Daily Announcements
November 12th, 2024
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 – Closed
HOT LUNCH – Roasted Chicken Drumsticks, Steamed Vegetables & Sushi Salad
NEW TODAY
TEAM PLANNING, TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13th. BLOCK A STARTS AT 9:55
Grade 11 breakfast in the Cafeteria at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, November 13th. We hope to see you there!
Grade 9 Girls basketball tryouts: Tuesday, Nov 12th 6:30 pm, Thursday, Nov 14th, 5:00 pm
Grade 9 Boys Basketball tryouts: Wednesday, Nov 13th, 5:00 pm and Monday, Nov 18th, 5:00 pm.
The Board Games Club will be meeting today at lunch in the classroom at the back of the Library. All students are welcome to attend.
The amazing Oak Bay Talent Show is coming on November 26th. To register, please follow the QR code found on the posters throughout the School. Big Prizes to be won
The Art and Culture Trip is on again!
The famous adventure of a lifetime is taking off for London, Ancient Roman Baths, Stonehenge, Paris, and Pasta and Mask Making in Florence Italy and so much more. This is a 16-day trip in the first two weeks of July 2026, spots fill up fast, please see Ms. Wright in room 146 for the brochure which has all the details and application. Application and deposit are required to secure a spot.
OB Ski & Snowboard Team – Important Deadlines:
*If you missed last week’s meeting, information packages are available in both the office and in front of the choir room. There are posters with the QR code to scan for the required Google form indicating your interest at both locations.
Friday, November 15th: Our first dryland session (In the SMALL GYM at 7:30 am). Required paperwork (waivers, permission forms, athlete code of conduct, driving forms, etc.) will be distributed to those who have paid the deposit. Oak Bay Athletics Players Package must be completed & fee paid online https://oakbay.sd61.bc.ca/activities-clubs/oak-bay-athletics-players-package/
There will be a food and clothing drive for the month of November. Please bring in warm clothing & socks along with non-perishable food items. Boxes are located in front of the Office.
SFU School of Interactive Art and Technology will be hosting a virtual information session via zoom on Nov. 26th at 6:30 pm. SIAT has a wide variety of courses which include Film, Design, Virtual Reality, Animation, Game, Data Science(HCI), and more. To join the session and learn more click the Zoom link https://sfu.zoom.us/j/8081885156?omn=83932526401
UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS 2024/25
November 12th UVic’s Gustavson School of Business @ lunch in the Career Centre
November 18th Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) @ 12:00 pm in the Career Centre via Zoom
November 19th UVic from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 19th McMaster University will have an International rep here at lunch in the Career Centre
November 25th St. Francis Xavier @ 12:00 pm in the Career Centre
UBC Faculty of Medicine recently launched the MD Outreach Youth Mentorship Program.
This program connects high school students with UBC Medical Students to learn more about being a university student, learning about self-care, and applying to UBC medical school. If you are interested in this program, see the Career Centre (or sign up using this link https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uEgBVRnUSQ2nJk)
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Break Police Camp will take place from March 15th to 22nd. The applications this year will be through Google Forms. Please click the link and apply by November 15th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6IBbp9foM3wGSwDBf7smXKtZSOr0f4X99Uob6JGCLZwahvw/viewform
Parents As Career Influencers – Virtual Session- Registration is required
EducationPlannerBC invites parents, families, and student supporters to join our virtual presentation on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024.
Learn about post-secondary education and career opportunities, as well as tools to best support your student in planning for their future. The information will be especially helpful for families with students in grades 10-12.
Come explore our website! Search thousands of programs, get to know trades, and discover career paths. Find helpful resources, including financial aid options, admission requirements, FAQs, and the Glossary. Learn how to create an account, save programs, paths, and careers to My List, and apply to post-secondary in B.C.
EducationPlannerBC with SD 61, 62, 63, 64- South Island and Gulf Island School Districts
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
6:30 pm– 7:45 pm
Registration is required. The session will be on MS Teams.
Register here.
For more information: support@educationplannerbc.ca
UVic Gustavson School of Business is hosting two Zoom workshops:
AI 101: Using Artificial Intelligence in University and Your Career – Thursday, November 14th or Wednesday, November 20th. Register here: https://uvic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdu-hqD0vE9Xzpm-SaxE0c_MfBSxPiR2G#/registration
For more information on these two sessions, please see the posters on the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Explore UVic is on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:15 pm. Don’t miss this in-person, on-campus event! See what the UVic experience is like through lectures, student panels, tours, information fairs, and more. High school students, transfer students and families are welcome. Register for the event here. https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/explore-uvic/index.php
Volunteering Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Cactus Club Café is hiring for entry-level positions.
· Front Desk (greeting desks, seating guests, reservation handling)
· Expediter (running food from the kitchen to guests)
· Dishwasher
· Line Cook
Go to https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer and use the QR Code to apply.