Parkland Secondary School

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27,  2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:

In block B classes all this week and next we will be collecting "Toonies for Terry and Tour de Rock" to help support the Terry Fox foundation as well as the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Bring in your extra toonies all this week and next and let's see if we can make our goal of $1000 by the end of next Thursday.

There will be a meeting Tuesday at lunch in room 111 for any grad 12 students interested in being a part of Grad committee this year.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27 - SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL, 6 TO 9:30 P.M. IN GYM.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27 - GRAD PARENT MEETING AT 7 P.M. in the THEATRE.

There will be a quick meeting Wednesday September 28 at break in the theatre for students who were in last year's advanced dance class. Please see Ms. Frith if you cannot be there.
 
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28 - DEBATE CLUB meets Wednesday in Mrs. Stelck's room 111. If you are interested in attending the UVIC model United Nations conference in October, please attend this meeting.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28 - TENNIS CLUB MEETING after school in the Career Centre. We will start playing next week. Please see Mrs. Anderson if you can't make this meeting.

Hello Parkland!
When School Pictures are taken, a Parkland student ID card is created.  Please carry ID with you for the entire school year so you can use it to borrow books in the library.  Students who use Student ID Cards to borrow books will be entered into a prize draw in October!
STUDENT ID CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT FRONT OFFICE - YOU MUST KNOW YOUR TAG TEACHER TO PICK UP YOUR STUDENT
CARD. Please come at break, lunch or after school only for pick-up.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Whistler Ski Trip Applications will be available from Ms. McRae in Counselling @ BREAK, LUNCH, OR AFTER SCHOOL.

CALLING ALL WRITERS: If you believe THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD, if cliches make your skin crawl, if you'd like to take your storytelling beyond It was a dark and stormy night, then come join the Creative Writing Club. First meeting is next THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29 at lunch in Ms. Rioux's classroom, room 108. See you there!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - ORANGE SHIRT DAY IN SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS STUDENTS!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 - TERRY FOX RUN. Altered bell schedule.

ANNUAL CHATTERHIGH COMPETITION:  September 19 to October 28 - answer questions daily and earn money for YOURSELF and for YOUR SCHOOL! See Camosun College ChatterHigh Competition page, and sign up!


ALL STUDENTS: PHOTO RETAKE DAY IS OCTOBER 18. Photos are used for YEARBOOK and STUDENT records system. Please be sure to have your photo done or redone TUESDAY Oct 18.

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA HOSTS Model United Nations Club Conference, from October 21 to 23, 2016. Opportunity for high school students to follow their interests and exercise their abilities in debate and diplomacy, while creating plausible solutions to issues that are currently plaguing the world. This year's theme: Global Unity - Social, Political and Economic Protection of Vulnerable Peoples.
Interested students please contact your Socials, English, Leadership, Councillors for further information.

ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET RETURNED YOUR START-UP / INTAKE PACKAGES - THEY ARE NOW OVERDUE! PLEASE BRING to front office as soon as possible!

ATTENTION ALL 2017 GRADS:

UNIVERSITIES AND POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS WILL HAVE ADVISORS @ PARKLAND - THURSDAY OCTOBER 27TH, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information  provided about each institution, with advisors answering questions about admission, programs, scholarships, registration, etc. Up-to-date and through knowledge about each school provided. This is a golden opportunity to learn all you need to assist with your admission choices, applications, and future education decisions. Attending will be: Royal Roads, Camosun, Vancouver Island University, UVIC, Quest, Thompson Rivers University, SFU, and others. Mark your calendar now!

MAGIC WAND is in its 14th year! Offers to any grad to BORROW RATHER THAN BUY GRAD WEAR - all accessories included. Two Boutique times are scheduled - mid October, late February. Contact esurerus@telus.net to arrange an appointment time.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

CONGRATULATIONS to the JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, who won their first three games last night ovr Spectrum, Edward Milne, and St. Andrews! Also, come cheer on the SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM in their first home game tonight at 6 p.m.

ALL BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS; JUNIOR AND SENIOR - regular Sunday night drop-in with Mr. Coughlin, runs from 7 to 9 p.m. in Parkland Gym. Please come out for a run to play some pick-up basketball to get ready for the upcoming season!

JUNIOR AND SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS: regular Sunday night drop-in, from 5 to 7 p.m. See you there!

SAANICH PENINSULA U18 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fun Night League Basketball - no experience necessary! Takes place @ Bayside Middle School, Monday evenings, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., October to March. Register through Panorama Recreation Centre, $50.


CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:

Sara Lawton, from Beacon Community Youth Employment Program, will be in the Career Centre Thursday at Lunch to meet with any students interested in joining this amazing team.  If you are already a member, come and connect with Sara!
Beacon Community Services offers YEP services to provide our community’s younger citizens with opportunities to work, train and volunteer. YEP also helps our community by connecting people with enthusiastic, hard-working YEP students who can:Give volunteer support to local charities and events, or take on paid work in the community. Teens, you’re eligible for this free program if you’re 14-18 years old and  educated in the Saanich School District (SD 63).  You can:
Choose your level of participation; Attend interesting training, workshops and courses to prepare for a successful career future.
Get certificates for First Aid, Food Safe and other skills that employers look for.Get help with your resume, cover letter, and interview skills. Make money and/or earn graduation credits for volunteer experience.

Odyssia is looking for a Dishwasher and Bus People. If you are interested in this part time work, apply in person or see Ms. McNamee.