The Daily Buzz

January 11th, 2018

 
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January 11th, 2018
by Bettina Perron - Thursday, 11 January 2018, 10:43 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
January 11th, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXAM WEEK – JAN 22-26 - The exam schedule is now posted outside the main office and on our website. Please make sure you are aware of where and when your exams are. If you have a scheduling conflict, please see your teachers to make alternate arrangements as soon as possible.

SIDES COURSE EXAMS: For those students taking a SIDES course who would like to write their tests at Stelly's during exam week, please see Brenda in room 156 to book a testing time. First come, first serve for availability.

REMINDER that there are only 6 days of classes left in Semester ..... so if you need to get caught up on any work or need any extra help ...drop by the Learning Commons in the morning starting at 7:30am and after school until 4pm.

AN EVENING OF PERFORMING ARTS:  Stelly's Performing Arts department presents "An Evening of Performing Arts on January 26th at 7pm. Performances by Dance, Vocal Jazz and musical Theatre classes. Tickets available from the main office. Adults $7.00, $5.00 Students

ATHLETICS

GIRLS RUGBY - Any girls interested in playing on the Stelly's Girls Rugby Team please come to a brief meeting today at the beginning of lunch in the computer lab Rm 136 

CAREER CENTRE

CAREER CENTRE JOB BOARD: Short and long-term job opportunities in the Sidney - North Saanich communities Wage $15.00 per hour. Please contact Sara for more information at: slawton@beaconcs.ca or (250) 656 5537

"FIND YOUR FIT" - CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT is happening next Monday, January 15 at Parkland. It is a fun and interactive career exploration event that runs after school from 3:30 to 7 pm for Students and Parents. Don’t miss your chance to try out the skills you’ll need for an in-demand career. This event will help students apply real life experiences to your career planning, and connect with WorkBC’s labour market information, tools & services. Interested?? For more information checkout the poster on Career Centre Information Board!

Interested in becoming a certified Search and Rescue technician? The Search and Rescue Academy is offering a 12 day program during Spring Break for students interested in certification from the Justice Institute of B.C. More information is available in the Career Centre or or To register or for more information, visit http://bit.ly/2ita3Rn

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Volunteer at the Brentwood Bay Thrift Shop

Brentwood Thrift Shop is looking for a volunteer on Saturdays,

7105-B West Saanich Road

Shifts are 10:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 4:00pm

Volunteers help at the cash register, sorting, pricing and customer service

This is a great opportunity to gain more experience working in retail

Contact Sara slawton@beaconcs.ca or call 250-656-5537

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

SLEGGS - SIDNEY

Sleggs is looking to fill two part-time positions at their Sidney location: Cashier &  Replenishment Team Member

Sleggs offers flexible hours and will accommodate varying schedules - $11.35 hour

See the Career Centre Info Board for complete Job Descriptions

To apply for either of these positions email your resume to Emily Stein at e.stein@slegg.com

WORK AT MCDONALD'S, EARN COLLEGE CREDITS

Do you want a degree with that?” McDonald’s looks great on a resumé because of the training, now you can also earn college credits. See the complete article for all the details on the Career Centre Job Board or at https://docs.google.com/a/sd63.bc.ca/document/d/18epNDGZU0CJgJq7QTHVeTS0cI273lmIlRE_3ATYBJlQ/edit?usp=sharing

Apply online https://careers.mcdonalds.ca/mcd-careers/applicant/location

GRAD 2018

GRAD PORTRAIT RETAKES
Grad Photo Retake Appointments are now open online. Don't Delay, book your appointment today!

GRAD TRANSITIONS
Grads - Get your Grad Transition done now before crunch time! Grad Transition Interview day is Tuesday, April 17th.   If you have intentions of graduating early see Ms Jackson in the career centre. Grad Transition information and forms are available from the Career Centre or website. Remember, GT is a graduation requirement.

PARENTS:

Peninsula Youth Health Clinic - Update
Unfortunately, the 
Peninsula Youth Clinic will not be open in January. Organizers want to reassure any patients who have used the clinic over the last several months (and do not currently have a family doctor) that follow-up appointments can be made with Dr. Evans at Ocean Pier Medical Centre during regular office hours (please call 250-656-4114 to book follow-up appointments). Dr. Vogt will also continue to follow any youth who saw her in Psychiatric consultation, if needed.  The main Victoria Youth Clinic is still open to all youth and is located at  818 Douglas Street on the 3rd floor. It is open Monday to Thursday 11-5 and Friday 11-4.


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