Daily Announcements
February 22nd, 2023
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
Reminder, Course selection forms are due to the Office by end of day TODAY.
All entries for the February Creative Writing Contest are due into the Library by 3:30pm TODAY. The challenge this month is to write an 8-line poem on the theme of communication.
Congratulations to the Jr. Girls Basketball team on winning the Island Championships this past weekend. Molly Andulajevic was named tournament MVP and Adelle Bergman an All-Star.
Oak Bay Coolkit invites you, your students, and other interested faculty and parents to a climate action talk about the value of creating and caring for a diverse urban forest. The free talk, by Oak Bay Parks Manager Chris Hyde-Lay, will be at Windsor Pavilion on Thursday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. The talk will include information on varieties of trees most suitable for our climate, choosing the right location to plant a tree, and how to water and prune young and older trees. www.connect.oakbay.ca/coolkit
All French Immersion students are invited to attend a concert and Q&A by LeFLOFranco highlighting Black History Month during block G on February 16th. Please confirm with your block G teacher before attending. You will go to your block G class for attendance, then be called down. Any FSL students in grades 10-12 hoping to attend, please see Mme Chell during Focus in room 212.
Did you know you can apply directly out of high school to medicine, law, dentistry, physiotherapy and more at universities in Australia and New Zealand? A representative from OzTREKK Educational Services will be in the Career Centre at lunch on Monday Feb. 27th to discuss the requirements to get accepted and the application process. It is not too late for grade 12’s to apply for next year.
Study and Go Abroad Fair in Vancouver – Thursday March 2nd EXPO from 2pm-6pm and Seminars from1pm-6pm @ the Vancouver Convention Centre East Ballroom.
https://www.studyandgoabroad.com/registration-form/ Ms. Giesbrecht has some free tickets for anyone who thinks they might attend.
DISTRICT SUMMER PROGRAMS
Graphic Design Summer Program
SD61 and Pacific Design Academy are partnering together to offer an amazing 4-week program for students interested in exploring the graphic design industry. This program will provide students with a foundation of graphic design knowledge in Adobe InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator, and the opportunity to advance their soft skills, life experience and passion for the industry. The program runs in July at Pacific Design Academy (exact dates TBD), Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. Upon successful completion of the program, students will acquire 4 high school credits. See Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre to apply.
Tourism & Leadership Exploration Summer Program – Do you love the outdoors?
SD61 and West Coast Adventure College have partnered together to offer an amazing 8-week summer program for students interested in exploring the Adventure Tourism Industry. The TALE Program (Tourism and Leadership Exploration) provides students with a foundational knowledge in wilderness first aid, navigation, leadership and communication skills, risk management, trip planning and survival skills. Upon completion of the program, students will acquire 8 high school credits and an invaluable connection with local tourism companies through a 4-week work experience placement.
The program runs in July and August (exact dates TBD), Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm with the following schedule:
July: Local Victoria Parks & Trails, Uplands Campus
August: Work Experience with Local Companies
Seed The City is an 8 week summer urban farming and gardening program for high school students. Students earn high school credits while gaining business and customer service skills. The program takes place Tuesday to Thursday from July 4th to August 24th. Please see the attached link for more detailed information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events Interested students can pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre and the deadline to return it is April 21st.
Previous Announcements
Just a reminder to all students who drive to school. Please be mindful that the parking lots located at the front of the school and the rear of the school, by the gymnasium, are for staff only. Student parking is adjacent the track, at the end of Goldsmith Ave. Please also remember to obey speed limits while in the proximity of the school as we have been receiving complaints from our neighbors. Thank-you!
Have you already completed Calc 12? tspray is looking for math12 Calc 12 TAs. Come and make a difference and take your understanding to the next level.
Have you finished a math course at Oak Bay. The math department needs your help. We are looking for students who want to make a difference in our school to support learning in our classrooms. Please see your past math teacher for details OR come and see tspray in 309 and we will set it up. You can TA for credit, volunteer hours, a reference letter or because it is just plain rewarding. The TA program is very flexible and can work around your skills and interests.
Explorations in Technology Camosun Course (TEAC 105) Applications are now open for September 2023 and January 2024. Earn extra credits while exploring civil engineering, electronics, mechanical engineering and computer science through inquiry, problem solving and project-based learning. The course runs Friday’s from 3pm – 6pm at Interurban Campus and is open to students in Gr. 11-12. Students are responsible for paying the application fee but not for the course. Grade 9’s can apply now to take this course in during their grade 10 year. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/teac-105-explorations-in-technology.html Applications can be picked up in the Career Centre from Ms. Giesbrecht.
February is Black History month, which was started in the US in 1926 to recognize and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of people of African and Caribbean descent. The idea spread to Canada in the following decades, and over time all provinces and jurisdictions gradually adopted the practice. Of course, appreciation is not limited to one month, and we recognize that Canada had been greatly enriched by generations, whether escaped slaves from America or the most recent arrivals. If you want to learn more there is a display board on the Second floor open area, and soon there will be a collection of resources in the Library. These are only a small sampling of amazing historical and contemporary leaders, but we can show our appreciation for artists, scientists, political pioneers, writers and athletes each and every month.
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
Volunteering Opportunities
Camp Thunderbird is looking to hire 16 Volunteer Program Assistants. The position runs from June 24 until the end of August. For more information on the responsibilities and qualifications go to the Career Centre website at https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer Your cover letter and resume can be emailed to hr@vancouverislandy.ca
Please Note:
1. Application Deadline: This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found.
2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
3. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Opportunities
Pedalheads is hiring is a camp which teaches kids from the ages of 3-12 to ride their bikes. The Spring Break camp will be held at Braefoot Elementary. They are hiring instructors and are flexible with regards to whether instructors are available to work just one or both weeks. To qualify as a bike instructor, students need to be turning 16 in the calendar year. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Do you like architecture and design? Do you like working with children? Petit Architect is hiring Assistants to join their Instructional team. The position pays $16/hr and is an opportunity for students to gain experience in group facilitation, STEAM-based programming, and working with youth. Please click the link for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
District of Saanich – Looking for staff to work Spring Break Camps at Cedar Hill Rec. Centre, Gordon Head Middle School, Pearkes Rec. Centre, Royal Oak Middle School, and Saanich Commonwealth Place. Spring Break Camps run from March 20-24 and March 27-31 with hours varying between 8:15am-4:15pm. Camp ages range from 5.5yrs (currently in Kindergarten) to 12yrs and we are offering general camps, kids cooking, and crafty/art camps. Postings close on Monday, February 6 at 11:45pm.
Program Assistant – Spring Break Camps | District of Saanich
Program Leader I – Spring Break Camps | District of Saanich
Program Leader I (Inclusion) – Spring Break Camps | District of Saanich
The Fairmont Empress is hiring in many different areas of the hotel. Please see the link to get more information on positions and how to apply. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Ali Baba Pizza at 775 Fort St. downtown is hiring for part time cooking and delivery positions.
Delivery pays $16 per hour plus $3.50 per delivery plus tips (averaging $25 per hour). Own car required.
Cooking starts at $17 per hour plus tips.
Please email your resume to Mark Murr at Ali Baba Pizza. mark@alibabapizza.ca or drop it off at 775 Fort St.
SMUS would like to let the students at Oak Bay High to know about an exciting work opportunity at St. Michaels University School this Spring 2023. Our team here at SMUS Camps is preparing to welcome 3 international ELL groups to our campus, on the following dates:
March 20-24
March 21-29 (excluding weekends)
March 24-28 (excluding weekends)
We are in search of hiring 50+ local students from grades 9-12, to work and/or volunteer as Cultural Ambassadors. For more information and how to apply go to see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre or click the link. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer