Daily Announcements
December 5th, 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
Friday – CLOSED
New Today
The Barbs Rugby tryouts will be after school TODAY.
Reminder that there is shooting practice for all girls grades 9 to 12 in the small gym tomorrow at 7:45
Team Planning, Wednesday, December 7th, Block A starts at 9:55 AM.
A reminder that all band students have a rehearsal in the Theatre during Focus.
Holiday Cookie Decorating will be held in the Cafeteria on December 7th at lunch. Everyone is welcome to come decorate a cookie.
Grads vs Oak Bay Staff Dodgeball game is now on December 6th at lunch in the Big Gym.
Reminder that this is the last week to bring your books to support the Blind Date with a Book and Women in Need. Thanks to all the students that have already donated.
Career Centre University Information Sessions
Dec. 5th – Guelph University @ lunch in the Career Centre
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
GoEngGirl (Dec. 3rd 2022) and GoCodeGirl (March 11, 2023) are day-long events aimed at Victoria-area girls and non-binary folks in grades 6-12, for encouragement and background to enter engineering. and computer science. Each day will consist of a team design challenge, a pizza lunch with engineering clubs, and a parent panel talk to answer parent (and student) questions. This will all be held on our UVic campus and will be a great chance for the gals to experience a day of ECS fun. Please go to the Career Centre website to get more information and register for the event. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
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.
Previous Announcements
UVIC’S Ocean Challenge Event! Students and families have been invited to the ‘UVic Ocean Challenge Event’ organized by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria, in collaboration with Coast Capital Innovation Centre, IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, Ocean Startup Project and COAST.
Engineering Lab Wing Lobby at UVic
Tuesday, Dec 6th 2022
04:30-06:30 pm PST.
This is a free event. All are welcome to join.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/uvic-ocean-challenge-event-tickets-463919665207
Girls and Engineering Science Venture! Saturday Dec. 3rd at UVic from 10am – 4pm. Come by and learn more about engineering through a series of fun hands-on activities and exhibits. To register please click here.
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