September 12, 2024

Daily Announcements

September 12th, 2024      

Cafeteria Items: CAFETERIA IS CLOSED
Monday –
Tuesday –
Wednesday –
Thursday –
Friday –

HOT LUNCH – Mac & Cheese & Greek Salad

NEW TODAY

Spring Break Police Camp will take place from March 15th to 22nd.  KEEP CHECKING THE ANNOUNCEMENTS AS APPLICATIONS WILL BE OUT SOON.  There will be an information session about camp on Oct. 2nd in the Career Centre.  Students from grades 10-12 are welcome to attend.

ALL students in Yoga for Mindfulness, our first mandatory class is tomorrow, Friday the 13th at 8:00 am in the dance studio.

Jr. Boy’s Volleyball: An important meeting will be held TODAY at the beginning lunch in Room 207. You will receive forms for the upcoming Camosun Volleyball tournament. These forms must be filled out and returned in order for you to participate. 

Just a reminder that the school store (AKA Nutty’s Locker) has a Back to School sale on until September 30th.  Order your Oak Bay gear now on the school website.

Students – Club Day will be held at lunch on Wednesday, September 18th.  If you want to run a club, please find a teacher sponsor to book your spot.

Peer Tutors!  Your first meeting is TODAY please check your school email for times and locations.

For those interested in participating in Swim Team this year, please see Mrs. Heyes in room 210 during lunch on Friday, September 13 for more information.

Anyone wanting to be involved in the Senior Musical “The Prom” please attend a short but important meeting in the Theatre TODAY at 3:15 PM.  All are welcome.

Any students who are enrolled or interested in participating with our Hip Hop Dance group, there is an information session Monday the 16th in room 130 (dance studio) 

Amp Math / outside the timetable math
Do you want to do math faster or do math outside the timetable?  You can start or stop at any time.
Come to an info meeting TODAY at lunch in room 309

UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS Fall 2024-25
September 17th –  Canadian University Event (50+ universities) @ 9:00 am to 11:30 am in the large gym
September 24th – Queens University – @ 3:05pm in the Career Centre
September 25th – Western University – @ 3:05pm in the Career Centre
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 7:00pm to 8:00pm 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 6:30-9:00pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 19th – UVic from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 25th –  St. Francis Xavier @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre

Other rehearsals this week:
Tuesday Lunch – Vocal Council (Fine Arts Leadership)
Thursday Lunch – Concert Choir
Monday morning & Thursday After school – Senior Vocal Jazz
Tuesday morning & Friday After school – Intermediate Vocal Jazz

Oak Bay will be hosting the Canadian University Event in the large gym on Tuesday, September 17th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.  There will be 50 universities here for the morning and all students are welcome to explore the event during focus or on a spare.  Posters are up throughout the school which include a list of the universities that will be attending.  See Ms. Giesbrecht if you have any questions.

Are you interested in learning about firefighting?  Firefighter Cadet Camp will take place during spring break, March 24-29, 2025.  Students aged 15 – 18 can pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre. The application deadline is Sept 13, 2024.  

2024 Engineering Showcase – Discover the brilliance of Vancouver Island’s youth at Rainhouse’s 2024 Engineering Showcase! Join us for a celebration of innovation, design, and engineering. Witness captivating projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) crafted by talented young minds. Friday September 20th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Bay Street Armoury.  715 Bay St.

Junior Boys Volleyball Tryouts:
Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30 in the Small Gym
Thursday, September 12th in the Small Gym

Junior & Senior Boys Soccer Tryouts:
Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30 PM
LOCATION: TBD – Either Carnarvan or Oak Bay Rugby Field, please listen to the announcements to find out

 

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Volunteering Opportunities

 The Greater Victoria Green Team is looking for volunteers.

You do not need a Meetup account to view details, and if anyone would like to sign up without Meetup, please email me (Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca).

All ages, abilities, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome! We will provide educational instruction and demonstrations, as well as tools and gloves for volunteers. There will also be delicious snacks!  These activities are a great opportunity for youth and community to spend time together outside, meet new people, learn new skills, and make a real difference in the community by taking care of nature.   Giving back to these local habitat protection areas fosters an incredible sense of connection to the people and places involved, and we highly encourage participants to bring their families too!  This is also a great way to gain volunteer experience and we are happy to sign off on volunteer hours for anyone who needs them.

Job Opportunities

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/