Parkland Secondary School

MONDAY FEBRUARY 29, 2016 - LEAP YEAR DAY!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS: 

Attention all students of Parkland: The grad class of 2016 is starting a talent show for all students grades 9 through 12 to showcase their skills! Audition forms are at the front of the office and must be returned by Thursday March 10th by the end of the day. Contact Mr. Young for any details!

THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF AND STUDENTS FOR THEIR INTEREST IN AND SUPPORT OF THE MARINE CAREER FAIR AND THE PARKLAND ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE last week!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR TIRELESS VOLUNTEER and LEADERSHIP STUDENTS WHO ASSISTED AFTERNOON WITH THE MARINE CAREER FAIR, and the OPEN HOUSE. Many of our exhibitors commented on how helpful and enthused our volunteers were, especially how they were made to feel welcome at Parkland. Each of you helped make the day a great one!

GLOBAL VILLAGE: you can volunteer as a Canadian buddy over Spring Break through Global Village, Victoria - assisting Japanese teens with their English, guiding new friends around Victoria for sightseeing, sports and culture. Gain valuable leadership skills and volunteer experience.


North Saanich Middle School needs another family for Global Friendships Program to host two middle school-aged students from Japan over Easter long weekend. Students arrive March 24 until March 28 for a variety of school-based activities - funds available to offset homestay food costs. Please contact Jessican Tamburino as soon as possible, @ email: jtamburino@sd63.bc.ca.


NATIONAL INDIGENOUS WRITING CONTEST: contest for Indigneous student writers to showcase their talents, & present their stories and retold legends. Rules and guidelines: see front office window; Deadline: MONDAY February 29, 2016.

CLAREMONT BLOOD DRIVE: MONDAY FEBRUARY 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. SCHOOL DISTRICT 63 Blood Drive for school staff.
Please contact mchapmam@sd63.bc.ca. Student blood drive comes up in the fall as well, so contact ahead if interested.

ATTENTION ALL GRADS:  2016 GRAD TRANSITIONS BOOKLET is on the Parkland website. See: students / grad page / grad transitions. There are four buttons, or sections, to be completed.  READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully, and give full AND TYPED answers throughout. Each 2016 GRAD must complete BOOKLET AND 30 HR WORK EXPERIENCE and hand it in by the deadline of MARCH 11 - before GT interview will be scheduled in April. Sample questions for your interview preparation, and schedule for GT interviews TBA later. REMEMBER: YOUR DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MARCH 11!

ALL GRADS: New university, college and trade school academic calendars now in the Career Centre. Come and have a look!

2016 GRADS applying for early admission, or for scholarships or bursaries, please give at least TWO DAYS notice to the front office for obtaining copies of your current transcript.

MAGIC WAND is offering early booking: complete outfits for grad - dresses, suits, tuxedos, shoes, accessories. WHY BUY A GRAD OUTFIT WHEN YOU CAN BORROW ONE? Find MAGIC WAND on Facebook, and see the website: themagicwandproject.ca.

ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

stay tuned for important announcements

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

All interested in Joining Track & Field come to a meeting at Monday @ Lunch in the Careers Center! If you love to run, jump,  or throw, this is the team for YOU!  Season starts right after Spring Break. Hope to see lots of Panthers on Monday FEBRUARY 29 at Lunch!

1) Intramural Handball Schedule :
MONDAY FEBRUARY 29 - Alejandro versus Donald's team
TUESDAY MARCH 1 - Aquilina versus Dylan's team
WED MARCH 2 - Teachers versus Montana's team
THURSDAY MARCH 3 - Dylan versus Joseph's team
FRIDAY MARCH 4 - gym closed

2) Sunday night drop in volleyball with Tommi 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information

FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP for Academy of Excellence - Esthetic / Spa Therapy Program. See Mr. Choo or Ms McNamee for details about how to apply. DEADLINE: May 31, 2016.

CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info

WONDERFUL ELL VOLUNTEER TUTORS going to North Saanich today: reminder to be at North Saanich by 3:15 today. It is games day, so be ready for some Jenga and Snakes and Ladders!

Interested in Marine Biology?  The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre has two Summer Positions available to students interested in be a Summer Camp Leader and Educator.  See Ms. Mac for more details, or look at Job Post on Career Page.

TRAINING AND COURSES COMING SOON!
First Aid – April 11- $50.00
Food Safe – April 22 - $50.00
Gardening Basics – May 1, 8 & 15 - Free - More details to come but you can sign up now because space is limited.

New job: weekend server on call, $16.75 per hour, @ SHOAL CENTRE. Provides food service assistance, limited food prep, tea and coffee making, washing dishes, some cleaning duties. See Ms. McNamee for qualifications, and application details.

Interested in being an OPERA TEEN?  In conjunction with Opera America, Victoria Opera,is offering a program to provide support and sponsorship to enthusiastic teens who want to know more about what it takes to make an opera.See Ms McNamee  for info.

SUMMER CAMPS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEBATE: Debate Camp Canada one week summer camps in Public Speaking, Debate and Model United Nations. Contact: CHATTERBLOCK Victoria, B.C.

Victoria School District and West Coast Adventure College are partnering together to offer an amazing 8 -week program for students interested in exploring the Adventure Tourism Industry. TALE Tourism And Leadership Exploration Program. Dates: June 24th to August 19th. Work Experience with Local Companies. 8 High School Credits. Deadline April 1st. See Ms. Mac for  details.

WESTPORT MARINA - PART-TIME FRONT DESK / RECEPTION JOB: part-time work now, and through the summer. Duties: answering phones, making bookings for boatyard and moorage, handling accounts..Hours: Saturday and Sunday, from 8:30 to 5 p.m.; some Friday afternoons possible. Resumes can be emailed or dropped off at office from Sundays to Thursdays : SEE MS. MCNAMEE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Do you enjoy working with kids and have a special interest in recreation leadership? Course focused on leadership skill development: motivating others, behaviour management, clear communication, decision making and maintaining positive attitudes towards challenges. Also: resume & cover letter writing, & interview preparation for future employment. Full attendance required, and 15 hours of volunteer work must be completed within a Panorama program or recognized community equivalent. All participants will be asked to get a criminal record check completed prior to volunteering (free of charge).If you are interested in working at Panorama this is the course for YOU! Dates March 14-18 FROM  10 a.m.- 3 p.m. @   $115. See Ms. McNamee.

COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS YOUTH TEAM: APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON MARCH 31, 2016 - work part-time in a branch as a service representative; represent Coast Capital at community events; complete volunteer hours for literacy - and perhaps find yourself in a great job while going to college or university later. See Ms. McNamee ASAP to put in a great application, polish that resume!


FREE RETAIL TRAINING COURSES: February 28 to March 20 through YEP, see Ms. McNamee for information, registration.

8 SEASONAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT BUTCHART GARDENS: see Ms. McNamee and career centre for application forms, or see poster for on-line access.

CAFETERIA:  Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA.

SPECIALS:

SOUPS & SALADS:

BAKED GOODS:

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.

MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Wednesday mornings, 7 a.m., Band Room; CONCERT BAND  - Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 7 a.m., Band Room; CHOIR REHEARSALS Friday, 7 a.m., Theatre.

BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday mornings, before school, @ blue tables area.

MATH HELP CENTRE:  The Math Help Centre will be running this semester on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays after school until 4 p.m. Please come to room 105 for help with any math course that you are taking this semester.

MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: now open at lunch, Monday to Thursday, for P.E. 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. thank you to Mrs. Beaucamp for making this happen!

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.