The Daily Buzz

January 17, 2019

 
Picture of Bettina Perron
January 17, 2019
by Bettina Perron - Thursday, 17 January 2019, 12:21 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
January 17, 2019

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A HUGE shout out to the Cast, Crew and Orchestra of the Musical Theatre Production of "Curtains" on their opening night! They put on a spectacular performance and showed us what AMAZING talent we have here at Stelly's! Bravo to you all!

Bake Sale at Break and in the main foyer! Pizza and bake sale at lunch!Pizza is $2.50 a slice. You can pay by debit with Mrs. Youell in the accounting office!

Did you miss TA on Monday? Drop by the office and pick up your Schedule for next semester!

STELLY'S MUSICAL THEATRE PRESENTS ..."CURTAINS" - Tickets are on sale at lunch and at the office for this week's murder mystery comedy "Curtains". Tickets are only $10 for students and $15 for adults

EXAM SCHEDULE:  The Exam Schedule has been posted outside the main office and on the website with a few room changes. Please be sure to check it over and confirm your exam times and room number.

CAREER CENTRE

WORK EXPERIENCE 12A & 12B:  If you have a part time job where you work 5 or more hours per week you could easily log enough hours before the end of the year to complete Work Experience 12A.  If you work upwards of 10 hour per week, you could easily complete Work Experience 12B as well. This is a great chance to earn 4 or 8 grade twelve credits toward graduation.  Even though these are grade 12 courses, you can enrol if you are in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12! Anyone wishing to take advantage of this should see Mr. Rhodes in the Career Centre to learn how to get started.  Please show up with a resume and cover letter to initiate and expedite the process.

DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITES:  NOW is the time, for any student interested in exploring the possibility of getting university or college level programs paid for as part of your high school education.  Please see the following link on the Saanich Career Education webpage for a comprehensive listing of all of the eligible programs. These include opportunities in the following disciplines: Aesthetics & Beauty, Business, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, health and Human Services, Horticulture/Agriculture, Marine Trades, Mechanical Trades, Metal Trades, Public Safety, and Technology.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uIq8DToKJRQpXz8X3vuX-kaSqixUzbRV-XD7vvcu5k0/edit  Dual credit programs earn course credits that count toward graduation AND College or University credentials.

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

DOORS TO OPEN TECHNOLOGY EVENT - Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 at St. Ann's Academy

Doors Open to Technology event highlights the immense career opportunities available in the growing technology sector in British Columbia.  High school students who attend our events leave with new information, inspiration and experiences that help to shape their future career path. Field trip info and consent form - form needs to be printed off, filled out and then return to the Career Centre for scanning. This event is first come first serve - the first 10 students who email and send permission forms will be the ones to go!!

GRAD 2019

GRAD TRANSITIONS: Grad Transition paperwork deadline is March 8th ...that is less than 2 months away! All required paperwork is available in the Career Centre, online thru the Stelly’s website or the Saanich Career Education website. Don't delay get it done today!

GRAD PHOTO RETAKES are happening on Jan. 30th & 31st - Online booking is now open. Be sure to book as soon as possible as the spots fill up quickly!

PARENTS/COMMUNITY

BAYSIDE PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT FUNDRAISER - Feb 18th

Bayside Middle School Grade 7 French Immersion Class is holding a Photo Scavenger Hunt fundraising event on Family Day February 18, 2019 to help offset the travel costs associated with their trip to Quebec in May 2019. Entry fee is by donation (suggested donation $5 per person…$20 per family).  Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams.  All registered participants will also be eligible for random draw prize giveaways. https://baysidescavengerhunt.wixsite.com/quebec2019  Registration is at the event from 10:00am to 12:00am at Bayside Middle School. Please come out and support this wonderful family day event for all ages.

PENINSULA YOUTH CLINIC
The Peninsula Youth Clinic in  Sidney is open today and every THURSDAY from 5:30 - 7:30pm with both a doctor and mental health clinician on hand.

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