April 3, 2023

Daily Announcements

April 3rd, 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

Would the following students please go to Room 304 at Focus Block today:

  1. Dallas Batty
  2. Addison Brown
  3. Eric Cai
  4. Alyssa Covaneiro
  5. Sophia Dickson
  6. Zoe Embacher
  7. Theora Evans
  8. Evie Faber
  9. Evan Fitzgerald
  10. Joseph Fotheringham
  11. Callum Fowles
  12. Samuel Gorman 

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. 

BC Student Film Festival
A celebration of student creativity through film and animation.  Please submit your film submission to www.filmfreeway.com/bcstudentfilmfestival by April 9, 2023.  The Festival Date is May 12, 2023 at Capilano University.  For more information about the festival, including rules and categories, visit the website:  www.bcsff.com or contact bcstudentfilmfestival@gmail.com with any questions.

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

Go Code Girl Saturday, April 8th 10 am – 3 pm @ UVic.
Discovery for girls and non-binary youth in grades 6-12 in a wide range of career possibilities available in the rapidly-growing fields of technology, computing and software engineering. To register please go to: https://events.eply.com/GoCODEGirl20233370756

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

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

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

Pacific Institute for Sport Education (PISE) is excited to provide the opportunity for high school students to gain work experience while being paid this Summer! Please see the attached posting for our Junior Summer Camp Leader positions. The deadline to apply is March 17th 2023.  Please see the job posting here.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
These positions are perfect for a student that loves working with kids, wants to gain experience as a camp leader, and lives a healthy active lifestyle! We are flexible with Summer plans and will provide all of the relevant training needed. Students will need to have their Basic First Aid certification, or willing to obtain. If students have any questions, please email Lauren Sousa @ lsousa@pise.ca.