Daily Announcements
March 5th, 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 – Roasted Vegetable Penne Bake & Greek Salad
NEW TODAY
Grade 12’s, your Capstone Showcase presentation dates have been posted outside the Office.
Attention French Immersion students! If you’re interested in participating in the French public speaking contest Concours this spring, please see Mme Calestagne (Room 205) or Mme Garraway (Room 206) by the end of this week for more details. The city competition will take place on Wednesday, April 9th, at Vic High. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your skills!
The following universities will have a table set up outside the Career Centre at lunch this week.
March 5th – Royal Roads University
March 6th – Dalhousie University
March 6th – King’s University College @ Western
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
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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
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.