Daily Announcements
February 24th, 2025
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Village’s Pizza $3.00 a slice
Tuesday – Opa Wraps $9.00 each
Wednesday – Village’s Pizza $3.00 a slice
Thursday – Panda Island Chow Mein $9.00 each
Friday – Snacks
HOT LUNCH – Perogies & Caesar Salad
NEW TODAY
Tickets for the Spring Fling will be on sale at lunch by the social staircase this week & next. Also, available online. Guest Forms for the Spring Fling can be picked up in the Office. Guest Forms will have to be returned to the Office by Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Wear green & white on Thursday to support the Senior Boys Basketball team, who will take on Dover Bay on Thursday at 7:00 PM in the Big Gym. Go Bays!
Congratulations to the Junior Girls Basketball Team on their 4th place finish at the Provincials and winning the Most Sportsman Like Team. Well done girls!
Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday. Remember to be kind to those around you! Wear a pink shirt!
Those attending the Bamfield Marine Center Trip: Reminder of the trip planning meeting at lunch today in room 233.
Sr. Girls Soccer team has a meeting TODAY at lunch in room 302
Junior Girls soccer will have 2 more tryouts this week. TODAY and Wednesday after school. See Mrs. Baker in room 212 if you can’t make it.
Attention grade 11 students. Are you interested in applying to the uStart program at UVic next year? There will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 25th during focus in the Career Centre to learn about the application process and pick up your application.
There will be a UK University Fair in Vancouver on Tuesday, March 4th from 3:00pm-7:00pm at the Harbour Centre Campus of SFU, 515 W Hastings St. For information on the event please see the poster with a QR code outside the Career Centre.
Royal Roads University is having an open house on March 1st from 10am to 2pm. There will be a free bus leaving from SD61 Office, 556 Boleskine Rd. at 9:30 am and returning at 2:30 pm to the School District 61 Office. See the details here https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events and see all the prized you can win.
Future in Justice Springboard Friday, April 11th from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Victoria Courthouse – Are you interested in a future in Law? Female-identifying Indigenous and BIPOC students in Grades 11 & 12 can attend this one-day free workshop and networking event open to young women who are interested in pursuing a career in justice. For many young people, a career in justice may feel out of their reach. This event is focused on helping young women find inspiration from diverse women who are successful legal/justice sector professionals. The goal of this program is to show that there is a place for everyone in the legal profession.
– Learn about diverse career paths
– Participate in speed mentoring
– Network with justice sector professionals
– Lunch with justice system, legal professionals
– Connect with fellow aspiring young women pursuing justice careers
See Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre if you are interested in applying. Applications are due by March 12th.
HMCS MALAHAT (Located at 20 Huron Street) is hosting a career fair on February 22, 2025, 10 am-2 pm. This event will feature a variety of stations and exhibits showcasing potential future careers with the Royal Canadian Navy. It’s an excellent opportunity for your students to explore a range of career paths and learn more about the exciting full-time and part-time roles available. Select the link to get your tickets: Royal Canadian Navy Career Fair Tickets, Sat, Feb 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite.
Here’s a link to more details, eligibility and benefits. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
On Saturday, February 22, the University of Victoria’s Engineering and Computer Science department will be hosting our Computer Science and Software Engineering Student Experience Day on-campus. They would love to see grade 11 students in attendance. This ‘day in the life’ interactive event will provide students who are interested in Computer Science and Software Engineering with the chance to:
- Attend a lecture on computer science fundamentals
- Participate in a hands-on coding tutorial
- Enjoy a pizza lunch
- Hear from industry experts in a panel discussion
- Have their questions answered by academic advisors
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT
Location: Please gather in the Bob Wright Centre lobby by 12:00 p.m.
RSVP: Email to register: engcsrecruit@uvic.ca by February 7. Spots are limited!
Parking: Available in Lots #2 or #3 (McKenzie Avenue Parkade), which are closest to the venue. You can pay
through the HonkMobile App or at on-site pay stations.
Public Transit: UVic is easily accessible by bus—routes 4, 14, and 15 go directly to campus, with a travel time
of 20-30 minutes from downtown.
Since spots for the event are limited, please email Alejandro Torres-Martinez directly if you’d like to attend. engcsrecruit@uvic.ca
Graphic Design Summer Program Grade 10 or 11 students (up to 18 spots available)
SD61 and Pacific Design Academy (PDA) are working in partnership to deliver a program providing a blend of classroom-based instruction, software training, skill development, and work experience (if possible). The program will provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding within the graphic design industry, exploring conceptual thinking, typography, and design fundamentals. Students will also become familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Upon successful completion, students will receive 4 high school credits: Graphic Production 12
Classroom and community-based Instruction will be taught at Pacific Design Academy, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm from July 2, 2025, to July 29th, 2025. The applications are due by April 18th. See Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre for more information and an application if you are interested.
