TUESDAY APRIL 19, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Huge
Congratulations to the Parkland Mock Trial Team who made it into the
Semi-Final round of the competition at the Courthouse this past Saturday
on Law Day! As the only public school in this event, Parkland had 3
trials before Judges, and really competed well given the different
witnesses and the unexpected turns each trial took! Anna Cragg won Best
Witness for her role as the accused murderer, and in one of the trails,
Katie Lee admonished the Judge at the end of the trial that he had just
convicted her sister of 2nd degree murder! Congratulations to all the
team members who represented Parkland so well at this event!
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!
THURSDAY APRIL 21 - EARTH DAY!
THURSDAY APRIL 21 - LAST DAY OF TERM 3 - GET ALL YOUR WORK TURNED IN!
FRIDAY APRIL 22: NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAY! No school - see you back on Monday April 25!
FRIDAY APRIL 22 AND SATURDAY APRIL 23 - Judo Tournament at Parkland!
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:
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.
ATTENTION ALL TRACK & FIELD PARTICIPANTS: Meeting Tuesday April 19 at lunch, in Career Centre. Be there!
Congratulations to the Senior Girls Soccer team who battled back
after some close loses on the first two days of the UVIC Tournament to
have a very successful Saturday. The girls beat Claremont 2-0 with goals
by Emma Dennis and Nicole Van Es, shut out by Jeanna Sheppard, and beat
Spectrum 2-0 with goals by Emma Dennis and Sarah Gibson, shut out by
Jeanna Sheppard, to win the Tier 2 'C' Championship. Congrats to all the
team who played excellent this weekend and a big shout out to tourney
team MVP Sarah Gibson.
The senior girls soccer team is reminded that we are leaving Tuesday April 19 at 2:00 for our journey to Royal Bay.
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 today
- Tuesday, April 19th in room 104 , also known as Ms. Pryhitka's
Chemistry classroom. Plan to be in room 104 today at lunchtime to learn
about over $50,000 worth of scholarships that are available only to
Parkland students for your achievements in non-academic areas.
Information will also be provided about many other scholarships
available to you and other students of local school districts.
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 -
nearly full. Takes 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.
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.
CAFETERIA: Please see DAILY SPECIALS posted in CAFETERIA.
SPECIALS:
Hamburger & Fries * Veggie Burgers * Hot Dogs * Breakfast Buns
SOUPS & SALADS:
Pacific Clam Chowder * Caesar Salad * Turkey on Rustic Ciabatta Bun * Chicken Caesar Wraps
BAKED GOODS:
Lemon Blueberry Muffins * Rice Krispie Squares
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.