Daily Announcements
April 12th, 2018
- CAFETERIA -Gourmet Hot Dogs/Fresh Baked Goodies
- NUTTY’S LOCKER – OPEN
NEW TODAY
Thursday, April 12th – Team Planning – No Block 3
STUDY HALL – Library and Cafeteria
8:25 – 9:21 – Team Planning
9:26- 10:22 – Block 8
10:27 – 11:07 – Focus Block
11:12 – 12:08 – Block 1
12:08 – 12:56 – LUNCH
1:01 -1:57 – Block 2
2:03 – 2:59 – Block 4
Do you still need volunteer hours for your Grad Transitions or Community Leadership class? Mrs. Giesbrecht is still looking for volunteers for the Career Fair on April 19th. There are three shifts to choose from. (7:30 – 9:30 am, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, and 2:00 – 4:00 pm) Come by the Career Centre to sign up.
All grade 11 students wishing to run for Student Council President, please come to a mandatory meeting at lunch on Thursday, April 12th in room 143. See Ms. Simpson if you have any questions before the meeting. See all potential candidates there!
Junior Barbs rugby has a LUNCHTIME meeting in Mr. Atkinson’s room TODAY.
Federal Student Work Experience Summer Program
FSWEP is an opportunity for students to take part working in a trade over the summer. Students will earn approximately $11.50 per hour from July 3rd to August 31. Please see Mrs. Giesbrecht for an application and a description of the trade duties. Applications are due into Mrs. Giesbrecht on April 25th.
The trades offered are:
-Various Metal Trades (Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welding)
-Various Hull Trades (Shipwright/Joiner, Painter, Lagger, Electroplater & Rigger)
-Electrician (Marine & Weapons)
-Machinist
-Millwright
Program Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to be admitted to the Fleet Maintenance Facility – CAPE BRETON – FSWEP Program.
-Be between 16 – 19 years of age and currently enrolled in grade 11 or 12.
-Have their parent’s/guardian’s written permission.
-Demonstrate an interest, aptitude and a level of maturity suitable for a trade with the Department of National Defence.
Successful candidates must secure a “Reliability Status” security clearance
Come out & support the Barbs rugby team as they take on Earl Marriott on FRIDAY after school up at UVic’s Wallace Field at 2:30pm.
Wednesday, April 18th, join the Cultural Connection Club and come try Bollywood dancing after school. Bollywood Beats Victoria will be coming in to give Oak Bay students a free Bollywood dance lesson from 3:10-4:10pm in the Dance Studio. No dance experience required.
Complete/Finish a Math Course this Summer with AMP: Are you interested in completing a course this summer? Please see Mr. Spray in 309 and fill out this form: Spring/Summer AMP PROGRAM
Opera Tickets – Anyone wishing to see Rinaldo by Handel please see Manjit after school in room 213. Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at the Royal Theatre, tickets are $15 each.
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COME TO THE SD61 CAREER FAIR AND SIGN UP TO WIN AN IPAD.
SD61 is having their annual Career Fair on April 19th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at Archie Browning Curling Arena, 1151 Esquimalt Rd. Students will take a bus leaving from Oak Bay at 11:15 and returning to the school by 12:45. There will be approximately 80 exhibitors attending and more committing to the event each day. See the current list here. All Oak Bay students are welcome to attend. To sign up, see Mrs. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
“Willows Beach tearoom” is looking for summer student help (must be 15 years old).
If you are interested in a summer job at a fun location, email janiburns@shaw.ca
Volunteer Opportunity
Do you still need volunteer hours for your Grad Transitions or Community Leadership class? Mrs. Giesbrecht is still looking for volunteers for the Career Fair on April 19th. There are three shifts to choose from. (7:30 – 9:30 am, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm, and 2:00 – 4:00 pm) Come by the Career Centre to sign up.
Canadian Blood Services is looking for volunteers. Earn your 30 hours by supporting the community. Contact dragana.nikolic@blood.ca if you are interested.
Swiftsure Volunteering
The 75th Swiftsure International Yacht Race is looking for volunteers from May 24-28, 2018.
Queen Alexander Centre for Children’s Health is looking for volunteers. Please see the posting outside the Career Centre or online here for more information
Grad 2018 News
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Graduation Transitions Course deadline is April 23rd.
A reminder that the deadline to complete the Grad Transitions requirements is April 23rd. This deadline is for attending the Grad dinner dance – tickets will be refunded if your GT is not complete.
Please see Mr. Alexander during focus block this week (11th & 12th) in the Cafeteria for those of you who are unclear of what the requirements for GT are.
Grade 12’s participating in the Graduation Ceremony on June 6th, 2018 please check the list outside the office. Your Oak Bay High Certificate will be printed with your “usual first and last name.” If you would like a different name (formal/legal name etc.) printed on your certificate, please see Ms. S by FRIDAY, APRIL 13th. Your Dogwood Certificate will have your LEGAL NAME printed on it.
TRANSCRIPT Information: You can access your transcript online now, to see information for yourself or for picking post-secondary institutions to order and send to. No need to have a paper copy now J. Go to the Ministry of Education’s Transcripts and Certificate website at http://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca. If you have any questions go and see Mr. Alexander or Mrs. Giesbrecht.