THE DAILY BUZZ
September 19th, 2019
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A HUGE Congratulations to the SR Boys Volleyball who won their matches against Esquimalt and Ed Milne, and split sets with Vic High yesterday. Also, Congratulations to the JR Boys Soccer team that defeated Royal Bay 5-2 yesterday. You make us Proud Stingers!
Reminder to all students interested in Work Experience or have completed Work Experience hours or paperwork...there is an info meeting at lunch today in the Learning Commons.
Homework Help is available every morning from 7:10am in the Learning commons and after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday til 4pm.
ATHLETICS
CROSS COUNTRY: There is an important meeting for all Cross Country Team runners this FRIDAY at lunch in Mrs Hilton's room (169). Everyone must attend!
CLUBS
ART CLUB: Interested in exploring different Art Mediums or challenges? Check out the Art club that is starting next Tuesday, Sept 24th after school . Cost is $30 for this semester. Everyone Welcome!
CAREER CENTRE
Trades Exploration -TEX Program - Have you thought about a career in the trades? Not sure if it will be right for you? Get samples of Welding, Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing through a Semester 2 TEx Program! Earn work experience credits and learn about the steps to apprenticeship and Red Seal Certification. There's still time to register!
TRAINING & EDUCATION:
FOODSAFE Level 1- Friday, October 25th, 2019 8:30 am–4:30 pm
SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive (bring your lunch) Cost is $50.00 Cash, cheque or credit card is accepted 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.caor call 250-656-5537
ALERT FIRST AID with CPR”C”& AED
Saturday, November 22nd, 2019 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm @ SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive. Cost is $50.00 - Cash, cheque or credit card is accepted. This fun & interactive 8-hour course trains people how to react & improvise during time priority, life threatening emergencies. This course covers initial assessment, disease prevention, secondary survey, airway obstruction, adult/child/infant CPR, & the use of an Automated External Defibrillator. This course also includes recognition & first-aid treatment for head & spine injuries, shock, bleeds, anaphylactic shock, heart attacks & strokes. Participants spend the majority of the course doing hands on first-aid training. By practicing with scenarios students gain confidence & learn to react & improvise in emergency situations. This course meets Adult & Child Licensing Guidelines. To Register contact Sara at slawton@beaconcs.caor 778-426-8767
Have You Considered a Career in AVIATION and DESIGN? School District #61 is hosting a semester long Aviation and Design Program @ Mt. Doug Secondary February - June 2020 Partnering With Viking Air, Victoria Flying Club, Pacific Sky, VIH Aviation Group & Camosun College. See Career Centre Info Board for more information!! To register talk with the Career Cent. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY NOVEMBER 2019
AUTOTECH PROGRAM - Do you love cars? Enjoy working with your hands? Need credits for graduation? How would you like to be a Camosun student before you graduate? STARTS February 2020 – Application deadline is mid-November 2019. 13 weeks (February-June) of instruction at Esquimalt High. 7 weeks at Camosun College for Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Program. 100 hours of Work Experience to be completed before Camosun begins. To register see the Career Centre.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Opportunity with REACH Performing Company - Seeking students to volunteer with the REACH Performing Company! The group meets Thursdays, September to December, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, at Saanich Commonwealth. You should have an interest in the performing arts and in working with a really diverse and fun group of people. See the poster on the Career Centre Information Board. Contact Anne-Marie at 250-882-4339 or email westcoastreach@gmail.com
Saanich Peninsula Hospital is now accepting applications for New Volunteers. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in the Health Care Assistance Program. Volunteering areas include yoga, bingo, gardening, special events, mealtime host, music and much, much more! Contact Lindsay Meissner directly @ (250) 652-7519 or Lindsay.Meissner@viha.ca Information & application:
Minor Test Shopper for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program - Help eliminate the sale of tobacco and vapour products to minors by conducting compliance checks on retail outlets. The Minor Test Shopper will be required to enter stores and attempt to buy tobacco or vapour products. $14.00 hour See the Career Centre Info Board for the Job Description
Peninsula Co-op is looking to hire at their Gas Bar Locations - Duties include: gas attendant, customer service, stocking, general cleaning and being outdoors. This position would be suitable for a student seeking part-time work, providing around 16 hours each week, including 2 evenings and one weekend day. More hours will be available during school breaks. Day shifts are also available. Apply online at https://www.peninsulaco-op.com/employment/or in person at the following locations:
10350 McDonald Park Road, 2132 Keating X Road, 6429 Pat Bay Highway, 6739 West Saanich Road & 10930 West Saanich Road.
Student Opportunities for Elections Canada - Poll clerks (polling day) are needed for the Federal Election on Monday, October 21st (at least a 13 hour day) $247.50 for the day! Poll clerks (advance polling days), Friday, October 11th to Monday, October 14th$924.00 (If a poll worker doesn’t work the complete period, the pay will be prorated accordingly.) Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age on Election Day and must be Canadian citizens. See the job descriptions on the Career Centre Information Board for more information. You can apply online at: https://elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=job&dir=pos&document=index&lang=e#3 Scroll to find the appropriate job Poll clerk (polling day) or Poll clerk (advanced polling days)
Sidney, Fifth Street- Needs help around the house or garden periodically as needed.
$15.00/ Hour This client has had a long and positive relationship with a student in past and she is looking to repeat the experience. Contact Sara at: slawton@beaconcs.caor call 250-656-5537
North Saanich, Birch Road- help install a drainage system in the backyard. This involves using a wheelbarrow, dolly and buckets to shovelling earth, moving gravel, soil and stone so a strong back and good footwear is recommended. 12 Hours spread into 2-3 days @ $20.00/Hour. Contact Sara at: slawton@beaconcs.caor call 250-656-5537
Elections Canada - Saanich Gulf Islands is looking for a receptionist to work after school, evenings or weekends, hours are very flexible. $15.00 hr. Located at the Saanich Fairgrounds, Gallery Building
Duties would include answering the phone, photocopying, making phone calls and typing
If your interested call 1-866-546-7620 (press 0 for switchboard) to set up an interview!
West Wind Hardwood is looking for student for after school work, starting at minimum wage! Duties include: assisting with sorting lumber, assisting on machines and, cleaning up lumber shop. Great for a Joinery or Carpentry Student. Apply in person with resume at: West Wind Hardwood, #5-10189 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney, BC
Arbutus Grove Nursery is looking for a Temporary Part-time Office Administrator (9721 West Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC) This position work 8-15 hours a week from October to March $13.85-$15.85 per hour based on experience. Monday and Wednesdays and alternating Saturdays. See the complete job description on the Career Centre Information Board. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to employment@arbutusgrove.com
GRAD 2019
BOTTLE DRIVE FOR GRAD 2020: The First Bottle drive on this School Year is September 28th from 9:00am - 12:00pm to raise money for the After Grad 2020. The Bottle Drive schedule coincides with the Community Recycling and soft plastics drop-off at Stelly’s each month. Please contact Corina Laird by Phone or Text 250-818-3893 if you are available to volunteer and help out.
INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON: All International Students are asked to attend a Lunch meeting on Thursday, Sept 26 in the Dining Room. Lunch will be provided.
PARENTS/COMMUNITY
BREAKFAST CLUB – Do you have time to volunteer for this wonderful program we have at Stelly’s? A couple of hours in the morning, once a week? If you are able to help out please email Darcy Winkel at dmwinkel@shaw.ca
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!