Daily Announcements
March 10th, 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 – Perogies & Caesar Salad
NEW TODAY
UBC Summer Science Program is back for summer 2025! The program is a one-week camp for Indigenous students in grades 8-11 held on campus in Vancouver. Applications are due by June 1st. All the details can be found at https://bit.ly/UBCSSP, and if you have any questions, please email summer.science@ubc.ca
McMaster University will be in town for an information session on Sunday, March 30, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Student applicants, prospects, and supporters will have the opportunity to connect with faculty members, learn about their various programs, and discover what McMaster has to offer.
Are you interested in a career in dentistry? Join OzTREKK, Australian dental school alumni, and current dental students for an exclusive webinar Q&A panel on March 11 at 5 pm! What you’ll learn: Why studying dentistry in Australia or NZ is a great option. What to expect in dental school, including classes and clinical. The student experience—living in Australia. Tips for success and what we wish we had known. Live Q&A—ask us anything! Reserve your spot today!
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9417371356946/WN_fytru2jTQbSxr4BgXp-eIA
Women’s College Showcase, taking place on March 13th at 3:30 pm PT / 6:30 pm ET. During the session, representatives from three prestigious women’s colleges—Wellesley College, Barnard College, and Smith College—will join us to share insights and answer questions from students. Please use the registration link if you are interested.
UVic would like to invite your students to a special information session for the Island Medical Program, which delivers UBC’s Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Victoria. The event will be co-hosted by Dr. Shahin Shirzad, our Assistant Dean of Admissions, current medical students, and our admissions coordinator. Our co-hosts will share details about our program and its admissions process, what it takes to become a doctor, and what it’s like being in medical school. This info session will be presented at the University of Victoria, but it will be simultaneously broadcast on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
Event Summary
What: UBC Doctor of Medicine / Island Medical Program info session
When: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: In-person at the University of Victoria (MSB 160) or on Zoom
Who: Everyone is welcome to attend, including students, guardians, teachers, and counsellors
Cost/RSVP: Free; register for in-person and Zoom seats at imp.med.ubc.ca/ShirzadInfoSession2025
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Oak Bay’s Boys & Girls Skiing Team, who were crowned Provincial Champions last week. The banner is proudly hanging in the office. We’re almost certain it’s the first time a Vancouver Island team has brought home the banner in skiing or snowboarding. We had the most competitively successful year yet.
A shoutout to Yoyo Deng who won the silver in both the GS (giant slalom) and Terrain events for Boys’ Ski. He is likely the only non-club skier to make it in the top 20. What an accomplishment! Congratulations to Dallas Batty who won the silver in the Girls’ Snowboard GS event.
Oak Bay had outstanding team placements including: Girls Snowboard – Second Place, Boys Snowboard – Third Place, Combined Boys & Girls Snowboard – Second Place, Boys Ski – Third Place, Girls Ski – Fourth Place.
Some notable individual Snowboard finishes includes Calum Parker – 7th in Boys’ Snowboard, Mac White – 9th in Boys’ Snowboard, Sophie Longe – 11th in Girls’ Snowboard, Kennedy Palmer – 15th in Girls’ Snowboard and Zoe Embacher – 21st in Girls’ Snowboard (18th in Terrain).
Congratulations to every single athlete who participated in the team this year!
Future in Justice Springboard Friday, April 11th from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Victoria Courthouse – Are you interested in a future in Law? Female-identifying Indigenous and BIPOC students in Grades 11 & 12 can attend this one-day free workshop and networking event open to young women who are interested in pursuing a career in justice. For many young people, a career in justice may feel out of their reach. This event is focused on helping young women find inspiration from diverse women who are successful legal/justice sector professionals. The goal of this program is to show that there is a place for everyone in the legal profession.
– Learn about diverse career paths
– Participate in speed mentoring
– Network with justice sector professionals
– Lunch with justice system, legal professionals
– Connect with fellow aspiring young women pursuing justice careers
See Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre if you are interested in applying. Applications are due by March 12th.
Graphic Design Summer Program Grade 10 or 11 students (up to 18 spots available)
SD61 and Pacific Design Academy (PDA) are working in partnership to deliver a program providing a blend of classroom-based instruction, software training, skill development, and work experience (if possible). The program will provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding within the graphic design industry, exploring conceptual thinking, typography, and design fundamentals. Students will also become familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Upon successful completion, students will receive 4 high school credits: Graphic Production 12
Classroom and community-based Instruction will be taught at Pacific Design Academy, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm from July 2, 2025, to July 29th, 2025. The applications are due by April 18th. See Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre for more information and an application if you are interested.
