Daily Announcements
October 24th, 2023
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Villages Pizza $3 a slice
Tuesday – Opa Wraps $8
Wednesday – Villages Pizza $3 a slice
Thursday – Panda Island Chow Mein $8
Friday – CLOSED
New Today
Team Planning is on Wednesday, October 25th. Block A starts at 9:55 AM.
Students in grade 10 & 12, please check the list posted outside the Main Office & Cafeteria to see if you are writing an Assessment next week.
Junior Boys Basketball practice is TODAY at 3:30pm in the big gym.
There will be a Vital Youth Club meeting TODAY at lunch at noon in room 304. New members are welcome. Come get involved in researching critical issues in our community and engaging in philanthropy.
A reminder to all Grade 9s: Please return your Take Your Kids to Work Day permission forms to your Block A teacher by Friday, October 27th.
All grade 9 & 10 girls wanting to play basketball this year, the first try-out for the Jr. Girls A team is this Thursday at 5:00 PM in the Small Gym.
There will be an OBH ski and snowboard team meeting on Monday, October 30th after school in the library. This team is an awesome opportunity for skiers and boarders, with no race experience required. This is a learn to race program. The meeting is mandatory for all interested skiers and boarders, including returning members. See you on Monday October 30th after school in the library.
This week, Thursday, October 26th the Halloween Dance will take place! Tickets will be for sale this week for $15 outside the Cafeteria at lunch from Monday to Thursday. Make sure you come down some time this week before they sell out!
Adventure in Citizenship 2024 – May 25-29
In 1951, the Rotary Club of Ottawa established its annual “Adventure in Citizenship” Program in which over 150 senior high school students from across Canada spend four days in Ottawa experiencing tours, lectures, discussions and social events designed to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Canadian citizenship. Go to the website for more information on how to take part. https://rotaryottawa.com/page/welcome-to-the-rotary-adventure-in-citizenship-program
UVIC AND CAMOSUN POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION EVEING – OCT. 24TH IN THE OAK BAY THEATRE
Oak Bay would like to invite you to join the annual UVic and Camosun College Information Evening on October 24th from 7:00pm-8:00pm in our theatre. This event provides an opportunity for students and parents to learn about the programs offered, scholarships, admissions, application process and speak with representatives. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events If you have any questions about the evening please contact Ms. Giesbrecht at sgiesbrecht@sd61.bc.ca
UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS Fall 2023
Oct. 24th – Post Secondary Evening with UVic and Camosun @ 7:00pm in the theatre
Oct. 30th – Toronto Metropolitan University (Zoom) session in the Career Centre @ lunch
Oct. 31st – Bishop’s University @ lunch in the Career Centre
Nov. 2nd – UVic Gustavson School of Business @ lunch in the Career Centre
Nov. 2nd – UBC Okanagan @ 6:30-7:30 in the Oak Bay Theatre Registration is available at the link.
Nov. 14th – University of Calgary @ lunch in the Career Centre
Nov. 20th – York University Info Session by Zoom – the link to register for the info session at 5pm PST:
https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctdeyqqTMrGtYA4fMZIkYb19QpOy2HzZGO
Nov. 22nd – Post-Secondary Institutions Fair @ Reynold Secondary – 6:30-8:30pm
Nov. 27th – Mt. Doug Aviation Info meeting @ Mt. Doug – 11:22-12:10pm in their Career Centre (See Ms. Giesbrecht to sign up)
Gwaii Engineering is an Indigenous Civil and Environmental Engineering firm who would like to offer day-long shadow opportunities to SD61 students. Gwaii would like to offer this opportunity to equity deserving groups in the engineering career pathway, such as women and Indigenous students. They are offering one position each month to a student of choice who applies to the program, starting in Nov. It will be a day-long job shadow from 8:30am to 4:30pm offering the opportunity to see what it’s like to be an engineering company. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/springboards—special-one-day-opportunities.html Drop your application off with Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre
Virtual opportunity created by the Orthopaedic Surgery Department at BC Children’s Hospital and UBC:
Women In Orthopaedics (WORTH)– Virtual Workshop on Saturday, October 28th, from 9 am to 12 pm PT.
This workshop is open to all young women in high schools (grades 10-12), including women-identifying individuals and non-binary and gender non-conforming students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and engineering, specifically in orthopaedics. We aim to provide more insight and clarity on careers particularly in the areas of orthopaedics and engineering.
