The Daily Buzz

October 26th, 2017

 
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October 26th, 2017
by Bettina Perron - Thursday, 26 October 2017, 10:55 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
October 26th, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TONIGHT STELLY'S IS HOSTING the P.S.I.B.C EVENT! If you are interested in attending a Post Secondary Institute within BC this is the event to attend! Institutes like UVIC, Camosun, SFU & VIU plus many more, will be here to give more information about programs, admission requirements and anything else you maybe wondering about! Drop by between 6:30pm & 8:10pm tonight!

Peninsula Youth Health Clinic – New Hours
The Peninsula Youth Health Clinic is open today from 5-7pm. Walk in's are welcome. This clinic is completely  confidential !

30th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HOWL: Stelly's Annual Halloween Howl is Friday, October 27th from 4:30pm to 6pm in the Small gym.

PIE EATING CONTEST: Can you eat a lot of pie....fast? Friday at lunch in the MPR the leadership team is hosting a pie eating contest! Sign up sheets are posted around the school! $2 entry fee!

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS DANCE: Tickets on sale at lunch today for the "Nightmare before Christmas" Dance next week! Be sure to buy your tickets early as no tickets will be sold at the door!

BADMINTON INTRAMURALS: Anyone interested in playing badminton Intramurals?  Sign up is on the PE board outside the main office.  Games will start next Wednesday so grab a partner and come play at lunch!

S.C.A.T.S. Fundraiser: Tickets for the Victoria Royals vs Kelowna Rockets Sat. Nov. 4th. are on sale at lunch today. Tickets are $20.00 each and a fundraiser for the new Theatre project happening at Stelly's!

LOST & FOUND: Missing a Hoodie, water bottle or T-shirt? Check out he overflowing lost & found table in the hallway outside rm 113.

SCHOOL ID AND  PHOTOS:  Photo Retake day is Monday, October 30th!  Any students that did not have pictures taken at the first photo session must get  a photo done for the yearbook and student id.  There is no charge.  If you are having retakes done you must bring back your first photo package and give it to the photographer.

CLUBS

YOUTH IN ACTION FOOD BANK DRIVE:  Want to trick or treat and help people in our community at the same time?  Why not join Youth In Action in our annual We Scare Hunger food drive.  Stop by room 108 outside of class any day this week to find out how you can help us collect non-perishable food for the Sidney Lions Food bank on Halloween.  Whatever your costume, we can all be "superheros" when we help others!

CAREER CENTRE

DID YOU KNOW......there is a Career Centre Website where you can find more detail on Job and volunteer opportunities, and training : /course/view.php?id=88     On the Stelly's web page Click on Resources from the drop down tab click on Career Centre

Exploration in Technology (TEAC 105)
It's Camosun's TEAC 105 (Explorations in Technology) registration time for the Feb-May 2018 course!  This dual-credit course, runs on Fridays from 3-6 pm, and provides current high school students with an introduction to careers and basic skills in 4 technology areas:
1) Computer Science,
2) Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology,
3) Civil Engineering Technology, and
4) Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Students will complete a hands-on project in each of the 4 areas as they explore potential career and post-secondary options. See the Counselling Office for application forms.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES: (Come to the Career Centre for More info)

Special Olympics Bowling Miracle Lanes

Volunteers would assist athletes in the 5 pin bowling program, by assisting athletes on the lanes, ensuring that the athletes are bowling in the right order, assisting the head coach of when necessary and making sure everyone is having a GREAT TIME!!6:00 pm – 7:30pm Mondays at Miracle Lanes 2375 Bevan Avenue, Sidney. Contact Michelle Cruickshank mcruickshank@specialolympics.bc.ca or call 250-208-5402

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

Woodstock Evergreens and Saanichton Christmas Tree Farm is hiring!

West Saanich Road in Brentwood Bay. Starting mid-November they will need 6 youth to work weekends and over the Christmas Holidays to Harvest Christmas Trees $11.35 hour  Contact Mike at mikefleming@telus.net or call 250-818-0427

TRAINING:

Are you interested in the PLUMBING or PIPE INSULATION  TRADES?

A local company is looking to HIRE apprentices!! Interested??  Come to the Career Centre to talk to Mr. Rhodes

GRAD 2018

GRAD TRANSITIONS: Grade 12's it's time to get started on your Graduation Transitions Paperwork. GT requirements are now posted on the Career Centre Information Board and on the school website!

Grad Portraits
Reminder to Grads: make sure you book your grad photos ASAP! Photos start on Monday! To book you appointment, please go to the Lifetouch website: www.lifetouch.ca/victoria.   Sitting fee of $25 is due at the time of your appointment.  Information brochures are available on the Grad board in the main foyer.

INTERNATIONAL:

International Student Lunch today in the Dining Room. All International Students are asked to attend.


THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S..........STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!