The Daily Buzz

October 17th, 2018

 
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October 17th, 2018
by Bettina Perron - Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 11:44 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
October  17th, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

IT'S PIZZA DAY! The Cafeteria is Closed today ... Bake Sale at Break and Lunch and a Pizza Sale at Lunch $2.50 a slice !

Stelly’s First Coffee Concert of the year is tonight! Join us at 6:30PM in the MPR for an evening of outstanding performances. Entrance is by donation. Hope to see you there!

PHOTO RETAKES - MONDAY, OCT. 29th
Photo retake day is Monday, October 29th. If you missed Photo day or want retakes, this is the last chance to get them done. Just a reminder that all students in all grades need to have school photos taken, for school id purposes...Grade 12’s too - even if you are having grad photos taken.  Order forms are available in the office or you can order on the Lifetouch website.

Are you a Crafter or baker? Sidney Elementary is holding their 3rd Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, November 17th. Do you and a friend want to rent a table and sell your crafts or baked goods? Table rentals are only $20 for students. See the office for more details!

CLUBS

SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB: Interested in learning Sign Language? Join us today and every Wednesday in Rm 59! Everyone Welcome!

ATHLETICS

BOYS BASKETBALL: Any boys interested in playing basketball this year? There is an open gym on Thursday night in the Big Gym at 7 pm.  

CAREER CENTRE

WorkBC Victoria Job Fair: Thursday, October 18, from 1- 4 pm at the Central Baptist Church in Victoria!  Come prepared with copies of your resume and ready for interviews with featured employers including Wal-Mart, Fairway Markets, Canadian Tire, Lowe's, Slegg Lumber and more!

Food Safe Level 1 Training is happening this Friday, which is a Pro D day, at the Shoal Centre in Sidney. Also, on Saturday the Shoal Centre is offering a First Aid with CPR "C" & AED Certification training. Visit the Career Centre for more registration information for both of these opportunities.

Operation: This IS You! FREE career event for GIRLS - Esquimalt, BC - Saturday, October 20th.   Day Sail on a Royal Canadian Navy Warship Activities include tours of ship duty stations, crew quarters and operational equipment; Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) joint search and rescue demonstration, ship firefighting simulation, and demonstration of the warship’s impressive manoeuvring capabilities. Lunch will be provided.  Minimum age – 12 years.  To learn more about the events, eligibility requirements and the application process go to: https://www.achieveanything.ca/thisisyou.html     Click on the Royal Canadian Navy tab part way down the page

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Island Health and Saanich Peninsula Hospital have volunteer opportunities;  this is a great opportunity for students considering a career in health care. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in the Health Care Assistance Program. Duties would include helping with music and memories program - moving residents in wheelchairs - crafts and activities - play games - write letters - special events - have 1:1 visits for companionship - sharing your gifts and talents with residents. Contact Lindsay Meissner directly @ (250) 652-7519 or Lindsay.Meissner@viha.ca  checkout their website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-saanich-peninsula-hospital

GRAD 2019

GRAD PHOTO BOOKINGS:  Grads please be sure to book your online photo appointments today! Grad Photos start on Monday, October 29th. You can book your appointment NOW by going onto the Lifetouch website. All grade 12 students need to sign up for an appointment as we encourage everyone to have a picture taken so that you are included in the yearbook.

GRAD POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER - All Grads are required to sell a minimum of 3 plants. Any plants sold above the initial 3 will put towards the cost of their dinner dance ticket. Forms are available on the Grad Board in the main foyer! Forms are due back Wednesday, October 30th.

INTERNATIONAL

VANCOUVER DAY TRIP - November 15th   -   Registration forms are now available in the International Office for International Students interested in going on the Vancouver Day Trip Excursion scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2018. The Cost is $85.00 which includes Admission to Capilano Bridge and FlyOver Canada, Ferry and Bus Transportation. Completed forms are due by Thursday, October 25.

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