December 12, 2022

Daily Announcements

December 12th, 2022       

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

Pajama Day is coming up on Thursday, December 15th.  Wear your most festive PJs.

Senior Girls went 2 and 1 at the Burnaby tournament this past weekend and Leighton Grahame-McMullan was recognized as 2nd team all-star. Leighton dropped 7 threes and scored 23 points in the final game win for the Breakers.

The Junior Girls excelled at their weekend tournament, winning 48-42 over powerhouse Brookswood to win the Championship.

Sr girls will practice Monday at lunch in the small gym.

Tuesday morning skills practice for all girls in grades 9-12 is still on at 7:45 in the small gym.

There will be a Polar Bear Swim this Friday, December 16th at Willow Beach from 8:25-8:40. Any student who would like to participate, needs to fill out a field trip form and return it to the office by Thursday, December 15th.  Field trip forms can be picked up in the office or you can print one off google classroom.  

There will be a quick Senior Barbs Rugby meeting in Mr. Atkinson’s room (231) on Tuesday at the start of lunch.

Staff and students!  Oak Bay leadership’s Blind Date With a Book is now on sale!  Get your surprise books for three dollars in front of the Library during lunch. All profits will be donated to Women in Need.

ALL GRADES WELCOME – The Fire Academy Training Division, mobile vehicle will be here on Monday morning December 12th.   A few students at a time will have an opportunity to take part in hands on interactive activities in the First Responder trailer which will be located outside the main entrance by the library during focus and at lunch. Students will have the opportunity to put on actual gear, and do a mock search pulling a hose through an open area and then a small confined space.  There will also be multiple Firefighter tools to look at.

Previous Announcements

Grade 11 or 12 students interested in Plumbing, Sprinkler fitting or Steam/Pipefitting may want to consider the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 324 Youth Employment Program which begins this summer.  To apply see Ms. Giesbrecht for an application.
If you would like to see the Career Trek BC short video on the different trades please go to the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/trades.html

TEAC105 – Trades Exploration Course at Camosun – For Grades 10-12 is not taking application for Sept 2023.  Students in Grade 9 can apply now for their Grade 10 year.  For more information please click the picture in this link. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/teac-105-explorations-in-technology.html  See Ms. Giesbrecht for an application.  

Volunteering Opportunities

The Volunteer Coordinator for Baptist Housing is looking for volunteers who would like to volunteer regularly though the year.  Baptist Housing operates Shannon Oaks an independent living seniors home (just opposite Save on Foods), and Marion Village an Assisted Living/Independent Living community opposite Oak Bay Rec Center.   Students would help with activities, or with technology assistance.  They are also looking for performance level musicians.  Would you like to Volunteer with Baptist Housing?

 Job Opportunities

New Job Opportunities  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer  @ Willow King Spa and Broadmead Care.

Campus Nissan Victoria is hiring a part-time Receptionist.  Please click the link for more information about hours and on how to apply.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer