The Daily Buzz

September 25th, 2020

 
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September 25th, 2020
by Bettina Perron - Friday, 25 September 2020, 11:05 AM
 

THE DAILY BUZZ
September 25th, 2020

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SCHOOL BUS CARDS:  New school bus cards have arrived ... please drop by the office to pick up yours!

SCHOOL FORMS – Reminder to please return all of your school forms and fee payments ASAP. If paying with a cheque, please make it out to "SD#63".

STUDENT PARKING: All students who are parking in the student parking lot need to be registered.  Registration forms are available in the main office.

HOMEWORK HELP is available every morning from 7:15am in room 156.

ATHLETICS

Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 girls who are interested in developing their Volleyball skills please come to a meeting on Friday at lunch in the large gym. See Mr. Braun if you have any questions.

CLUBS

Are you interested in philanthropic work and learning about charitable organizations within the local community? Come join the Vital Youth Club for a meeting at lunch this Wednesday in room 114 (Mr. Bishop’s classroom) for more details. Everyone is welcome! 

CAREER CENTRE

CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES EVENT (CUE)  - Sept 28-Oct 8th        Connecting students to the finest post-secondary opportunities across Canada! Virtual events start September 28 thru October 8th.  Students must register for live events and login for the CUE virtual events at https://cuebc.org/     Students will be able to register and login for the CUE virtual events on the day that suits their schedule.  Each attending CUE institution will be hosting online sessions during the times listed below, and we encourage students to explore these virtual booths.

TRAINING & EDUCATION:

ALERT FIRST AID with CPR”C” & AED - Sat, Oct 24, 2020 - 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. Register now! Email YEP @ yep@beaconcs.ca or call 250-507-5680

TEAC 105 COURSE AT CAMOSUN - EXPLORATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY - You can now register for the FEBRUARY session. Program runs Fridays, 3-6 pm - February 5 - May 8, 2020.  Deadline for Registration Tuesday, September 29th, 2020. This dual-credit course provides current high school students with an introduction to careers and basic skills in Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Students will complete a hands-on project in each of the 4 areas as they explore potential career and post-secondary options within the 4 technology areas. Students will earn 4 grade 12 credits. See the Career Centre for more information 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

VOLUNTEER VICTORIA YOUTH 20/20 - This program offers priceless opportunities for youth members to build self-esteem, leadership and communication skills.  The goal is to help youth succeed at volunteering and to provide the tools and support they need as they explore their volunteering options. See the Poster on the Career Centre Job Board for more information. For more information or to get involved you can also email Emily at emily@volunteervictoria.bc.ca or Brock at brock@volunteervictoria.bc.ca  or call 250-386-2269 or reach out on Facebook ‘EmilyVolunteerVictoria’. 

CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK provides year-round sports and recreation programs for individuals with autism.  Their volunteers work in a fun and fast-paced sports and recreation environment offering high levels of support to their participants (most programs offer 1-1 support). Volunteers do not need any prior experience to be part of their programs – a training session as well as hands-on training during the program will be provided.  A number of different sports, social, recreation, and other programs are run in Victoria. Programs take place on weekday evenings and weekends and last for one to three hours, depending on the selected program. Volunteers would be asked to support a program, once per week, for one season. Alternatively, volunteers can join substitute lists to step in and lend a hand when needed! Students interested in volunteering can visit   www.canucksautism.ca/volunteer or send an email to volunteer@canucksautism.ca with any questions.  Please note that volunteers must be 16 years or older.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

YOUTH AT THE BOOTH ELECTION WORKERS - Interested in working as an election official on Saturday, October 24th.  Participants can earn at least $350 for attending training and working a full day.  Youth at the Booth is Elections BC’s program to hire high school students as election officials in the 2020 Provincial General Election.   Applicants must be between 15 and 19 years old, legally entitled to work in Canada, have a valid SIN and their parent or guardian’s approval to apply.  See the Elections BC web page https://elections.bc.ca/employment/youth-at-the-booth-election-workers/    for all information including how to apply!

GRAD 2021

GRAD 2021 BOTTLE DRIVE is this SATURDAY from 9am-12pm. Please remind your parents to bring their bottles, cans & other beverage returnables to Stelly’s this Saturday to support the Grad Class of 2021!

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