February 7, 2022

Daily Announcements

February 7th, 2022               

NEW TODAY

Girls rugby practices start on Wednesday and Friday after school on the rugby pitch. All abilities are welcome to come and try it out!

Reminder Sr. Girls Basketball practice today at 5:00pm in the small gym.

Community Leadership is hosting an online Valentines Day Baking Competition from February 7th to February 14th. Upload a photo of your tasty treat and a small description to the google form linked on the Oak Bay App for a chance to win a Bakers Prize.  Link: https://forms.gle/7qVqXEZdCYqGAhJw9

Schulich Ignite Winter 2022 – Free Coding Lessons
Schulich Ignite is a club at the University of Calgary with a mission to inspire the next generation of programmers and make learning to code fun and accessible for all students!

We offer free introductory and advanced Python workshops to high school students across Canada through virtual and in-person sessions. All students are connected with mentors who are able to offer one-on-one support as well as insight in to their experience as students in technology themselves!  Click to sign up and learn button.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events

Math Students.  Do you want to make a difference during these trying times?  Many students need support with their math.  There are so many reasons to be a TA.  It feels good to help others.  You can receive credits.  You can receive volunteer hours.  You can receive reference letters.  Please contact your math teacher or contact tspray at tdspray@sd61learn.ca.  We could really use your help in math 9 through Calculus 12.  You can try it out for a while and if it is not the right thing for you, no worries.

Yearbook write-ups for grads need to be submitted ASAP here: http://bit.ly/grad2022writeup.

Trev & Joyce Deeley Research Centre High School Summer Internship is looking for grade 11 students interested in a Cancer Research to apply to the two month summer internship.  Students must meet certain criteria and be nominated by the school to apply.  Please talk to your science teacher or Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre to see if you meet the criteria and get the application information.

U of Toronto – Experience Engineering – For Grade 9 & 10 students
Join U of T Engineering Recruitment staff for this special online presentation designed for Grade 9 & 10 students. The first 30 minutes of the event will be an overview of our Engineering programs, opportunities, academic requirements, and community.
After the presentation, there will be a Q&A period led by an Engineering Recruitment Officer where they will answer any questions you have about applying to, and studying at, U of T Engineering.
Experience Engineering February 10

Seed The City – Summer Work Experience Course  – For current grade 10 and 11 students.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events  Please see Ms. Giesbrecht if you have any questions.MINI

MED SCHOOL 2022 – Friday April 29th @ Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina

Are you a grades 10-12 student with a passion for science and health research?

At Mini Med School, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about the latest medical research happening in BC
  • Explore the diverse careers available in science and medicine
  • Engage with world-class researchers and health professionals
  • Network with like-minded students from across Vancouver Island

There are seats held specifically for students who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
You are invited to register from March 7th – 13th for Mini Med School.  Space is limited and you do need a sponsor teacher.  Please find all the details here.  https://bcchr.ca/minimedbc  Spots will be offered on a lottery basis.

Previous Announcements

From the Math department:  The University of Waterloo Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Math Contests are still happening, on Wed. Feb.23rd from 10-11am in Rm 308 with Mrs. Smith.  18 students have already signed up to write this, but if you’d like to write this 60 min contest, please see Mrs. Smith in Rm 308 by Jan.21st since she needs to order the contests.  Cost is $2 which includes a full-sized chocolate bar!  Practice contests from past years are at:   https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/past_contests.html.  Good luck!!”

Virtual Career And Post-Secondary Education Event – Featuring BC’s top employers and educational institutes!  Get inspired, obtain new skills, build your career also explore many opportunities for post-secondary education. Jan. 31st to Feb. 4, 2022.  Register here. https://events.blackpress.ca/greatervictoria/#row-five

Volunteering Opportunities

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Job Opportunities

Outdoor summer camp employment opportunities with Western Adventures.
https://www.westernadventures.ca/western-educational-adventures-careers.htm

Dairy Queen in Oak Bay is hiring a cashier/customer service person.  See the link to apply.
https://ca.indeed.com/job/cashiercustomer-service-f275a90f4a969f62

Part Time Cast Member – Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas  780 Yates St.
https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/work–volunteer

Chateau Victoria – part time dish washer
https://ca.indeed.com/job/dishwasher-8eba10d7e01b4276

Mount Douglas Golf Course is hiring
Club House Check in Positions
Full time & part time Clubhouse check-in positions | Classifieds for Jobs, Rentals, Cars, Furniture and Free Stuff (usedvictoria.com)
Grounds Keeper
Golf Course F/T & P/T Groundskeeping and Landscaping | Classifieds for Jobs, Rentals, Cars, Furniture and Free Stuff (usedvictoria.com)