The Daily Buzz

May 14th, 2019

 
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May 14th, 2019
by Bettina Perron - Tuesday, 14 May 2019, 3:28 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
May 14th, 2019

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A huge shout out to the senior girls soccer team who competed yesterday in the Island championships. So far the girls have split one and one and are heading into a decisive game against Nanaimo District  Secondary at 11am today. Wishing all the senior girls the best of luck! Go Stingers go!

Congratulations to the Stelly's sailing team for placing second at the Discovery Cup regatta this past Saturday at Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Stelly's raced against 7 other high schools. Well Done Stingers!

Any First Nations students in grades 9-12 who are interested in applying for the WSANEC School Board Achievement Awards should come to an information session in Rm. 82 (next to the Cultural Room) on Tuesday or Thursday at lunch. You only need to come to one of the meetings. Talk to Phil, Aimee, or Tua if you have any questions.

Stelly's Drama 11/12 class presents "The Last Gladiator" on May 23rd & May 24th at 7pm in the MPR. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Come on out and laugh at their hilarious antics!

Measles Catch-up for Students in Grades 10 to 12 - In the next week or so, watch for immunization consent packages to come home for students in grades 10, 11 and 12 who are unimmunized or under immunized for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR). Please discuss the information in the consent package and involve your child in the decision to provide consent to immunization.  Immunizations will be provided at Stelly's school for students in grades 10 to 12 on TUESDAY June 4th,2019.

ATHLETICS

 BOYS DROP IN BASKETBALL is happening after school in the small gym today.

CAREER CENTRE

TASK PROGRAM: 

Are you curious about the trades? Do you like working with your hands? Would you like to learn some new skills to gain employment? Do you want to to earn credits toward graduation? The TASK program is designed to introduce students to a wide array of trade training. Students will participate in a series of training modules in the following trade areas: Welding, Electrical, carpentry, Plumbing, sheet metal, auto service and much more. There will be an info session on Thursday at lunch in the career centre. Check it out!

Trades Exploration 2020 - If you are wondering about, or considering, a career in the trades, Saanich School District offers the Trades Exploration program, introducing students to the fields of carpentry, welding, electrical and plumbing. The semester 2 TEX Program can help you discover the trade that suits you and your talents best, and leads into post secondary trades training. There are still seats available! Please see Mr. Rhodes in the Career Centre to register.

TEAC 105 - Explorations in Technology - Do you want to explore Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Civil Engineering, and Computer Science?  TEAC 105 explores these four technologies through hands-on activities and project-based learning. This dual-credit course is offered in partnership with Camosun College and runs on Friday afternoons at Camosun Interurban Campus from 3- 6 pm, from September to February. Get more information and applications from your school counsellors or the Career Centre.

EMPLOYMENT:

Benson Cabinetry/Millwork is looking for a grade 12 student who is looking for full time employment after graduation.  Duties would include cleaning up the shop to start and then entry level position in shipping. $12.65 hour to start - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.  Contact Renetta @ rhenderson@bensoncm.com or call 250-652-4417 ext 106

Westshore MX is looking for some part time and full time staff for this season, duties vary from track worker, reception and store, bike repairs, help teach new people riding skills, and more!  Must be able to work with the public, work outside, have interest in dirt bikes and/or want to learn about motocross in general. Call 250- 590-8088 for more info., or see the full add at: https://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/dirt-bike-track-worker_33285026

Blue’s Bayou Cafe (899 Marchant Road, Brentwood Bay, BC) is looking for dishwashers for evening shifts (5:30-9ish). $14.00 hour to start + tips + a meal. Please drop your resume off at Blues Bayou Cafe.

The Red Barn Market on West Saanich Rd. is hiring!! Lots of positions available. Please apply in person with your resume.

Tim Hortons in Royal Oak is hiring!! Several shifts are available to choose from. Apply in person with your resume.

Legion Manor Victoria is a supportive and assisted living community for seniors. They are looking to hire full-time, part-time, casual and permanent Dining Room Servers $15 to $16.50 hour. Level 1 FoodSafe would be an asset, if you don’t have it, the Legion Manor will help you get it. See the full job descriptions on the Career Centre Info Board. If you and would like to be a part of our team, please send in your resume by email admin@legionmanorvictoria.ca or drop it off at 7601 East Saanich Rd.

GRAD 2019

MANDATORY UVIC GRAD REHEARSAL – May 27
Reminder to grade 12’s that there is a MANDATORY GRAD REHEARSAL at the UVic auditorium on Monday May 27th.  All graduating students must meet at the front of the school at 8:15am to prepare for bussing. Grads are not permitted to drive their own vehicles to UVic.

Recognition Ceremony Ticket Forms and Guest Application forms are are available in the main office for those grade 12 students who are on the eligible to graduate list.

Grads...Studio 63 Hairdressing students, will be visiting Stelly’s on WEDNESDAY, May 22nd at lunch in the main foyer! Try out an up-do or braiding before Grad, or just come for the fun! Save the date and plan for a FREE hair styling

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