The Daily Buzz

September 26th, 2019

 
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September 26th, 2019
by Bettina Perron - Thursday, 26 September 2019, 12:24 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
September 2
6th, 2019

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MEET THE TEACHER EVENING: Today is an early dismissal at 2:05pm day as we are host a “Meet the Teacher” night. Free BBQ starting at 5pm. Parents will be meeting at 6pm in the Large Gym for a “Welcome “and then head off to your TA classroom and go through your class schedule. Buses are running on the regular schedule.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Just a reminder to students that are interested in signing up for Work Experience credits that the paper work is due. Please drop by the Career Centre for more info if you are interested!

Concert Band is still happening after school today from 2:05 to 3:15pm

CUE EVENT: Reminder to ALL STUDENTS to hand in your field trip forms to the Career Centre for the Canadian Universities Event happening next Tuesday at Claremont. Meet representatives from 45 universities from across Canada all in one location! Don’t delay, get your form in today!

Homework Help is available every morning from 7:10am in the Learning commons and after school on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday til 4pm.

CAREER CENTRE

New!! New!! - On the Saanich Career website “Job opportunities at local malls”.  Just click on the appropriate mall to see all available jobs ...  Mayfair – Uptown – Hillside – Bay Centre – Tillicum Centre (coming soon) – Westshore Town 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:

Calling Grades 10, 11 and 12 girls! - Learn about a Career in Engineering!  Register now for UVic’s free Women in Engineering & Computer Science Day!  Wednesday, October 2nd at the University of Victoria 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Engineering and Computer Science Building, Room 660  Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-in-engineering-and-computer-science-day-tickets-71722165929


FOODSAFE Level 1Friday, 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
Friday, 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 practising with scenarios students gain confidence & learn to react & improvise in emergency situations This course meets Adult & Child Licensing Guidelines. To Register contact Sara at <u>slawton@beaconcs.ca</u> or 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:

https://www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-saanich-peninsula-hospital

EMPLOYMENT:

Students interested in working at Federal Election on Monday, October 21st (at least a 13 hour day) $247.50 for the day!Or at the advance poll on Friday, October 11th to Monday, October 14th $924.00 (pay based on the 4 full days)Just walk over to the Saanich Fairgrounds, Gallery Building and apply on the spot!More information is available on the Career Centre Info Board! Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age on Election Day and must be Canadian citizens

Tim Hortons in Sidney is now hiring …(2343 Beacon Ave, Sidney) Part time Team Members for evenings and weekends.  If you are looking for good job experience this is a good place to work. 

We are flexible and will work around your schedule (including your sports) Come join our team!  Free Uniforms are provided - 1 on 1 Training program - Employee.  Meal discounts - A fun working atmosphere $13.85 hour  Apply in person with your resume to Charles Paluch

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)

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 co-insides with the Community Recycling and soft plastics drop-off at Stelly’s each month. Please contact Corinna Laird  by Phone or Text 250-818-3893 if you are available to volunteer and help out.

PARENTS/COMMUNITY

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!