April 13, 2023

Daily Announcements

April 13th, 2023       

Cafeteria Items:
Monday Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Tuesday OPA Chicken or Falafel Pita Wrap – $8.00
Wednesday – Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Thursday – Bon Sushi (Veggie or California Roll) – $6.00
FridayCLOSED  

New Today

Grade 12’s reminder Capstone Evenings are next week, please check the schedule outside the office to confirm your presentation date.  Presentation boards are still available for sale through school cash online.

Barbs Rugby will be playing a school from Australia on Friday after school on the rugby pitch.  Come and support The Barbs.

Grads vs Staff Basketball! Come watch the Grads lose!
When: TODAY at LUNCH
Where: Big Gym

To all students interested in card games, poker, hearts, blackjack, and more come up to room 307 on Friday at lunch to the first meeting of the Card Games Club.

The Brochure for the Grand Tour July 2024 Art Trip to London, Paris, Florence and Venice is HERE!
The Brochure includes the Itinerary, cost and application for the trip.  Please come get one from Ms Wright in room 146 if you are interested and the Application with deposit needs to be returned by April 14th to Ms Wright.  If you have any questions, please see Ms Wright in room 146.

Carpentry Opportunity – Plan A Summer Youth Employment Program provides paid work experience to students interested in a career in carpentry.  Students can earn up to 16 credits towards their high school diploma.  You also receive apprentice training and opportunities for advancement and support towards the cost of tuition in moving forward with your Level 1 technical training.  The program will be offered in July and August.  Applications can be picked up in the Career Centre and are due in to Ms. Giesbrecht no later than 3pm on May 15th

SD61 is once again having a Career Fair on April 27th.  Connect with the Career Centre to secure a seat on one of the buses transporting students to the event.  See the list of exhibitors here: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events

Edison College will have a table set up outside the Career Centre on April 19th at lunch.  Edison is an accredited college who offer programs in Hospitality & Tourism Management, Medical/Dental Office Admin, Health Care Assist, Animation and Illustration programs.  

It is time, once again, to offer our in-person Women in Trades and Technology (WITT) event on Thursday, April 20th in partnership with Camosun College.  This one-day event highlights trades and technology departments at Camosun College through hands-on, interactive activities with young women, or those who identify as female, from all over the city.
Each participant will take part in two trades and two technologies throughout the day.
o    Group 1 will explore Electrical, Culinary, Computer Science, and Camosun Innovates.
o    Group 2 will explore Sheet Metal, Automotive, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering.
·         Lunch and transportation to and from Camosun College Interurban will be provided.
·         Application form can be picked up from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.
·         Each high school is guaranteed five seats.
·         Please hand in your application to Ms. Giesbrecht by the Application deadline April 12th. 

Gap Year Expo – Vancouver – Explore the possibilities of a gap year with access to planning workshops, tools and expert advice.  Saturday April 29th from 2:30pm  – 4:30pm in person in Vancouver.  https://www.cangap.ca/vancouver

Island Ignite – July 7-9, 2023 in Victoria!  A weekend for female youth in grades 11 & 12 to be engaged, encouraged, and empowered through firefighting.  The deadline to apply is May 1st, 2023.  Details and application at: www.islanddignite.com or email: info@islandignite.com

WILD Outside is a national conservation-based leadership program for youth ages 15-18 developed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and funded by the Government of Canada.  WILD Outside empowers youth to put their passion for conservation into action, while deepening their awareness of nature and wildlife.  For more information on how to get involved please go the WILD Outside website. https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/wild-outside/?src=EL

Previous Announcements

Just a reminder to all students who drive to school.  Please be mindful that the parking lots located at the front of the school and the rear of the school, by the gymnasium, are for staff only.  Student parking is adjacent the track, at the end of Goldsmith Ave.  Please also remember to obey speed limits while in the proximity of the school as we have been receiving complaints from our neighbors.  Thank-you!

Volunteering Opportunities

The PAC for Ecole Margaret Jenkins Elementary School is looking for two volunteers to organize games, read stories and supervise children during our Annual General Meeting on April 20th.  See Ms. Giesbrecht if you are interested in volunteering.
Date: April 20
Time: 6:45 – 8:45 (finish time may vary a bit)
Where: Margaret Jenkins Elementary School Library, 1824 Fairfield Rd.

