The Daily Buzz

January 24th, 2018

 
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January 24th, 2018
by Bettina Perron - Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 2:38 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
January 24th, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

EXAM WEEK: Students ... be sure to arrive 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!

AN 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

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 employmentcounselling professional! 

SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney. Register for the morning, the 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

BASICS OF FINANCE - "Credits & Loans: Course January 27th   10:00 am–11:30 am – FREE! At 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.

NEW COURSE OFFERED FOR SEMESTER 2:

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

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED SEARCH & 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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Top Line Roofing Ltd.Employment Opportunities withTop Line Roofing & Wall Cladding. Wanted:  People who are hands on learners and those who want to make a good living. Apprenticeship opportunities available!! More info. on the Career Centre Info Board Contact Jeremy Tringham @ (250) 661-5020

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
Appointments still available for Grad Photo retakes on  January 31st & Feb 1st.  You can book your appointment online by going to www.lifetouch.ca/victoria.  Don't delay, book today!

GRAD TRANSITIONS
Grads get your Grad Transition done now before crunch time! Grad Transition Interview day is Tuesday, April 17th.  Grad Transition information and forms are available from the Career Centre or website. Remember, GT is a graduation requirement.

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:

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.


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!