March 16, 2018

Daily Announcements

March 16th, 2018      

  • CAFETERIA -Pizza/Fresh Baked Goodies
  • NUTTY’S LOCKER – CLOSED

NEW TODAY

School will re-open on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018.  Enjoy your Spring Break!

Congratulations to the junior and senior boys rugby sevens teams for winning the SD62 Sevens Tournament yesterday at Westshore.

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

Ultimate Frisbee Practice’s AFTER Spring Break – Every Wednesday morning at 7:30am, & Friday afternoons at 3:30pm on the Turf.  Starting April 4th, 2018.

All OBH students are welcome and encouraged to come and play VUPS sponsored ultimate frisbee 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.

HMCS MALAHAT JOB FAIR- SAT, MARCH 17TH
This Saturday, March 17th, HMCS Malahat, Victoria’s Naval Reserve unit is holding its annual Job Fair from 10am-2pm at 20 Huron St. Victoria BC. This event showcases what various occupations are available in the Naval Reserves. This is a great opportunity for high school students aged 16 and older or Grade 11 and higher to be able to secure excellent part-time and summer employment. Students that join have the opportunity to make over $5000 over the summer, as well as, receive tuition reimbursement for post-secondary education.

COME TO THE SD61 CAREER FAIR AND SIGN UP TO WIN AN IPAD.
SD61 is having their annual 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.

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Opera Tickets – Anyone wishing to see Rinaldo by Handel please see Manjit after school in room 213.  Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 at the Royal Theatre, tickets are $15 each.

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 is TODAY!!
https://goo.gl/forms/OApQNSBXRhosDH8Z2
Questions? Email djshrubsole@sd61.bc.ca

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.

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

Water’s Edge Café located in the Victoria Regent Hotel downtown is looking for a motivated, energetic morning person with excellent customer service skills to work in the café.  For more specific details please click here.

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

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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.