Daily Announcements
March 11th, 2022
NEW TODAY
Cafeteria
Monday – Pizza $2.50 per slice
Tuesday – Soup & a Bun $4.00 (Wicked Thai Chicken Soup)
Wednesday – Pizza $2.50 per slice
Thursday – Red Barn Hot Dogs $3.50
Friday – Snacks & Drinks
Congratulations to Lena Reithofer, Tyler Benn, and Samantha Bergen for winning the February Creative Writing Contest, and an honorable mention to Brennan Mitchell. Please stop by the front office to collect your prizes.
Ultimate Frisbee practice today at 3 PM and Wednesday at 7:30 AM.
Do you love board games and food? On Thursday, March 17th after school until 5:00 pm there will be a fun board game night with lots of pizza and treats available, hosted by Connect 2 Care. Look around the school for posters with a QR code to sign up by yourself or with a friend.
Thank you to those who came to the Water is Life meeting at lunch. Anyone who is interested in applying to the program (either the Virtual Conference and/or the exchange to the Netherlands), please fill out the application form linked: https://forms.gle/eKBXfbtY7UUqvS126
Please submit your application by Friday, March 11. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Shrubsole or Mrs. McKinty.
Are you in grade 11 and thinking of attending Queen’s University after high school? Do you want to study abroad in first year? As part of Meet Queen’s in March, the Bader International Study Centre is hosting two events for Grade 11s. You are invited to join us at the following webinars to learn more about our campus and ask any questions they may have about the university.
Meet Queen’s in March – Discover the Bader International Study Center –
Mar 16th, 7:00 PM (EST)
- Find out how you can study abroad in your first-year
- Learn about our campus, it’s 600-acres and our 15th Century Castle
- Programs, trips, residence, food,
Meet Queen’s in March – BISC Ambassador Panel –
Mar 17th, 7:00 PM (EST)
- Meet the BISC’s students and hear about their experience
- Get insider knowledge on the Castle’s student life
- Discover how to make the most of your first year abroad
Camosun College and the South Island Partnership will be hosting a Women In Trades and Technology Exploration Day on April 21st. Explore trades opportunities in electrical, fine furniture, sheet metal, and automotive as well as tech opportunities in computer science, Camosun Innovates, mechanical engineering, and electronics. Please see the link https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events for more details and if you are interested pick up an application form from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre and return it before April 13th.
FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY(CB) FSWEP Hire 2022
Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton will be accepting applications for the following trades as part of the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) 2022. (10-12 Students will be hired) You must be between 16-19years of age and currently enrolled in grade 11 or 12. See the Career Centre website for more details on the requirements. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/work–volunteer Applications can be picked up from Ms. Giesbrecht and must be returned completed by April 8th.
TRADES:
– Metal Trades (e.g., Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Welding)
– Hull Trades (e.g., Shipwright/Joiner, Painter, Lagger/Heat & Frost & Rigger)
– Pipefitter
– Refrigeration
– Electrician (Marine & Weapons)
– Machinist
– Millwright
The students who apply should be fully dedicated to this opportunity and the summer work.
Learning to Lead™ is, a four-week leadership program with 2-hour zoom sessions every week, open to Grade 11 girls, transgender, and non-binary youth. Participants gain confidence through a series of interactive workshops and activities. They leave the program with greater self-awareness, and the inspiration to take on new challenges and opportunities. This interactive program invites young women to develop a leadership mindset in a supportive and fun environment. You will also gain insight from guest speakers and mentors – accomplished leaders who share their candid perspectives on their personal experiences. Please go to the website https://minervabc.ca/learning-to-lead/ for more information and see Ms. Giesbrecht if you have any questions.
Previous Announcements
Grade 12’s – Mr. Alexander will have a drop-in time on Thursday in Focus in the cafeteria – stop by with any questions for applications, awards, scholarships, what’s next in the decision-making process.
Mr. Alexander will hold these drop-in times every Tuesday and Thursday until Spring Break.
If your Focus time is full, drop by or email any time (career center).
Seed The City – Summer Work Experience Course – For current grade 10 and 11 students. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events Please see Ms. Giesbrecht if you have any questions.
MINI MED SCHOOL 2022 – Friday, April 29th @ Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina
Are you a grades 10-12 student with a passion for science and health research?
At Mini Med School, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn about the latest medical research happening in BC
- Explore the diverse careers available in science and medicine
- Engage with world-class researchers and health professionals
- Network with like-minded students from across Vancouver Island
There are seats held specifically for students who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.
You are invited to register from March 7th – 13th for Mini Med School. Space is limited and you do need a sponsor teacher. Please find all the details here. https://bcchr.ca/minimedbc Spots will be offered on a lottery basis.
Volunteering Opportunities
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Job Opportunities
Film Camp in A Box is currently seeking senior students to fill paid roles in their spring break and summer programs. They are a youth-based digital media literacy workshop that engages young people between the ages of 8 – 14 in stop motion animation and filmmaking opportunities throughout Canada. They have partnerships with Oak Bay, Saanich, Panorama, and Westshore communities. Please go to the website for more information www.filmcampinabox and email Bryan Goldmintz at bryan@filmcampinabox.com with your resume.
Seasonal Butchart Gardens Job Fair will be on Tuesday, March 8th from 5:30 to 7:30. Please see the poster on the Career Centre website for more details on location and entrance. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/work–volunteer
These are seasonal positions providing 25-40 hours of work per week. Shifts will vary and weekend and evening work is required. Although the skills required to fill our many different positions are diverse, the common thread we look for in all candidates is an outgoing, dynamic, and service-focused disposition. The ability to work extensively with our culturally diverse visitors, and work well under pressure without losing our service focus are definite assets.
Food Services: The Gardens has several restaurants which require waitstaff, cashiers, bus persons, and counter-service persons. We also have two kitchen facilities that produce a la carte, pastry, and industrial production.
Visitor Services: Primarily an outdoor position, responsibilities include pedestrian and vehicle traffic control, grounds maintenance, collecting admissions, and all other services provided for our international and local visitors.
Custodial Services: These positions require work both indoors and outdoors. Responsibilities include maintenance of administrative buildings, visitor and staff washroom facilities, and garbage collection.
Seed & Gift Store: These positions require work both behind the scenes and with our visitors. Responsibilities include extensive merchandise knowledge, cash transactions, unpacking, stocking, and reconciling paperwork.
Gardening: Primarily outdoor positions or work in our Plant Identification Centre. Most positions require eight-hour shifts of heavy to moderate labor and require good public relations skills.
Outdoor summer camp employment opportunities with Western Adventures. https://www.westernadventures.ca/western-educational-adventures-careers.htm
Dairy Queen in Oak Bay is hiring a cashier/customer service person. See the link to apply.
https://ca.indeed.com/job/cashiercustomer-service-f275a90f4a969f62