November 29, 2022

Daily Announcements

November 29th, 2022       

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
FridayCLOSED  

New Today

Grade 12 Capstone students from Advisory 40, this is a reminder that your check-in and reflection meeting takes place TODAY in room 304 during Focus Block

Grade 12 Capstone students from Advisory 60 this is a reminder that your check-in and reflection meeting takes place with Mrs Buckingham TODAY in room 219 during Focus Block.  Don’t forget to bring your documents.

There will be tryouts for both Junior & Senior Boys Rugby after school Wednesday, November 30th.  Tryouts will be on the Rugby Field.

Community Leadership will be putting on a bake sale Wednesday, November 30th at lunch. 

Holiday Cookie Decorating will be held in the Cafeteria on December 7th at lunch.  Everyone is welcome to come decorate a cookie.

There will be a meeting for all girls who are interested in playing Rugby after school on Thursday, December 1st in room 202.

Wednesday, November 30th at lunch in the Big Gym, come and watch The Grads vs Oak Bay High Staff in a game of Dodgeball

Oak Bay Leadership is organizing a blind date with a book.  Bring in your books to support the project, boxes for the donation can be found around the building.

TEAC105 – Trades Exploration Course at Camosun – For Grades 10-12 is now taking applications for Sept 2023.  Students in Grade 9 can apply now for their Grade 10 year. For more specific information please click the picture in the link.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/teac-105-explorations-in-technology.html  .  See Ms. Giesbrecht for an application.

 UVIC’S Ocean Challenge Event!  Students and families have been invited to the ‘UVic Ocean Challenge Event’ organized by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria, in collaboration with Coast Capital Innovation Centre, IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, Ocean Startup Project and COAST.
Engineering Lab Wing Lobby at UVic
Tuesday,  Dec 6th 2022
04:30-06:30 pm PST.
This is a free event. All are welcome to join.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/uvic-ocean-challenge-event-tickets-463919665207

VanArts Online Info Session – Wednesday, November 30th
Need updated details about portfolios, admissions, or careers in the industries that VanArts trains for? Do you have questions you wish to ask us?
ANIMATION – GAME ART – VISUAL FX – PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY – WEB DEV & DESIGN – ACTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION
When: Wednesday, November 30th @ 5pm Pacific (Vancouver) Time
Where: Zoom (registration required)
The media arts industries are booming and this is the time to get trained, get out there, and start working.
Register now for the info session to learn more.
https://vanarts.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqduygqD0vG9Ykiq7K0mPur_GKwS-GxKbm

Girls and Engineering Science VentureSaturday Dec. 3rd at UVic from 10am – 4pm.  Come by and learn more about engineering through a series of fun hands-on activities and exhibits.  To register please click here.

Career Centre University Information Sessions
Dec. 5th – Guelph University @ lunch in the Career Centre

Previous Announcements

Camosun is hosting several information sessions this month for the Centre for Sport & Exercise Education, that may be of interest to grade 11 and 12 students!
No RSVP required.
CSEE Upcoming Information Sessions:
Health 111​ – Online delivery; Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm (January 10th – April 11th)
ELC 110 – Perspectives on Child Development: Classes at Camosun Interurban Campus; Fridays, 3pm – 6pm (January 13 – April 14th)
For more information please click https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/health-111–elc-110.html
See Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre to apply.

Guelph University Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions
Guelph is hosting two virtual information sessions for prospective students this fall students may be interested in attending. Details are as follows:
What: Grade 12 Information Sessions
Where: students are encouraged to register in advance here
When: Thursday December 1 – from 5-8pm EDT (2-5pm PST)
Format: We are offering six 30-minute information sessions. The event is free to attend.
Students who pre-register will receive a reminder email with link to join the event and will have the option to select which session they’d like to attend on the day (i.e., they’re not registering for a specific session in advance).  Volunteering Opportunities

The Mustard Seed is looking for volunteers to gift wrap, distribute hampers, serve meals and more leading up to the holidays!  Click the link to get more information https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer

The Volunteer Coordinator for Baptist Housing is looking for volunteers who would like to volunteer regularly though the year.  Baptist Housing operates Shannon Oaks an independent living seniors home (just opposite Save on Foods), and Marion Village an Assisted Living/Independent Living community opposite Oak Bay Rec Center.   Students would help with activities, or with technology assistance.  They are also looking for performance level musicians.  Would you like to Volunteer with Baptist Housing?
Click HERE to apply or www.baptisthousing.org

Job Opportunities

New Job Opportunities  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer  @ Willow King Spa and Broadmead Care.

Campus Nissan Victoria is hiring a part-time Receptionist.  Please click the link for more information about hours and on how to apply.  https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer