January 6, 2020

Daily Announcements

January 6th, 2020     

  • CAFETERIA – Soft Tacos

NEW TODAY

There will be a quick meeting on Thursday at lunch for all junior and senior Barbs rugby players in Mr. Atkinson’s room (231).

Barbs Rugby start practices the week of January 13th after school on the track.
Monday (13th) – Forwards
Tuesday (14th) – Backs
Thursday (16th) – Everybody
Bring running shoes in case of bad weather.

Attn: Grade 11 students…  Boarding UAlberta is your chance to test drive one of Canada’s Top 5 universities.  Your ticket includes flights, accommodation, and a whirlwind weekend of exciting events May 29-31, 2020.  But don’t delay, this trip only has 20 seats!  www.uab.ca/boarding

Previous Announcements

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

Get ready for TECHNOVATIONBC 2020, an international, all-girls tech entrepreneurship challenge. Simon Fraser University is the official Regional Ambassador for TechnovationBC. Please follow us on twitter @TechnovationBC and Facebook: TechnovationChallengeBC for news and updates!   Technovation is a 12-week event where you and your team will create mobile apps using App Inventor to address real-world problems. NO PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE NEEDED! You will be paired up with a mentor who will connect with you once a week to guide you through this process. SFU will provide monthly workshops on ideation, App Inventor and business pitching to set you up for success. In May 2020, you will compete with teams all over BC for a chance to advance to Semifinals in Silicon Valley!
Eligibility Criteria: Girls ages 10 – 18 living in BC.
We strongly encourage students to join us for one of the info sessions to learn more about the competition.
See Mr. Simonson for information about the info sessions…

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
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X4JViEvu4-PfgZUrvkCn8UnALg9Ojq2Dxw8l7p3AnLA/edit#gid=0

Job Opportunities

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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.