Daily Announcements
May 21st, 2024
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Villages Pizza $3 a slice
Tuesday – Opa Wraps $8
Wednesday – Villages Pizza $3 a slice
Thursday – Panda Island Chow Mein $8
Friday – CLOSED
HOT LUNCH -Port Sausage, Potato Vegetable Hash & Caesar Salad $5 each, or you can purchase a hot lunch card through school cash online or see Ms. Park in the account’s office.
JOKE OF THE DAY: What do you call a pony with a cough?
A little horse.
NEW TODAY
TEAM PLANNING TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22nd. BLOCK E STARTS AT 9:55 AM.
Remember, May is Mental Health Awareness Month and here is your Mental Health Tip of The Day:
Start your day with positive affirmations. Affirmations can help you to shift your perspective and focus on the good in your life, rather than getting overwhelmed by negative self-talk. Affirmations are simple to use and can be tailored to suit your own needs and goals. With practice, they can become a powerful tool for improving your wellbeing. Try this one: I am confident in who I am. And remember, you are not alone.
On Wednesday, May 22nd & 29th, the Cafeteria will be selling hot dogs for $2.00 each.
Have you ever been curious about the Aviation Industry? On Friday, May 31st, SD61 will have an Aviation Springboard. Explore aviation career pathways such as manufacturing, inspecting, engineering and marketing as well as the world of aviation at De Havilland / Viking Air through informative tours and interactive hands-on learning. Applications can be picked in the career center and are due back to Ms. Giesbrecht by May 22nd. **Please note that transportation to and from the event is each student’s responsibility. Space is limited, so don’t delay getting your application in. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/springboards—special-one-day-opportunities.html
UVIC REGISTRATION INFORMATION SESSION: UVic will be in the theatre during focus block on May 21st to go over the registration process for all grade 12 students who have applied to UVic for next fall.
On June 6th the Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Natural Resources Canada will be hosting a one-day event, Science and the Sea. The event will take place at the Institute of Ocean Sciences on Thursday, June 6th. Learn about earthquakes and tectonics, geoscience research and coastal protection from the impacts of climate change. We are taking 10 students to the event from 11:30 to 2:00pm. We will leave here at 10:50 and return to the school at 2:40pm. If you are interested in attending please see Ms. Giesbrecht or Mr. Alexander as soon as possible.
UVic’s “Adulting 101: Personal Finance for Students Preparing for College and University.” Dr. Michael King will facilitate this interactive session, aimed at bolstering students’ financial readiness for university life. The workshop promises a glimpse into Gustavson’s approach to finance, delivered in an enjoyable and engaging manner. Students in grades 9 to 12 and parents are encouraged to attend.
We are offering two sessions: Monday, May 27th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm (90 minutes) & Tuesday, May 28th from 10 am to 11 am (60 minutes)
Please register for your preferred time here. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
UVic Women in Engineering, Science & Technology (WEST) Python Fundamentals Workshop. Wednesdays from 6-8pm June 5th to July 31st https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Practical Nursing is the diploma nursing program and at the end of the 20-month program, students are prepared to become Licensed Practical Nurses. Camosun has upcoming information sessions on, May 29th, 2024 @ 5:30 PM More information can be found here: https://camosun.ca/events/practical-nursing-pn-info-sessions)
Pre-University Summer Programs at the University of Toronto in Tech, Engineering, Medicine and Law still have seats. See the link for more information if you are interested. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events If you have any questions about the event, please contact Ms. Giesbrecht at sgiesbrecht@sd61.bc.ca
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Are you learning English and looking for a fun way to practice your English? Then come and try the ESL Buddies Games Club at lunch today in the Library. Every Monday, students learning English are welcome to join this fun, free club. If you want more information, see Ms. Brereton in Room 120.
You can now purchase tickets to Oak Bay High’s Senior Drama “The Merchant Voice”. Tickets are available through school cash online or at the door. $5 for students & seniors, $10 for adults. Doors open at 6:30, curtains at 7:00 on May 28th & 29th.
The South Jubilee Neighbourhood Association (SJNA) is hosting their annual community event, Parkfest, on August 18th 2024. This event is volunteer-run, and has many fun activities including a bouncy castle and art station for kids, a beer garden, with lots of music and food! They are looking for dynamic and engaged volunteers who can support Parkfest with set-up & take-down, lemonade and coffee service, supervising bouncy castles, kids’ arts station, and more!
Interested students that can volunteer on August 18th can choose a shift of 9am-2pm, 1pm-6pm or the entire 9am-6pm. They will provide volunteers with plenty of break times, food, beverages, and volunteer hours. This opportunity can provide students with experience in event organization, teamwork, and community work! Interested students can reach out to engage@southjubilee.ca with the subject heading, “Parkfest Volunteering”. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Check the Career Centre website www.oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com to learn more about the exciting opportunities available to you throughout the year.
Volunteering Opportunities
Northridge Elementary is looking for volunteers for their Fun Fair on May 31st. Please see the details here. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Abkhazi Garden is looking for volunteers on Saturdays from 1:30pm-4pm. Gate greeters welcome visitors from all over the world, take donations and sell plants. Training will be provided. Please reach out to Cherie by email volunteer@conservancy.bc.ca if you are interested.
MS Canada is looking for volunteers for the 2024 Victoria MS Walk taking place on Sunday May 26th at Cadboro-Gyro Park. We have several areas that need volunteer support during the event, from event set up, participant check in, cheer squad, etc. You can see the available opportunities, as well as sign up for these roles, on our Volunteer Page below: https://mscanada.ca/volunteer-opportunities-campaign?name=2024-walk-bcy-victoria&id=701JR00000A7Hi0YAF
Check out youth volunteer opportunities at Habitat for Humanity Victoria. https://www.habitatvictoria.com/volunteer Volunteer in the ReStores or at a HarbourCats Baseball game, all while supporting Habitat Victoria! Volunteers are wanted for all home games of the 2024 season. There are two volunteer options for each game:
- Habitat Ambassador: volunteers will man our information booth, engaging visitors, collecting donations, hosting games, etc.
- HarbourCats Usher: volunteers will help attendees find their seats, control foot traffic, answer questions, etc.
Sign Up is now open: https://signup.com/go/zbHiFns
Would you like to volunteer for the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival this year from June 19-23? Please go to this link to learn more on how to get involved. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Volunteering at the hospital: Applications are now open for Step Up Youth Volunteer Program in the Victoria hospitals. Please go to the Career Centre website for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Job Opportunities
Kids Klub Summer Internship 2024. Are you in grade 11 or 12? Looking for work experience? Join our team and serve our community. Detailed information on the internship and how to apply can be found at https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events Applications are due May 29th.