Daily Announcements
June 4th, 2025
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Village’s Pizza $3.00 a slice
Tuesday – Opa Wraps $9.00 each
Wednesday – Village’s Pizza $3.00 a slice
Thursday – Panda Island Chow Mein $9.00 each
Friday – Snacks
HOT LUNCH – Vegetarian Chow Mein & Green Salad
NEW TODAY
It is Anything But Cars Week. Raffle tickets will be handed out on Monday and Wednesday for various prizes.
Get an ice cream sundae in front of the Cafeteria TODAY at lunch.
🚣♀️ Try Rowing – Join the Crew! 🚣♂️
Are you looking for a new sport? Want to be part of an award-winning team with opportunities for scholarships, all while spending time outdoors and having fun?
Come to the Try Rowing Info Meeting
📅 Tuesday, June 10
📍 Oak Bay Band Room
🕛 At Lunch
No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and team spirit!
We’re hosting a Try Rowing Day on June 25 at Elk Lake – the perfect chance to get out on the water and see what rowing is all about. If you’re thinking about joining the team next year, this is your moment to give it a shot!
Don’t miss the boat — literally! 🌊🚣♀️ See you there!
Police Springboard – Are you interested in becoming a police officer? SD61 and Saanich Police have teamed up to give students a one-day taste of being an officer. The event will be on June 10th from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of policing through interactive demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and scenario-based simulations. Pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre. Applications are due June 4th.
Indigenous Student Police Springboard – Are you interested in becoming a police officer? SD61 and Saanich Police have teamed up to give students a one-day taste of being an officer. The event will be on June 11th from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm. Students will have the opportunity to explore the world of policing through interactive demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and scenario-based simulations. Pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre. Applications are due June 4th.
BC SPCA Victoria is planning their annual Lock-In For Love community fundraising campaign. For more information, go to https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
UVic Updates: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Camosun College – Program Specific Info Sessions: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to the Rugby Teams for a great season. Junior Boys ended up 6th in the province, Senior Boys won the Bronze, and Senior Girls won a silver medal.
Canadian Coast Guard Days – June 6th. An interactive event for students to get excited about the Canadian Coast Guard and to showcase the various job opportunities within the organization. Oak Bay will take a small number of students to the event at 10:15 am on June 6th. Students can expect to leave Oak Bay at about 10:00 am and return back to school around 12:00 pm. Here is a video link to last year’s event to see what to expect. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qlymb0lm3mlbasd/CCG%20day%20Video%20for%20schools-V2.mov?dl=0 If you are interested in attending, please see Ms. Giesbrecht or Mr. Alexander in the Career Centre to register.
Volunteering Opportunities
Elgin Gardens (1787 Elgin Rd.) is a seniors’ subsidized housing looking for volunteers to help in their garden. There would be a lot of digging, turning soil, and weeding involved (great workout!) Please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre if you want the contact information.
This is a great volunteer opportunity for international students.
Oaklands is looking for volunteers to support us with our Markets and Special Events!
Join the vibrant team, special event volunteer team! Roles include helping with setup and take down, working on the green team, supporting the info booth, supporting with music tent setup and take down, supporting with arts and crafts tables, and more!
2025 Special events & markets include:
Women’s Day Weekend Festival (March)
Easter Eggstravaganza (April)
The Oaklands Sunset Market (July-August)
Oaklands Winter Market (Nov)
Oaklands Kids Market (Nov)
Breakfast with Santa (Dec)
Oaklands is committed to supporting a safe(r), inclusive environment, and invites BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and those with other intersectional identities to join our volunteer team. Necessary accommodations will be provided for applicants to be successful in the role. To complete a volunteer application, visit oaklands.life/volunteer.
Job Opportunities