April 30, 2018

Daily Announcements

April 30th, 2018      

  • CAFETERIA -Tacos/Fresh Baked Goodies
  • NUTTY’S LOCKER – CLOSED

NEW TODAY

Students in grades 9-11 will have the opportunity to vote in Advisory and Lunchtime in the main foyer, by the social stairs.  Advisories will be called down numerically as to avoid a big surge

Tickets for bus transport from the Block Party to the Laurel Point Inn will be sold by the Theater on Monday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 2nd at lunchtime for $5.00 (exact change please). This will be the only time to get these tickets

Many students who requested dual credit psychology have not handed in their application to Mrs. Giesbrecht. You will have until the end of Monday, April 30th to do so.  Based on the number of applications received by Friday a decision will be made whether there will be one or two dual credit psychology classes next year.
The following students requested the course but have not yet handed in the forms:  Spencer Boorman, Aiden Bowen, Findlay Day, Gigi Hahn, Nuala Irving, Dalton Kolkema, Zoe Mathers, Carley May, Elizabeth McFallon, Kayley McNaughton, Annalise Molony, Zach Monckton, Stella Pearce, Lindsay Simpson, Zoe Stewart, Casey Tadla, Danny Wang, Thea Witteveen, Cherry Yan, Mackenzie Young, Samuel Zacharias and Wenxi Zhang.

Senior Concert Choir at lunch today!

Congratulations to  the grade 9’s of Jazz Express for winning Gold at Whistler Cantando Music Festival and to the grade 9 Tour Concert Choir for winning Silver!  Well done singers!

Please excuse the Junior Boys rugby team at 2:30pm today for their game at Belmont.

Spring Formal tickets will be on sale at lunch by the Social Staircase every day at LUNCH.  $10 until April 30th and $12 Starting May 1st.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament – After school, May 14th at Lansdowne Middle School.

The Youth Internship Program at Recreation Oak Bay (Ages 15-18yrs)
An excellent opportunity!
Loved the summers at camp when you were a kid and always remembered those great leaders and mentors?
Now is your chance to give back as a summer camp intern. This Youth Internship Program is working in recreation with children, and gaining work experience over the summer. You will have the opportunity to build your leadership and employment readiness skills in a fun and supportive environment. There is a $500 honorarium per successful candidate who successfully completes the program.
Criteria to apply:

  • A resident or attend a school in the District of Oak Bay.
  • Between the age of 15-18years.
  • Willing to work 4 weeks in summer camps with children between the ages of 4-12year.
  • Consent to a criminal record check.
  • Attend 5 hours of Youth Internship orientation and Leadership Training: Time TBA.
  • Attend Oak Bay Summer Staff training on a Saturday and Sunday in June for two full days.

Interested applicants will be able to Email their cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources: humanresources@oakbay.ca
Or drop off at the Job Application Drop Box, at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria BC, V8R 5E6.
Deadline will be May 7th, 2018 at 4pm.

Oak Bay Short Film Fest premieres again.  Submissions of 5 minutes max being accepted until June 1st.  Festival is Friday, June 8th during Focus.  Any questions please see Mr. Laird.

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​

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Pedalheads Bike Camps are looking for paid instructors and volunteers for this summer.
Paid instructors should be students in grades 10-12 (turning 16 prior to Dec 31, 2018) Volunteers should be from grade 8-10. Please see the poster outside the Career Centre and the website for details on how to get involved.  www.pedalheads.com

Volunteer Opportunity

Camp Pringle is seeking youth between the ages of 16-18 years of age to volunteer this summer as Counsellors in Training.  If you are interested in volunteering a few weeks during the summer please contact Kezia Cowtan at 250-743-2189 or email www.camppringle.com

The James Bay Market Society  – The James Bay Community Market is an open air, rain or shine market operating on the corner of Menzies and Superior in James Bay every Saturday, May 5th to September 29th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Every week local residents and international travellers shop at the market for fresh farm products and unique artisan creations. The market also has live local music all day along with a fun children’s craft area and a picnic area to relax while you grab a bite to eat from one of our many hot food vendors.
We have several Volunteer positions open including Set Up and Tear Down assistant, Coffee and Information Kiosk Attendant and Children’s Tent Assistant. Task descriptions and application can be found on our webpage: http://jamesbaymarket.com/volunteer/

Pedalheads Bike Camps are looking for paid instructors and volunteers for this summer.
Paid instructors should be students in grades 10-12 (turning 16 prior to Dec 31, 2018) Volunteers should be from grade 8-10. Please see the poster outside the Career Centre and the website for details on how to get involved.  www.pedalheads.com

Grad 2018 News

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Tickets for bus transport from the Block Party to the Laurel Point Inn will be sold by the Theater on Monday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 2nd at lunchtime for $5.00 (exact change please). This will be the only time to get these tickets.

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.