Daily Announcements

FRIDAY APRIL 15, 2016

 
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FRIDAY APRIL 15, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 15 April 2016, 9:07 AM
 

FRIDAY APRIL 15, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS: 

Thank you to everyone who organized and participated in the Grad 2016 GT INTERVIEWS yesterday, and special thanks to our leadership students who volunteered throughout the day to support the grade 12's.

TODAY: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE! SEE front foyer for information.

On Monday April 18th Studio 63,  the Saanich  School Districts Hair Dressing Program, will be coming to Parkland to showcase the program and do HAIR! If you need a new style and want to learn more about the program, come and get an UP DO  Monday at lunch in the Main Foyer!.


STUDIO 63 NOW OPEN - @ ILC SAANICHTON on Mount Newton - FREE HAIRCUT, STYLE, BLOWDRY now available. Hours: Monday to Wednesday, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursday from 12 to 6 p.m. Call for appointment: 250-652-5381 or drop in!

Thrifty Foods Smile Cards now available at front office -  help the GRAD 2016 CLASS. Pick up card, load at any Thrift''s,  shop and use your Smile Card to pay - Thrifty donates 5% from each member card - Grad Class of 2016 thanks Thrifty's, and all our supporters.


SENCOTEN CLUB NOW HAPPENING: every Friday from 1:45 to 3 p.m., in Room 200 - everyone welcome!


FRIDAY APRIL 22: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY! No school - see you back on Monday April 25!


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:
Love the outdoors? Want to travel the world? SD61 and West Coast Adventure College offer an amazing 8 -week program for students interested in Adventure Tourism Industry. TALE Tourism & Leadership Exploration provides students foundational knowledge in wilderness first aid, navigation, leadership and communication skills, risk management, trip planning and survival skills. Students  acquire 8 high school credits through  4 -week work experience placement. See Ms. McNamee if interested!



ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

REMEMBER: if you are an International student leaving before the end of the school year, you must ensure all your textbooks and library books, and any incidental school fees are returned and / or paid for before you leave.


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS:


If you are interested in joining the Rugby team, please meet in Rm 107 Tuesday April 19 at lunch.


"Indoor soccer schedule for next week is as follows:
Monday April 18 : Montana's Team vs. Tanner's Team
Tuesday April 19 : Teachers vs. Simon James' Team
Wednesday April 20: Godwin's Team vs. Simon Zhai's Team
Thursday April 21: Yosef's Team vs. Alex's Team

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 will explain details and answer questions about over $40,000 worth of Parkland Scholarships at a lunchtime meeting next Tuesday, April 19th in room 104 , also known as Ms. Pryhitka's Chemistry classroom.  Mr. Choo won't have much time this spring for individual meetings about  so plan to be in room 104 next Tuesday at lunchtime to learn about over $50,000 worth of scholarships that are available only to Parkland students.


Parkland Community scholarships:  These scholarships available only to Canadian Parkland grads, ON NEW UPDATED APPLICATION FORM.  Strictly enforced deadline:  2 p.m.  Friday, April 29th.  Application forms 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.   

7 hours every second Saturday @ $12.00/Hour.


TRAINING AND COURSES COMING SOON! through YEP:  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.  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. See Ms. McNamee for details.


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.


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, ages 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.


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:
Breakfast Platter    *     Soft Taco    *   Grilled  Turkey on Marble Rye     *    

SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup   *     Fruit Salad   *


BAKED GOODS:
Maple Pecan 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.