Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Tuesday April 14, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
Reminder to all 45 grade 12 students who have not completed their GT package -- it is OVERDUE.  Please submit all paperwork if you want to get your grad package. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZING AND GREAT SUCCESS OF DRY GRAD FUNDRAISER AND SILENT AUCTION last night - over $6000 was raised! Thanks also to the Prairie Inn and staff for all their support!

STUDIO 63 OPEN: ON Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,  Thursday - haircuts for the whole family! Free up-do's for try-outs for grad, & men's haircuts also available. Call 250-652-5381 for appointment, or drop in to ILC Saanichton, on Mt Newton X Road.

All students who are interested in a Spring Break trip to Honduras next year, please attend the information meeting next Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m. in Room 100. For more information see Ms. Dibblee, Ms. Stinson or Mr. Hilton.

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS DVD's for sale, $10 each , at front office.

All grads: remember MAGIC WAND is a wonderful alternative way to get your grad dress-up wear! See poster on grad board.

GRAD TRANSITIONS INTERVIEWS: THURSDAY APRIL 16 - BE READY!

VISUAL ART STUDENTS OF PARKLAND have an art display at the Tulista Art Gallery, starting with opening reception, Thrusday April 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. Show continues to April 30. See you there.

ART CONTEST FOR REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Local Victoria Eye care & laser surgery seeking beautiful artwork, landscapes and abstract landscapes,. Three prizes: $500, and two @ $250.  Deadline May 1, 2015;  Victoria Eye 250-598-9984.

District of North Saanich 50th anniversary  TWO CONTESTS: (1) If you have an item for Time Capsule see Ms. Chicanot--deadline: June 15th. PLEASE SEE BULLETIN BOARDS FOR TIME CAPSULE SPECIFICATIONS. (2) Art in the Park IDEAS deadline: April 25th. See Mr. Gogol for more art in the park 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!

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
The Senior Girls Soccer Team has their first home game of the season today after school at 3:45 at Blue Heron Field vs Lambrick Park. Come cheer on your Panthers!

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAYS.

OPEN GYM BADMINTON FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO PLAY ON FRIDAYS AFTER SCHOOL.

INTRAMURAL : SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym

DODGEBALL PLAYOFFS:
Tuesday April 14 - Tier 11 Gold finals - Sayril's team vs Jonny's team

REMINDER: ALL SOCCER INTRAMURAL ENTRIES NEED TO BE IN BY WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please see MR. CHOO
NOTICE TO ALL GRADE 12'S with incomplete SIDES courses required for graduation. April 15th is the deadline for you to complete your required coureses. Please meet with Mr. Choo either today or tomorrow to confirm your progress.

Application forms for the Parkland Community scholarships now available from Mr. Choo.  These scholarships for achievement in non academic areas such as Judo, Carpentry, Musical Theatre or volunteer work have a deadline of Thursday April 30th.

The  $1500 Major Gerry Edwards Scholarship is available to a student that has demonstrated community leadership and volunteerism.  Deadline is Friday, May 1st.  See Mr. Choo for details.

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.

Rotary Clubs of Saskatoon & Rotaract present "Adventures in Technology”: a tour of Canada's research facilities & corporations for those interested in science, engineering or technology. Registration fee: $350 for food and social events, plus travel expenses to & from Saskatoon. Application deadline is May 14,.

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee with any queries
PACIFIC SKY FLIGHT TRAINING, Wed April 22 at lunch in the Career Centre - interested in an aviation career? Want to learn to fly for fun? Pilots from Pacific Sky are coming to talk about flying. See you there.

Food Safe / Shoal Center: Date: Friday April 24 (Pro D Day) - Cost: $50. Registration Due: April 15th. Food Safe is useful for anyone working in food service, food retail, or food processing. When looking for a summer job, this is great for your resume.

   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.