Daily Announcements
March 9th, 2023
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Tuesday – OPA Chicken or Falafel Pita Wrap – $8.00
Wednesday – Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Thursday – Bon Sushi (Veggie or California Roll) – $6.00
Friday – CLOSED
New Today
Crochet Club starts TODAY at lunch in room 145. Be there of be granny square. Bring you own crochet hook if possible.
Sailors it is that time once again to get out on the water. No experience needed, come to room 312 at lunch on Monday, March 13th for information.
Any students interested in playing competitive golf for Oak Bay High this year, there will be an information and sign up session tomorrow at lunch in the small gym.
Congratulations to Oak Bay skiers and boarders on their outstanding performance at the Provincial Championships in Sun Peaks last week. In the team results, Oak Bay earned medals in all four categories, including 2nd in boys skiing, 3rd in boys and girls combined skiing, as well as third in boys and girls combined snowboarding. This is Oak Bay’s best finish ever at the Provincials, so please wish our 29 athletes a huge congratulations when you see them!
WILD Outside is a national conservation-based leadership program for youth ages 15-18 developed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and funded by the Government of Canada. WILD Outside empowers youth to put their passion for conservation into action, while deepening their awareness of nature and wildlife. For more information on how to get involved please go the WILD Outside website. https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/wild-outside/?src=EL
Go Code Girl Saturday, April 8th 10 am – 3 pm @ UVic.
Discovery for girls and non-binary youth in grades 6-12 in a wide range of career possibilities available in the rapidly-growing fields of technology, computing and software engineering. To register please go to: https://events.eply.com/GoCODEGirl20233370756
Are you looking for a fun, educational experience this summer? McGill Summer Academy is a two week summer program held on McGill University’s downtown campus. For more information please see the link. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Education USA is launching a new four-part “Prepare for the Fair” webinar series highlighting EducationUSA
Step 1: Narrowing your Search. Our first session will be Wednesday March 8, 4-5:00pm.
Find your Fit: Your U.S. Study Options
REGISTER HERE
There are more than 4,700 colleges and universities in the United States. In this session, you will learn about
– public and private institutions
– 2-year and 4-year options
– Gender-only colleges
– Research universities, liberal arts colleges, and technical institutes
– Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutes (HSIs)
– and more!
Presenters include:
Travis Scott, Kettering University
Michaëlle Aristide, Spelman College
Frank Jurkovic, St. Petersburg College
Laura Gail, University of California, Santa Cruz
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SAVE THE DATES for the rest of the EducationUSA “Prepare for the Fair” series:
March 22, 7-8 pm ET/4-5 pm PT – Step 1.5: Finance your Studies
April 12, 7-8 pm ET/4-5 pm PT – Pre-professional programs revealed!
May 3, 7-8 pm ET/4-5 pm PT – Student Experience Panel – How I found my best fit
Gwaii Engineering Https://www.gwaiieng.com/ is an Indigenous Civil and Environmental Engineering firm who is offering three day-long shadow opportunities to three SD61 students.
Details:
– Gwaii would like to offer this opportunity to equity deserving groups in the engineering career pathway, such as women and Indigenous students.
– There is no grade level set, but the student will need to be mature and focused enough to participate within an engineering firm environment for the day.
– There is an application required and students can pick up a copy from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.
NOTE to share with students: if more than one application comes in for the day shadows, student’s resume and prompt responses will be used to choose which candidate will get to take part, so these are important pieces!
– There are three job shadow opportunities that students can choose from (students can choose more than one month, but will only get to participate in one job shadow):
– 1 x April
– 1 x May
– 1 x June
– Students can apply now for any of the months they are able to participate in the job shadow.
– Once a student is chosen, they will work with Gwaii to find an appropriate day for the job shadow to happen.
– The deadline to apply is March 14, 2023.
SPRING BREAK AVIATION CROSS COUNTRY TOUR – MARCH 20th
The Elevate Aviation Cross Country Tour empowers youth to consider a career in aviation through inspirational presentations and behind the scenes tours by women in aviation. Each tour day is free of charge and features incredible guest speakers, lunch, and behind-the-scenes tours of the airport. Students between the ages of 12-18 will hear from pilots, air traffic controllers, aerospace engineers, aircraft mechanics, and other aviation professionals. They will be hosting their 7th Annual Cross Country Tour on Monday, March 20, 2023 at the Victoria International Airport. Students can register online at https://elevateaviation.ca/programs/tours/
Previous Announcements
Just a reminder to all students who drive to school. Please be mindful that the parking lots located at the front of the school and the rear of the school, by the gymnasium, are for staff only. Student parking is adjacent the track, at the end of Goldsmith Ave. Please also remember to obey speed limits while in the proximity of the school as we have been receiving complaints from our neighbors. Thank-you!