Volunteering Opportunities
Quadra Village Day is an exciting, annual community building celebration of our neighbourhood on May 10th from 10am to 2pm and it is a 100% free, family-friendly event! There will be kid’s activities, live entertainment, inflatables, a dunk tank, community booths, and so much more. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various tasks including event set up, food serving, children’s activities, and more. Any interested students can sign up through the following link: https://volunteersignup.org/QDED4
ReStore is looking for volunteers. Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Victoria at our ReStores<https://www.habitatvictoria.com/volunteer>. We welcome student volunteers looking to add to their resume – either to complete their CLC and CLE hours or to gather work experience. Our ReStores are open 7 days per week, with current weekend opportunities at both stores. Student volunteer shifts are 2-4 hours and we can be very flexible for the most part. We do ask that students commit to their full 30 hours with us, on the job training is provided, and anyone under 19 years must have parent/guardian permission. 16+ only. For more information and to apply please go to the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Are you a student passionate about environmental advocacy and eager to enhance your technical skills while making a difference towards a global cause? Join to volunteer with the Executive Team for the Human Nature Projects Canada. They are a federally incorporated, youth-led, not-for-profit organization with the mission to increase environmental literacy by raising awareness about current environmental issues to inspire meaningful and equitable environmental action. More information can be found here on the opportunity and how to apply. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Victoria Artistic Swimming is hosting the National Qualifiers from March 16 to 23, 2025, at Saanich Commonwealth Place. They are hoping some Grade 12 students will sign up to earn their volunteer hours for graduation. A variety of roles are available—field of play, hospitality, transportation, and more—with shifts ranging from 2 to 6 hours (no experience needed). It’s a great way to be part of a national event! For more details and sign up here: www.victoriasynchro.com/event/national-qualifiers-2025
The TD Family Sport and Recreation Festival hosted by PISE and the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame will be happening at PISE on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 am – 3:00 pm. This is a FREE event for the community! The event will take place at PISE at Camosun College Interurban Campus 4371 Interurban Rd. It is a chance for kids to be introduced to new opportunities at the club and community level. This event is all about connecting families through sports and physical activity. It is the only festival of its kind in our region and also offers many activity options for children with disabilities. With more than 30 activities, including a variety of sports, outdoor activities, and obstacle courses, as well as food and beverage vendors, there will be opportunities for children and families of all sizes to interact with sports organizations and participate in a variety of events. This year, we are looking forward to welcoming around 2,000 participants, primarily children and their parents and grandparents, to the festival. They are seeking student volunteers who are interested in helping at the festival. Interested volunteers can fill out the Google form here. https://bit.ly/4hgnBIe
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
Are you looking for summer employment in the trades? Apply to the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) at the Fleet Maintenance Facility in Cape Breton. The trades available are: Metal Fabrication, Welder, Shipwright, Joiner, Painter, Pipefitter, Electroplater, Millwright, Machinist, Lagger, Sheet Metal, Rigger, Refrigeration and Electrician. The paid positions will be from July 3 to August 27, 2025. See all the details on the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Pedalheads is hiring and looking for volunteers over spring break. To qualify as a Bike Instructor, students need to be at a minimum 16 years old by their first day of work. To volunteer during these weeks students must be 13 years old by their first day of work. These are our confirmed locations for our Spring Break Camps this year:
WORK DATES: March 17th – 21st and March 24th – 28th. LOCATIONS: Cedarhill- Doncaster Elementary and Oak Bay – Willows Elementary. If you are interested apply online at https://pedalheads.com/en/join-the-team/summer-camp-and-seasonal-jobs
Minton House is looking for a server. Please see the link for all the details on the position and how to apply. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Young’s Restaurant is hiring for a Casual delivery position.
Delivery Drivers must provide their own car
Hours are flexible, from 4-8 pm.
Qualifications:
1) Own a car with valid Insurance needed, & a valid BC driver’s license
2) Good customer service/delivery skills
3) Safe driving practices
Please email youngsrestaurantvictoria@gmail.com with your resume or statement of interest. We look forward to your application.