Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Thursday January 22, 2015
THANKS EVERYONE for the PARKING LOT SEISMIC SHUFFLE!

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

TODAY Thursday January 22: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FAREWELL @ LUNCH, THEATRE
for those International Students leaving end of Semester One.

NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS: LAST DAY FOR COURSE CHANGE REQUESTS FOR SEMESTER TWO IS: February 5. Pick up course change request form at front office.

Grade 11s: Would you like to go to New York for two weeks this July? The Victoria Odd Fellows are accepting applications from students to participate in a speech-off in February. Application deadline is January 31. Please see Ms. Anderson in the counselling area for more information.

MAGIC WAND: OUTFITS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING  - Boutique weekend March 14, 15, 2015. Borrow a grad dress or tuxedo! Email or call for appointment – see Grad Board.

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: All grad-related info IS posted on GRAD 2015 NOTICE BOARD. Info on grad wear details coming up! Make sure you are on Grad Facebook or email list!

PARKLAND GRAD 2015 THRIFTY'S FUNDRAISING SMILE CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AT THE FRONT OFFICE.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: YEARBOOK LIST IS NOW POSTED ON FRONT OFFICE WINDOW. If your name is NOT on the list, you have not ordered yearbook. Please check list, and get orders in ASAP - list is closing soon.See Mrs. Wigbers at front office.

MUSICAL THEATRE TICKETS now ON SALE! Once Upon A Mattress, February 11 to 14, @ 7 p.m.; tickets $12 each.

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 FINALS:

Congratulations to the Jr Boys BBall Team who went "1 and 1" this week with their games: they played a solid all-around game on Monday and beat the visiting Mt Doug Rams by 20 points, and last night at Saint Michaels University School they fought hard but had a hard time finding the hoop ... unfortunately they came up short and lost to the home team Blue Devils.  This weekend, the Jr Boys head up Island to Courtenay to take part in their last tournament of the year at Vanier School - Good luck gents, be sure to bring home some hardware!!"

Congratulations to Paarth's team who won the Intramural Tier II Championship over Jonny's team in the final.

Congratulations to Austin's team who won the Tier I Championship over Stevie in the final.

The JR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM won at home yesterday against St. Michael’s University. FINAL SCORE: 59-21 with Top Scorers: ARI 19 points, SARAH 15 pts & EMMA 12 pts. They now travel to North Vancouver for the Carson Graham Secondary Tournament this Friday & Saturday. GOOD LUCK TEAM!
Congratulations to the SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL team. They beat Esquimalt in Tuesday's game, 62 to 48. Justine Porlares finished with 14 points; Colin Bishop had 15 points, and Godwin Porlares was the top scorer with 20 points for the game. The boys are currently tied for first place in their league.

Intramural Dodgeball entry forms for JR and SR teams are available in the gym for students who want to play in the league. Get your entry forms in!

REGISTER FOR TC 10k: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS January 31 – sign up & join Parkland Pant'er team. See large rolling notice board for info.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: see MR. CHOO

Any students of any grade planning to major in Psychology at UVic should speak with Mr. Choo about some little known math requirements.

Any grade 12s planning to apply for the UVic Gustavson School of Business should speak with Mr. Choo immediately about the supplemental application.

$80,000 Schulich scholarship - See Mr. Choo about how to become Parkland's nominee for theSchulich. For students of science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Deadline: tomorrow Friday, Jan 23rd.

Students related to BCGEU members (BC Government and Service Employees' Union), can apply for a $3000 scholarship for post-secondary full time, and $2000 for part-time studies.  Deadline: Friday, February 27th.  Ask Mr. Choo for details.

Royal Bank  Aboriginal Students scholarships worth up to $4000 per academic year for students that are status, non-status, Inuit or Metis.  Deadline: February 28th. See Mr. Choo.

Grade 12s: any online courses required to complete your grad program must be done by April 15th, 2015. Please meet with Mr. Choo if uncertain of your grad status.

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

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING Basic Training Program at Northern Lights College – intake February and September. See poster outside Career Centre, and Ms. McNamee for further details.

PLUMBING:  Sidney Plumbing is looking for a work experience student with a keen interest in the Plumbing trade. Please see Ms. McNamee for application details.

JOB OPENING: SIDNEY / NORTH SAANICH LIBRARY: Duties include shelving, routine library tasks. Hours: Sunday & Friday afternoons, evenings. Pay $10.25 per hour. Deadline : Monday January 26,  @ 4 p.m.

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. FIRST TIME IN TEN YEARS THAT HMCS MALAHAT HAS OPENED FOR PUBLIC EVENT!

GET JOB READY! RESUME WRITING & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP - All students, 14-18, in SD 63 WELCOME; Friday Feb 13th, @ Shoal Centre;  2:00-4:00 p.m.

SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND SKILLS CANADA REGIONAL CONTEST: takes place at Camosun College Friday February 17, 2015. See Ms. McNamee for details if interested.

YOUTH JOB FAIR Friday February 20th ( Pro D day) – from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn about employment & volunteer opportunities in Sidney. Businesses, educational institutions & youth agencies will all be present. More info 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 . See you there!

So you think you want to be a Doctor?? Come find out more at one of UVIC's info sessions.Wednesday February 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.,  Room MSB 150 in the Medical Science Building @ UVIC. See Information board outside Ms. McNamee Office

   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
Spring Rolls
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs                                Grilled Cheese
SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Chinese & Mushroom Noodle Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Veggies & Dip
BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Marbled Brownies
Banada Chocolate Chip Muffins
Blueberry Scones                   Pizza Pretzels
Chocolate Pudding

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.