The Daily Buzz

January 30th, 2018

 
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January 30th, 2018
by Bettina Perron - Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 2:02 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
January 30th, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TEXTBOOKS, TEXTBOOKS, TEXTBOOKS: 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!

NEW STUDENTS for SEMESTER 2
If you are a student starting at Stelly's for semester 2, please come to the office to get an important form to allow you to open a Google Student Account for your school work.

CAREER CENTRE

Science at Sea Opportunity for Girls
FREE hands-on experience event for girls (14+) and women!!! Operation: This Is You! SAR & Science at Sea on SATURDAY Feb 3 in Sidney, BC - Come experience Canadian Coast Guard.  AWESOME!!! Space still available if you hurry up and apply now!!   Hands-on activities will include elements from Coast Guard Search & Rescue, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Marine Communications & Traffic Services, Electronics, Marine Engineering, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Science and a tour of CCGS Tanu.  Please visit the Career Centre for more information.



NEW COURSES OFFERED THIS SEMESTER: (Must register before Feb 6th)

BLENDED EXPLORATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY AND THE TRADES (4 credits, does not meet Applied Skills Grad Requirement) See Mr. Douglas for more Info. (Block 1 - Grades 10-12)

Would you like to create a live edge coffee table, custom metal sculpture, stained glass project, gift designed on a computer controlled router? In this course you are able to design your own personal projects that meet your interests while learning how to use a variety of materials, shop tools, and technologies.  

FOLK ART (4 credits, meets Applied Skills Grad Requirement for Grade 10 only) See Mr. Lockhart for more info. (Block 2 - Grades 9-12)

This class emphasizes the use of design,elements and principles of art to produce creative art work. Wood will be a primary medium in individual projects. The use of hand and power tools help facilitate students creations.

GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES (4 credits, meets Applied Skills Grad Requirement) See Mr. Lockhart for more info. (Block 3 - Grades 10-12)

Interested in studying the future? This course focuses on learning about Solar Power,Wind Power,Hydroelectric power,Geothermal Energy,Biomass and Biofuels.

SCHOOL BASED & DUAL CREDIT TRADES CREDIT.. There are 2 Parts to this  program for 8-20 credits. (Meets Applied Skills Grad Requirement) See Mr. Rhodes or Mr. Lockhart for more info. (Block 4  - Grades 10-12)

Part 1: “Tool Time” (with Tim) 8 credits: 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.

This course combines an online learning component with face to face, tactile activities and projects in the shop.  Students will receive a college level “dual credit” course credit from Camosun college as well as a regular Tech Ed course credit upon successful completion of this unique course pairing. Note there is a $42 application fee for Camosun.

Part 2: Successful completion of the “Tool Time” course pairing satisfies the prerequisite for students to participate in a 9 Week Full Time Marine Trades Explorations Program at Camosun this summer

Three post secondary courses for 12 credits: Pipe fitting, Electrical, Metal Fabrication, Welding, Marine Service Tech, Engine Fitter, Carpenter/joiner, Operations Rigger and Seafaring.

GRAD 2018

GRAD & PARENT CONTACT FORMS:  A purple Grad & Parent Contact form was included in the package of forms sent home in September. Only 40 were returned to the office. These forms are needed in order to contact Grads and their parents to inform of upcoming events and participation in grad activities! If you have not done so please submit a form ASAP.

GRAD PORTRAIT RETAKES
Appointments still available for Grad Photo retakes which start tomorrow. You can book your appointment online by going to www.lifetouch.ca/victoria.  Don't delay, book today!

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.

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