Daily Announcements

Friday June 1, 2018

 
Picture of Cathy Ford
Friday June 1, 2018
by Cathy Ford - Friday, 1 June 2018, 9:27 AM
 

Friday June 1, 2018 - note MINIMUM WAGE GOES UP TODAY to $12.65 per hour!


Would the following students please come to the front office today: Yuanchen Duan, Gordon Ge, James Wu, Bob Xu. See Ms. Gribling!


FOR ANY STUDENTS - JUNIOR & SENIOR, GIRLS & BOYS - WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN AN EARLY MORNING - SPORT PERFORMANCE BASKETBALL COURSE - for the upcoming school year, please come to an informative meeting at lunch today in the Outdoor Ed Room.


SIDFEST: FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2018 - DOORS OPEN 7 P.M. -  $10 -  TICKETS @ school office.  BANKES BROTHERS, MANGO PARADE, GLEN CYRUZ REGALADO; RYAN KELLY; COR VANSTOLK; RUTH MANESE; MORGAN LAURO-GEE and more! Sponsored by Sidney RCMP, MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE, SIDNEY COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL. A great annual show - support local musicians and performers! Proceeds to PENINSULA YOUTH HEALTH CLINIC!


Fried Bread / Bannock will be for sale at lunch every Wednesday in June, front foyer - $2 a piece or a food item to pay it forward to the Sidney Lions Food Bank - WEDNESDAY JUNE 6, WEDNESDAY JUNE 13, WEDNESDAY JUNE 20. See you there!


WEDNESDAY JUNE 6 - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS YEAR-END BARBQUE @ STELLY'S SECONDARY - food, music and fun! from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. - for info and sign up, see Ms. McRae in counselling if you wish to go.


ALL GRADS: There will be an important GRAD ASSEMBLY in the gym on Friday June 8 in Block D. Grads, please put this in your calendar, and make sure to attend this important meeting. We will be practicing for the grad event so do not miss this date!


PANTHERS FOR PATIENTS: PARKLAND PAYS IT FORWARD - FRIDAY JUNE 8 @ 7 P.M., PARKLAND SCHOOL THEATRE - tickets $10 at the door, or call Parkland Ticket office - 250-655-2736. Musicians: Nelson Bankes, Ryan Kelly, Shreyas Balaiah, Alexis Van Den Bulk, and special guests SIDNEY CONCERT BAND conducted by Bruce Ham. All proceeds go to LUNG CANCER CANADA. Please come out and support this benefit concert!


ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: SCHOOL BUS REGISTRATION for 2018 - 2019 is now open - see link from Parkland website for registration form and other information including deadline - June 29, 2018.


WOULD ALL THOSE JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS who still have SHORTS / UNIFORMS out, please return them to the front office to be returned to Coach Larry Green, as soon as possible.


METAL DONATION BIN - back staff parking lot! Until May 31st - thanks TO OUR COMMUNITY for contributing!


ATTENTION ALL GRADS: please check the SPREADSHEET ON YOUR GRAD BOARD, make sure there is an x in each column; If not, please see Ms. Gribling in the office to find out what you are missing. TIME IS UP !


Tyesha Miggitsch is going to Fiji to clean up the beaches! Support this great project by purchasing an OCEAN AMBASSADORS STAINLESS STEEL REUSABLE water bottle! See Ms. Bennett or Tyesha directly to purchase!


GRADS: Magic Wand outfits can be tailored, and choices are available for females & males. Phone 250-658-0246 for info, or check website FOR BOUTIQUE APPOINTMENTS. WHY SPEND $ WHEN YOU CAN BORROW A PERFECT OUTFIT ?


STUDIO 63 NOW OPEN - Studio 63 Teaching Salon @ Saanichton Learning Centre - SALON HOURS Monday to Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.;  Thursday, 12 to 6 p.m. Please call 250-652-5381 to book your appointment.


SCHOOL DAY HEALTHY Start: BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday mornings, before school, @ BLUE TABLES.

MEZZANINE USE: ALL STUDENTS - for use of MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA - Please INQUIRE WITH P.E. teachers.


ALL GRADS: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION

WSANEC First Nations Fine Arts / Practical Arts / Athletics Award for graduate - see Mr. Choo or Ms. Crawford for detailed application information. DEADLINE:  June 4, 2018 before noon - no exceptions!


ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

WOULD ANY GIRLS WANTING TO PLAY BASKETBALL next year, please see Ms. Gribling in the office.


5TH ANNUAL SEASIDE MAGAZINE "TAKING IT TO THE STREET" ROAD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT - Saturday June 9, 2018  from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Mary Winspear, Sidney. Contact: seasidemagazine.ca to participate, or register !


YOUNG WOMEN IN OCEAN LITERACY CONSERVATION: female students - kayaking, hiking, leadership. Four credits, subsidy; meals, accommodation. Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, July 15 to 19 - see Ms. McNamee.


CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTING:  PLEASE SEE MS. MCNAMEE ASAP TO GET YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS AND CREDITS, AND YOUR NEW SUMMER JOB APPLIED FOR!

