Daily Announcements
October 19th, 2022
Cafeteria Items: WILL BE CLOSED ALL WEEK
Monday – Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Tuesday – Wicked Thai Chicken Soup and bun – $5.00
Wednesday – Ali Baba Pizza – $3.00/slice
Thursday – Red Barn Gourmet Hot dogs – $4.00 each – choice of cheese and onions for toppings this year.
Friday – only snacks and salads, etc.
New Today
Would the following students please see Ms. Taggart in 304 during Focus today:
Bea Brockmann
Isaac Loxton
Annabel Marcovitz
Ruby McCall
Eric Murphy
There will be a Volunteer Fair on Thursday, November 2nd from 9:30-11:30 in the Student Plaza. Come and check out all your volunteering opportunities.
Junior boys’ basketball tryouts are in the big gym tonight at 6pm. Please make sure you are there before 6 and ready to practice.
The Halloween Dance will be on October 27th! Buy your tickets this week, remember they are more expensive next week!
Grade 9 students, please return your “Take Your Kid to Work Day” consent forms to your Block A teacher by Thursday.
On Halloween, October 31st there will be Halloween Cookie Decorating in the Cafeteria at lunch. Everyone is welcome to come decorate a free sugar cookie. Hope to see everyone there.
Try the Canadian Armed Forces Fitness Test on Oct. 22nd. Please click here https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events for more information and to register.
Camosun College School of Business is hosting a LIVE Information Session from 6:00-7:30pm next Thursday Oct. 27th in the Centre for Business and Access CBA 219. Tim Kemp and Troy Dunning will start with a ppt. session in CBA 219 and then invite all attendees to walk to the atrium of the Business School where all six program areas will have faculty, program administrators, past program graduates and/or current students to answer questions from prospective students or families. FREE refreshments will be served.
Register by emailing the School of Business, business@camosun.ca
This year, the UBC Sauder School of Business is hosting an in-person information session for students and family members interested in the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program. The UBC Sauder BCom Fall Preview information session is an opportunity to learn more about the admissions process and offers a first look at student life in the program.
We kindly ask that you share the following details with your students.
Event Name: UBC Sauder BCom Fall Preview information session
Date & Time: Saturday November 5, from 9:00am– 12:30pm
Location: Henry Angus Building at UBC Vancouver (map)
Registration is required. Please register at sauder.ubc.ca/event/fall-preview-2022
UBC – Engineering Open House, on campus in Vancouver on Nov 5.
Career Centre University Sessions booked to date
Oct. 19th – EducationUSA Canada Virtual Showcase – West – 4-6pm REGISTER HERE
Oct. 25th – Ivey School of Business at Western @ lunch in the Career Centre
Oct. 27th – Camosun School of Business Info Session in the Centre for Business & Access CBA 219 from 6-7:30pm. Register by emailing business@camosun.ca
Oct. 31st – Camosun Nursing Info Session via zoom @ lunch in the Career Centre
Nov. 1st – Gustavson School of Business UVIC @ lunch in the Career Centre
Nov. 2nd – University of Alberta @ lunch in the Career Centre
Nov. 3rd – University of Calgary @lunch in the Career Centre
Nov. 3rd – University of Toronto from 6-7:30pm at St. Michaels University School (see the poster at this link) https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/university-fairs–info-sessions.html
Nov. 4th – Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) @ 11:35 am in the Career Centre
Nov. 5th – KPU is hosting a National Portfolio Day from 11-3pm. Preregister for the free event HERE
Nov. 16th – Dalhousie @lunch in the Career Centre
Dec. 5th – Camosun Arts & Science Lunch & Learn in the Career Centre
Havan Virtual Career Expo for women – Virtual Construction Career Expo Nov. 1, 11am – 7pm, with the platform remaining open through Saturday, November 5. The LIVE day will feature panel discussions from 4pm – 7pm, featuring women currently working in the industry. Register Here
Youths at City Hall Featuring a Q&A with Mayor Lisa Helps – Oct. 18, 3:45 – 4:45. Learn about city governance. Free. Apps will close on Oct. 16. https://creansociety.ca/event-listings/2022/7/27/youth-day-at-city-hall
House of Commons Page Program – Recruiting 40 bilingual students graduating from high school to participate. Apps due Nov. 6. Are you interested in becoming a page and being part of an unforgettable year-long experience? The page program hires a new cohort of 40 students annually. (Grade 12’s may apply) Its recruitment campaign begins every September, and those applying must be looking to enroll in their first year of university or college the following September.
High Tech U – Choose your pathway:
Web Development | Techccelerator
Engineering | EngAcademy
See Posting on the Career Centre website for Oct. 12th for more information https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
University of Toronto is holding a Student Information Session in Victoria on Thursday, November 3.
They will have representatives from all undergraduate divisions available to answer all of your questions about programs, student life, and applying.
Thursday, November 3 at 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM
St. Michaels University School
3400 Richmond Rd, Victoria BC
REGISTER FOR OUR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT INFO SESSION
Previous Announcements
Do you want to be on stage? Do you have plans for the upcoming Pro D Day (Oct. 21st)? The Canadian College of Performing Arts 2022 “Spend A Day” event will take place from 9am to 4pm. To see more information and to register for the event please click the link. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events/do-you-have-plans-for-the-pro-d-day
UBC Future Global Leaders is an exciting pre-university program for high school students ages 15–18. Try an academic course taught by UBC professors and instructors, get a taste of life at a top-tier university, and prepare to succeed beyond high school. Make friends from around the world as you explore your interests and passions! Click here for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events/october-05th-20221280357
TEAC 105 Exploration in Technology – For Grades 10-12. Apply now for September 2024. Grade 9 students can apply for their Grade 10 year. Click the link for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events/teac-105-come-to-the-career-centre-for-an-application
Volunteering Opportunities
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
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