Daily Announcements
February 16th, 2018
- CAFETERIA – Pizza/Fresh Baked Goodies
- NUTTY’S LOCKER – CLOSED
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Matchomatic results will be available at lunch at the Social Stairs for $2.00.
Ariel Schellenberger please come to the office for a message.
The next Nursing Information Session at Camosun is on Feb 22nd from 6-8pm at the Lansdowne Campus in the Fisher building, room 100.
Love is Love 2018 registration link is up and running: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/love-is-love-2018-free-conference-tickets-42299132845. Please make sure you register to ensure you have a spot!
Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner
To celebrate Chinese New Year/ Lunar New Year/Spring Festival, the Cultural Connection Club is organizing a dinner open to ALL students. There will be authentic Chinese food (and possibly Korean food). The Celebration will happen on Monday, February 19th at 6:00pm in room 143. Come right after school if you want to help our and learn how to cook Chinese food. Sign-up sheet is outside room 202.
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MEI Academy – Study abroad program will be outside the Career Centre on Monday, February 19th at lunch. If you have ever thought of taking some high school courses abroad over the summer drop by and see the places you can go. www.meiacademy.com
VIPAC – Vancouver Island Private Accredited Colleges will set up information tables outside the Career Centre on Monday March 5th through to the 8th. There will be a mini fair at lunch time on Thursday March 8th with representatives here to answer any of your questions. Click here for list of Colleges: http://vipac.ca
Would the following students please come to the office for a message:
- Will Vaughan Maddy Gaul
Marine TASK Spring & Summer Program
South Island Partnership (SIP) would like to offer a new and exciting program to our secondary students: Marine TASK. This program centers on several trades through a marine lens. Four safety certifications will also be achieved through the program. Below, you will see that this has two parts:
an online course (TACC 109 – Trades Access Common Core) from April to June
face to face, hands on instruction at Camosun Interurban in July and August.
Applications are due by March 16, 2018. Grade 11 or 12 students who are interested in completing the TACC 109 course by distance, and are willing to invest their summer months into this unique and valuable opportunity, please pick up an application in the Career Centre. Click the link for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/trades.html
This year, Discover Tectoria will be taking place on Friday, Feb 23rd from 11am to 6pm at the Crystal Gardens. This lands on a Professional Development Day, and VIATEC wants us to spread the word to students and parents! Discover Tectoria is the Island’s largest tech expo and it’s a great way to spend a Pro-D Day.
If you have any questions, you can check out their website: www.DiscoverTectoria.com
So, you want to be a doctor? Join the information session on Wednesday, February 21st from 7-8pm at UVic Medical Sciences Building, Room 160. Questions? Email impadmcom@uvic.ca
Sea of Cortez Trip – Spring Break 2019
- 16 spots available
- March 16th – 23rd, 2019
Activities:
- Snorkeling every day from our live-aboard boat!
- Kayaking
- Desert Island Nature Hikes
- Marine Life Encounters (dolphins and whale sharks) & Wildlife Conservation (sea turtle release)
- Cultural Interactions & Baja Gifts program
Interested in hearing more?: Come to the trip information meeting on Wed Feb 21st in Room 233.
Questions: please contact Mr. Shrubsole (djshrubsole@sd61.bc.ca) or Mr. Atkinson (patkinson@sd61.bc.ca)
Check out the Panterra website for more details and our trip last year! http://panterra.com/young-naturalist-expeditions-2/
Are you interested in Graphic Design?
On Thursday, March 1st, explore the world of graphic design at Pacific Design Academy!
Who: Grade 10, 11 and 12 students (16 seats available)
When: March 1st 2018, 9:30am – 1:30pm
Where: Pacific Design Academy
Why: To explore the industry of graphic design through hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and discussions
with PDA instructors, students, and local professionals.
What: Accepted students will be expected to make their own way to Pacific Design Academy, need to bring a lunch, notepad and pen. The rest of the materials will be provided.
Deadline for applications is Feb 20th. Please see Mrs. Giesbrecht if you are interested and would like an application.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
None at this time
Volunteer Opportunity
Queen Alexander Centre for Children’s Health is looking for volunteers. Please see the posting outside the Career Centre or online here for more information
Capital City Comic Con is looking for volunteers.
CAPITAL CITY COMIC CON MARCH 16 – 18, 2018
Friday, March 16 | 3pm – 9pm
Saturday, March 17 | 10am – 6pm
Sunday, March 18 | 10am – 5pm
Head to our website at www.tourismvictoria.com/capital-city-comic-con/and click on How to Get Involved. You’ll find the sign up form under Volunteer Opportunities. Questions or queries can be forwarded to capcitycomicvolunteers@gmail.com.
Grad 2018 News
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Baby Picture & Yearbook Dedication is due by Friday, February 24th, 2018.
Grad Forms are due by Wednesday, February 28th, 2018.
Grad Assembly is Wednesday, February 28th, 2018.
MEI Academy – Study abroad program will be outside the Career Centre on Monday, February 19th at lunch. If you have ever thought of taking some high school courses abroad over the summer drop by and see the places you can go. www.meiacademy.com
VIPAC – Vancouver Island Private Accredited Colleges will set up information tables outside the Career Centre on Monday March 5th through to the 8th. There will be a mini fair at lunch time on Thursday March 8th with representatives here to answer any of your questions. Click here for list of Colleges: http://vipac.ca
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.