m 208 TODAY Wednesday, Sept 30th at Lunch! All are welcome and we hope to decide as a club what our goals, activities and events during the year will be. Your input is needed.
See you then!
DEBATE CLUB: If you are interested in becoming a lawyer, politician, or are just wanting to have a good time arguing against other students
or teachers, then Debate Club is the thing for you! Join us TODAY Wednesday September 30 in Room 111 for our first meeting, @ lunch.
Please see Arianne or Ms Stelck for further information.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - ORANGE SHIRT DAY: remembrance of experiences in residential schools; reminder shirts are on sale in office @
$15 from Carol. Wear your orange shirt TODAY for remembrance.
Attention Journalism students. There will be a meeting TODAY Wednesday September 30 in the
learning commons at lunch. This is a very important meeting, please be
in attendance.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 - TERRY FOX RUN in extended Block A, for whole school; TOUR DE ROCK visit in Block D.
As you are probably aware, tomorrow the WHOLE SCHOOL is going to take part in our Parkland Terry Fox Run to recognize 35 years since Terry started his fundraising run across Canada. The run will be about 2 kilometres so please dress accordingly to be outside on the field and in the forest and don't forget your twoonies for Terry! If every Parkland student and staff brings $2 tomorrow we will easily reach our fundraising goal of $1000 to donate to cancer research.
New
Chatterhigh competition is underway. Go to www.chatterhigh.com and
start earning money for Parkland and great prizes for yourself! Let's
catch up...
A table has been set up in memory of Elise. It is in the front foyer and there is a very large card that we would like a lot of people to sign. This card will be given to Elise's parents at her memorial on Saturday October 3rd. All staff and students are encouraged to sign. You are welcome to just sign your name on the card.
ACTORS: Performer needed for the SOMEDAY PROJECT, which aims to use performing arts to foster a more inclusive community. Please contact
by email: somedayproject4@gmail.com, or Ms. Irving, for further information.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS: GET READY TO JOIN INTRAMURALS, TRY OUT FOR A TEAM!
INTRAMURALS : see schedule posted through the school year in the gym.
The next Cross Country Race is this Thursday, October 1st at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. Runners please confirm with Ms. Dibblee today - WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - if you are running so we can arrange transportation. The next practice is Tuesday after school with new runners always welcome.
The Sr. Girls volleyball team had an awesome tournament on the weekend at the Belmont invitational. They had wins over Spectrum, Stelly's and Reynolds. Wish them luck in their next AME versus Esquimalt!
Congratulations to the Jr. Girls volleyball team, who won all of their first Sets of the year yesterday, with wins over Vic High, Oak Bay, and Mount Doug!!! Great start girls! The Jr. Girls have a home game next Monday, come cheer them on.
Congratulations to the Sr boys soccer team as the tied their first game of the season against Esquimalt. Great effort by the whole team. Goals were scored by Dylan Reid and Ben Perdiago. Next game is tomorrow against Mt. Doug.
SENIOR BOYS SOCCER - HOME GAME versus Mount Doug, THURSDAY OCTOBER 1 at 3:30 p.m.
The mezz will now be open at lunch, Monday to Thursday, for PE make-ups and for students to work out. Students must be in full PE strip and should enter through the back door of the mezz. A big thank you to Mrs. Beaucamp for making this happen!
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA rep Shaun Caviliere will visit Parkland @ lunch, FRIDAY OCTOBER 16 to meet with students about UBC programs,
applications, etc. Please see UBC rep in upper conference meeting room.
CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info - SEE NOTICE BOARDS / CAREER CENTRE DOOR for YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - Volunteer & Summer Job Opportunities! Somehing for everyone!
For those interested in a little challenge and fun, the Army Reserve is hosting a Soldier for a Day program on 31 October 2015. This program is an introduction to the role of the Canadian Armed Forces - Army Reserve both here in Canada and around the world. It’s also worth 5 hours of work experience. Students in grades 10 to 12 should see Ms McNamee for more information.
STUDIO
63 HAIR MODELS NEEDED: If you have long hair, and would like some
layers put in, FREE CUT, COLOUR AND UPDO available - November 2, 8:30 to
1 p.m. Please contact Ms. McNamee to volunteer!
SIDNEY LITERARY FESTIVAL: October 2 and 3 - volunteers needed Friday
Oct 2, from 6:30 to 10; Saturday Oct 3, from 9 to 1:30, and 1 to 5, or
6:30 to 10. See Ms. McNamee to volunteer and meet some Canadian authors!
Local Tutoring Job Interested in being a teacher?? Strong English skills, reliability, solid work habits, and a desire to work with students ranging in age from 3 years and up is required. Hours of work would be immediately after school to about 6 p.m. every Monday and Thursday. See Ms. McNamee ASAP
When: Food Safe - October 23 from 9 to 5 @ SHOAL CENTRE - OCTOBER 15 sign up deadline
please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA
SPECIALS:
Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Hot Dogs
Mac and Cheese
Breakfast Buns
SOUPS & SALADS:
Country Chicken Noodle Soup
Keller Coleslaw
Veggies and Dip
BLT
Yogurt and Granola Cups
BAKED GOODS:
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Assorted Cookies
Skor Toffee Chocolate Bar
note: prepaid cafeteria lunch cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. If you would like to use a debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, purchase at front office.
JAZZ BAND - Monday, 7 a.m., Band Room; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday, 7 a.m., Band Room; CHOIR - Friday, 7 a.m., Theatre.
BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday mornings, before school, @ blue tables area.
MATH HELP CENTRE: open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - after school until 4 p.m. for extra math help. Meet in room 105 for help with any math course you are taking this semester.
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY from 3:15 to 4: 30 p.m.; FRIDAY from 1:50 to 3:10 p.m. In ROOM 103. .