The Daily Buzz

January 27th, 2020

 
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January 27th, 2020
by Bettina Perron - Monday, 27 January 2020, 12:58 PM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
January 27th, 2020

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

A HUGE SHOUT OUT to the Performing Arts Depart and students who held their end of semester performance last Friday night! You were AMAZING! Well done Stingers!

MONDAY & TUESDAY ...The Cafeteria is closed and we are having a PIZZA SALE in the main foyer...Pizza is $2.50 a slice. If you need to pay by debit or credit card ...see Mrs. Youell in the Accounts office!

SEMESTER 2 TIMETABLES were handed out on Friday in TA...if you missed it drop by the office and pick yours up!.

Stelly’s Sr. Musical Theatre class presents "SHREK the MUSICAL" starting Feb 4th through Feb 8th,2020.  Tickets are available for sale at lunch in the main foyer or at the office. Buy your tickets soon ... as they are selling fast!

Italy Spring Break 2021 - Visit Italy for 11 days during your Spring Break of 2021! We will arrive in Milan and the visit Venice, Florence, Assisi, Rome, Pompeii and Capri. This tour is organized by EF Tours and hosted by Ms Liberatore from Stelly's. Please contact Ms Liberatore for more information. This is going to be an amazing adventure! tliberatore@saanichschools.ca

SCHOOL BUS PASSES are in the office for pick up!

Student Parking - Reminder to all students who are parking in the student parking lot: you must be registered to park there. Permission forms are in the office.

CLUBS

MODEL UN meets today at lunch in Room 105.

SOCIAL LEADERSHIP is at lunch today in Room 148!

CAREER CENTRE

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

Explore UVic - Saturday Feb 1 - Join the fun with other prospective students, by attending Explore UVic! The event is THIS SATURDAY, February 1st, 10am-4:30, and is open to Grade 10-12 students and their families... There will be mock lectures, campus tours, faculty-specific presentations, and student panels. For more details and online registration, please visit: https://www.uvic.ca/future-students/undergraduate/events/explore/index.php

Explorations in Technology SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE: Registration is ongoing for TEAC 105 (Engineering Sampler-Civil, Mechanical, Electronics and Computer), taking place at Camosun through the South Island Partnership. There are still spots for Feb 2020. Talk to your counsellor today, if you're interested!

“TOUR OF INDUSTRY FOR YOUTH” - Explore a local industry via guided tour. This is an opportunity for students to meet local  businesses and hear about positions they might not have thought of as careers. Wages are well beyond minimum, & the companies have lots to offer. See the poster on the Career Centre Info Board for dates / times. As this is an event held outside the classroom, students will be responsible for making their own arrangements to miss a day of classes and for transportation to the venue. Registration is free with valid student ID. To Register go to https://www.peninsulachamber.ca/events/#!event-list    Scroll down the Events page and register per the poster for each business.

GRAD 2020

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

INTERNATIONAL

SISP Mt. Washington Ski Trip -March 5 & 6 -Cost $250.00 -Package includes Bus Transportation, Accommodation, Snow Tubing, Lift & Ski/board Rental, Ski/Board Lessons. Forms are available in the International Office. Last day to Sign-up is Feb. 12.

PARENTS/COMMUNITY

PARENTS AS EDUCATORS & CAREER COACHES -  Thursday, Jan 30th 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!