Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
MONDAY MARCH 2, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:

Applications for the course Leadership 9-12 offered next year are available from the main office. Applications can be turned in to the office when completed.  See Ms. Chicanot if you have any questions.

ALL STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: Course selection forms should be turned in BY FRIDAY MARCH 6, but MUST BE SIGNED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN
before they are turned in. Please see a counsellor if you need advice.

The District of North Saanich celebrates its 50th anniversary in August. As part of the celebration they are sponsoring two contests:  a Time Capsule contest and an Art in the Park contest.  If you have an item that you think would be good for the time capsule see Ms. Chicanot--deadline is June 15th. Art in the Park submissions are due April 25th.  See Mr. Gogol for more info.

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

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LUNCHEON TUESDAY MARCH 3 @ lunch, in the theatre.

REMINDER FOR ALL USERS OF STUDENT PARKING LOT: #'s 13 to 38 are now designated for staff use only. Also, please ensure you have proper PARKLAND PARKING DECALS. Any questions, see front office.

Interested in a field trip to Honduras? Parkland students have opportunity to go on a marine & forest biology research trip to Honduras during Spring Break 2016. If you're interested in learning more about this once-in a lifetime trip, there is an information meeting Thursday March 5th at lunch, RM 102. Please see Ms. Dibblee, Mr. Hilton, or Ms. Stinson for more details.

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.

LOCAL FUNDRAISER "Bowl for Kids Sake” - Register a team and help Big Brothers Big Sistes raise funds to match children in our community with mentors. April 12 at Miracle Lanes in Sidney. See front foyer announcement board for full details and team building ideas!

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

Congratulations to the Senior Boys Basketball Team for an outstanding season. They won the "AAA" city league and the South Island "AAA" Basketball Championship. Unfortunately, they fell one game short of qualifying for the Provincials at the Island Championship. Godwin Porlares was selected to the Island "AAA" 2nd All-Star Team.
The team would like to thank the players of the Junior Boys and Girls Basketball teams who helped with the scorekeeping in this past weekend's tournament. A special thank you to Jerry Chu and Kiddle for scorekeeping six games, and Mr.Kirk, Mr.Chan and Mr.Sutton for supervising the scorekeepers. A big thank you to Harry Bisjack, Larry Green, Christine Bennett &Mr.Buckham for being there for most of the weekend. Parkland should be extremely proud for hosting a very successful Island "AAA" tournament.As well, the team would like to thank all the students, teachers and parents who supported them throughout the season.


PARKLAND JUDO ACADEMY participated in an ISLAND SERIES Judo Tournament last Saturday, and the Parkland results were as follows:
GOLD - Steve McComb, Tate Yasue, Emma Van Wyk.
SILVER - Maddy Gill, Rebecca Murray, Sean Terry, Chris Plateteel, Jared Sundberg, Brandon Stewart.
BRONZE - Sylvia Thai, Sabrina Thai, David Beckman, Brodie Fanning. Both Mr. Gogol and Mr. Fitzgerald were very impressed by the efforts of the team. Well done!

TO ALL FRIENDS AND SUPPPORTERS OF THE PARKLAND JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: please see Parkland website for special year-end report on the team's play this season, and team photo!

The Junior Girls Basketball team had a very successful season this year.  They had 9 wins  and 1 loss in league play and they won the junior girls division at the Victoria Christmas Tournament which is one of the largest tournaments in the province.  They ended their season with a record 23 wins and 6 losses. Arianne Stevenson along with Lauren Fanelli led the team as captains and were recognized on more than one occasion with awards for their elite level of play. Emma Dennis and Sarah Gibson also were recognized through the season for their outstanding play with awards. The team would like to thank all the staff and students for the incredible support that was shown to them.  They are already starting to practice for next year!

Full length version:
The Junior Girls basketball team participated in the Island championships this past weekend. They played hard against the odds, like they had all year. They won their first game against Port Alberni on Thursday, setting up a semi final with Claremont on Friday. In a hard fought game with the Victoria rivals and an injury to one of the starters, the girls fell just short of making it to the Island championship game with a 45-41 loss. It was also a lost opportunity to go to Provincials as there were only a very disputed two berths given to the Island. The team showed great courage after the loss, to beat host Wellington the following morning, and went on to play Dover Bay for third and fourth. Arianne Stevenson, Lauren Fanelli,  Sarah Gibson and Emma Dennis were all selected as PLAYERS OF THE GAME. In our four games. Lauren Fanelli was selected to the Island All Star team.
    Miel Guerrera Alva,  Charlotte Junker, Jamie Cocu, Olivia Kuyvenhoven, Karla Cumming Olivia Erfle and Caitlin Gault all played well and contributed to the success we had this year. The girls had 9 wins -1 loss in league play where they played Oak Bay, Stellys, Claremont, St Michaels and Mt Doug . They won the junior girls division at the Victoria Christmas Tournament one of the largest tournaments in the province. They came in third at the Victoria Tipoff tournament, Second at the Vancouver Riverside tournament, Second in the City championship tournament and finally came within 4 points of going to provincials.
    What is most amazing is the junior girls basketball team did all of this against schools two and three times their size. The junior girls basketball team had a record 23 wins and 6 losses when the season ended. Arianne Stevenson along with Lauren Fanelli led the team as captains and were recognized on more than one occasion with awards for their elite level off play. . Emma Dennis and Sarah Gibson also were recognized through the season for their outstanding play with awards.     Finally the team and coaches would like to thank OUR school for its amazing support, especially the people that came to watch our games. You know who you are but we will mention a few: Mr. Chan, Mr. Sutton, Ms. Macnamee, Mr. Young, Mr. Anjalavicc, Ms. Irving, Mrs. Stellck, the Junior Boys basketball team, Mr. Pires, Mrs Gribling. Last, we would like to take a minute to send a SPECIAL thanks to our community, our parents AND TWO INCREDIBLE people Mr. Buckham and Ms. Chicanot whose genuine caring and appreciation for our year is something that we want you to know we will not soon forget. See you all next season!

Attention all Track and Field athletes, there will be be practice on Tuesday and Thursday this week.  Please meet on the Track at 3:15 P.M.

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.

INTRAMURAL : DODGEBALL SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please 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 present "Adventures in Technology”: a tour of Canada's research facilities & finest corporations for students interested in a career in science, engineering or technology. Registration fee: $350 including food and social events, plus travel expenses to and from Saskatoon. Application deadline is May 14,.


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

Parkland students who participated in the SKILLS CANADA EVENT last Friday DID VERY WELL! Tyler Rogers won first in Welding; Theo Duquesney second, Welding; and Tyler Strank third in Joinery.  Tyler Rogers will go on to compete in the B.C. finals - congratulations everyone for your wonderful achievements!

YOUTH TEAM OPPORTUNITY: Want a job that can help your Career? Are you entering Grade 11 or 12 in September 2015? Join the Youth team at Coast Capital Savings. Applications are being accepted starting Friday February 27th. Check out the link: https://ww.coastcawpitalsavings.com/About_Coast_Capital_Savings/Helping_Communities/Community_Initiatives/Youth_Team/
Applications are due March 30th 2015.

Panorama: Looking to work at summer camps and children programs at Panorama. Check out the Leadership Class at Panorama during spring break! See Ms. McNamee for more details.
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.

Big news: Please subscribe to new CAREERS web page for the most up to date info!

   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
5 flavours PIZZA
Hot Dogs
Breakfast Buns

SOUP & SANDWICHES & SALADS
Italian Chickpea & Pasta Soup
Cold Sandwiches
Spinach Salad

BAKED GOODS, SWEETS & DESSERTS
Instant Happiness Squares
Banana Choclate chip Muffins
Raisin and Fruit Scone
Carrot Cake

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.