The Daily Buzz

May 10th, 2018

 
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May 10th, 2018
by Bettina Perron - Thursday, 10 May 2018, 11:12 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
May 10th, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

DUAL CREDIT PSYCHOLOGY COURSE: Are you interested in getting transferable college credits next year? If yes Psychology 12 is offered as a dual credit course next year with Psychology 130. If this interests you please come to a brief meeting at lunch on Wednesday, May 16th in the PE classroom (room 082) or see Ms Koenig!

GRAD 2019: Grad exec 2019 has been working to get as many 2019 graduates invited to the facebook page as possible. We are hoping to have the first vote on our 2019 graduating colour up by the end of this week. If someone you know has not yet been invited please contact us with their name and Facebook handle. The sooner we get everyone on the page, the sooner we can begin voting! For more information or any regards to the facebook page please contact Maggi Owen, Avery Nyested or Amy Vincent!

CAREER CENTRE

TEAC 105 COURSE - Explorations in Technology

Registration now open for the Fall TEAC session, the program runs Fridays, 3-6 pm - September through December. This dual-credit course provides current high school students with an introduction to careers in Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. See the Counselling Office for more info

CAMOSUN COLLEGE & SAANICH SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Interested in getting a diploma at Camosun for a Legal Office Assistant , Medical Office Assistant or Office Administration in September and want to have the school district pay for it? See Mr. Rhodes in the career centre ASAP. Applications are due on Monday for this awesome opportunity!

Employment Advisor Visit – Thursday, May 24th
Save the date for a visit from Employment Advisor, Lana Millot, on Thursday, May 24th, at lunch in the Career Centre. Learn about how to get started with getting a job or how to get training for the job you want. Also, she will have information on how to get funding for Forklift Training, Traffic Control Ticket, Serving It Right, First Aid and more.

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

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 take it to your municipality’s main fire hall. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JUNE 1st, 2018

FOODSAFE Level 1 - Monday, June 9th, 2018      8:30am – 4:30pm SHOAL Centre Cost is $50.00. Food Safe is useful for anyone working in the food service, food retail, or food processing industries. You will learn how to handle food safely in order to prevent food from being contaminated. To Register contact Sara:  slawton@beaconcs.ca or call 250-656-5537

GRAD 2018

Mandatory Grad Line up Rehearsal - Today at lunch in the Large Gym! Bee There!

GRADS! Check the grad list posted in the counselling area.  If you are NOT on the list, see Ms. Batham in the main office to find out why. If you can’t resolve the issues by May 15th, you MUST complete and submit a Grad Appeal Form and book an appointment with Ms. Hansen by May 15th. Grad Appeal Forms are available from the main office. See Ms. Batham to book your appointment.

BURGER NIGHT TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE: Tickets still available for BURGER NIGHT at Boondocks Pub on Monday, May 14th. Tickets are $25 each. Come out and enjoy an evening of food and fun with family and friends while supporting Grad 2018. Contact Alison Cairns at jatro@telus.net for tickets.

UVIC REGISTRATION 101 – Monday , May 14 - Students already registered or thinking about registering with UVic are invited to attend a Registration 101 presentation next Monday May 14 from 3:10 – 4pm in the Career Centre.

District Scholarship Applications
Reminder that the deadline to hand in applications for District Scholarships is Tuesday, May 15th, 2018

PARENTS:

LOOKING FOR A MOTHER’S DAY GIFT? WE HAVE 3 IDEAS FOR YOU...

GRAD CAR WASH - Treat Mom to a clean car. Come out this Saturday, May 12 from 10:00 to 3:00 pm at Spelt’s on East Saanich.  Payment by donation.

BURGER NIGHT: Treat Mom to an evening of food and fun while supporting Grad 2018.  Monday, May 14 at Boondocks in Sidney from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  We still have a few tickets available….tickets are only $25. . .

SILENT AUCTION:   We have over 130 items on the auction site. https://www.biddingOwl.com/Stellys2018GRAD  The auction will close at 8:00 pm on May 14. Lots of great gift ideas !   Any questions, see Susan Konyu, in Learning Services, Room 140 or email her at skonyu@sd63.bc.ca

Peninsula Youth Clinic is OPEN TONIGHT
The Peninsula Youth Clinic is open every Thursday at their new location from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Both a doctor and counsellor are available.

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