Parkland Secondary School

PARKLAND DAILY NEWS
Tuesday May 28, 2015

MEETINGS, PRACTICES, announcements, EVENTS:
Like to read and talk books? Book Club meets today at lunch in the Learning Commons.  New members always welcome.

Reserves ready in the Learning Commons for Paris Stratton, Katharina Nett and Karla Garcia .

Honduras trip 2016!  All students planning on coming to Honduras next Spring Break, there is an important meeting at lunch on Wednesday in room 102.    Please make sure you attend.

EPIC DIGITAL MEDIA TRIP TO VANCOUVER is on again! Parkland students interested in tours of post-secondary colleges in Vancouver should attend. Tours: Capilano & Emily Carr, Vancouver Art Gallery & Science World. Perfect for those interested in careers in video, sound, graphics, animation, illustraion, photography. Overnight trip: Tuesday May 12, & Wednesday May 13. Please contact Ms. Miller ASAP if interested, to sign up.

Interested in Basketball for Saanich Peninsula teams? Players needed for U15 and U18 teams. New, returning, and seasoned players welcome. Registration through Panorma Recreation Centre. See notice boards for further information.

WINNERS OF THE SAANICH PANTHERS CO-ED SOCCER TEAM DRAW ARE:
Mr. Sutton - dream catcher cushion; Stephanie Williams - carving. Congratulations!

STUDIO 63 OPEN: ON Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,  Thursday - haircuts for the whole family! Call 250-652-5381 for appointment, or drop in to ILC Saanichton.

New Chatterhigh competition is underway. Go to www.chatterhigh.com and start earning money for Parland and great prizes for yourself!

INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY - WEDNESDAY 29 - celebrate dance worldwide!

VISUAL ART STUDENTS OF PARKLAND showing their art! @ Tulista Art Gallery. Show continues to April 30.

THURSDAY APRIL 30 - JEANS DAY! WEAR YOUR JEANS IN SUPPORT OF B.C. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

ALL GRADS: YOUR GRAD PACKAGES ARE TO BE RETURNED TO FRONT OFFICE BY THURSDAY APRIL 30.

FRIDAY MAY 1 - QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY DUE!

Kick off Emergency Preparedness Week @ Juan de Fuca Seniors Centre - 8th Annual Regional Emergency Preparedness display in JDF parking lot on Sunday, 3 May 2014, 11 am - 3 p.m. Displays inside JDF Seniors Centre as well as in the parking lot. Indoors: Emergency Supplies & Services Vendors, ESS Red Cross, Westshore Parks and Rec, activities for children and brief seminars on various safety and preparedness subjects for adults.   Fire Apparatus, police & ambulance vehicles, large equipment such as DND Bomb Squad truck & other unique displays outside.  Also: bouncy castles & other interactive displays such as the Tom Thumb Safety Village. Purpose is to showcase the cooperation & support of our ESS teams, explain emergency programs & emergency services in the region & to get the message out to our communities regarding the importance of emergency preparedness and public safety.

SPRING FOOD DRIVE STARTS FRIDAY MAY 1. Bring your charitable donation!

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

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 CONTESTS: If you have an item for Time Capsule see Ms. Chicanot--deadline: June 15th. SEE BULLETIN BOARDS FOR TIME CAPSULE SPECS.

SPORTS, TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
1. Big THANKS to Ms. Dibblee & Ms. Thompson's A & D Girls PE classes for taking part in CTV's Earth Day Community Clean-Up. You too can help with this every day by making sure all garbage & recycling makes it into appropriate containers.

2. Congratulations to Senior Girls Soccer Team for their 3rd Place finish in the  Carihi Secondary Soccer Tournament. The girls lost a tough battle to Dover Bay in the first round but battled back to beat Timberline & North Island Secondary School to win third in an exciting round of penalty kicks. A big shout out to the defensive line who played amazingly well. Also to MVP & the only 4 year veteran of the team, Erin Pomphrey, who has been a pillar on the back line & will be greatly missed next year. Thanks to goalies Jeanna & Vanessa for stepping up in net & on the field. Congratulations to all the girls who have really come together as a team over this short season. Reminder: the team will practice Tuesday after school.

3. The Parkland Pant'ers TC 10K & Half Marathon team had a great day of running yesterday - congrats team! If you can catch custodian, Mr. Harry Bisjak, in the hallways after school today, make sure to give him a big high 5 as he was the fastest Panther for the second year in the row with a blazing time of 43:37, good enough for 7th place in his age group. Congrats to our two student runners, Arianne Stevenson and Ethan Bond as well!

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL  continuing on THURSDAYS.

OPEN GYM BADMINTON - FRIDAYS AFTER SCHOOL. All welcome!

INTRAMURAL : SOCCER SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym
Tuesday April 28 - Team Shorthill versus Montana's team
Wednesday April 29 - Shu's team versus Team King
Thursday April 30 - Leo's team versus Team Aquilina
Friday May 1 - Leo's team versus Team King

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS & COMPETITIONS: please see MR. CHOO
Grade 12's: April 15 was deadline for completion of online courses required for graduation.  If you have not completed your online course & plan on graduating, you must email Ms. Chicanot requesting an extension.  Please provide a good rationale & the date by which you will finish your course.

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.

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 . Deadline of Thursday April 30th.

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

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

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

GR 12's: if applying for Community Drug Education & Prevention award funded by Canada's Temperance Foundation, please see Mr. Choo.  Deadline: May 15th.

CAREER CENTRE NEWS:  please see Ms. McNamee with any queries
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: St. Paul's Church requests student help at fundraising concert, May 8 and May 9. Three students needed each day. Duties will include: greeting people, selling tickets, serving refreshments. All proceeds go to Sidney Food Bank. Shifts start @ 6:45 p.m. on Friday May 8, and 2:15 p.m. Saturday May 9.
See Ms. McNamee if you can help out at this event, for a great cause!

Saturday May 9  @ 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at SHOAL Centre - $50.00. Looking for work in tourism, recreation or working with the public? Alert Emergency First-Aid with CPR "C" + AED. See Ms. McNamee for more info.

YEP PROGRAMS THROUGH Beacon Community Services volunteer & JOB opportunities: Yard work; packing; vacuuming; lawn mowing; summer sounds jobs;  students for Sidney Seagull mascot; Painting Apprentice;  Cruise Ship greeters; Sidney Preschool fun fair. Also available: FREE RETAIL TRAINING; & FIRST AID. See Ms. McNamee for details on how to apply.

   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.