Daily Announcements
October 7th, 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 – Beef Bolognese Penne & Caesar Salad
NEW TODAY
Team Planning, Wednesday, October 9th. Block A starts at 9:55 AM
Student Photo retakes are on Thursday, October 10th.
Would the following students please see Ms Taggart in Room 304 at Focus:
Francis Nott Ves Knighburg
Luna Wozniewski Caylie McDougall
Carmello Giron
Science Club is starting today at lunch in room 233. Bring your friends.
Reminder to all Hip Hop dancers: we have a mandatory rehearsal on Tuesday in the dance studio at lunch!
Swim Team, there will be a lunchtime meeting in room 210 on Tuesday, October 8 to discuss relays and rides for Islands, please come right at the start of lunch.”
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.
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
There is a meeting for those interested in the Water is Life Exchange Program in the Netherlands next Wednesday, October 9 at lunch in room 233. Ask or email Mr Shrubsole or Mrs Heyes for more information
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
UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS 2024/25
October 7th University of Guelph – @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 8th University of Calgary – @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 8th UVic and Camosun Evening – from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
October 10th University of Kings Halifax @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 28th University of Alberta @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 30th UBC Okanagan Evening – from 6:30-9:00 pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 8th McGill University @ lunch in the Career Centre
November 18th Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) @ 12:00pm 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 @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
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 – 12:00. 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
CIBC Run for the Cure is still looking for volunteers this Sunday. Please see the poster outside the Career Centre or their website to get involved. https://support.cancer.ca/site/PageServer?pagename=RFTC_NW_volunteer
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/