VOLUNTEERS:

new: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: THE BIG GIVE -  9 to noon; Saturday June 2 - @ Highway Christian Fellowship on MacDonald Park Road -  support our neighbours! Free yard sale, car wash, bouncy castles, baked goods & Coffee, all given away to bless our community. Part of a national event, held in over 200 churches across Canada. Please see Ms. McNamee Thursday morning to volunteer for this event, or show up early to help!


- BRENTWOOD FESTIVAL -Saturday June 2 - from 9 a.m. to 1, or 12 to 4 p.m.  -  Children's booth, face painting, crafts. 

- ACCESS AWARENESS - SAT JUNE 2, from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. - @ Shoal Centre - accessibility challenge, event help.

- SUMMER DAY CAMP @ HIGHWAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - July 16 to 20. Volunteers needed to help lead students in day activities - crafts, games, sports, drama, set up of stage decor and work stations. See Ms. McNamee for details.


JOBS: GREAT JOBS AVAILABLE - GET YOUR SUMMER WORK NAILED DOWN! SEE MS. MCNAMEE ASAP!

DEADLINE EXTENDED: great SUMMER JOB AT PANORAMA - SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM MONITOR - $15.85 PER HOUR, PLUS % IN LIEU OF BENEFITS. Assist in public events; liaison with the public; see posting on Career Centre jobs board for details on  how to apply.


NEW: VAN ISLE MARINA - looking to hire students for yacht park, and fuel dock - starting wage at Yacht Park is $17 per hour; application forms on Van Isle Marina website. See Mr. Caddell or Ms. McNamee for further info.


NEW: LOCAL electric CAR DEALERSHIP looking for students interested in washing, cleaning cars - summer job!

NEW: SAVE - ON FOODS, SIDNEY - cashiers needed! See Ms. McNamee as soon as possible for this great job!

NEW: OPPORTUNITY FOR BOYS 15 TO 19 - JULY 5, 6, 7 -  BUDDY for JAPANESE STUDENTS - 4 hours per day, $12 per hour; lunch included; admission to sightseeing paid; training provided. See Ms. McNamee.

NEW: the ROOST FARM AND VINEYARD, North Saanich - needs student for part-time work in summer; June, July and August. Leaf pulling, and vine tying; $13 per hour with performance raise possible. See Ms. McNamee.

NEW: ODYSSIA  IS LOOKING FOR A DISHWASHER. See Ms. McNamee for details, brush up your resume to apply!

NEW: CALIBRE DOORS - small joinery business in Sidney; opportunity for student to pursue carpentry career; full apprenticeship or part-time work available for motivated student. Must be keen, serious about this career.

NEW: SAANICH FORESTRY CENTRE LOOKING FOR STUDENTS FOR OUTDOOR WORK, & FIR CONES HARVEST: proper work gear needed, climbing orchard ladders included. Last two weeks of August, may continue part-time into September. Base rate currently $13.30 an hour; see Ms. McNamee for application & interview process.

NEW: PENINSULA COUNTRY MARKET - two students hired to help out at weekly market all summer. Work outdoors, enjoy live music, fresh fruit & veggies - a wonderful summer job!


NEW: MANY YARDWORK, GARDENING & MOVING jobs - Central Saanich Rd; Tsaykum Rd; Turnmill Close; Resthaven Drive; Cooperidge Drive; Cypress Rd; Sea Wind Way, Mainwaring Rd; Barratt Drive; Webster Place.

Other Opportunities:

1. NEW FOOD SAFE COURSE - Saturday JUNE 9 - Useful for working in food service, retail, or processing industries. Learn how to handle food safely. Level 1 - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring a lunch. Fee: $50.

2. PROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING WORKSHOP: free! May 26 - from 1 to 3 p.m. @ Shoal Centre, Sidney - bring your imagination, help YEP at the summer markets, or start your own business! See Ms. McNamee to sign up.


TUTORIALS AND COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE: LOTS OF HELP AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT AVAILABLE!

1. ROOM 201, EACH DAY FOR 1 HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES, with Mr. Morley - available to help with MATH, CALCULUS, SCIENCE, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY. OPEN to all students, including those working on SIDES courses.

2. TUTORIALS IN LEARNING CENTRE: REMINDER TO ALL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS - TUTORIAL IS AVAILABLE daily after school.                                            Wednesday & Friday tutorial times are best for longer tests & assignments.
3. LEARNING COMMONS SUPPORT: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday day after school until 3:40 p.m., Wednesday & Friday until 3:35 p.m.

4. MATH & SCIENCE HELPavailable every day after school in Room 208.


BAND - MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday & Wednesday a.m.; CONCERT BAND - Tuesday & Thursday a.m.; CHOIR - Friday a.m.


PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
SPECIALS:  Breaky Platters & Tater Tots - Beef Soft Tacos - Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs
SOUP, SALAD & SANDWICH: Veggies & Dip - Clubhouse Sandwich - Fruit Salad

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Chocolate Chip Espresso - Squares

Note: for prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please see front office.