THE DAILY BUZZ
November 6th, 2017
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A HUGE congratulations to Jonah Brost who competed at the BC Cross Country championships this weekend in Vancouver. Jonah raced in freezing temperatures to place 20th out of 271 competitors in the junior boys race! Fantastic job-well run!
PARENT SEMINAR TONIGHT - "PARENTS AS CAREER COACHES” at 6:30pm
The SD #63 Career Teachers are sponsoring a seminar this evening for parents and guardians at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room at Stelly's. Marion Haythorne, a Capilano instructor, leads parents through an engaging seminar using interactive activities to explore interests/values and career pathways for their children. This seminar is not just for parents of Grade 12 students, but for all parents of High School aged students!
HAVE A BLOCK 4 SPARE? Interested in helping Bayside students learn more about Mindfulness? Come see Ms. Koenig to learn more about this leadership opportunity.
STELLY'S 2nd COFFEE CONCERT - NOV 15TH - Stelly's 2nd Coffee Concert of the year is happening on Nov 15th. Auditions are on Wednesday & Friday after school in the Band room.
ADAM OLSEN OUR MLA IS VISITING! Interested in an opportunity to meet and discuss politics with Adam Olson, a former Stelly's student and MLA for Saanich North and the Islands? Come see Ms. Koenig for details.
LOST & FOUND: Missing a Hoodie, water bottle or T-shirt? Check out he overflowing lost & found table in the hallway outside rm 113.
HOMEWORK HELP: Don't forget homework Help is available after school today in the learning commons and every morning this week starting at 7:30am ! Great time to ask questions and catch up on missing assignments!
JR BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: Any grade 9 or 10 boys interested in trying out for the basketball team, the first tryout will be Tuesday, November 7th from 4pm -530pm. Any questions, please see Mr. Braun.
JR GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: Junior girls basketball tryouts - Wednesday, November 8th from 2:45pm - 430pm
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
LATTITUDE GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING:(formerly known as Gap) is an international youth development charity. Our mission is to develop Global Citizens by immersing youth in different cultures to inspire change, growth and maturity. Where Can You Go? Europe: UK, Ireland, Poland,Spain; Latin-America: Ecuador, Argentina; Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji; Asia: China, Japan, Vietnam; Africa: Malawi, Ghana. Latitude offers an amazing opportunity for young adults aged 17 to 25 to travel, volunteer learn, and share experiences through cultural immersion. See the Career Centre for more Information. Or contact Latitude recruiter for Vancouver Island, Debra Bastedo at debra@lattitudecanada.org or visit www.lattitudecanada.org
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 in 4 technology areas: Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. See the Counselling Office for application forms.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Do you have some extra time or need Volunteer hours? Lots of Volunteer opportunities available such as; volunteering at the SHOAL Christmas Craft Fair, Beacon Children Services Christmas Dinner, Victoria’s Anime Convention , Breakfast with Santa at Mary Winspear Centre or Special Olympics Bowling at Miracle Lanes. Check out the Career Center Boards for more details!
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
The Children's Place at Uptown is looking for students 16 years of age or older, for part-time work after school and on weekends, $11.35 hour. Apply on-line @ https://www.childrensplace.com/us/content/ca-store-careers
Mary’s Bleue Moon in Sidney (9535 Canora Road, Sidney, BC) is looking to hire two students to fill two part time positions. Part time prep cook and a part time dishwasher $11.35 hour. Apply in person or online to marysbleuemoon.com
Norgarden/Peninsula Retirement Communities are looking for dining room servers, Evenings 4 pm - 8 pm $12 - $13 hour E-mail resume to m.gaunt@norgarden.ca
GRAD 2018
UVIC GUSTAVSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS: U Vic Gustavson School of Business will be coming to Stelly's at lunch on Friday November 10th.
THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S..........STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!