March 13, 2018

Daily Announcements

March 13th, 2018     

  • CAFETERIA -Baked Potato/Soup & a Bun/Fresh Baked Goodies
  • NUTTY’S LOCKER – CLOSED

NEW TODAY

Ultimate Frisbee practice FRIDAY at 3:30 on the TURF.  Please wear shoes suitable for the turf, bring water and a hat is advisable if it’s sunny.

Anyone interested in going to the YCI Youth for Change & Inclusion Camp, please come to an information session in room 208 today at LUNCH.

All OBH students are welcome and encouraged to come and play VUPS sponsored ultimate every Sunday on the GNS turf from Noon-2 pm.  Students from other schools have been gathering there for the last month and this will be ongoing and there is no cost, but a waiver must be signed which we will bring to practice.

Men’s Choir in FOCUS today in the theatre.

No Jr Concert Choir Women’s rehearsal Wed. before school.

Would Nicole Quast please see Ms. Taggart in 304 today.

All rugby players need to pick up a “What will I Miss” form for the SD62 Tournament on Thursday.
Boys – Go to room 231
Girls – Go to room 202

Math/Science support, all grades, Tues/Wed/Friday at focus block in room 313!

Ms. Pickstone will be up there ready to help all students who are struggling with math or all science!

Race Walkers (Track & Field) – Practice at UVic WEDNESDAY at 3:30pm.

SD61 is having a Career Fair on April 19th from 9:00am to 2:30pm at Archie Browning Curling Arena, 1151 Esquimalt Rd.  Students will take a bus leaving from Oak Bay at 11:15 and returning to the school by 12:45. There will be approximately 80 exhibitors attending and more committing to the event each day. See the current list here.   All Oak Bay students are welcome to attend. To sign up, see Mrs. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.

Secondary Springboard Victoria Police Department
On Tuesday, April 10th, SD61 is partnering with The Victoria Police Department to allow 16 of our students to explore and experience Policing through hands-on, scenario-based activities, demonstrations, and discussions with Victoria Police Department members:
Grade 11 & 12 students are welcome to apply to participate.
Student applications are due on or before Friday, March 16th
Don’t delay!  Seats fill up fast.  See Mrs. Giesbrecht for an application.

“Water is Life” Netherlands Exchange|
Oak Bay High School (Canada) &
Maurick College (Netherlands)
What are the perks of the ‘Water is Life’ exchange?
To develop practical scientific field skills
To engage in a local, relevant, real-world research project
Chance to earn 4 credits through ‘Directed Studies’ Course
To develop friendship and collaborative networks through exchange with Maurick College in The Netherlands
To visit and experience the culture of The Netherlands, including a chance to visit Amsterdam
Interested?  Time to apply for the program now!
Application deadline Fri March 16th.
https://goo.gl/forms/OApQNSBXRhosDH8Z2
Questions? Email djshrubsole@sd61.bc.ca

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Victoria Foundation is hosting a Youth Mental Health Vital Conversation event with a moderated panel, as well as refreshments to follow.
Date:  March 14th, 2018
Time:  4:30-6:30pm
Location:  Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus, Gibson Auditorium (Young Building)
Register at:  youthmentalhealthvitalconversation.eventbrite.com

Camosun College has a Trades Exploration program (TEAC105) which embraces learning about Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science Technology. The program is very useful to help students determine which discipline they may want to consider after high school.  Applications are now open for September 2018.  If you are interested in applying please see Mrs. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.
Camosun College Interurban Campus is hosting an information night on March 15th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  Business, Sport & Exercise and Trades & Technologies.
https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/whats-going-on

Marine TASK Spring & Summer Program
South Island Partnership (SIP) would like to offer a new and exciting program to our secondary students: Marine TASK.  This program centers on several trades through a marine lens.  Four safety certifications will also be achieved through the program.  Below, you will see that this has two parts:
an online course (TACC 109 – Trades Access Common Core) from April to June face to face, hands on instruction at Camosun Interurban in July and August.
Applications are due by March 16, 2018.  Grade 11 or 12 students who are interested in completing the TACC 109 course by distance, and are willing to invest their summer months into this unique and valuable opportunity, please pick up an application in the Career Centre.  Click the link for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/trades.html

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Prior Castle Inn (B&B -7 rooms) in Oak Bay has openings for part-time (or full-time in summer) student cleaners and a breakfast cook/relief cook. Because it is a small operation, a high school student would love the experience! Hourly rate starts at $12/hour.  See Mrs. Giesbrecht for application details.

YOUTH GET IT INTERNS AT COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS
Opportunities for students entering Grade 11 and 12 in September 2018 to be paid members of our Youth Get It Interns. They work as community ambassadors and as Member Service Representatives helping our members in our branches.  Being a Youth Get It Intern is a job that requires professionalism and a friendly and helpful attitude. Students will gain skills like leadership, community relations and financial literacy that prepare them for their future endeavours.
Responsibilities
Represent Coast Capital Savings at community events
Work part-time after school or on weekends during the school year
Work full-time in the summer, 5 days per week
Work as a Member Service Representative helping our members in one of our branches
Complete 25 volunteer hours focusing on teaching financial literacy
Take part in a team building camp
Apply here deadline is April 11th.

Volunteer Opportunity

Canadian Blood Services is looking for volunteers.  Earn your 30 hours by supporting the community.  Contact dragana.nikolic@blood.ca if you are interested.

Swiftsure Volunteering
The 75th Swiftsure International Yacht Race is looking for volunteers from May 24-28, 2018.

Queen Alexander Centre for Children’s Health is looking for volunteers.  Please see the posting outside the Career Centre or online here for more information

Grad 2018 News

https://oakbayhighgradpage.wordpress.com/

TRANSCRIPT Information:  You can access your transcript online now, to see information for yourself or for picking post-secondary institutions to order and send to.  No need to have a paper copy now J.  Go to the Ministry of Education’s Transcripts and Certificate website at http://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca.  If you have any questions go and see Mr. Alexander or Mrs. Giesbrecht.