May 26, 2023

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, May 26th, 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

Congratulations to the track and field team for winning every island championship category! Over 40 athletes qualified for provincials!  Reminder for those athletes that there is a meeting after school in room 300

Congratulations to the Golf Team on a top 3 finish at Islands.  THe team is off to Provincials in 2 weeks.

There will be a Talent Show on May 30th.  Find posters throughout the school and scan the QR code to fill out the application form.

Camosun College Academic Advising Department is offering a workshop on June 1st that is designed for students who are new to post-secondary. This workshop is open to current high school students who have accepted their seat in a Camosun College program and will be starting in Fall 2023. If you are interested in this workshop, you can find more information and register here: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3ibp4uzrc79pfe.html?t=1684184938. 

Canadian Coast Guard Days school event on June 1, 2023! Students will leave Oak Bay at 10:00am to be back at school by 12:00-12:30pm.  This exciting and interactive event for students and teachers is being held at the Coast Guard Base at 25 Huron Street in James Bay. The event will showcase the various employment opportunities available within the organization – from helicopter operations, vessel tours, search and rescue, aids to navigation, and more!  If you are interested in attending please see Ms. Giesbrecht before the end of May 29th.  

UPCOMING SPRINGBOARDS:
Tourism and Hospitality Springboard – June 2nd from 8:45am to 4:00pm at the Laurel Point Inn.  This is an opportunity for students from grade 10-12 to explore the tourism and hospitality industry through hands-on activities and experiences, as well as by hearing from local experts in the tourism industry who will share their advice and guidance on how to peruse a job or career within tourism and hospitality in Victoria.  Pick up and application in the Career Centre and return it to Ms. Giesbrecht by May 26th.  

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!

Volunteering Opportunities

Looking for volunteers for the Windsor Park Crit Cycling Race
When: Sunday, June 11 from 7:30am to 11:30am
Where: meet at 7:30am on race day the Oak Bay Bikes tent at Windsor Park on Windsor Avenue. Be prepared to stay until 11:30am. Please dress for the weather conditions on race day.
What: volunteers will be asked to help set up cones and barriers and then stand along the side of the course to marshal traffic and monitor crossings. Some specific training and guidance will be provided on race day
If interested, please contact Trevor MacKenzie at tmackenzie@sd61learn.ca

Fun Volunteering Opportunity – The Northridge Elementary Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is currently planning a Fun Fair. They are looking for 10-20 responsible, energetic students to help us out with face painting as well as assisting with games and activities. Students can expect to be there for  2-3 hours on Friday night (4:00-9:00 pm), June 9th.  If you are interested please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre.

The Greater Victoria Green Team would like to invite you, your students, and your community to TWO upcoming volunteer opportunities in Oak Bay!
On Saturday May 27th from 9:45 am – 1:00 pm, we will be helping to restore the garry oak savanna habitat in Anderson Hill Park by removing invasive species such as scotch broom and gorse. Event RSVP and further details can be found on our Meetup group website at bit.ly/GVGTmay27.
On Saturday June 10th from 9:45am – 1:00pm we will be helping restore Uplands Park by removing invasive plants such as English ivy, himalayan blackberry, and scotch broom. Event RSVP and details can be found on our meetup group website at bit.ly/GVGTjun10
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. All ages and abilities are welcome. Instruction, gloves, tools and snacks are provided.

Margaret Jenkins Spring Fair is having their annual spring fair on Friday June 16th from 5-8pm and looking for volunteers for approximately 1.5 – 3 hours.   Volunteer positions would be: Bouncy Castle supervision, Games & Race organizing & liaison, Face Painting, Art installation help etc. Volunteers will receive free food vouchers at the event.  See Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre for the contact information if you are interested.

The Recreation Program Coordinator for the James Bay Community School Centre is looking for volunteers. They are holding their annual James Bay Community Picnic on June 7th from 3:30-6:30pm and she is looking both for volunteers to help run our kids’ games and activities and for musical performers. Last year they had between 500-600 community members attend the event which was a fun afternoon of food, music, and activities. Please see Ms. Giesbrecht if you are interested.

Job Opportunities

Engineering For Kids is hiring Assistant and Lead Camp Instructors for our STEM camps (ages 5.5-12).
Our week-long camps are held at recreation centres and schools throughout Greater Victoria.
For more information about the positions: