Daily Announcements
April 5th, 2024
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Villages Pizza $3 a slice
Tuesday – Opa Wraps $8
Wednesday – Villages Pizza $3 a slice
Thursday – Panda Island Chow Mein $8
Friday – CLOSED
New Today
This is a reminder to any grade 11 students that uStart applications are due in to Ms. Giesbrecht TODAY. Visit Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre if you have any questions.
Any grade 10 or 11 student wishing to play soccer next year, please meet in the Big gym at lunch TODAY.
Reminder to Sailors, first training session tomorrow morning 9:45 am for a 10:00 am start.
The Greater Victoria School District Career Fair will be held at the Archie Browning Sports Centre on April 25th from 9am – 3pm. Students can explore over 90 exhibitors to explore and learn about different careers. To review the exhibitor list go to the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events See Ms. Giesbrecht if you have any questions.
Ms. Giesbrecht is looking for a couple of volunteers to help with the SD61 Career Fair on April 25th. One shift is from 7:45am-9:30am helping exhibitors set up their tables, help with any technology needs and direct incoming students to exhibitors. The other shift is from 2:00pm–3:30pm helping exhibitors take down their table displays and general tidy up. If you can help out please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.
Attention GRADE 12s,
Please check the lists outside the office to check to see what date you are presenting your Capstone Project. A reminder as well that your 30 hours of work/volunteer experience is due April 3 (the day we return after the break), so get it in this week so you don’t need to think about over Spring Break.
AP English 12 review sessions have begun in preparation for the exam on May 14. These review sessions are optional and will take place every Monday and Wednesday at lunch in 216 from April 3 until the exam date.
Kidovate! Saturday, April 13 at the Bay Centre. Free entrepreneurship initiative of UVIC’s Gustavson School of Business for middle school and high school students. Kidovate aims to develop entrepreneurial spirit and acumen by encouraging participants to sell goods or services on Kidovate Market Day. Check out http://kidovate.ca/
Island Ignite is a firefighting camp for young women in grades 11 & 12 (ages 15-18) which takes place early in the summer. Applications and details will be available online March 15th https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events Please keep checking the website over the spring break for more details if you are interested.
Katimavik National Experience – 5 ½ months experiencing the geographical and cultural diversity of Canada. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
The 8th Annual Young Artists Competition @ Rebalance MD – https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Summer Research Program WISEST Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science & Technology. Applications are now open until April 3 and the program takes place at University of Alberta from July 3 to August 14th. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events or www.uab.ca/wisest
You’re invited to Science and the Sea Student Day event on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Institute of Ocean Sciences! An exciting and interactive educational event for students and teachers that will include demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and Coast Guard ship tours. It will also showcase the various career paths available with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard, and Natural Resources Canada. Please see the link and Ms. Giesbrecht for more details. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
The NACAC International University Fair is returning to Vancouver again this year on Saturday, April 27, 1 pm – 4 pm. REGISTER
Women In Trades & Technology Event at Camosun Interurban on April 16th. A one-day, all-female exploration into trades and technology, through four hands-on activities. Throughout the day, you will explore three trades and one technology. Pick up applications in the Career Centre. Please have your applications returned to Ms. Giesbrecht by the deadline, April 10th. For more details, click this link: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events If you have any questions about the event, please contact Ms. Giesbrecht at sgiesbrecht@sd61.bc.ca
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Are you learning English and looking for a fun way to practice your English? Then come and try the ESL Buddies Games Club at lunch today in the Library. Every Monday students learning English are welcome to join this fun, free club. If you want more information, see Ms. Brereton in Room 120.
Practical Nursing is the diploma nursing program and at the end of the 20-month program, students are prepared to become Licensed Practical Nurses.
Camosun has upcoming information sessions on, May 29th, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
More information can be found here: https://camosun.ca/events/practical-nursing-pn-info-sessions)
Check the Career Centre website www.oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com to learn more about the exciting opportunities available to you throughout the year.
Volunteering Opportunities
Gary is looking for volunteers photographers for a soccer tournament this weekend. It takes place at Topaz Park on April 6 and 7 from 9am-4pm both days. He is looking for a couple of volunteers each day. If students are interested please call Gary at 250-514-0457 up to Friday evening to make arrangements.
Ms. Giesbrecht is looking for a couple of volunteers to help with the SD61 Career Fair on April 25th. One shift is from 7:45am-9:30am helping exhibitors set up their tables, help with any technology needs and direct incoming students to exhibitors. The other shift is from 2:00pm–3:30pm helping exhibitors take down their table displays and general tidy up. If you can help out please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.
Volunteering at the hospital: Applications are now open for Step Up Youth Volunteer Program in the Victoria hospitals. Please go to the Career Centre website for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
The Greater Victoria Green Team needs your help! We are working with the University of Victoria’s Campus Planning & Sustainability Department to bring an inclusive community engagement activity to UVic campus (Sedgewick building) on Sunday March 17th! From 9:45am-1pm on Sunday March 17th we will be removing invasive plants like English ivy from the forest on campus to help increase biodiversity and make the area more resilient and functional for wildlife! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! ALL AGES, backgrounds and abilities are invited. Gloves, tools, snacks, educational instruction and a small thank you gift will be provided. Come for as long or as little as you’re able to. Join us for a fun day, RAIN OR SHINE! We will have warm drinks to sip on if it’s cold! MORE INFO: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/298960608/ SIGN UP: Email Severine, Program Coordinator, at severine@greenteamscanada.ca or sign up on Meetup
Job Opportunities
If you are looking for a job over spring break please drop by the Pedalheads table outside the Career Centre Thursday at lunch.
Pedalheads is hiring instructors and looking for volunteers for Spring Break. To qualify as a Bike Instructor, students need to be at a minimum 16 years old by their first day of work. We also have opportunities for younger students to volunteer during these weeks! Students must be 13 years old by their first day of work in order to be a volunteer. Please go to the Oak Bay Career Centre website to apply. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer