Daily Announcements
November 13th, 2020
NEW TODAY
Library – Overdue Notice
-Students, please return all Textbooks used in the First Quarter ASAP. NOTE: No other books will be assigned to you until all over-dues (including those overdue in the past) are returned.
-IF YOU ARE STILL USING THIS RESOURCE(s) for a class, please disregard this notice.
-You are welcome to search our book room for this/these resources if you believe that you have returned a textbook/s.
-If your book cannot be located, please either replace/purchase a new book OR remit payment either by cash or cheque to the Library for the amount indicated.
Would you like to write the University of Waterloo Math Contest? Open to Grades 9-12. The 1 hour math contests this year will be on February 24th (Gr.9,10,11) and April 7th (Gr.12) during Wed Support block. The cost for you is $2 (you’ll get a contest and chocolate bar on contest day!) Go to the Waterloo Math Contest website for practice exams and solutions: https://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/contests/past_contests.html. Listen for announcements close to contest date for location. Fill out the Google Form at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_sMrSPSPk8RBzAJX-hkRM_cYRXRUrjZMiqiXR9t-Wa8/edit. Please pay either Mrs. Smith in Rm 308 or Mr. Carter in Rm 307 by Jan.29th. Good luck!
The following university zoom information session will take place over the next few weeks. Please email Ms. Giesbrecht sgiesbrecht@sd61.bc.ca for the links.
-Nov. 16 – Queens @ 3:15pm (NEW)
-Nov. 17 – St. Francis Xavier @ 3:15pm
-Nov. 17 – Bishop’s University @ 4:00pm(also offered Dec. 1st & Jan. 14th at 5:00pm PT)
-Nov. 18 – Waterloo @ 3:15pm (NEW)
-Nov. 24 – Ryerson @ 3:15pm
Post Secondary BC Virtual Fairs –Monday, Nov. 16 – 2:00-5:00pm Tuesday, Nov. 17 – 3:00-6:00pm.
For complete details of this live event please click https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/whats-going-on
Did you know that walking is one of the best ways to get some daily exercise? To encourage this, community leadership is sponsoring a weekly step competition. Submit a screenshot of your weekly step average through google forms and you will be entered to win great prizes such as Oak Bay swag. There will be a new form linked on the Oak Bay app each week for you to fill out.
Link for google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU0UDWICWBqRBpCJb00WRVmnKiPOCxfsDFqFLmdkikkWOdSg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Contact community leadership or Ms Simpson if you have any questions!
All students are welcome to the OB Anti-Racism Club. Please join with this google classroom code: gbgd6oa (Previous code was incorrect.) When you join, please complete the anonymous form. Our goals from meeting one include 1. How do we increase the amount of Anti-racism curriculum within our existing curriculums, 2. How do we create a dialogue where we educate ourselves and others on real issues of race within our communities and then what are our next steps. 3. How can we help educate well-meaning people who just happen to say racist things and don’t even know it… This is a student lead group. Please join us. There will be another meeting between Nov 14- Nov 18th. The day will be announced in soon.
Western is hosting a Virtual Fall Preview Day on Nov. 15th at 8:00am PT. For more information please go to https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/whats-going-on
The Yearbook Committee are collecting photos for the Summer Student Life section in the Oak Bay High Yearbook. Please upload any of your summer photos with Oak Bay students in them for the yearbook. All people who submit photos will be entered into a draw for a $25 Tim Hortons Gift Card. Use link http://bit.ly/oakbaysummer to upload photos.
Previous Announcements
Bishop’s University is hosting an information zoom session on Nov. 17th at 4:00pm PST. Contact Ms. Giesbrecht for the zoom link. If you can’t make this one there is other sessions scheduled for Dec. 1st and Jan. 14th. Bishop’s is more than just a university – it’s a lifestyle. BU is renowned for its small, intimate classes, amazing school spirit and genuine sense of community. It’s a place where you can pursue your passions and take advantage of a multitude of opportunities to make a difference and let your voice be heard.
Do you want to learn more about McGill and Montreal? Find out about programs, admissions, campus life and living in Montreal by joining an informative and interactive webinar on Nov. 18th at 6:00pm. The presentation will include admissions requirements for Canadian High School students, including Top 5 grade 12 requirements and pre-requisite courses. If you would like to join the session please click the link to register https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6385053547699066894
The GSA or Gay/Straight Alliance is meeting again in Room 208 at lunch every Tuesday. All students are welcome.
Cultural Connections Club will be meeting in Room 225 on Tuesday’s at lunch. The Club brings together different cultures from around the world by having domestic and international students learn more about each other through food, movies, language and conversation. All are welcome to join!
For all the latest information and regular updates from the Career Centre please click https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/whats-going-on
UVic – upcoming events to watch for – https://www.uvic.ca/undergraduate/tours-events/events/index.php
TEAC 105 – Explorations in Technology at Camosun (grades 10-12) February 2021 start date.
Students interesting in exploring mechanical engineering, electronics, civil engineering and computer science will be introduced to career options and basic skills to help support their post-secondary decision making. This course is on Friday afternoons for 13 weeks. There is an application fee of $43.51 but students do not pay for the course. Please contact Ms. Giesbrecht if you are interested in applying.