FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 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!
There has been a number of student phones gone missing this week. If you have found a phone around the school please return it to the office so the owner can identify and get it back.
ATTENTION ALL GRADS: 2016 GRAD TRANSITIONS BOOKLET - If you didn't hand in your package before the break, hand it in today.
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!
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:
For any international students interested in going on the Tofino trip, Ms. Jocelyne now has the consent forms available so be sure to stop by her office or the bulletin board to pick one up! The deadline for payment is Friday, April 8th and it is first come first serve, so get your forms in soon.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:
A reminder to all students in the Spring Sailing League to complete your online registration by Friday April 1st, that's today. Cash and Cheques can be dropped off at the office or see Ms. Frith. The first lesson is happening tomorrow Saturday April 2nd at 1:00pm.
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Ultimate team first practice:
Ultimate team practice
The Ultimate team will have their first practice next Tuesday April 5th at 3:15 on the upper field. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary, boys and girls in grades 9 to 12 welcome. Bring cleats and a water bottle!
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Track & Field practice and Meet:
There will be a Track and Field Practise Tuesday April 5th after school.
Athletes going to the Wednesday April 6th meet at UVIC are to sign up in front on Ms. Mac's office door on the Track Sheet.
* * * * * * *There is an important Senior Girls Soccer meeting MONDAY at the start of lunch for ALL PLAYERS in the gym. Don't miss it!!!!
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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!
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS: see Mr. Choo for further information
Mr. Choo has updated the application form for the highly anticipated Parkland Community scholarships. These scholarships are available only to Canadian Parkland graduands. The strictly enforced deadline is 2 pm on the last school day of April so get your application form now and return it to Mr. Choo before or by 2pm on Friday, April 29th. Application forms are only available by emailing Mr. Choo. Please note that Mr. Choo will not be reading or replying to emails on April 4th, 5th, and 6th.
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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.
Fabulous opportunity for students interested in working full time this summer.
Two positions available.
1. Bus Person
2. Dish Washer
Both jobs get a percentage of the tips.
Great job for anyone interested in the food industry.
Chance for advancement as well.
See Ms. Mac for more details.
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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!
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: tomorrow FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016. Find entry form and contest details at: worksafebc.com/studentvideocontest.
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.
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.