PARKLAND DAILY NEWS: FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2020 ~ last day before Spring Break
***ALL GRADE 12'S - GRAD CLC 12 PACKAGE IS OVER DUE - Be sure to fully answer the questions; one paragraph minimum, explain your plans and experiences. Also: WEX OR 30 HOUR WORK OR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE forms must be completed, and copies handed in. You must have all your paperwork handed in to qualify for CLE interview, and for your graduation!
***FOR ALL GRADE 11'S - those graduating in 2021 - our GRAD ACCOUNT is up on instagram. Please request to follow: @ Parkland_2021_grad, through your personal account!
***INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Registration is open for ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIP. Please see Ms. McKinney in counselling for more information, ASAP. There is NOW A WAIT LIST FOR THIS TRIP, so act fast!
SPRING BREAK HOT YOGA: for teachers, EA's, grades 11 and 12 students@ March 15 to 29, just $5 to drop in to any class! For details, visit: HOTYOGASIDNEY.COM.
Victoria High School Chess Championship April 10 10-4:30 @ Hotel Grand Pacific. Team registration with Dave Gardner - dgardner@saanichschools.ca . $15 per player or $50 per school.
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SAILING, LIFE AT SEA: SALTS REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2020 NOW OPEN: info@salts.ca
Sail & life training aboard beautiful tall ship out of Victoria. Two choices of ship for ten day long trips on Pacific Grace or the Pacific Swift begin June 27th, through August 28, 2020. See front foyer notice board. THESE TRIPS FILL QUICKLY - CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
Get your kids KIDOVATING this spring break! Kidovate is a fun, free youth entrepreneurship initiative of UVIC's Gustavson School of Business. Kidovate aims to develop entrepreneurial spirit and acumen by encouraging local youth to make and then sell their goods or services on Kidovate Market Day. This year's market will be held Saturday April 4 at the Bay Centre. There is no cost to participate, and there are lots of resources available to help participants be successful. Check out website: kidovate.ca
ALL STUDENTS: ORDER PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! Forms at front office - pay to place your order - pick up end of the day!
TRANSCRIPTS ARE NO LONGER MAILED FROM MINISTRY OF EDUCATION. Graduated students must go on-line to: Student Transcripts Service TO ORDER GRAD TRANSCRIPT.
BAGEL BREAKFAST: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday a.m., before school, @ BLUE TABLES, 25 cents per bagel or juice box!
MEZZANINE USE: YEAR ROUND - ALL STUDENTS - for use of MEZZANINE - Please INQUIRE WITH P.E. teachers.
ALL GRADS: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION: check Grad 2020 Google Classroom for further details.
*** Mr. Choo will continue to post scholarship information on GRAD 2020 google classroom. Check periodically. Read the criteria and instructions carefully and observe deadlines stringently. Information about each scholarship will be provided and the relevant application form will be attached.
*** APPLICATION FORMS FOR THE $1250 DISTRICT AUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIPS ARE now available from Mr. Choo.
Meet or email him for copy. These scholarships are for achievements in non-academic areas. Deadline: FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2020.
LOBSTICK FOUNDATION offers assistance for girls, with funding for post-secondary education. Can be for university, trades, or entrepreneurial skills education and development. Application by letter - see: www.lopstickfoundation.org to apply, or see Mr. Choo or Ms. Hodgson for details.
Application deadline: April 15, 2020.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTRAMURAL SOCCER will start after Spring Break. Sign your team up and hand form in to Sutty in the gym by Friday March 13th.
ANY STUDENTS INTERESTED IN UMPIRING EITHER BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL - training provided (including at Parkland Secondary), pre-registration required, and job pays well. Contact: Umpire in Chief, Peninsula Softball and Baseball 250-884-9389, or see www.softball.bc.ca for softball, or www.bcbua.ca for baseball.
CAREER CENTRE: SPECIAL PROGRAMS, TRAVEL, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB & VOLUNTEER POSTINGS: see Ms. McNamee for details
dream it - be it - CAREER SUPPORT FOR GIRLS: Workshops and Exhibits for those who self-identify as female, ages 15 to 24; THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2020 ! Chiefs' & Petty Officers' Mess, Esquimalt. from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, FIND YOUR WAY FORWARD! See Ms. Hodgson to sign up!
