Parkland Secondary School

FRIDAY APRIL 8, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:  

ATTENTION ALL GRADS:  2016 GRAD TRANSITIONS BOOKLET - If you haven't yet handed in your GT BOOKLET, hand it in ASAP. You will not receive an interview appointment or be qualified to graduate until your GT BOOKLET IS IN!

Thrifty Foods Smile Cards now available at front office help the GRAD 2016 CLASS. 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!

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.

TOURISM AND EXPLORATION PROGRAM:
Do you… Love the outdoors? Want to travel the world? Be a leader? SD61 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 ...provides students with a foundational knowledge in wilderness first aid, navigation, leadership and communication skills, risk management, trip planning and survival skills. Upon completion of the program, students will acquire 8 high school credits and an invaluable connection with a local tourism company through a 4 -week work experience placement. 

See Ms. McNamee if interested!

ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

The International Tofino Trip is now FULL and the wait-list is getting long!  Sorry to those who missed out, but if you haven't submitted your forms to Ms. Jocelyne yet, the chances of being able to go now are not looking good.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:

A huge congratulations to the Senior Girls Soccer team who beat Lambrick Park yesterday 4-3. The whole team played an excellent game with goals by Sarah Gibson, Emma Dennis and Delaney Belknap and some amazing saves by keeper Jeanna Sheppard. Come cheer on the ladies as they take on SMUS on Tuesday at 3:45 at Blue Heron Park. 

Indoor soccer INTRAMURALS starting next Wednesday.  Please listen carefully next week for schedule

ALL THROWERS: Track and Field Team

Monday April 11th: the PRO D day, Throwing Coach Eric, will be here at 10:30.

All throwers-Javelin, Discuss, Shot Put and Hammer must attend!

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

Parkland Community scholarships:  These scholarships are available only to Canadian Parkland graduands, ON NEW UPDATED APPLICATION FORM.  Strictly enforced deadline:  2 p.m. on the last school day of April. Get your application form now and return it to Mr. Choo before or by 2 p.m. on Friday, April 29th.  Application forms are only available by emailing Mr. Choo. 

UFCW & OFG JOINT DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP: Overwaitea Food Groups and UFCW Local 1518 offer ten scholarships valued at $1000 each to students who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and community. See Mr. Choo and / or bulletin board for details. DEADLINE: May 1, 2016.

BEACON COMMUNITY SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS: Up to 4 awards of $1500 each. For graduating students who exemplify volunteerism or community service. See Mr. Choo or bulletin board for details. DEADLINE: May 1, 2016.

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.

VICTORIA OPERATIC SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP: $500.00 scholarship to student who has demonstrated talent in the performing arts. See posting on Grad board, request application forms. DEADLINE: June 15, 2016.

CAREER CENTRE: please see Ms. McNamee for further info and some application forms.

Brookleigh Road, Elk Lake area
Yard Maintenance & Clean-up

This contractor will mentor the student they hire in preparation for construction related work. So if you are planning to take up a trade after high school this is perfect for you.   

JOB TUTORING:

 Interested in being a Future Teacher  one day?

Are you energetic, patient, and self motivated and willing to help a grade 2 Sidney Elementary student with their homework.

Must be able to come to their home in Sidney 2 afternoons or evenings a week--90 minute sessions.  Snacks provided!

Will pay $20 for 1 1/2 hours.

See Ms. McNamee ASAP

BCIT OPEN HOUSE: APRIL 8 AND 9, 2016 - LEARN ABOUT BCIT PROGRAMS, check out student-created displays, meet students and faculty, join in inateractive activities, and explore the campus! 10 to 3 p.m. daily, BCIT MAIN CAMPUS, VANCOUVER.

TRAINING AND COURSES COMING SOON! through YEP: ALERT First Aid – April 11- $50.00 ; and Food Safe, LEVEL 1 – April 22 - $50.00; from 9 to 5 p.m. - waitlist being taken now, @ Shoal Centre - bring your lunch. Food Safe is useful for anyone working in the food service, food retails, or food processing industries. You will learn how to handle food safely in order to prevent food from being contaminated. Food Safe is required for many entry level foods jobs - have it on your resume!

Retail Training: FREE - May 8 to May 29, through YEP - see Ms. McNamee for details.

Gardening Basics – May 1, 8 & 15 - 3 Sundays in a row. Free - Sign up now because space is limited. Taks place @ Sluggett House Garden, 1336 Marchant Road, Brentwood Bay. Great opportunity to learn about how to maintain a professional garden. Residents will be able to enjoy the gardens and harvest the crops through the summer. This course, taught by master gardeners, is designed to teach skills and prepare students to make some money working for local residents. Classes build your confidence by covering topics such as: soil preparation, planting seeds and plants, plant care, weeding, pruning, and safe use and care of tools. 

Local Wood Work shop looking for 2 students interested in Wood Work and Painting. Job starts ASAP and would be evenings and weekends. If you are interested in a future in Joinery or Carpentry see Ms Mac ASAP about this great opportunity!

Fabulous opportunity for students interested in working full time this summer.Two positions available: Bus Person and Dish Washer.

Both jobs get a percentage of the tips. Great job for anyone interested in  food industry. Chance for advancement. See Ms. Mac. 

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 DEADLINE:
April 15, 2016. See Ms. McNamee for forms.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE FIRST AID TRAINING: April 9 and 10 - VNFC AMPHITHEATRE, ages 14 to 24. Bus Tickets and lunch provided. See Ms. McNamee for details.

FOODSAFE: April 16 - at VNFC AMPHITHEATRE - ages 14 to 24; lunch and bus tickets provided. See Ms. McNamee for details.

WHMIS TRAINING: April 17 - at VNFC AMPHITHEATRE, agest 14 to 25; bus tickets provided. 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.

BAKED GOODS:
Banana Pineapple Bran Muffins     *     Cinnamon Buns

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: 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.