THE DAILY BUZZ
March 15th, 2018
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
STELLY'S EASTER EGG HUNT: Hidden around school are over a hundred Easter eggs, mostly decorated by students from Keating Elementary! If you find 3, you can trade them in at the main foyer at lunch for a chocolate! Search high and low, good luck!
LAST DAY OF CAFETERIA SERVICE this week is TODAY! PIZZA AND BAKE SALE Tomorrow...Don’t forget to bring your loonies and toonies tomorrow!
COFFEE CONCERT April 11th - Sign up sheets for the upcoming Coffee Concert on April 11th are posted outside the band room. Auditions will start when we return from spring break
WATERLOO MATH CONTEST: Last chance to sign up for the Waterloo Math Contest is today! See Mrs. Hilton in room 169.
YOUTH IN ACTION BOOK DRIVE: Does Spring Break mean Spring cleaning? Youth In Action is collecting gently used children's books to support the locally organised 1000 by 5 book drive. So, sort through your bookshelves, dust off some outgrown books, and bring them to the box in the main foyer until April 9. Your donation will help a child in our community towards better success at school and a love of reading.
YEARBOOKS: Last chance to purchase a yearbook before the price goes up...check in the office to ensure you have pre-purchased your Yearbook!
ATHLETICS
TENNIS TEAM: Interested in plating on the Stelly's Tennis Team this Year? Meeting today at lnch in the Dining room. See Mr Redlin if you can't make it!
CAREER CENTRE
CAMOUSUN PROGRAM INFO NIGHT – MARCH 15th - INTERURBAN CAMPUS
Camosun College (Interurban Campus) is hosting a Program Info Night tonight from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Come to learn about programs in Business, Sport & Exercise, and Trades & Technologies. Find out what high school courses and grades you need, how much it will cost and what career opportunities are available.
The HighTech Pilot Project - Experience Innovation, Develop Skills through the Computer Science Skills Academy, Gain experience through a paid Summer Internship. Explore Innovation through Continuing Education. HighTechU is about more than just coding; it's about empowering youth to build the diverse skills they need to succeed and thrive in the growing technology industry in Victoria and beyond. For information on the HighTechU Pilot Project visit: https://www.hightechu.ca/ Please submit your application by email to: hightechu@csc.uvic.ca Deadline: 11:59 pm on March 16, 2018
CAMP IGNITE - Youth Firefighter Mentorship Program for Grade 11 & 12 Girls - August 9th to August 12th, 2018. The camp is open to girls in grades 11-12 (ages 16-18), and gives them an introduction to the world of firefighting. Each girl will learn about fitness, nutrition, health and teamwork. It’s easy, and there’s no cost to participate! The camp will supply you with firefighter gear, accommodations, meals, activity fees and transportation during the camp. All you have to do is show up with a great attitude and a sense of adventure! To apply, download and fill out the application form http://campignite.com/ and bring it in to your municipality’s main fire hall. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JUNE 1st, 2018
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
Pacific Design Academy - Summer School Courses through the Pacific Design Academy. Interior Design - Graphic Design - Fashion DesignThese courses were structured as follows:
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4 weeks of in class education in July. Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 3:45 pm each day (120 hours of in class education)
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4 weeks of related work experience at a local company in August or September.
Packages and Applications are available in the Career Centre Application deadline is April 7, 2018
GRADS
GRAD TRANSITIONS: Grads ....Grad Transition Packages are still being accepted in the career center hand it in ASAP!
PARENTS
Peninsula Youth Clinic is Re-opening
The Peninsula Youth Clinic will be re-opening on Thursday, March 15th! The youth clinic has a new location at Peninsula Medical, 2a-2379 Bevan Avenue, Sidney and will be open every THURSDAY from 5:30 - 7:30pm with both a doctor and mental health clinician on hand. Join the clinic for their grand opening celebrations on Thursday, March 15th - there will be pizza and an opportunity to receive the newly printed ‘Help Cards’ created by youth for youth.
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S..........STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!