THURSDAY APRIL 28, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Notice to all GRADS: Your completed grad packages - signed - are due in to front office FRIDAY APRIL 29!
An
important reminder for grads--Friday April 29th is the deadline for
Valedictorian and MC applications. It is also the deadline for applying
to be a musical performer at Grad. Forms are available from Ms. Ford
at the front desk. Boys are encouraged to apply as we don't have too
many applications from boys!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL MEMBERS OF PARKLAND'S JUDO ACADEMY who had the most wins out of
the six clubs competing in last weekend's Judo Tournament. Special
congrats to all those GOLD winners! See website for great photo!
WORK EXPERIENCE STUDENTS nearing completion of their course please hand in all paperwork to Ms. McNamee ASAP!
THURSDAY APRIL 28 - GRAD TALENT SHOW @ 7 P.M., THEATRE, by donation at the door.
THURSDAY
APRIL 28 - B.C. Schools Project DAY OF MOURNING for workers who died at
their workplace. Keep our workplaces safe and healthy.
FRIDAY APRIL 29 - 3 to 4:45 p.m. JR. PANTHER CUP @ Panorama.
SENCOTEN CLUB NOW HAPPENING: every Friday from 1:45 to 3 p.m., in Room 200 - everyone welcome!
THURSDAY
MAY 12 - EAGLE HEIGHTS AFRICA partners with Parkland Secondary School
to present: 2016 SPRING GALA @ Mary Winspear, 6 to 9 p.m.. Proceeds
benefit students in Kenya. $18 admission adults, $13 students includes
silent auction, marketplace, student performances, music, delicious
food, & more. Tickets at Mary Winspear box office.
Please
spread the word--The grad parents are having a fundraising event on
Friday May 13th at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre from 6:30-8:30pm.
Entrance is $15 which gets you a BBQ Beef Bun and Beverage and access to
the Silent Auction. Please come and support our grads. Students can
also attend, SILENT BY THE SEA.
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.
Thrifty Foods Smile Cards available at front office - help GRAD 2016 CLASS. Pick up card, load at any Thrift''s, shop and pay with Smile Card - Thrifty donates 5% from each member card - Grads 2016 thank Thrifty's, and all our supporters.
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:
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.
ATTENTION ALL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS: Open gym for Volleyball with Tommi has been restarted. Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.
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
Friday 2 pm is the deadline for over 50 scholarships available only to Parkland students. As of this morning, Mr. Choo has received 3 applications. Even if you're planning a "gap year", see Mr. Choo for instructions on how to win a scholarship worth up to $1500 for your involvement in non-academic interests. There are also three scholarships available exclusively for Parkland students planning to train to be teachers.
Do
you plan to attend the University of Toronto? Do you have questions
about application and programs? There's a fantastic opportunity open to
grade 9,10,11, and 12 students to meet with an advisor from the
University of Toronto next Thursday night, May 5th from 7 to 8 at St
Michael's University School. Registration begins at 6:30. Contact Mr.
Choo for more info.
The deadline for over 50 Parkland scholarships is this Friday and Mr. Choo has received a grand total of two, yes two, applications. This is the easiest opportunity you'll likely ever have to win a scholarship of up to $1500 for your participation in community service or non-academic courses. All you athletes, musicians, actors, artists, speakers of indigenous and international languages, and trades and applied skills students should see Mr. Choo for an application and be ready to hand it back in by the end of school this Friday. Up to $1500 could be yours as easy as composing one paragraph about how wonderful you are.
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 Foods & UFCW Local 1518 offer ten
scholarships valued at $1000 to students who have played a significant
role in diversity initiatives in their school and community. 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 presentation by UVic advisors on Tuesday, May 3rd at Parkland in room 210. UVic advisors will talk about timetabling & show you how to register for 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.
VICTORIA FLYING CLUB COMMUNITY & CAREER OPEN HOUSE: Saturday May 14, from 11 to 3 p.m. - stop dreaming and do it! You can learn to fly! Dream, discover, experience, explore. See you there!
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 blueberry packing line. Preference given to candidates looking for full time work; part-timers commit to specific days per week; Deep Cove North Saanich. Starts early July, for 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 : Contractor will mentor 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, Brentwood Bay.
Classes 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:
Baron of Beef * Thai Thighs on Rice * Grilled Cheese and Ham * Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Tomato Soup * Broccoli Buffet * Pizza Pretzels
BAKED GOODS:
Cherry Almond Cheese Squares * Maple Pecan Muffins
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.