Parkland Secondary School

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

THURSDAY MAY 21, 2015

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:

This Friday May 22 - there will be a concert at lunch in the theatre to raise money for the victims of the Earthquake in Nepal.  The cost is $5.00 and you get 2 pieces of pizza and entry into the concert.  Come see some of your favourite student bands before they play in Syd Fest!

An important international student farewell ceremony will be held in C block on Thursday May 28th in the Theatre.  All international students are welcome to attend and support all the internationals that are leaving and heading back to their home countries at the end of June. 

Attention Grads:

     - GRAD FORMS ARE NOW OVERDUE. PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO FRONT OFFICE ASAP to attend grad.

     - Grad Guests forms for dinner dance available May 22 @ Grad Assembly. Please note: quick turnaround required!

     - If you require transcripts for scholarship or entry applications, please be sure to give at least one day's notice

        for your request to front office.

New Chatterhigh competition is underway. Go to www.chatterhigh.com and start earning money for Parland and great prizes for yourself! Friday May 22 is the last day, so get your entries in!

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

YEAR END DANCE SHOWCASE coming up Thursday June 11. Stay tuned for times and ticket information.

SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL STUDENT WRITING CONTEST: see notice board and library / learning commons for poster and submission deadline information. Prizes in each age category for the best two entries!

GRADUATION 2015 - watch for special announcements

INTERNATIONAL - watch for special announcements

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS

There will be a mandatory meeting for all Track and Field Athletes this Thursday May 21 at lunch in the Career Centre.

Reason for meeting:1. Order Team Shirts for all!;  2.  Prepare for B.C.'s; 3.  Return Uniforms for those not going on to B.C.'s.;

4.  Celebrate Great Season for all!

OPEN GYM VOLLEYBALL continuing on THURSDAYS.

OPEN GYM BADMINTON - FRIDAYS AFTER SCHOOL. All welcome!

INTRAMURAL : SOCCER SCHEDULE see schedule posted in gym.

     THURSDAY MAY 21 - Coulton's team vesus Ethan's team

     FRIDAY MAY 22 - Team Leo versus Shu's team

NORTH SAANICH JUNIOR AND SENIOR ELITE BASKETBALL CAMPS August 24 to 28 @ Parkland. See posters on notice

board and office window for registration information.

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS:

Great news for grade 12s that haven't submitted their application for the North Saanich Volunteer Firefighters bursary.  Your application will now be accepted by Mr. Choo until Thursday, May 21st at 3:15 p.m.

CAREER CENTRE

Do you have your license?? Are you a responsible Driver with a clean record?

Local Chinese Restaurant looking for a driver...or two, for deliveries.  Great Tips! See Ms. McNamee for more details.

^{Coleman Flowers is looking for a bouquet maker Tuesday afternoons 3:30 to 7:30 pm.  If you are a grade 10 or 11 student who is creative with a good eye for detail, this job is for you.  Located in the West Sidney Business Park. Please call 250-744-0727.}

See Ms. McNamee for more details.

The Vancouver Island Library is seeking a part time Library Page employee to work at the Sidney Library.  Information posted on the Parkland Career Web Site, or see Ms. McNamee. Fabulous opportunity for a part time summer job!!

MANY GREAT SUMMER JOBS AVAILABLE ON PENINSULA THROUGH Youth Employment and great volunteer opportunities @ Sidney Elementary Spring Fling, Sidney Preschool Fun Fair, Brentwood Bay Festival. Free Retail Training available, May 24 to June 14 - get ready for that great summer job! See Ms. McNamee for great job links and ideas!

Sidney Elementary School is looking for student volunteers for their Spring Fling on Friday June 5th from 4;30-8:30.This is a great way for Parkland students to give back to their community and make connections! If you are a future LEADERSHIP student,  this is a great opportunity. Please see Ms. McNamee if interested.

CAFETERIA

please see daily menu and specials posted in CAFETERIA

SPECIALS

SOUP and SANDWICHES and SALADS

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.

MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR

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.

BAGEL BREAKFAST: BAGELS/JUICE : MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY MORNINGS.

AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT: WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, after school, ROOM 204.