Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Course selection forms for next year have been distributed, please complete and return to the office.
Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day - show your support. In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
The Duke of Edinburgh Program is an internationally recognized award that promotes excellence in young people, through the pursuit of interests and giving back to the community. The DoE Award gives youth an opportunity to progress outside their comfort zone, and gain leadership experience. The Award looks amazing on resumes and job applications, as well as giving the recipient up to six high school credits. It also provides the recipients a sense of accomplishment and pride. If you are interested in this program, please see Ms. Gribling in the office.
Are you interested in learning more or applying to the IB program? Did you know that you can take only one or a few IB classes? Find out more about the benefits of IB for University preparation, academic skill-building and becoming part of this dynamic group for Sept 2022! Check out our IB website at www.parklandib.ca , contact Erin Stinson at estinson@saanichschools.ca or Wendy Anderson at wanderson@saanichschools.ca.
Peninsula Crossfit has classes for students. Here is the link and information for Kickboxing and for the kids/teens fitness classes.
Peninsula Baseball and Softball registration is open.
Central Saanich Extreme Softball registration on now.
BC Lacrosse registration is now open.
Transportation (school bus info) can be found on Twitter by searching SD63bus or https://twitter.com/sd63bus
Youth Health Clinic is every Thursday night 5:30-7:30 @ Shoreline Medical Clinic.
The PAC Breakfast Program will be Thursday's and Friday's 7:45-8:20. Baked goods and juice boxes available. .25 cents per item.
Order Parkland spirit wear! Forms at front office - email your order to cgribling@saanichschools.ca and pay online - pick up at end of the day, at the front office!
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.
PARKLAND CAFETERIA:
MAIN: Chicken Strips & Fries // Mac & Cheese (V) // Ginger Beef with Rice & Veggies // Personal Pizza // Hot Dogs
SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES: Breakfast Wraps // Chicken Caesar Wrap // Veggies & Dip (V)
BAKED GOODS: Double Chocolate Muffin // Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Cafeteria has a debit tap machine or you can use a Cafeteria punch card $25.00. Pay online.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to the Sr Girls Basketball team for placing 4th in the Island Championship this past weekend. The girls played well as a team and gave it their all. A shout out to the Player of Game for each of their four games - Melia, Mia, Chloe and Ella. And congratulations to Chloe for being the tournament All-Star. The team is ranked 13th in the province and showed some serious Panther Pride this season. Way to go girls!
Intramural Basketball schedule this week:
Monday - Family Day
Tuesday - International vs No Name // Darkinson Panther vs Bone Collectors
Thursday - Nikacado Avacado vs Bone Collectors // Darkinson Panthers vs Carlson
Girls Soccer at Parkland is going to do a slow start up in preparation for the season start in mid-March! If you a grade 9-12 girl who would like to play on the school team, please attend two try-out today after school in the gym from 3:30-4:30. Players of all abilities welcome! Bring runners as we will scrimmage inside until the field dries up! If you would like to play and cannot make these try-outs, please see Ms. Dibblee in the gym asap to sign up.
CAREER CENTRE:
NEW DAY** UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, the Medical Student Outreach Ambassador Program, will present virtually February 24th at lunch in the Learning Commons. If you are thinking of working in the medical profession, then check out this amazing opportunity. See Ms.McNamee or Mrs.Beaucamp in the Career Centre to get your name on the list.
WATT a Free 3 Week Pre apprentice program. This is a great chance for any grade 12 who wants to get into the Electrical trade and start an apprenticeship. No cost to participants and you will leave with a full toolkit, steel-toe boots, work wear, and dispatched for work with the local electrical union. See Ms. Mac for more details.
Butchart Gardens is hiring!! They will be hosting their own job fair Tuesday, March 8th. They have food services, visitor services, the seed & gift store and gardening jobs available. For more information see Ms. Mac !
Do you like being on the ocean? Camcor Diving Services are a local commercial dive company looking to give young locals an opportunity to have an adventurous career on the water. If you are interested in more information come and see Ms. Mac in the Career Centre.
Camosun Virtual Info Night - Wed, February 23: 3:00 - 7:30pm. This event will feature information sessions from a wide variety of departments, services and support teams across Camosun. SIP will be presenting from 4 - 4:30pm.
GRAD: SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & INFORMATION: check Admission & Scholarships 2021-2022 Google Classroom for details.
Grad lanyards are available, $5.00 each, available at the front office.
There is one Grad pinnie for sale in the office $34.00 size Medium.
BAND - MUSIC - CHOIR: Morning classes all year @ 7:00 am:
Monday: Jazz Band
Tuesday: Concert Band
Wednesday: Jazz Band
Thursday: Concert Band
Friday: Choir
TUTORIALS, COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT:
Wednesday and Friday after school in Room 204.
Math Centre help: Wednesday & Friday after school in Room 201.
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 - Gardening Club after school in library courtyard garden
Wednesday's - Chess Club @ lunch Rm 106 // D & D after school in the Learning Commons // Yearbook class after school
Thursday's -
Friday's - GSA @ lunch in the Textiles Rm // D & D after school in Rm 200
Upcoming Days of Note:
Feb 23 - Pink Shirt Day
Feb 24 - Course selection info night - virtual
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive! 