FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Did
you leave your smartphone in the Library last Friday? If so, come and
identify the make and model, and unlock it and you can have it back!
REMINDER
TO ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS: March 7 to 11 is ROAD SAFETY AT WORK WEEK -
take a moment to focus on driving and road safety by reviewing safe
driving and keeping yourself and others safe on the road!
Deadline
for applications for all expenses paid Adventures in Technology trip to
Saskatchewan from Sunday, April 24th to Friday, April 29th is tomorrow -
Friday March 11th. Get your applications in to Mr. Choo and be
prepared to stay after school for an interview.
ATTENTION ALL GRADS: 2016 GRAD TRANSITIONS BOOKLET - DEADLINE IS TODAY FRIDAY MARCH 11!
WOULD
YOU LIKE TO HELP THE GRAD CLASS OF 2016? Thrifty Foods Smile Cards now
available at front office. Pick up card, and load at any Thrifty Foods
store. Shop and use your Smile Card to pay - Thrifty donates 5% into our
group account based on funds loaded from each member card - Grad Class
of 2016 thanks Thrifty's, and all our supporters!
PROVINCIAL TEST SCORES NOW OUT. Log into the website with your PERSONAL EDUCATION NUMBER, or see your
subject teacher. If unhappy with your results, talk to your teacher immediately to review the test and talk about options.
ALL GRADS: New university, college and trade school academic calendars now in the Career Centre. Come and have a look!
2016 GRADS TRANSCRIPTS
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:
Any International students interested in the next Vancouver Trip, please see Ms. Jocelyne for a consent form.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
All girls interested in playing on the Parkland Girls Soccer team this season NEED to attend try-outs Thursday, 10th, from 3:15-5 p.m. Don't miss your chance to play by not coming to try-outs!! See Ms. Dibblee for more information.
U16
Peninsula Girls Softball Team is looking for players born 2000 to 2002
who are athletic & have an interest in playing softball. Anyone
interested contact coach, Mark Simpson, at sliderman09@gmail.com. No
softball experience necessary!
Attention
all Parkland runners and walkers! Registration deadline for the TC 10K
School Team Challenge is March 25th!! If you are interested in being
part of the Parkland Pant'ers team, go online & register before
then. See Ms. Dibblee for info.
1) Intramural Handball Schedule : intramurals have been postponed until we come back from spring break! As well, GYM IS CLOSED this week - sorry for the inconvenience!
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 and some application forms.
Dishwasher wanted for NORTH SIDNEY YACHT CLUB; possible food prep as well. See Ms. McNamee if interested!
Fleet
Maintenance Facility Cape Breton's Secondary School Apprentice intake
for this summer (04 July 16 to 02 Sept 16) will include the following
Trades;
- Various Metal Trades
- Various Hull Trades
- Pipefitter
- Electrician (Marine & Weapons)
- Machinist
- Millwright
Work Location: Fleet Maintenance Facility (CB), Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C.
Application packages must be completed in full and received no later than 15 April 2016. SEE MS. MCNAMEE For further info.
SEE NEW JOB POSTINGS BOARD, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES POSTED OUTSIDE MS. MCNAMEE'S DOOR!
SPRING BREAK JOBS: 1. yard work - 2 to 5 days; $250 or $12.00 an hour; 2. spring clean-up - 2 hours @ $15 per hour.
VIDEO COMPETITION: looking for original and creative video production that explores the topic of impairment in the workplace, and what workers and employers can do to address it. Contest open to all students in B.C. enrolled in grades 8 to 12. One video will be forwarded to national youth safety video contest for high school students. Deadline for submissions: FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016. Find entry form and contest details at: worksafebc.com/studentvideocontest.
ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY "SAILOR FOR A DAY" - March 23, 2016 - at spring break! Experience ridged hull inflatable boat operation; learn about rich history of the Navy and Navy Reserve; practice skills sets in sea survivial and life raft training - see Ms. McNamee for details on application ASAP.
PANORAMA SUMMER JOBS: fabulous job opportunities and teen positions at Panorama for the summer: Bike Camp Leaders, Day Camp Leaders and Park Leaders. Check out NEW JOBS notice board outside Ms. Mac Office. App deadline: FRIDAY March 11th
TRAINING AND COURSES COMING SOON! through YEP:
ALERT First Aid – April 11- $50.00 ; Food Saf, LEVEL 1 – 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.
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.
TALE TOURISM & LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION PROGRAM: amazing 8 -week program for students interested in exploring the Adventure Tourism Industry. Dates: June 24th to August 19th. 8 High School Credits. Deadline April 1st. See Ms. Mac for details.
PANORAMA REC LEADERSHIP COURSE: leadership skill development: motivating others, behaviour management, clear communication, decision making and maintaining positive attitudes. All participants need criminal record check. If 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 fantastic job while going to college or university later. See Ms. McNamee ASAP to put in a great application, polish that resume!
CAFETERIA: Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA.
PLEASE NOTE: CAFETERIA CLOSED THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THIS WEEK FOR SPRING BREAK CLEAN-UP.
PIZZA SALES WILL TAKE PLACE @ lunch THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, $2.50 SLICE!
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.