Daily Announcements
October 10th, 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 – Mexican Vegetable Lasagna & Raw Vegetables & Dip
NEW TODAY
Senior Boys Basketball try-outs will be on Tuesday, October 15th at 6:30 PM. If you want to play Senior 2nd Team, you do NOT need to attend this try-out.
The Oak Bay Book Read has officially started. All you have to do is read a book, enter your name in the monthly draw, and win a prize. Find all the Book Read Books in the library today! The more you read, the more you can win =)
The University of Toronto will host an information session at St. Michaels University School, 3400 Richmond Rd. on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00-7:30 pm.
UVic’s Health Information Science Faculty is hosting an Open House on Thursday Oct. 17th from 4:30-6:30pm in the Human and Social Development building room A240. See the UVic website for more information. https://www.uvic.ca/hsd/hinf/home/news/current/hinf-open-house-fall-2024.php
UVic Gustavson School of Business is hosting two zoom workshops:
Adulting 101: Personal Finance For Students Preparing for College & University – Wednesday, November 6th or Thursday, November 7th. Register here: https://uvic.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdu-hqD0vE9Xzpm-SaxE0c_MfBSxPiR2G#/registration
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
BCIT Biomedical Engineering Technology – Online Info Session October 16th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Join the online information session to learn about BCIT’s Biomedical Engineering Technology program. Biomedical engineering applies science and engineering to healthcare and medical device industries. BCIT grads help develop new medical devices and products or maintain specialized medical equipment that is used to support patient care. The information session will take place online from 5:00 […] https://www.bcit.ca/event/biomedical-engineering-technology-online-info-session-4/#rsvp-now
BCIT Medical Laboratory Science – Online Info Session October 16 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Join our online information session to learn about BCIT’s Medical Laboratory Science program. Medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) perform over 1.2 million lab tests every day in Canada. Doctors use these tests to make diagnoses that impact patient health. Our grads play a critical role in ensuring patients get the right treatment and health care they […]
https://www.bcit.ca/event/medical-laboratory-science-online-info-session-2/#rsvp-now
UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS 2024/25
October 10th University of Kings Halifax @ 12:00 pm in the Career Centre
October 22nd Ivey School of Business at Western University will host a Zoom information session at lunch in the Career Centre
October 24th Pacific Design Academy will have a table set up outside the Career Centre at lunch.
October 28th University of Alberta @ 12:00 pm in the Career Centre
October 30th UBC Okanagan Evening – from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 8th McGill University @ 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 25th St. Francis Xavier @ 12:00 pm in the Career Centre
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Future Innovators: Empowering Women in STEM @ Vic High
Island Women in Science and Technology would like to invite you to join them for an inspiring evening with our panel of women in STEM. We are bringing together future innovators from middle school, high school, and post secondary along with professional women in STEM for a candid conversation about their STEM careers.
All are welcome.
Event details:
October 22nd, 2024
6:30–8:00 pm: Panel discussion
8:00–8:30 pm: Networking with STEM professionals and post-secondary STEM students
Location: Vic High School, 1260 Grant Street, Victoria, BC
Cost: Free, but registration is required at iwist.ca/events
Our panelists represent a variety of STEM disciplines and are at different points in their careers:
Alison Bird, Seismologist and Liaison & Outreach Officer, Earthquake Early Warning, Natural Resources Canada
Michelle Mahovlich, P. Eng, P. GEO, FCSSE, Engineering Consultant and Board Chair, Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Sema Hamidi, P. Eng, Project Engineer, Avalon Mechanical
Jenni Christensen, PhD, RPBio, Founder and CEO, TrichAnalytics Laboratory
Emily Murray, UVic Software Engineering student & President, UVic Women in Engineering & Computer Science
Kezia Devathasan, PhD student, SEGAL Lab and Program Manager, Inspire UVic
A Sailor for a Day is again being offered on October 25th, 8 am – 4 pm at 1586 Esquimalt Rd. The day is free for youth in grades 8-12. Spend the day with the Navy in Esquimalt -meet sailors, try activities, and watch demonstrations. To apply, please use the QR Code on the poster outside the Career Centre or on the Career Centre website at this link, https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
The SAT test is back in full force, now that some of the more competitive universities have moved back to requiring it. Most students will take their first SAT test sometime in Grade 11. If you are planning to get your SAT test-taking underway this year, you may wish to consider signing up for the SAT Prep Course being offered this fall at SMUS. This 12-session course will develop the skills needed to be confident and successful on the SAT test and is timed for the SAT sitting on December 7th, 2024. Details below.
Start Date: Saturday, October 19th
Times: Saturdays 10:00 am to 12:15 pm / Wednesdays 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Location: Crothall Hall (SMUS Senior School) – Classroom 116
Price: $1,100 plus GST (12 sessions)
Click here to register. Anyone can register and spots are on a first come first served basis.
Spring Break Police Camp will take place from March 15th to 22nd. There will be an information session about camp on Oct. 2nd at lunch in the Career Centre. Students from grades 10-12 are welcome to attend. 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
UVic Law, in collaboration with UBC and TRU Law School, are hosting a BC Law School information session at UVic this fall on October 21st from 1:00-4:00 pm. The event will be held in the Murray and Anne Fraser Building, Room 159. Their primary objective for the event is to:
- Offer valuable insights into the law school application process and admission requirements
- Foster a sense of community among students interested in pursuing law
- Facilitate networking between attendees, faculty, and staff from all schools
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
Health Exploration Dual Credit Opportunities. Come to Camosun to explore dual credit pathways in various health programs including Practical nursing, Health Care Asst, Medical Radiography and Certified Medical Lab Asst. On Wednesday, October 16th the South Island Partnership and Camosun are hosting the second Health Exploration Springboard at Interurban Campus Centre for Health and Wellness from 9:00 am – 12:00pm. Grade 11 and 12 students will have an opportunity to see the learning spaces and hear from instructors of the various health programs. Many of the programs offer classes that can be taken while you are still in high school (dual credit) and this is a great time to explore options. A bus will be leaving from the Tolmie School Board Office by 9:00 am and drop students back off at the Tolmie School Board Office at 12:15 pm. Students are welcome to apply and can pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre and return it complete by Wednesday, October 9th.
Volunteering Opportunities
An elderly Oak Bay resident is looking for a volunteer to do a bit of gardening. This is a perfect opportunity to pick up a few hours towards the 30-hour grad requirement. Please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the career centre if you are interested.
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.
BC Elections is hiring high school students for short-term jobs centred around the October 2024 election.
We’re looking for students who are:
- between 15 and 19,
- interested in community service, student government or service clubs,
- able to work in a neutral and impartial way, and comfortable using technology.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, have a valid SIN and their parent or guardian’s approval to apply. Students can learn more here: https://elections.bc.ca/news/youth-at-the-booth/