January 24, 2020

Daily Announcements

January 24th, 2020                             

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Team Planning – Wednesday, January 29th,  Block “A” starts at 9:25.

Senior Barbs Rugby will have a meeting in Mr. Atkinson’s room at lunch TODAY to go over sizing for the team kit this year.

The International Student yearbook photo will be taken on the Social Staircase at the start of Focus on January 30th. We would like ALL International Students there for the photo please!

There will be a kick-off meeting for the Girls Rugby Team on Monday, January 27th in room 302 at lunch. If you are interested in playing girls rugby this year, make sure you are there and bring a friend!

All entries for the January creative writing contest are due to the Library by 2:00pm TODAY.

All girls in grades 9 to 12 who are interested in trying out for Sr. Girls Soccer, there is a meeting in room 212 at lunch on Tuesday, January 28th.  If you cannot attend, please see Mrs. Baker.

Tennis Team Try Outs begin Feb 7th after school is 3 court bubble at 2pm.  The team is open to all skill levels.  If you like tennis, please come.
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 The International Student yearbook photo will be taken on the Social Staircase at the start of Focus on January 30th. We would like ALL International Students there for the photo please!

 The University of Calgary will be in the Career Centre at lunch on Monday Jan. 27th for anyone interested in learning more about the university or to follow with next steps if you’ve already applied.

 Mathletes!  Contest time for grades 9 to 11 is fast approaching!!
If you are interested in writing one of the Pascal, Cayley or Fermat contests on Feb. 25th, do the following AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
**Tell your Math teacher of your interest
**Bring in a loonie ($1) to help cover the cost of the contest
**Pick up an old contest (or two) to practice on and get practicing!!
Further details will be given as the contest date draws nearer.” 

SD61 and Viking Air are offering an Aviation Springboard on Friday February 14th.  Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of aviation at Viking Air through interactive and hands-on activities.  This takes place on a pro d day, so students will not miss any classes, but will be committing to this Springboard on their day off.  Applications are in the Career Centre and are due into Mrs. Giesbrecht as soon as possible.  Seating is limited so don’t delay.

Are you a young woman interested in trades?  There will be a Women in Trades and Technology (WITT) event on Wednesday February 26th in partnership with Camosun College at the Interurban Campus.  Lunch and transportation will be provided to and from Camosun College Interurban Campus. Each student will take part in two trades and two technologies throughout the day.  Group 1 will explore Electrical, Carpentry, Computer Science, and Civil Engineering.  Group 2 will explore Sheet Metal, Automotive, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering.   Seats are limited so don’t delay.  Get your application in the Career Centre and hand it in to Mrs. Giesbrecht by February 18th.

Previous Announcements

Grad Yearbook Write-ups are due at the end of January.  Here is the link: http://bit.ly/ob2020grad

St. Michaels University School is offering a SAT Preparation Course Feb. 29th – Apr. 30th for the May 2, 2020 Exam.  This includes 9 classes and 3 practice tests for $899+GST+shipping = $957.59.  If you are interested please register by Feb. 25th at https://www.smus.ca/programs/extenstion/workshops  For more information on the SAT Prep course visit:  www.PrincetonReview.com

Attention, young innovators! The Science Fair Foundation BC is looking to help you showcase your innovative solutions to industry, academia and investors at the 2020 Youth Innovation Showcase! If you’re a young innovator who resides in the province of BC or the Yukon and are between the ages of 12 to 24, we want to hear from you!  From innovative, new medical devices to a new, sustainable 3D printing process, youth from all areas of BC and the Yukon are invited to pitch their innovative solutions at the Youth Innovation Showcase!  Please register and learn more about the 2020 Youth Innovation Showcase at www.youthinnovation.ca if you are interested or go to the OakBayCareerCentre Instagram page to see the poster

Outside the Timetable Courses, please click on the link below
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Job Opportunities

Are you looking for work over the spring break?  St. Michaels is looking for Cultural Ambassadors to work with Japanese students during spring break.  You must be between 13 and 18 year of age, have an interest in Japanese culture, be able to reach out and make connections with students whose first language is not English. For more information on specifics please see the poster outside the Career Centre. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4kWvfoRNlSKxcOY4QZ7xu4d_EuT_IRX23GNKW09BcT4nkzg/viewform?usp=sf_link   The deadline to submit applications is 4:00 pm on Friday January 31, 2020.

Volunteering

BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH – The Canadian Francophone Games will be held in Victoria this summer, July 14 -18, and they are looking for volunteers.  Go to their website: www.jeuxfc.ca and sign up to become a volunteer.  They are also looking to create a Youth Ambassador Program of 40 – 60 French immersion  and francophone schools in the province of BC.  These ambassadors will be involved in the planning and hosting of events.