FRIDAY APRIL 29, 2016 DAILY NEWS:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS, EVENTS:
Congratulations
to all the students involved in the Grad Talent Show last night. It
was a huge success and highlighted all the wonderful talent at
Parkland. Nice work everyone!
Notice to all GRADS: Your completed grad packages - signed - are due in to front office TODAY 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!
ANY 2016 GRADS WHO HAVE BEEN
NOTIFIED THAT THEIR LAST PAPERWORK FOR GT IS NOW OVERDUE, PLEASE HAND IN
TODAY TO MS. FORD AT FRONT OFFICE. Any questions, please see Mr.
Buckham TODAY, Friday April 29. Time's up!
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!
IT'S BEEN A GREAT WEEK FOR PARKLAND:
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL THE PARKLAND DANCERS who performed in this week's 3rd Annual
Saanich Dance Showcase. Wonderful performances from all!
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!
THERE
IS A NEW CLUB AT PARKLAND: Le Club Francais! Bring your lunch on
Wednesday to Room 112. Tout le monde est le bienvenue! Our first meeting
will have a special guest: Madame McLean. Hope to see you Wednesday,
May 4.
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:
All Track and Field Throwers- Javelin, Discus and Shot Put, need to be on the field at Lunch by 11:30 for Throwing Practise. Eric will be here to coach!! Josh Carmicheal, Sophie Weil, Charlotte, Paulina, Jonny Cayou, Michaela Pennell, and Josh Newton please be there!
Congratulations
to the senior girls soccer team who finished their regular league play
off with a 6-0 win over Vic High. Sarah Gibson scored her second hat
trick of the season, Rachael Carter scored twice, and Michaela Pennell
rounded out the scoring with her first goal of the season. Birthday
girl, Jeanna Sheppard, had another shut-out in net. The team is reminded
they practice Tuesday after school in preparation for their exhibition
game next Friday versus PCO Secondary from 100 Mile House, here at
Parkland. Panther fans, this will be our last home game of the season,
if you want to come see the girls in action, kick-off is at 2:30 on May
6th.
Indoor soccer schedule this week:
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
TODAY - Friday APRIL 29 @ 2 p.m. 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.
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.
Are
you in Grade 10 or 11? Mature and Responsible? Are you planning to work
in the Health Care Field? Are you Available evenings and weekends? See
Ms. Mac for more details ASAP - this is a great opportunity.
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.
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.
SPECIALS:
Breakfast Platter * Soft Tacos * Grilled Turkey on Marble Rye * Hot Dogs
SOUPS & SALADS:
Beef Barley Soup * Fruit Salad *
BAKED GOODS:
Banana Chocolate Chip 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.