TUESDAY APRIL 26, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL MEMBERS OF PARKLAND'S JUDO ACADEMY who had the most wins out of
the six clubs competing in the weekend's Judo Tournament. Special
congrats to all those GOLD winners! See website for great photo!
A reminder that there in no leadership class today at lunch. Our next class will be on Thursday. See you there!
A reminder to all leadership students going canvassing for the silent auction to meet in front of the office at 11:15 today!
WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS nearing completion of their course please hand in all paperwork to Ms. McNamee ASAP!
Notice to all GRADS: Your completed grad packages - signed - are due in to front office FRIDAY APRIL 29!
Tuesday April 26 - International Student Meeting at Lunch, in Theatre.
THURSDAY APRIL 28 - GRAD TALENT SHOW @ 7 P.M., THEATRE, by donation at the door.
FRIDAY APRIL 29 - 3 to 4:45 p.m. JR. PANTHER CUP @ Panorama.
SILENT
BY THE SEA: PARKLAND 2016 GRAD CLASS is holding Fundraiser and Silent
Auction, FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016 @ Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 6:30 to
8:30 p.m.; donate an item for auction, and be sure to attend. Tickets
$15, include BBQ Beef Bun and Beverage. Be sure to attend!
CONGRATULATIONS TO PARKLAND'S JAZZ BAND - Won GOLD at West Coast Jazz Festival. Congratulations to all
Jazz Band members, and to Ms. Sousa!
THURSDAY
MAY 12 - EAGLE HEIGHTS AFRICA in partnership with Parkland Secondary
School presents: 2016 SPRING GALA @ Mary Winspear, 6 to 9 p.m.. 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.
SUNDAY
MAY 15, 2016 - PENINSULA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPO - from 10 to 2
p.m., at Mary Winspear Centre. Are you ready for the BIG ONE? Experience
an 8.0 earthquake in the portable Quake Cottage Simulator, and learn
about community preparedness, and what you can do to be prepared for
emergency. See prepareyourself.ca.
SUNDAY
MAY 29 - Step Forward World Partnership Walk - END GLOBAL POVERTY -
University of Victoria, Petch Fountain by McPherson Library - see
website to sign up.
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!
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:
Indoor soccer schedule this week:
Tuesday: Simon Zhai's Team vs. Teachers
Wednesday: Tanner's Team vs. Godwin's Team
Thursday: Simon James' Team vs. Alex's Team
Intramurals students please be in the gym at 11:40. You must check in with Ms. Large or Ms. Thompson for job duties.
A
big congratulations to the Senior Girls Soccer team who beat St.
Margaret's School on Thursday in a 7-0 victory. Sarah Gibson had a hat
trick, Lexie Fleming scored 2 goals, and Michaela Pennell and Lauren
Fanelli rounded out the scoring with one goal each. Goalie Jeanna
Sheppard had her third shut-out in last three games due to some
excellent defensive plays by her and our backline. The team is reminded
that we have a very important game versus GNS at Blue Heron tomorrow
TUESDAY APRIL 26 at 3:45.
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.
Important announcement to all potential UVic students. Registration 101 is not a course & you do not have to sign up. Registration 101 is actually a presentation by UVic advisors on Tuesday, May 3rd at Parkland in room 210 (i.e., Mr. Tudelas's classroom). The UVic advisors will talk about timetabling & show you how to register for your classes. Registration 101 will be in room 210 so that you can eat your lunch during the presentation & remain during block C to ask questions. That's Tuesday, May 3rd.
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.
NEW
DOLLARAMA STORE OPENING IN SIDNEY: now hiring full-time and part-time
positions. Looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and team-oriented
individuals who enjoy fast-paced retail environment. Job Fairs at Mary
Winspear, two days: Monday May 2, and Tuesday May 3, from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. - resume, c.v., and ID required. Great new opportunity! See Ms.
McNamee for guidance.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Brentwood Festival @ Pioneer Park - Saturday June 4 - help plan and prepare craft activities and face painting for the YEP table.
IRONMAN @ Elk Lake, June 9 - volunteer at one of the bike stations. See Ms. McNamee if this interests you!
PENINSULA
COUNTRY MARKET - if you like the outdoors, live music and farm fresh
products, this opportunity is for you. $10.50 per hours, two shifts -
setup and tear down each week; and greetings ambassador, face painting.
See Ms. McNamee.
Ruby Red Farms is hiring staff for its blueberry packing line. Preference given to candidates looking for full time work; part-time workers commit to specific days per week; 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.
CAMOSUN COLLEGE SPORTS AND EXERCISE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - holds monthly information sessions, third Thursday of each month, from 6 to 7 p.m. Upcoming: 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. 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.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.
SPECIALS:
Thai Noodles with Chicken in Spicy Peanut Sauce * Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Tortellini Spinach Soup * Taco Salad * Clubhouse Bagel * Pepperoni Pizza Pops
BAKED GOODS:
Morning Glory Muffins * Angel Food Cake
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.