Congratulations to BRONTE THURBIDE, this months winner of the Oak Bay Book Read. Bronte, please see Ms. Green to receive your $20 gift certificate to Bolen Books. To get your name in for the monthly draw all you have to do is read an Oak Bay Book Read selection and get your name added to the draw in the library. The more you read the more chances you have to win
Have you already completed Calc 12? tspray is looking for math12 Calc 12 TAs. Come and make a difference and take your understanding to the next level.
Have you finished a math course at Oak Bay. The math department needs your help. We are looking for students who want to make a difference in our school to support learning in our classrooms. Please see your past math teacher for details OR come and see tspray in 309 and we will set it up. You can TA for credit, volunteer hours, a reference letter or because it is just plain rewarding. The TA program is very flexible and can work around your skills and interests.
Congratulations to Oak Bay skiers and boarders on their outstanding performance at the Provincials Championships at Sun Peaks from February 27th to March 1st. In the team results, Oak Bay earned medals in all four categories, including 2nd in boys skiing, 3rd in boys and girls combined skiing, as well as third in boys and girls combined snowboarding. This is Oak Bay’s best-ever overall team finish at the Provincials!
Athletes competed in both Giant Slalom and a Terrain event, with strong individual finishes in both. Monday’s race began with the skiers on the Giant Slalom (GS) course. Oak Bay girls had a very competitive field of 115 athletes. Oak Bay had a strong showing with 6 girls finishing in the top 60. Special shoutout to Valeria Pagliassotto (29th), Mya Johnston-Stewart (30th), and Bee Morrison (33rd)! On the boys side, Oak Bay had 3 in the top 20 in the province in a category with 134 competitors: congrats to Gavin Bayley (5th), Yoyo Deng (13th) and Jonathan Hart (16th)!
Tuesday was the snowboard GS day, and Oak Bay boarders took on the steep and fast course with tenacity. Of the 62 competitors, Oak Bay’s top performers were Dallas Batty (5th), Kylee Trumble (30th), and Michelle Mantel (32nd)! On the boys side, Oak Bay had strong finishes with Kiyoshi MacMillan in 10th, Alex Joiner in 15th, and Calum Parker in 31st!
The race series finished off with a fun day on the Terrain GS course, with big banks, burms and rollers. Both skiers and boarders had a single run race and Oak Bay always loves this event! The boys on the ski side came within tenths of a second from the podium, with Gavin Bayley and Yoyo Deng finishing 4th and 5th, respectively. Julian Gauld wasn’t far behind in 9th. On the girls’ side, Bee Morrison had a stellar run, finishing 18th. Dallas Batty was Oak Bay’s fastest girl boarder again today, finishing 22nd. On the boys’ side, Kiyoshi McMillan had our top spot again, finishing 17th.
More than just these awesome results, the entire Oak Bay team of athletes, coaches, and chaperones had a fun trip! All the little things – riding the bus, apres ski nachos, tubing, and much more – created memories that I know we will hold on to. We are proud to say that all our athletes acted responsibly and respectfully, which defines the culture of our team. Go, Oak Bay!
Volunteering Opportunities
Camp Thunderbird is looking to hire 16 Volunteer Program Assistants. The position runs from June 24 until the end of August. For more information on the responsibilities and qualifications go to the Career Centre website at https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer Your cover letter and resume can be emailed to hr@vancouverislandy.ca
Please Note:
1. Application Deadline: This posting will close when suitable candidates have been found.
2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
3. We thank all applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Job Opportunities
Pacific Institute for Sport Education (PISE) is excited to provide the opportunity for high school students to gain work experience while being paid this Summer! Please see the attached posting for our Junior Summer Camp Leader positions. The deadline to apply is March 17th 2023. Please see the job posting here. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
These positions are perfect for a student that loves working with kids, wants to gain experience as a camp leader, and lives a healthy active lifestyle! We are flexible with Summer plans and will provide all of the relevant training needed. Students will need to have their Basic First Aid certification, or willing to obtain. If students have any questions, please email Lauren Sousa @ lsousa@pise.ca.
Pedalheads is hiring is a camp which teaches kids from the ages of 3-12 to ride their bikes. The Spring Break camp will be held at Braefoot Elementary. They are hiring instructors and are flexible with regards to whether instructors are available to work just one or both weeks. To qualify as a bike instructor, students need to be turning 16 in the calendar year. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Do you like architecture and design? Do you like working with children? Petit Architect is hiring Assistants to join their Instructional team. The position pays $16/hr and is an opportunity for students to gain experience in group facilitation, STEAM-based programming, and working with youth. Please click the link for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer