Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Wednesday February 25, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Attention all students and staff: ANTI-BULLYING DAY  is today- WEDNESDAY FEB 25 - GET YOUR PINK ON! Join this national mvement to stop bullying year round!

MEETING TODAY @ LUNCH FOR ALL JUNIOR GIRLS AND JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS, in the Career Centre.

Attention all international students: Please see Mrs. Downs today @ the International office to sign up for the next Vancouver trip.

Reminder to all grads interested in being in the grad talent show, there is a meeting TODAY Wednesday Feb 25 at lunch in room 109.

The following students need to hand in their GOTTACON permission forms to Ms. McNamee by TODAY Wednesday Feb 25!! Chad White; Donald Steven; Eva Nelson; Sasha Janzen; Isaac Rueda.

Lost : two very special sketchbooks - one with key and one with gears design on front. Please return to front office if found.

COURSE SELECTION FAIR & COURSE SELECTION:  THURS FEB 26.

IMPORTANT MEETING FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Thursday Feb 26 @ lunch in the theatre.

PARKLAND COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE: Thursday February 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Course displays, music, dance, academies presentations, languages, careers & apprenticeships information.
Info &  fun for the whole family - chili and a bun, carnival games for kids. Community members and families all welcome! Event includes:
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL GAME .

MOVIE FUNDRAISER FOR PARKLAND JR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: "Happy Feet Two” playing at Star Cinema, Saturday February 28, 3:30 p.m. Tickets available from players, $10.

ALL GRADS must complete Grad Transition Plan by March 6th!
THE COUNTDOWN IS NOW ON! Please see Ms. Hackman if you need assistance. DPA and 30 HOUR WORK EXPERIENCE  FORMS must ALSO be turned in, before a GT interview appointment is booked.

AFTER SCHOOL JUDO PRACTICE  continues Tuesday & Thursday after school. Please see Mr. Gogol or Mr. Fitzgerald for further info.

Want a YEARBOOK? . If your name is NOT listed, on yearbook list posted at front office, you have not ordered. Please see Mrs. Wigbers, order and pay!

MAGIC WAND: OUTFITS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING  - Boutique weekend March 21, 22 2015. Borrow a grad dress or tuxedo! Email or call for appointment - see Grad Board.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Any students interested in running the Bazan Bay 5K on March 8th in Sidney, please see Ms. Dibblee for more information. If we get a school team of 10 student runners, your registration will be covered by the school and you can run for FREE! Deadline to register is Thursday March 3 - see Ms. Dibblee for further information.

Congratulations to the SR. Boys Basketball team for winning the South Island Playoff. Harrison Archdekin scored 23 pts and Godwin & Justine Porlares finished with 23 & 10 pts respectively. Parkland is hosting the Islands starting this Thursday and will play Carihi first @ 5:45 p.m.,  Thursday Feb 26. Please come out and support the team later this week, at SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL "AAA" Islands from Thursday, Feb 26th, Friday 27th, and Saturday, Feb 28th. Top three teams from the Island qualify for the Provincials.

INTRAMURAL : DODGEBALL SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY FEB 25 - JONNY'S TEAM VERSUS AVERY'S TEAM
THURSDAY FEB 26 - JONNY'S TEAM VERSUS SAYRIL'S TEAM
FRIDAY FEB 27 - Avery's team vs Sayril's team (NOTE: RESCHEDULED)

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please see MR. CHOO

Students related to BCGEU members can apply for $3000 scholarship for post-secondary full time, & $2000 for part-time studies.  Deadline: Friday, Feb 27th.  Ask Mr. Choo for details.

Royal Bank  Aboriginal Students scholarships worth up to $4000 per academic year.  Deadline: February 27th. See Mr. Choo.

RE/MAX of Western Canada Quest for Excellence offering 16 $1000 bursaries. Due:  March 9th.

Two Dave Gifford Memorial scholarships for athletes available, $700 each. Deadline is April 24th.

Two Zone scholarships for BCSS athletes available at $500 each. Application deadline is April 24th.

Educational Facility Managers Association of B.C. offering 4 $1000 bursaries. Deadline is April 30th.

LISA (The Lower Island Soccer Association)has 4 scholarships at $1000 each. Deadline: April 30th.

Two Bert & Greta Quartermaine Badminton Scholarships available at $500. Deadline is May 1st.

The Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon and Rotaract are presenting "Adventures in Technology”: a tour of Canada's research facilities and finest corporations for students interested in a career in science, engineering or technology. Registration fee is $350 including food and social events, plus travel expenses to and from Saskatoon. The application deadline is May 14th.


Grade 12's: any online courses required to complete grad program must be done by April 15th, 2015. HAVE YOU STARTED YOUR ONLINE COURSE YET? See Mr. Choo.

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

So you want to be a Doctor? UVIC's info session, Wednesday February 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.,  Rm MSB 150 in Medical Science Building. See Careers info board.

STUDY AND GO ABROAD EVENT :Vancouver, February 25 - @ Vancouver Convention Centre. If you are interested in travel, gap year education and volunteering, scholarship assistance and more adventures, this is for you! Free event.

SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND SKILLS CANADA REGIONAL CONTEST: takes place at Camosun College Friday February 27, 2015. Five Parkland students participating!

GOTTACON: Friday February 27th at Victoria Convention Centre. Great opportunity for students interested in careers related to computer gaming. See Ms McNamee.

SUMMER SAILING SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP:  Interested in learning how to sail? Amazing opportunity for Parkland students - FREE! Act fast to capture opportunity!

Three volunteers needed as STUDY BUDDY / CULTURAL ASSISTANTS for visiting Japanese students - March 20 and 23. See Ms. McNamee for further information.
                        
SAILOR FOR A WEEK At HMCS MALAHAT from 16 to 20st, March  2015 (Spring Break). See Ms McNamee for more details.

   MUSIC REHEARSALS before school in the mornings:
   Rehearsal Schedule: Mon (7-8:15am) -Sectionals to be announced; Tues (7-8:15am) - Senior  
    Band;  Wed (7-8:15am) - Jazz Band;  Thurs (7-8:15am) - Senior Band; 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:

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Breakfast Buns
Hot Dogs
Fried Rice

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Mediterranean Couscous

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Chocolate Brownie
Cranberry Lemon Muffins
Pizza Pretzels
Raisin 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.