Parkland Secondary School

Tuesday January 27 – PARKLAND SPIRIT GAME!

ALL STUDENTS: please check NEW NOTICE BOARD –  LARGE WHITEBOARD  on ROLLING BILLBOARD, FRONT FOYER. Have you got a message. or a pick-up?

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

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
INTRAMURAL SCHEDULE: AT LUNCH see schedule
THURSDAY JAN 15 – TIER 22 – SECOND PLACE VS TIER 11 – THIRD PLACE
    JONNY'S TEAM VERSUS ETHAN'S TEAM

Exciting Home Game for the Jr. Girls Basketball Team who won against Oak Bay 56-33 last evening! Top scorers Ari 22 points, Lauren 10, Sarah and Emma 9 points each. The whole team played amazing ball, making Parkland Very Proud!

JUNIOR BOYS TEAM fought hard against Oak Bay, but unfortunatley lost their
game. Good luck next game, boys!

BIG thanks to the Jr. Boys for scorekeeping the Jr. Girls game.. Come watch them play at Home again next Monday, January 19th at 4:15

Intramural Dodgeball entry forms for Jr and Sr teams are available in the gym if students want to play in the league. Get your entry forms in!

REGISTER NOW FOR TIMES COLONIST 10k: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS January 31 – sign up now and join the Parkland Pant'er team. See large rolling notice board for details.

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

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO
Reminder to grade 12s: any online courses required to complete your graduation program must be completed by April 15th if you plan to attend grad ceremony. Please meet with Mr. Choo if you are uncertain of your grad status.

Interested in an $80,000 scholarship?  See Mr. Choo for details about how to become Parkland's nominee for the $80,000 Schulich scholarship for students of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.  Application deadline: Friday, January 23rd.

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

CENTRE FOR SPORT AND EXERCISE EDUCATION info sessions tonight at CAMOSUN campus, PISE, Thursday Jan 15, from 6 to 7 p.m.

JOB OPENING: SIDNEY / NORTH SAANICH LIBRARY:
Duties include shelving, routine library tasks. Hours: Sund and Friday afternoons, evenings. Rate of pay $10.25 per hous. Deadline for applications: January 26, 4 p.m. See Ms. McNamee for more information.

Grade 11 & 12 Volunteer Opportunity at the Shoal Center: Interested in the Health Care Field?  Thinking of a career in Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Medicine? Looking for mature Caring & Compassionate students to volunteer with seniors at Shoal Center.Please see Ms. McNamee if interested!

Volunteer Opportunity at Lavender Farm. Interested in Horticulture, Animals & Local Farming??Great opportunity to gain experience at Victoria Lavender Farm. Volunteers needed for local organic farm and their petting zoo. P lease see Ms. McNamee! Also, check Career Centre website links for information.

NAVAL RESERVE HMCS Malahat: Tuesday January 20, 2015 – NAVAL RESERVES DISPLAY AT PARKLAND, @ LUNCH, front foyer.

Naval Reserve Open House - Saturday, January 31st, 2015. Free event includes boat rides & ship tours. Find out what the Naval Reserve does! Event showcases each trade & what it means to join the Reserves.

Get a jump on Summer Job Applications?? Great workshop coming up to get you JOB READY! RESUME WRITING & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP - All students ages 14-18 in SD 63; Friday February 13th, @ Shoal Centre; Time 2:00-4:00 p.m.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Beacon Community Youth Employment Program presents:YOUTH JOB FAIR Friday February 20th ( Pro D day) – from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Learn about employment opportunities and volunteer opportunities in Sidney and beyond. Businesses, educational institutions, organizations and youth agencies will all be present.Do not miss this amazing opportunity.  More information to come!!

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

   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, Rm 204.

PARKLAND CAFETERIA:NOW OPEN
please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS
Baron of Beef & Fries
Pad Thai
 Fried Rice
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS

Cold Sandwiches
Spinach Salad
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS

Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins
Blueberry Scones
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.