Check out our website for details of the program and upcoming workshop(s): https://orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca/women-in-orthopaedics/. Please submit an application for virtual attendance here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_abhn7MnakEB2svA The deadline to submit an application is Monday, October 23rd.
Previous Announcements
Congratulations to our singers who rehearsed and performed with the provincial honour choir in Vancouver last week. You made Oak Bay High proud with your phenomenal concerts!
A shout out to members of the Honour Concert Choir (Madeleine Bartle-Clar, Shelly Ben Dor, McKechnie Bishop-Nicol, Evie Faber, Evelyn Gillett, Isabelle Liang, and Cora Neil) and Honour Vocal Jazz (Dominic Bartle-Clar, Sadie Clark, Makaio McKnight and Stella White). Henry Baker was featured on trumpet in Honour Jazz Band.
A big congratulations to the Swim Team this year who had a fantastic Island Regional Meet on Sunday! 18 swimmers qualified for Provincials, with several top 5 finishes in relays. A special congratulations to three swimmers who qualified with top 5 finishes individually: Alex Ninaber in 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly, McKechnie Bishop-Nicol in 50 breaststroke and 100m IM, and Nabhan in breaststroke.
Information Session: Digital Production, Writing and Design | Digital Communication | Comics & Graphic Novels
When: Oct. 25, 2023 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Camosun College, Lansdowne Campus, Young Building 317
School: School of Arts and Science
For details see the Career Centre website: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN INFORMATION SESSION – NOV. 2ND
Join UBCO in our theatre on Nov. 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Students and parents will hear about the academic experience, application process and have the opportunity to ask the UBC Advisors questions. Registration is encouraged but not required. https://account.you.ubc.ca/s/event-details?eventId=a0lJQ000001o5ITYAY
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTES BC FALL INFORMATION FAIR – NOV. 22ND @ REYNOLDS SECONDARY
Oak Bay students and parents are invited to the PSIBC at Reynolds Secondary on Wednesday November 22nd from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Spend the first hour attending two half hour information sessions listening to your top choices and then attend the Mini Fair for the second hour. For a list of the 14 institutions attending the fair please see the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Announcing Police Camp 2024 – Spring Break, March 16-23, 2024
Please see the Career Centre website for detailed information and pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Check the Career Centre website www.oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com to learn more about the exciting opportunities available to you throughout the year.
United World Colleges: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS UNITING THE WORLD FOR OUR PLANET AND OUR FUTURE – EDUCATION FOR PEACE AND SUSTAINABILITY
UWC is a global network of 18 international schools located on four continents (including Pearson College UWC, located in BC, Canada). UWC is a movement that makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Our goal is to connect with students from across Canada who are between the ages of 15-18 and encourage them to apply for a life-changing final two years of high school. https://www.ca.uwc.org/ Our application is currently open – and the deadline is coming up quickly – November 1st, 2023.
Volunteering Opportunities
The Downtown Victoria Business Association is looking for students to volunteer at the 2023 Lights of Wonder, our annual downtown holiday season festival in Centennial Square. The Lights of Wonder operates from December 1 to 31, 2023. We seek at least three volunteers on weekdays and at least four on the weekends. Hours are 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day.
Volunteer roles we are looking to fill:
– Ambassador: helping visitors take pictures and ensure they enjoy their time at the Lights of Wonder.
– Information Kiosk: answering general questions, lost & found, etc.
We want to provide a $25.00 downtown gift card to every student who participates as a gesture of our thanks.
Register here: https://forms.gle/4ReRYfucGqS2po6NA
Volunteer with your local Legion Branch. There are several volunteer options.
-organizing and helping at events
-cooking meals
-fundraising for the poppy campaign
-managing branch social media pages
-designing poster and graphics
-and much more
Go to the website to connect with your local branch to get involved. https://legionbcyukon.ca/find-a-legion-branch/
Job Opportunities
You’re Invited! Job Jam: A career fair for unexpected career paths, hosted by UVic and KWENCH
Want to learn about career opportunities you may not even know exist? Come connect with local business leaders about their unconventional career paths and discover unique job opportunities that are often hidden from plain sight.
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Club KWENCH, 2031 Store Street, Victoria
Registration:** Free, but limited spots available. Register early to secure your spot!
Learn more here. and on the Career Centre website https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Register here.