January 25, 2018

Daily Announcements

January 25th, 2018 

  • CAFETERIA – Gourmet Hot Dogs/Fresh Baked Goodies
  • NUTTY’S LOCKER – OPEN

NEW TODAY

Thursday, January 25th – Team Planning – No Block 1

  • STUDY HALL – Library and Cafeteria
  • 8:25 – 9:21 – Team Planning
  • 9:26- 10:22 – Block 8
  • 10:27 – 11:07 – Focus Block
  • 11:12 – 12:08 – Block 2
  • 12:08 – 12:56 – LUNCH
  • 1:01 – 1:57 – Block 3
  • 2:03 – 2:59 – Block 4

Community Leadership is running Health Week Jan 22-26.

The days are as follows:

  • 25-Thursday: Drink lots of water for Hydration Day
  • 26-Friday: Show some Kindness on Pay it Forward Day

Senior Science Study sessions with peer tutors in room 313 during focus on Friday.

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR GRAD WRITE-UP HERE:  bit.ly/2018obgrad. Needs to be completed by January 31, 2018.

Grade 12’s -Mr. Alexander will be in the cafeteria all week for Focus to help with completing your Student Transcripts for university applications – come on by!

Evening of Dance Tickets LAST PERFORMANCE Tickets can be purchased online here or go and see Ms. Adams in the Accounts Office.  Students/Seniors $8.00, Adults $10.00.

Women in Trades & Technology Exploration Day

Wednesday February 21, from 9:30 to 2:00 pm at Camosun College Interurban. 

Trades Technology
Electricians Civil Engineering Technology
Automotive Service Technicians Computer Science
Sheet Metal/Metal Fabricators

Carpenters

Electronics Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

   

Check out these great careers in Trades & Engineering, while doing fun hands on activities.

Sign up at the Career Centre today!

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.

Are you interested in exploring Fashion Design?

Who: Grade 10, 11 and 12 students (16 seats available)

When: Wednesday, February 7th 2018, 9:30am – 1:30pm

Where: Pacific Design Academy, 1252 Wharf Street

Why: To explore the industry of fashion 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 2nd.  Please see Mrs. Giesbrecht if you are interested and would like an application.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Oak Bay Youth Centre is hosting a “Job Hacks: How to Land the Perfect Summer Job” workshop on Friday, January 26th from 4pm-7pm in the Youth Centre.  Pizza & Pop included.

On February 28, 2018, schools across Canada will be recognizing PINK SHIRT DAY, which symbolizes a stand against bullying. Please see the link for more information https://www.pinkshirtday.ca

In support of this, students, parents, teachers and staff have the opportunity to purchase a PINK SHIRT for just $6 and/or a BANDANA for $4. You can place your order online here or see Ms. Adams in the Accounts office. Orders must be placed by JANUARY 31, 2018.
T-shirts and Bandanas will be delivered to our school on or by February 27th and can be collected from the school office.

Xavier Pelletier High School Internship Program (Grade 11 – School nominated) The High School Internship Program (HSIP) is an 8-week summer program that runs in July-August each summer at the BC Cancer Agency’s Trev and Joyce Deeley Research Center in Victoria. This program has been designed to offer students the opportunity to explore cancer research from the front lines, learning the latest techniques in the fight against cancer today and setting the ground for the future. Each student will be responsible for a research project, which they will develop and implement from start to finish with continual support from a designated supervisor and a team of research scientists. All Secondary schools on Vancouver Island are eligible to nominate (2) Grade 11 students. Students must take Biology 11 or 12 in grade 11 to be eligible. Oak Bay selects its 2 nominees in February. Interested students are asked to Mrs. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre for more information.

Students, It’s not too late to complete math faster. You can complete math during the year and during the summer through Oak Bay amp Program.  See Mr. Spray for details in 309.

Opera Tickets

Anyone interested in going to see “La Boheme” at the Royal Theatre, playing on February 13th at 7:00pm, please see Manjit for tickets after school in room 213.  Tickets are $15 each.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

NONE AT THIS TIME

Volunteer Opportunity

The Victoria Symphony has a variety of volunteer positions available throughout the season and also annually for Victoria Symphony Splash. Whether you are a student looking for some volunteer hours or just a lover of classical music we have the position for you.   Apply Nowhttps://victoriasymphony.ca/support-2/volunteer-for-vs

Grad 2018 News

https://oakbayhighgradpage.wordpress.com/

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR GRAD WRITE-UP HERE:  bit.ly/2018obgrad. Needs to be completed by January 31, 2018.

Grade 12’s  – Mr. Alexander will be in the cafeteria all week for Focus to help with completing your Student Transcripts for university applications – come on by!

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.