Lunchbox (Dec 12 to 14). See Ms. McNamee ASAP. Volunteer hours can go toward GRADE 12 GT credits!

TEX Trades Exploration Program: students interested in Trades Exploration Program - 5 month program offered by SD63 is a sampler of Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical.
See Ms. McNamee asap for this opportunity!

   MUSIC REHEARSALS before school in the mornings:
     Rehearsal Schedule: Mon (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band; Tues (7-8:15am) - Senior Concert  
   ;  Wed (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band;  Thurs (7-8:15am) - Senior Concert; Fri (7-8:15am) - Choir .

WEEKLY – ALL YEAR:
BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS/JUICE : MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY MORNINGS.

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: Wednesday & Friday, after school,
in Learning Services Room 204.



PARKLAND CAFETERIA:NOW OPEN
please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs
Jamie Oliver's Veggie chili
Phad Thai

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Sue's Pasta with Greek Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Chese & Dill Scones
Cheese Sticks
Cinnamon Buns
Gingerbread People

note: pre-paid cafeteria lunch cards can be purchased from Cafeteria.
 If you would like to use a Debit or Credit Card, purchase at front office. Each card $50 value.