June 2, 2023

Daily Announcements

Friday, June 2nd, 2023       

Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Tuesday – OPA Chicken or Falafel Pita Wrap – $8.00
Wednesday – Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Thursday – Bon Sushi (Veggie or California Roll) – $6.00
Friday – CLOSED  

New Today

This week is your last opportunity to pick up photos or ceramic projects from the first term. Any items left after that are subject to recycling/repurposing or donation to charity.

There will be a meeting for any current grade 11’s who wish to take on a leadership role for next years C4C Campaign.  The meeting will be on Tuesday, June 6th at lunch in the Gym.

Camosun College Academic Advising Department is offering a workshop tomorrow ( June 1st) that is designed for students who are new to post-secondary. This workshop is open to current high school students who have accepted their seat in a Camosun College program and will be starting in Fall 2023. If you are interested in this workshop, you can find more information and register here: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3ibp4uzrc79pfe.html?t=1684184938. 

Previous Announcements

Just a reminder to all students who drive to school.  Please be mindful that the parking lots located at the front of the school and the rear of the school, by the gymnasium, are for staff only.  Student parking is adjacent the track, at the end of Goldsmith Ave.  Please also remember to obey speed limits while in the proximity of the school as we have been receiving complaints from our neighbors.  Thank-you!

Volunteering Opportunities

Looking for volunteers for the Windsor Park Crit Cycling Race
When: Sunday, June 11 from 7:30am to 11:30am
Where: meet at 7:30am on race day the Oak Bay Bikes tent at Windsor Park on Windsor Avenue. Be prepared to stay until 11:30am. Please dress for the weather conditions on race day.
What: volunteers will be asked to help set up cones and barriers and then stand along the side of the course to marshal traffic and monitor crossings. Some specific training and guidance will be provided on race day
If interested, please contact Trevor MacKenzie at tmackenzie@sd61learn.ca

Fun Volunteering Opportunity – The Northridge Elementary Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is currently planning a Fun Fair. They are looking for 10-20 responsible, energetic students to help us out with face painting as well as assisting with games and activities. Students can expect to be there for  2-3 hours on Friday night (4:00-9:00 pm), June 9th.  If you are interested please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.

Margaret Jenkins Spring Fair is having their annual spring fair on Friday June 16th from 5-8pm and looking for volunteers for approximately 1.5 – 3 hours.   Volunteer positions would be: Bouncy Castle supervision, Games & Race organizing & liaison, Face Painting, Art installation help etc. Volunteers will receive free food vouchers at the event.  See Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre for the contact information if you are interested.

The Recreation Program Coordinator for the James Bay Community School Centre is looking for volunteers. They are holding their annual James Bay Community Picnic on June 7th from 3:30-6:30pm and she is looking both for volunteers to help run our kids’ games and activities and for musical performers. Last year they had between 500-600 community members attend the event which was a fun afternoon of food, music, and activities. Please see Ms. Giesbrecht if you are interested.

Job Opportunities

Engineering For Kids is hiring Assistant and Lead Camp Instructors for our STEM camps (ages 5.5-12).
Our week-long camps are held at recreation centres and schools throughout Greater Victoria.
For more information about the positions: