Daily Announcements

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

 
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
by Carol Gribling - Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 8:59 AM
 

Wednesday September 15, 2021

School student fees are due now. The District has introduced a new online payment system to make it easier to pay online, the portal is now open.

Dear Parents, Your voice counts and your opinions matter. Interested in joining the PAC? email 

Check out the foyer at lunch today and see all the clubs we have. Don't see a club for you - find a staff sponsor and create a club.

Anyone interested in continuing or joining D&D club should meet after school in the library today for a quick meeting.

School Bus registration for 2021-22 is now open. You will; need your student number to register. Registration Home Page

September 16, tomorrow, is early dismissal 2:00 - Wed/Fri schedule.

Meet the Teacher Night - September 16 - 5-7pm. Please email in advance if you plan on attending.

ORDER PARKLAND SPIRIT WEAR! Forms at front office - place your order and pay - pick up at end of the day, at the front office! 


Saanich Peninsula Amateur Basketball Association - night league registration now available for boys and girls 8-17. For more information and registration please visit https://www.saanichpeninsulabasketball.com/.


Just a reminder that student drop off/pick up is in the parking lot by the tennis courts. Or you can use the bus loop.

ALL GRADS: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND GRAD INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2021-2022 Google Classroom for details.



ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Interested in rowing?? 

  1. Rowing Information meeting for students – at the beginning of lunch on Friday in Room 100 .  All levels of experience welcome.
  2. Rowing Information and Registration meeting for parents – 7pm on Monday Sept. 13th in the Learning Commons.  Please bring a mask and do a personal health check before arriving.


Boys volleyball Thursday afterschool.

Girls volleyball after school  today & Friday.

Intramural Athletic Leadership class please meet Thursday Sept.16th in the gym.

Cross Country sign up at lunch every day this week in the gym.


CAREER CENTRE:

Welcome back panthers!  Check out these programs and job opportunities for September!

Have you ever thought of becoming a Fire Fighter?  The Fire Fighter Cadet Camp is back on this year!!
Applications need to be in by September 15th.  If you are interested come see Ms. McNamee asap for an application.

For Food Safe and First Aid courses, Volunteering and Small jobs check out the YEP news flyer.

Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) September issue.

Tim Hortons is hiring, see here for more information.
Landmark Dental is hiring.  Shifts are Wednesday after school and all day Saturday's.  See Ms.McNamee for more details.
Check the Career Centre Job Board for more opportunities!

Also hiring:  Bosley's by Pet Valu, Westwind Hardwood and Sidney Bakery.
For more information on any of these please see Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp in the Career Centre.

Make an application for a great part-time job! Please contact Ms. McNamee for My Blueprint or resume help!


EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 

Any student wishing to do Work Experience over the Summer must see Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp this week to activate the course or you will not be able to use the hours!!!

Interested in Health Care profession? Pharmacy? There is a job at Pharmasave in the Pharmacy to work as an assistant!!  Amazing job for anyone interested in the medical field!      Pharmasave is also hiring front end staff!!


Come by the Career Centre and check out the JOB BOARD.  See Ms. McNamee or Ms. Beaucamp for help with your resume on My Blueprint.

CLUBS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, WEEKLY MEETINGS:

SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS are held at lunchtime or after school through the school year. A great opportunity to make new friends, try a new skill, play, learn and have some fun:

Monday's - 
Tuesday's - 
Wednesday's - 
Thursday's - Indigenous Leadership @ lunch Rm 206
Friday's - 

BAND - MUSIC - CHOIR -- MORNING REHEARSALS ALL YEAR 7:00 am:

Monday: Jazz Band
Tuesday: Concert Band
Wednesday: Jazz Band
Thursday: Concert Band
Friday: Choir


PARKLAND CAFETERIA: limited menu items

MAIN:  Hot dogs  //  Burgers & Fries

SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES:  Grilled Cheese  //  Veggies & Dip

BAKED GOODS: Muffins  //  Cookies

Cafeteria punch card $12.50 or $25.00.  Order online or the Parkland accounts office.

TUTORIALS & COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE - ACADEMIC SUPPORT: 

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR SCHOOL SAFE - STAY WELL!       BE CALM, BE KIND, BE SAFE