WEDNESDAY APRIL 20, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
WOULD THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS please SEE MS. MCNAMEE ON THURSDAY April 21 REGARDING
WORK EXPERIENCE COMPLETION:
Austin
Boucher, Juliannna Dellaviola, Graeme Ede, Bailey Eversfield, Matthew
Gold, Jacob Harwood, Jamies Hestnes, Brenden Jacob, Olivia Kuyvenhoven,
Becca McKenzie, Tyrone Martin, Cheyanne Norman, Tyler Peat, Jenna
Robertson, Annelisa Robinson, Victor Salchert, Ben Sigurgeirson, Emily
Siverns, Georgia Smith, Kate Tanton, Jamil Ranzuoco, Star Thornhill
& Karen Vagay. Remember: you can hand in paperwork to Ms. Ford at
the office if Ms. McNamee isn't available.
THURSDAY
MAY 12 - EAGLE HEIGHTS AFRICA in partnership with Parkland Secondary
School presents: 2016 SPRING GALA. Proceeds from this event benefit
students in Kenya. $18 admission adults, $13 students includes silent
auction, marketplace, student performances, music, delicious food, and
more. Tickets available at Mary Winspear box office.
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:
All international students going on the trip on Thursday, please see Ms. Anderson in the counselling area at lunch today.
Could Adam Shen, Jessica Li, Bella Chen, William Kang, Grace Lin, and Tina Lei please see Ms. Jocelyne at break today.
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:
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 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.
Ruby Red Farms is hiring staff for its blueberry packing line. Work includes inspection of berries, packing pints and packing of bulk berries in 5 and 10 pound boxes. This job requires a sustained effort of repetitive tasks. The environment is friendly and sociable. Both full and part time positions available, 7 days per week. Preference given to candidates looking for full time work; part-time workers commit to specific days per week starting at 8: 45 am; Deep Cove North Saanich. Starts early July and runs 7-8 weeks. Rate of pay is $11.00 per hour. Please apply only if you are able to work for the full duration of the season.
See Ms McNamee ASAP if you are interested!CAMOSUN
COLLEGE SPORTS AND EXERCISE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - holds monthly
information sessions, third Thursday of each month, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Upcoming: April 21, and May 19, 2016.
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. Useful for
anyone working in the food service, food retails, or food processing
industries. Learn how to handle food safely. 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:
Lasagna with Garlic Bread * Grilled Cheese & Ham / Grilled Cheese * Hot Dogs * Breakfast Buns
SOUPS & SALADS:
Tomato Soup * Greek Salad * Thai Chicken Wraps * Pepperoni Cheese Sticks
BAKED GOODS:
Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins * 7 layer square
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.