May 28, 2021

Daily Announcements

May 28th, 2021               

NEW TODAY

Would the following student please see Ms. Giesbrecht TODAY at lunch?
Lily Cote
Brennan Mitchell
Caroline Palfy
Brian Kim
Aaron Lau
Melissa Liao
Piper Nichols
NV KONGPET
Aidan Riffle
Carey Wang
Sarah Nguyen

Grads, Thanks to everyone who participated in the Amazing Race on Friday. We have posted a list of prize winners outside the office. Please come and check to see if you won a prize.

There will be a C4C kickoff meeting for all students who wish to be involved next year on Monday, May 31st at lunch in the big gym. We hope to see you there. Please let me know if you are wanting to help, but not available that day.

To all students of Digital or Traditional Photography, if you have had photos on display in the hallway this year, your photos may be picked up in room 148 (Ceramics).

Would you like to help select the finalists in our photo contest?
The Photos are on display near the art room. Use the attached document to cast your vote
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdblLzZHt7tQZCHyTagsmyzxzMV0-xw2e1pbSKQ2eMmV0u4mQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

A reminder to any students who have taken ceramics… your projects left in the classroom, finished and unfinished, need to be collected and taken home ASAP. Work left behind will be recycled or sold for charity.

Canadian Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (CCR2P) – The CCR2P High School Internship Program is a fantastic opportunity for high school students to gain valuable skills in research, advocacy, and design. The internship will run from July 12th to August 6th and will require 6-8 hours of work per week. All work will be done remotely via the online platforms Slack and Zoom. The work to be completed as part of this internship will encompass a set of student-driven projects, ranging from researching and creating a presentation on R2P to other projects. Finally, the last week will be a time to personally reflect on R2P and explore future youth opportunities.  After the internship, students will receive advanced consideration for participation in the CCR2P’s Youth Ambassador program, where they may focus on fostering engagement with and action on the R2P principle in their communities.
The application form can be accessed via the following link:  https://forms.gle/HHsrdL7WoSpkheEr9Applications will close on the 31st of May.

The Province of BC announced the launch of the Foundry BC app, which offers young people aged 12 to 24 and their caregivers access to integrated health and wellness services. Please share with your school communities. Visit the Foundry Virtual BC web page to download the app or to access the web portal online.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD SIDE-HUSTLE?  Side-hustles are micro businesses you can run out of your home to make some money.  Please join a zoom-based entrepreneurship workshop exclusively for grade 10 & 11 students, by UVIC’s Gustavson School of Business on May 25 or 27.  Click the link for more information and to register.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–event

Previous Announcements

The Link Summer School Session this year is from June 28 – July 28.  It will be delivered in a “guided asynchronous” format.  This means that you can work on your own time.  Plan to dedicate 20 hours per week per course.  In person support will be offered twice a week by your teacher.  To see all the details please click the link for a Pdf.  https://thelink.sd61.bc.ca/school-spotlight/dl-summer-session/    Registration opened on May 10th at this link for a variety of grade 10, 11 and 12 classes.  

SOAR is a social enterprise based out of Toronto with a mission of fostering a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship in 21st-century learners through school and community programs. The SOAR Summer Innovation Camp is an interactive virtual program designed to immerse students entering Grades 7-12 in the world of entrepreneurship and innovation through project-based learning challenges. Camp participants will have the opportunity to engage in live workshops, take part in design challenges, learn from diverse entrepreneur guest speakers/mentors, and collaborate with like minded peers to create their own ventures. This year’s camp program will be offered in two 4-week sessions for students (July 5th-30th; August 3rd-27th). Further information about this year’s program is available at soaredu.ca/soar-summer-programs. Although there is a fee involved in the camp, we have financial assistance options to ensure greater equity for all interested in participating.

Volunteering Opportunities

Are you still looking for volunteer hours to graduate?  A local resident is looking to have a couple of students help move some soil into planter boxes.   Please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre for her contact information if you are interested.

Job Opportunities

A local Oak Bay resident is looking for gardening help.  She is looking for someone 2-3 hour twice a week, @ $15/hour.  Please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre if you are interested.

GTMANN is looking for carpentry construction workers from brand new worker workers to seasoned vet to staff our custom homes and multi-family projects.  Skill set is positive attitude, punctual, productive and reliable. We can train and mentor everything else.  Full-time $20.00-$35.00 per hour, benefits, 8 hours shifts Monday to Friday.
COVID-19 considerations:
GTMANN takes the pandemic seriously and employ safe working conditions include social distancing, masks and education on how to work safely on our projects  Experience:  construction: 1 year (preferred)
See the link for more details and to apply.  https://ca.indeed.com/job/construction-worker-360c219d11928a11

Social Visits Greeter

Mount St. Mary Hospital provides complex long term care to 200 residents in downtown Victoria.
The Social Visits Greeter adds to the quality of life of people who live at Mount St. Mary Hospital. In keeping with the COVID-19 Orders of the Provincial Health Officer the Social Greeter’s primary role is greeting and engaging with visitors and others entering the building to ensure their attendance at the site is essential and/or scheduled. Supports the safety of residents, by screening visitors, and communicating information and directions. Assists residents leaving for outings.  Please see the link for more details and to apply.  https://ca.indeed.com/job/social-visits-greeter-4649063570fa5f4a

The Old Spaghetti Factory is hiring part-time servers and hostesses.
Server: https://www.86network.com/jobs/victoria/bc/the-old-spaghetti-factory-victoria/server-p77xxa
Hostess: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/34257522?token=102:-35:92:-19:74:-120:76:36:86:-51:-66:107:-121:16:-126:63:86:-16:126:-61:-11:17:-80:41:-113:-37:93:-63:49:80:-1:37:-96:65:-82:-7:-112:-107:-34:62&subid=6617243&source=ja

Do you want to work for the Government of Canada? The Federal Student Work Experience program job application and information can be found in the link.  https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/srs-sre/page01.htm?poster=1&lang=en