The Daily Buzz

November 29, 2019

 
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November 29, 2019
by Susan Batham - Friday, 29 November 2019, 10:42 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
November 29th, 2019

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stelly’s Global Perspective Gala – December 4th – Please join us next Wednesday evening on December 4th from 5pm to 9pm as we host students' Annual fundraiser - This year they are helping to build a library at a school in Katesh, Tanzania. 100% of funds raised goes towards this Humanitarian project!

PARENT/TEACHER Interviews are happening next Wednesday, December 4th which coincideswith the Global Gala. Online booking will be open on Friday, November 29th at 5pm.

Extra Homework Help is available every morning from 7:15 am in Room 156 and after school in the Learning Commons on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday til 4pm.

CAREER CENTRE

Job & Volunteer Opportunity Postings
Be sure to check out the SD#63 District Career Webpage for all the latest job and volunteer opportunity postings, plus post secondary career path options! There may be something for you, some with links to take you directly to application processes!  See what there is at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/

Don’t forget to check out the career centre job board for training, job and volunteer opportunities! There is something there for everyone! Check it out!

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

JDF Fire/Rescue Cadet Camp – application deadline Dec 18 - Do you have what it takes to… Run into a burning building when everyone else is running away? Handle a hose so powerful it takes two people to hold it? Dangle off the end of a rope 50 feet in the air? Use the Jaws of Life and other tools to save someone trapped in a car? The next JDF Fire/Rescue Cadet Camp runs March 16 – 21, 2020.  Application deadline is December 18, 2019 - For information & applications, please visit the Career Centre.  Upon completion, students qualify for 100 Work Experience hours, equivalent to 4 school credits.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The SHOAL Centre Bridge Club Dinner and Banquet is being held on December 4, Volunteers Needed!! Students who are looking for serving and or banquet experience or just wanting to get in the Christmas spirit will love this event on Wednesday, December 4!For more information contact Sara at slawton@beaconcs.ca or 250-656-5537

EMPLOYMENT:

GRAD 2020

GRAD WINTER FORMAL - Thursday, Dec 12th- 6:30pm - 9pm - Tickets on sale at lunch in the main foyer next week. Cost of tickets is $20.  Last day to buy tickets is Friday December 6 - Don't miss out!

GRAD PHOTO RETAKES - Dec 17 & 18 - If you didn't get a chance to get your Grad Photo's done in October your next chance will be on Tuesday, December 17th and Wednesday December 18th. To book your appointment, please stop outside the main office and sign up on the sheets posted. All grads need to have their photo's taken for the yearbook. No sitting fee is required if you don't plan on purchasing portraits.

Magic Wand Project - Magic Wand Project is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive and eco-friendly alternative to grad outfits for both girls and boys. This is a chance to borrow, rather than buy, a dress, suit or tux, (a small fee for cleaning is the only charge). All outfits are new or like-new, and all accessories are included. Any student is eligible. To book an appointment to view the selection of available clothes, email Elizabeth: esurerus@telus.net  or Joy: jandtharrison@shaw.ca   Website: www.themagicwandproject.ca

BOTTLE DRIVE FOR GRAD 2020: The next Grad bottle drive is on Saturday, December 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.

PARENTS/COMMUNITY

PARENTS AS EDUCATORS & CAREER COACHES -  Jan 30   Are you the parent of a high school student? Would you like to help them with their post-secondary choices? This is an interactive workshop designed to give you the skills and confidence you need.  Educational Planner is presenting "Parents as Education and Career Coaches" on THURSDAY January 30th at Stelly's Secondary School, at 6:30 pm. There is no registration and parents can just come!  For more information, contact Colleen McNamee, cmcnamee@saanichschools.ca or Heidi Hackman,  hhackman@saanichschools.ca

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