Victor School Peer Program is a new opportunity for grade 10-12 students to volunteer to create meaningful relationships with neurodivergent peers. Volunteers would enjoy playing sports/games, reading and creating arts and crafts.  A commitment of one semester for 2 – 8 hours monthly depending on the students’ and Victor Schools’ availability.  School hours are 8:45 – 2:30pm.  They are open to visits 8:30 – 10:00, 10:30 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 2:00 any day of the week.  Please drop by the career center or email Mr. Alexander (salexander@sd61.bc.ca) or Mrs. Giesbrecht (sgiesbrecht@sd61.bc.ca) at Oak Bay High School for more information and to be connected with Victor School.  For complete details on the program please go to: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer

Moss Street Market is looking for volunteers – To sign up, please apply on the MTFM website.  Support The Market – Moss Street Farmers Market (mossstreetmarket.com) Starting May, the Market hours are 10am-2pm until the end of October.
The volunteer shifts are:  9:30am – Noon    Set-up and helping during Market hours  (Mostly full for the 2023 season) OR Noon – 2:30pm Helping during Market hours and tear-down
You will also receive a $5 Market Bucks coupon to be spent on any vendor in the Market.

The Neal Estate Team is looking for volunteers for this Saturday April 8th for our 24 annual Easter egg hunt (with all proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital).  Anyone interested can email admin@ronneal.com or call 250-386-8181.

Island Health’s Step Up Youth Volunteer program is back and recruiting for Fall 2023!

  • This unique program is designed for youth 15-18 years of age who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
  • The program runs from September – April (applicants must turn 15 prior to the start of the program).
  • Commitment is typically one 2-hour shift per week, after school or on weekends (site dependent).
  • The volunteer role is centered on providing social engagement support to patients and residents. Additional duties vary by location.
  • NEW** Volunteers hear from a variety of guest speakers, learn about different careers in healthcare, and may work on small projects together.
  • Application opens April 1st and closes July 15th 2023
  • 4 locations will be available in Victoria for the 2023-24: Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, The Summit Long Term Care, and Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

The application is competitive and involves a 10-15 minute interview. Interview questions are provided ahead of time so students can prepare. We anticipate to have approximately 50-70 new seats open across all Victoria locations for the 2023-2024 year. Step Up Youth will have a booth at SD61’s April 27th Career Fair. For more information click this link. https://www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources/volunteer-opportunities/step-youth-program

 Job Opportunities

The Root Cellar will be hosting a hiring fair at both locations on Sunday, April 16th from 11am to 3pm, and will be hiring for both seasonal and permanent positions in all departments!  Bring your resume to either location, 1286 Mackenzie Ave. or 271 Cook St.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer

The Willows Beach Tearoom is hiring.  If you would like to apply please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre for more information.  You must by 15 years old to apply.  

The Butchart Gardens is hosting a Job Fair 2023 on Thursday April 20th, from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.  Exclusive gate opening *complimentary admission/no garden access*

Exciting news! We’re hiring teens again for our TeenToks Virtual Internship running June 26th – July 28th, 2023.
The rest of the details remain the same. Teens can apply here!  This year, we’re hiring for content creation and marketing internship positions. If you’re a teen or know a teen who is passionate about mental health, has a knack for digital creation, and wants some real-life work experience, then this internship is for you!
To keep it simple and centralized, all of your questions about job descriptions, dates, times, pay rate, eligibility, etc. are answered on the application.  https://teentoks.com/2023-internship/

Summer Roofing job or Roofing as a career at Phil Smith Roofing…
They are family owned & operated Roofing Company in business for over 25+ years here in Victoria. They have a stable and solid group of employees but are looking to add young talent.  

  1. Career Oriented – Ideally in a perfect world we find someone who is interested in looking at Roofing as a career. Starting on ground clean up and mentor/train into roofing apprentice and then journeyman roofer.
  2. Summer employment – committing to ground clean up and some additional skill training for someone who is a quick study for the summers

Starting Wage $22/hr could expect more with valid experience OR skill progression the candidate builds their skill level.

Journeyman Roofer could expect to be paid $38-42/hr in today’s market with group benefits as a yard stick for anyone interested in a career as a sloped or flat roofer.

For more details about this opportunity please go to the Career Centre Website.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer