THE DAILY BUZZ
January 23rd, 2018
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXAM WEEK: Students... be sure to arrive at school at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your exam.
REMINDER to RETURN YOUR TEXTBOOKS ASAP! Students who have outstanding textbooks from 1st Semester will not be issued textbooks for 2nd semester until they are returned!
BUS PASSES: New Bus Passes have arrived and are available in the office!
N EVENING OF PERFORMING ARTS: Stelly's Performing Arts department presents "An Evening of Performing Arts on Friday, 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
HOMEWORK HELP: Homework Help is available Tuesday through Friday mornings starting at 7:30am and after school in the Learning Commons Monday through Friday until 4pm.
CAREER CENTRE
BASICS OF FINANCE - "Credits & Loans: Course January 27th 10:00 am–11:30 am – FREE! SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney. In this session you will learn all about credit cards and pre-paid cards and loans, the advantages and disadvantages, what to look for and how to calculate the “real” cost of a loan.
Resume Workshop - January 29th - FREE
Polish up an existing resume or create your first resume
9:00 - 12:00, Getting started on your resume 1:00 - 4:00, Polish up your existing resume. Get help from Beacon’s own employment counselling professional! A the SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney. Register for the morning, afternoon or the entire day! PLEASE BRING YOUR LAPTOP (limited laptops available)To register contact Sara at slawton@beaconcs.ca or call 250-656-5537
NEW COURSE OFFERED FOR 2ND SEMESTER
School Based and Dual Credit Trades course. There are 2 Parts to this program for 4-16 credits
Part 1: “Tool Time” (with Tim): Arouse your spirit of inventiveness and develop confidence and competence as you become an expert at using a wide array of hand and power tools as well as stationary equipment in a fun and safe setting. Tool timid? You’ll get over your inhibitions as you experience success using all sorts of new tools. Bit of a tool expert? Take it to the next level and enhance your skills by creating and building cool artifacts with your new found expertise.
Students who successfully complete this course will not only have a wealth of new skills and knowledge, but they will earn 4 credits for a “dual credit” college level course for the online learning component as well as a 4-credit Tech Ed course. The dual credit college course also serves as a prerequisite to Camosun College’s NEW Marine Industry TASk Program (running this summer) as well as meeting the common core tool competencies for Camosun College’s Plumbing and Pipe Trades Foundation program and the Electrical Foundation program. Upgrade your skills and qualifications as well as acquiring valuable life skills by enrolling in Tool Time with Tech Ed teacher, Tim Lockhart in second semester.
See Mr. Lockhart or Mr. Rhodes for more information
FREE RETAIL TRAINING
Brentwood Bay - February 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 10:00 - 4:00 pm. This certificate program prepares you for first time work experiences in retail and many other work environments. You will be treated as an employee and you will be working alongside a busy team of staff members You will have training in: Working a cash register and counting cash - Customer service - Creating displays - Sorting inventory - Assisting with pricing - Opening & closing procedures. To register contact Sara at slawton@beaconcs.ca or call (250) 656-5537
GRAD 2018
GRAD BOTTLE & SHREDDING FUNDRAISER - January 27th Grad Bottle Drive this Saturday from 9am to Noon. Grad Shredding Fundraiser 10am - noon. Both are in the Stelly's Parking lot. All proceeds are put towards the Stelly's 2018 Dry After Grad. Thank you for your continued support!
GRAD PORTRAIT RETAKES Limited Grad Photo retake appointments still available. Don't delay, Book your appointment online now by going to www.lifetouch.ca/victoria.
INTERNATIONAL:
SISP MT WASHINGTON SKI TRIP : Feb 28 and Mar 1 - Cost $195.00
Package includes Bus Transportation, Accommodation, Snow Tubing, Lift & Ski Rental, Ski Lessons. Forms are available in the International Office. Last day to Sign-up is Friday, Feb 9th.
PARENTS:
PARENTING CONFERENCE - March 3rd
2018 Vancouver Island Parent Conference: Parenting Now for the Future. Saturday March 3, 8:30-4:00 @ Royal Bay Secondary School. Workshops and education on Social Media, Internet Safety, The Creative Mind, Beyond the Talk, Self-Regulation, Connected Parenting, Bullying, Anxiety. Featured speakers: Barbara Coloroso and Jennifer Kolari. Visit www.vipc.ca for info or to register. Registration deadline is Feb 16.
THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S..........STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!