LADIES ADVANCING DIVERSITY IN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (LADI) invites female high school students to attend an event FRIDAY APRIL 24 @ 750 Pandora from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free of charge, including lunch and snacks! This event is designed to inspire female high school students to consider a career in finance. Topics include: equities, fixed i ncome, private markets and resume tips specific to this field, all led by investment professionals. Both theory and hands-on activities included in this fun, social and inclusive learning environment. Interested grade 11 and 12 female students please contact Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp for registration.
BALANCING OUR MINDS: Community Youth Summit - Thursday May 7, 2020 - from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Ecole Secondarie Esquimalt. One day free event focused on youth mental health - increase knowledge about mental health and substance use; build awareness of mental health; decrease stigma toward individuals experiencing metal challenges; generate ideas to promote mental health and wellness in your school community. See Ms. Hodgson in Counselling if interested in attending.
NEW JOBS: make an application for a great part-time job! See Ms.McNamee for My Blueprint or resume assistance!
SIDNEY / NORTH SAANICH LIBRARY IS HIRING! Looking for two pages to join the team. Please share information link below with other students who may be interested in applying. Closing date: March 18. See: virl.bc.ca/jobs/library-page-si-2/.
*** COAST CAPITAL YOUTH INTERN PROGRAM: a year long paid work experience opportunity, with professional training. Grade 11 or 12 students may apply. Deadline for applications: April 10, 2020. See Ms. McNamee for details!
SIDNEY ALEXANDER'S COFFEE IS HIRING! Lovely coffee and bake shop, take in your resume!
SIDNEY SHOPPER'S DRUG MART IS HIRING! Great first part-time job! Take in resume and fill in application!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH PANORAMA RECREATION: Day Camp leaders, Day Camp Assistant positions. Work Pro-D days, and Spring Break. See Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp for further information, and application details.
PENINSULA CO-OP IS HIRING! See Ms. McNamee for details on making an application.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
YEP PROGRAM will be ramping up for spring - looking for yard work students, spring fling volunteers, markets, and various community celebrations that require volunteer support. ALSO: spaces available in RETAIL TRAINING PROGRAM - SEE Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp to register.
INFORMATION SESSIONS: TRAINING AND SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED:
*** LOOKING FOR A CAREER PROGRAM IN TECHNOLOGY? Want to explore Engineering, Electronics, Computers, Math and Physics? Camosun is offering a Technology Program for 5 months starting September 2020. This is an excellent opportunity to explore TECHNOLOGY with other students from all over Greater Victoria. See Ms. McNamee ASAP if you are interested - applications due soon!
TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT:
1. AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL - for making up tests & assignments: M / T / T from 3:30 to 4 p.m. (Room 204);
W / F from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. (Room 204)
2. AFTER SCHOOL MATH HELP CENTRE - for extra Math help (any level): Wednesday from 2 TO 3:30 p.m. (Room 201)
BAND - MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - M & W a.m.; CONCERT BAND - T & T a.m.; CHOIR - F a.m. Start times EACH DAY: classes run from 7:00 to 8:20 a.m..
PARKLAND CAFETERIA: now open!
MAIN DISHES: Breaky Platters - Beef Soft Taco - Sugar Waffles - Hot Dogs
SPECIALS: SOUP, SALAD, SANDWICHES: Veggies & Dip - Fresh Fruit Skewers
BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS: Chocolate Chip Espresso Muffins - Squares - Cookies
Note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards - purchase from Cafeteria. To use debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, see front office.
CLUBS, Sports teams, INTEREST GROUPS, WEEKLY MEETINGS:
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1. LEADERSHIP - Tuesday and Wednesday @ lunch in the Theatre - see Ms. Frith or Mr. Mickelson
2. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS - Wednesday @ after school 2 p.m. in Room 200 - see Ms. Zeindler
3.CROSS COUNTRY - Wednesday and Friday @ after school 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the Track - see Ms. Dibblee
4. TECH CLUB - Thursday @ lunch in the Library / Learning Commons - see Mr. Mueller
5. ASL / SIGN LANGUAGE - Friday @ lunch in Room 206 - see Ms. Bancroft
6. KNITTING CLUB - Friday @ lunch, Room 200 - see Ms. Zeindler.
7. to come: DANCE CLUB (see Ms. Frith)
BASKETBALL, SOCCER, BADMINTON, other groups, teams, and clubs to be announced.