THE DAILY BUZZ
June 5th, 2019
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Big Shout Out to the Stelly's Soccer program who raised close to $800 for MS during their annual kick for the cure game yesterday. The annual tradition is such a great opportunity for all four of our soccer teams to play together with alumni. This event was also an opportunity for us to thank Jackie Cunningham for her contribution to our school for the past 20 years. Way to go Stingers!
Stelly's Music Department Year End Concert is happening tonight in the Big Gym due to the rain forecasted! BBQ starts at 4:30pm until 6pm. Only $7 for a burger/chips & Drink Combo! The concert starts at 6pm. Come out and enjoy your evening listening to the our Amazing Music department.
Stelly's Athletic Banquet is on Thursday evening at 6pm in the large Gym. BBQ Dinner, Awards and slide show! All Stelly's athletes are invited to attend this free event!
2019-2020 School Bus Registration is now open for students wishing to take the District School Bus next year. Please go to the School District Website under transportation and register your student. If you have further transportation questions, please try their "Frequently Asked Questions" link or contact the Transportation Department at 250-652-7343 or email them at transportation@saanichschools.ca Note: Students must be registered by June 29, 2018 to ensure a seat on the bus.
COMPOST BINS are back! Please remember to be mindful of the environment and recycle! Compost bins are in the art foyer, main foyer and Math Wing!!! Come on Stingers Let's do this right!
The June Exam Schedule is posted on the website and in the main Foyer. Please check it over and ensure you don't have any exam conflicts. All Grade 10 through 12 students are required to take a numeracy exam, please sign up online, a registration button is on the Stelly's website. Grade 12's make sure that you have taken a Numeracy Assessment as it is mandatory Grad requirement!
THE HIVE, STELLY’S SCHOOL STORE is open today and every Wednesday at lunch.
HOMEWORK HELP: Need any help with your homework? Extra Help is available every morning from 7:15am in the Learning Commons or after school every day until 4pm! Check it out!
CLUBS
PADDLING CLUB is meeting after school on Friday. See Ms Matheson for more details!
CAREER CENTRE
WORK EXPERIENCE 12A &12B - If you have a job or are volunteering and are wishing to receive Work Experience credits over the summer, you must be registered by June 25th to receive credit for your hours!! See your Career Counsellor to register ASAP!
Interested in a Electrical Training Program?? WATT (Workplace Alternative Trades Training) is a FREE Pre-Apprenticeship. 3 weeks of hands on Electrical Training - Paid Work Experience - Apprenticeship Sponsorship. See the Poster on the Career Centre Info Board for more information. To apply or for more information call, text or email us today! 250-532-3759 - watt@wjets.ca
Trades Exploration (TEx Program) - The semester 2 (2020) TEx Program, at Claremont Secondary, can help you discover the trade that suits you and your talents best, and, lead into post secondary trades training at Camosun College or our other partner post-secondary institutions. Tex combines school-based instruction with actual work-place experience in Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding and Electrical, giving a comprehensive overview of each of these trade areas. Learn about each trade, fast track your future and earn up to 24 credits toward grad for completing 6 courses! Find out about incentive grants and paid tuition for programs at Camosun related to the trades. Please see Mr. Rhodes in the Career Centre for more information.
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.
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
BC Regional Council of Carpenters Summer Youth Employment Project - Get Paid to Learn a Trade. Try a paid internship in Carpentry. It’s a skill you’ll have forever!! Pick up an application in the Career Centre. Call Jordan Kersch 250-883-9002
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers Needed for the iCan Bike Program at Pearkes Rec Centre July 8-12- iCan Bike camp teaches children with cognitive and/or physical challenges how to ride a two wheeled bike. Volunteers must be physically fit enough to walk, jog, and run beside riders. See the poster on Career Centre Info Board.
GRAD 2019
Grads... a limited number of Grad Dinner dance guest tickets have become available. Pick up an application form from the main office. Applications are due by NOON on Friday! Don’t delay!
Extra Grad Ceremony Tickets
Additional tickets for the Stelly's Graduation Ceremony will be available from the UVic Ticket Centre (at the Farquhar Auditorium) starting today at 9:30 a.m. in person or over the phone. Ticket limit: 2 tickets per student. $10 per ticket + taxes. UVic Ticket Centre: 250-721-8480.
PARENTS/COMMUNITY
ATTN: Grade 11 Parents: The Aftergrad Committee of 2019 would like to extend an invitation to all grade 11 parents to attend the 2019 After grad meeting on June 18 at 7:00pm in the Learning Commons. We would like a few parents to attend so that we can start to get ourselves organized for grad 2020.
THAT'S IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S . . . STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!