Daily Announcements
February 20th, 2018
- CAFETERIA – Baked Potato/Soup & a Bun/Fresh Baked Goodies
- NUTTY’S LOCKER – CLOSED
NEW TODAY
School Musical “Anything Goes” – Tickets can be purchased online, or from Ms. Adams in the Accounts Office.
Junior girls soccer tryouts will be TODAY & Wednesday after school on the turf.
Grade 12 Survivor will be this Thursday at lunch in the Big Gym. Join in your group of three or come cheer on your favorite team. There will be prizes for the first place and best dressed team!
Reminder to all students of the Butchart Gardens Job Fair TODAY from 6 – 8 pm.
Reminder to all students interested… So You Want to be a Doctor? Wednesday Feb. 21st. from 7 – 8pm
uStart Applications have arrived. Click the link for more information and let Mrs. Giesbrecht know if you will be applying. Applications are due into Mrs. Giesbrecht by April 10th.
The next Nursing Information Session at Camosun is on Feb 22nd from 6-8pm at the Lansdowne Campus in the Fisher building, room 100.
Feb 26th to 28th is our Pink Shirt Week to stand up against bullying. On Monday, we will have our Tree of Kindness display where students can write a kind message to be displayed. On Tuesday there will be a Pink Bake Sale by the Social Stairs and on Wednesday wear all your pink for the official Pink Shirt Day and have a chance to win a prize for the most pink!! Be sure to join all the activities.
Friday March 2nd at lunch in 309. We are looking for students who have ideas about how to continue to develop what advisory can be for OB students (Big ideas: Meaning, value, connection, function). The group may be a one time meeting or may continue depending on student interest.
If you are coming please sign up at this link.
Are you a girl who has what it takes to leave ordinary behind? If you do, then NAV CANADA’s Explore Aviation Summer Camp is made for you!
This summer, 20 girls entering Grade 10 high school from across Canada will gather in Cornwall, Ontario. Their mission: one week of learning, fun and friendship with a focus on aviation. This all-expenses-paid camp uses hands-on learning to give you the chance to explore exciting careers that will empower you to soar to success after graduation!
| Who can apply: | Girls going into Grade 10 in September 2018 |
| Where: | NAV CENTRE, Cornwall, ON, with day trips to Montreal and Ottawa |
| When: | July 15-20, 2018 |
| Cost: | No cost to you! It’s paid for by a NAV CANADA bursary, which includes flight, room and board for the week |
| Why: | To inspire you to explore a career in aviation |
Applications are due March 9th. Please see Mrs. Giesbrecht for more information and the link here.
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!
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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
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
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
Reminder to all students of the Butchart Gardens Job Fair TODAY from 6 – 8 pm.
Reminder to all students interested… So You Want to be a Doctor? Wednesday Feb. 21st. from 7 – 8pm
The 75th Swiftsure International Yacht Race is looking for volunteers from May 24-28, 2018.
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.
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.