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!.
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.
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.