November 15, 2021

Daily Announcements

September 15th, 2021               

NEW TODAY

Anyone who has family or friends who own stores or businesses, please ask them if they would be interested in donating an item or gift card to Oak Bay High School’s Cops 4 Cancer Silent Auction.  If so please email 758070@sd61learn.ca.

ALL students who are either interested in the Dance Choreography course OR auditioning their own student choreography for our Evening of Dance, please come to the Dance Studio TODAY at lunch.

All dancers registered in our Hip Hop Crew a.k.a. Mini-Squad, please attend a short meeting at the beginning of lunch THURSDAY in the Dance Studio.

Any grade 12’s interested in joining Grad Leadership, please see Ms. Simpson in room 143 or 145 at lunch TODAY.

Junior Girls Volleyball Tryouts
Thursday 4:00-5:30

The Jr. Boys Volleyball practices will be TODAY and Thursday this week at 3:30 PM. Check the gym schedule under the Oak Bay Athletics webpage to verify the location (Big Gym or Small Gym).

Junior Boys soccer tryouts after school on the turf.

Grade 12’s – the first Scholarship Prep class will be TODAY after school in the theatre!  All grade 12’s welcome, even if you didn’t sign up for the class.  Come check it out and start thinking about life after Oak Bay.

All grade 12 students interested in running for student council president please attend a brief meeting TODAY at lunch in room 145.

Anyone wanting to be involved in the Senior Musical Theatre production of “The Little Mermaid” please come to a short meeting TODAY after school in the Theatre.

Starting this week, there will be mandatory orientation meetings for those grade 11 students taking Career Life Education On-Line here at Oak Bay.  All meetings will take place in Room 304 at the beginning of lunch.
Please attend the meeting on the day according to your last name:|
K-M   Wednesday, September 15
N-Z   Thursday, September 16
Note:  You must attend a meeting in order to gain access to the course materials.

Orange Shirt Day is Coming.
If you like an orange shirt, order them here. Please order before September 25th. I will bring them to school on September 27th. You can pick them up in 309.  The cost is $25. (Please pay for them when you pick them up.) All monies go toward bringing awareness to residential school survivors.   Orange Shirt Day Slide Deck and a Message from Eddie Charlie. (Many people do not know this, but Eddie’s perseverance played a large role in making Sept.30th a federal holiday.   He is a remarkable human being.

EducationUSA Performing Arts Showcase
REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, from 3:00-5:00 pm ET
AGENDA (in ET)
3:00 – 3:15 – “Overview of Performing Arts,” EducationUSA
3:15 – 3:30 – Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester
3:30 – 3:45 – Ithaca College School of Music
3:45 – 4:00 – The Juilliard School
4:00 – 4:15 – New England Conservatory
4:15 – 4:30 – Northwestern University Bienen School of Music
4:30 – 4:45 – University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, & Dance

Oak Bay will once again be holding a Student Vote to run alongside Federal Election. It is a real way to prepare students for their democratic rights and responsibility. Our voting day will be Friday, Sept 17 from 9:05 – 2pm.  All teachers are asked to bring down their classes in blocks A or B, and students with spares can come when things quieten down.  We want a massive turnout (unlike the real political realm) and our results will be forwarded to the CBC who broadcasts on Election Night (Sept. 20).  It is always interesting to see how student opinions differ from the general electorate.
If you have questions, please contact: Mrs. Gillespie or Mr. Sran.  GET OUT THE VOTE!

Pender Island Firefighter Camp will take place March 21-26, 2022.  The applications are due into Ms. Giesbrecht by Sept 22nd.  If you are in grade 11 or 12 and interested, pick up an application in the Career Centre.  Go to the website for more information but NOTE: the deadlines are not correct.  The application is due on Sept 22nd no laterhttp://www.cadetcamp.ca/#home  If you apply using the application form on the website you must let Ms. Giesbrecht so the district can keep track of who has applied.
– The Medical Certificate of Fitness that needs to be filled in by a physician can be collected at a later time, at some point prior to interviews.
– The $200 deposit can also been collected at a later date once applicants know they have been accepted.

AMP Math Program:  Are you interested in completing 2 math classes this year? Or are you interested in completed one math class outside of the timetable? Come see tspray in 309 .  Watch this quick video.  We will have an informational meeting Friday September 17th at lunch. Please bring your lunch:)  You can join or quit AMP at anytime.  There are no obligations. 

Math TAs:  Would you like to make a difference at OB high school Are you looking for credits, volunteer hours?  You can be the difference at OB.  Please see tspray in 309 anytime.  Please sign up here to begin the conversation.  Math TA sign up link if the link above did not work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT9b0cIFjUNVUJ0DLjX7NJPFbrpAADU7EK9uS0CXxDvpqMfg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Previous Announcements

The Canadian University Event will be virtual again this year. Students will have the opportunity to join in the virtual sessions with approximately 50 different Canadian Universities to learn about the programs and entrance requirements. Details will be announced soon.  Please keep checking the announcements for how to sign up.

Volunteering Opportunities

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Job Opportunities

Berwick Retirement Communities is hiring.  Marquise Hospitality is looking to hire culinary, food and beverage service, housekeeping and laundry services to Senior Living Communities.  Please email your resume and cover letter to: Dale Fudge, Director of Hospitality at dale.fudge@compass-canada.com

Marshalls/Winners/Home Sense, Employer Forum, > Friday, September 10th @ 1 pm
These stores are hiring across the island for floor sales, warehouse and leadership positions!
Register Here: https://winnersmarshallshomesensecareers.eventbrite.ca