December 16, 2021

Daily Announcements

December 16th, 2021               

NEW TODAY

Cafeteria will be open at lunch for snacks and drinks today.

Sr. Girls basketball practice today is cancelled.  Please check in with coach’s email.

Congratulations Mrs. Gillespie’s class for coming in first with an amazing Grinch tree, as well congrats to Grad Leadership for coming in second.  Can both groups please come to the social stairs at lunch today to claim your prize.

Let it Rot is a free program for youth aged 13-18. The start date is February 5th and it will run Saturdays from 3:15-5:15 until mid-June. The program will provide participants with hands-on opportunities to learn about growing food and food security, composting, soil science and sustainability on site at the Compost Education Centre. Sessions will involve breaks, snacks and will aim to build community with the group.  Students can sign up using this link which has all sorts of information about the program as you click through the different sections. The link also lives on our website here,

POLAR BEAR SWIM – Friday December 17th, 8:15am at Willows Beach

  • REMINDER REGISTRATION FORM AND FIELD TRIP FORM NEED TO BE COMPLETED AND HANDED IN TO THE OFFICE BY 12:00 TODAY.

Registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jQwIqGiUDwakIwG3qfaBv0RkTp1Zco_0lUb8tolKglo/edit
Field Trip form (hard copies in the office as well):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13zUghYFcIYpqmU79SCPpsHFsLJxg3Ic1/view

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The Victoria Film Festival is hosting its annual FilmCAN Competition for students (grades 2 – 12). Film is due by Dec. 19th.   https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/festival/filmcan/

Previous Announcements

Grads!  Yearbook needs your grad quote!  Submit your quotes through the link https://bit.ly/grad2022writeup by January 28th.

 Try a University Subject @UBC  January 29 – April 2, 2022
Offered on Saturdays 10AM – 12 Noon | 10 Weeks | $850 per course
Taught by UBC professors and instructors, these courses are a great way to explore popular subjects before you apply to university. Enjoy small virtual classes with a maximum 35 students, chat with your instructor and meet other students in the Virtual Lounge.  Register here.  https://extendedlearning.ubc.ca/programs/future-global-leaders-online-winter?utm_campaign=UBC%20Updates%3A%20November%202021%20-%20ROC&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua#fgl-terms

Volunteering Opportunities

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Job Opportunities

Wireless Wave at The Bay Centre is hiring.
https://www.jobillico.com/en/job-offer/wirelesswave.zTkuGp/sales-associate/9099401?ji_visitsrc=136

Starbucks at UVic is hiring a Barista.
https://uvic.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/7869

Oak Bay Rec. Centre is hiring!  Click here to see the positions and application instructionshttps://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/work–volunteer

Thrifty Foods James Bay is hiring:  https://jobs.sobeyscareers.com/thrifty-foods/go/Thrifty-Foods/7965200/