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Congratulations to Nicholas Appleton, the January Winner of the Oak Bay Book Read. Nicholas, you can claim your Bolen Books Gift card in the Library. It is not too late to get your name in the draw for February – all you have to do is read a book!!
Grade 9-12 students can register for FREE for the virtual Green Collar Futures Career Conference on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Space is VERY LIMITED so students can register online now. Students MUST be registered by February 25, 2025 (or earlier as spaces will fill up) to attend this event. For more information and all the details please go to: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Volunteering Opportunities
Are you a student passionate about environmental advocacy and eager to enhance your technical skills while making a difference towards a global cause? Join to volunteer with the Executive Team for the Human Nature Projects Canada. They are a federally incorporated, youth-led, not-for-profit organization with the mission to increase environmental literacy by raising awareness about current environmental issues to inspire meaningful and equitable environmental action. More information can be found here on the opportunity and how to apply. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Victoria Artistic Swimming is hosting the National Qualifiers from March 16-23, 2025, at Saanich Commonwealth Place. They are hoping some Grade 12 students will sign up to earn their volunteer hours for graduation. A variety of roles are available—field of play, hospitality, transportation, and more—with shifts ranging from 2 to 6 hours (no experience needed). It’s a great way to be part of a national event! More details and sign-up here: www.victoriasynchro.com/event/national-qualifiers-2025
The TD Family Sport and Recreation Festival hosted by PISE and the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame will be happening at PISE on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 am – 3:00 pm. This is a FREE event for the community! The event will take place at PISE at Camosun College Interurban Campus 4371 Interurban Rd. It is a chance for kids to be introduced to new opportunities at the club and community level. This event is all about connecting families through sport and physical activity. It is the only festival of its kind in our region and also offers many activity options for children with disabilities. With more than 30 activities, including a variety of sports, outdoor activities, obstacle courses, as well as food and beverage vendors, there will be opportunities for children and families of all sizes to interact with sport organizations and participate in a variety of events. This year we are looking forward to welcoming around 2,000 participants, primarily children and their parents and grandparents to the festival. They are seeking student volunteers who are interested in helping at the festival. Interested volunteers can fill out the google form here. https://bit.ly/4hgnBIe
This is a great volunteer opportunity for international students.
Oaklands is looking for volunteers to support us with our Markets and Special Events!
Join the vibrant team special event volunteer team! Roles include helping with set up and take down, working on the green team, supporting the info booth, supporting with music tent set up and take down, supporting with arts and crafts tables, and more!
2025 Special events & markets include:
Women’s Day Weekend Festival (March)
Easter Eggstravaganza (April)
The Oaklands Sunset Market (July-August)
Oaklands Winter Market (Nov)
Oaklands Kids Market (Nov)
Breakfast with Santa (Dec)
Oaklands is committed to supporting a safe(r), inclusive environment, and invites BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and those with other intersectional identities to join our volunteer team. Necessary accommodations will be provided for applicants to be successful in the role. To complete a volunteer application, visit oaklands.life/volunteer.
Job Opportunities
Are you looking for summer employment in the trades? Apply to the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) at the Fleet Maintenance Facility in Cape Breton. The trades available are: Metal Fabrication, Welder, Shipwright, Joiner, Painter, Pipefitter, Electroplater, Millwright, Machinist, Lagger, Sheet Metal, Rigger, Refrigeration and Electrician. The paid positions will be from July 3 to August 27, 2025. See all the details on the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Pedalheads is hiring and looking for volunteers over spring break. To qualify as a Bike Instructor, students need to be at a minimum 16 years old by their first day of work. To volunteer during these weeks students must be 13 years old by their first day of work. These are our confirmed locations for our Spring Break Camps this year:
WORK DATES: March 17th – 21st and March 24th – 28th. LOCATIONS: Cedarhill- Doncaster Elementary and Oak Bay – Willows Elementary. If you are interested apply online at https://pedalheads.com/en/join-the-team/summer-camp-and-seasonal-jobs
Minton House is looking for a server. Please see the link for all the details on the position and how to apply. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Young’s Restaurant is hiring for a Casual delivery position.
Delivery Drivers must provide their own car
Hours are flexible, from 4-8 pm.
Qualifications:
1) Own a car with valid Insurance needed, & a valid BC driver’s license
2) Good customer service/delivery skills
3) Safe driving practices
Please email youngsrestaurantvictoria@gmail.com with your resume or statement of interest. We look forward to your application.