WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 2023

Black History Month is February! To begin Black History Month the Mini-Series “The Book of Negroes” will be shown at lunchtime in Room 30! All are Welcome!

FREE CLOTHING RACK outside the Textiles Room. Come on up and peruse the rack and take what you would like.   Everything is Free!!

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES PARENT MEETING is TONIGHT Wednesday, February 1st at 7pm in the Learning Commons.

FRANCE TRIP Parents Meeting is happening on Monday, February 6th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

STELLY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPT is having a Bottle Drive on Saturday, February 4th from 9am to Noon at the Penninsula Co-Op at Keating Cross Road and Veyaness. This is in support of our upcoming band trip to Edmonton in April.

SCHOLARSHIP MEETINGS:

All SCHOLARSHIP MEETINGS are at lunch time in the Learning Commons. The  next meeting is Wednesday, February 15th .  Bee there if you can!!    

CAREER CENTRE

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. $17.00 hour.  For the job description see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities tab.

SHOCKWAVE Seats is looking for a Metal Shop Labourer.  Shockwave designs and manufactures marine suspension seats for professional and recreational boating markets. For more information see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Job Opportunities tab.

Panorama Recreation is continually posting new positions and always looking for people that want to work in a fun and dynamic workplace with great wages and employee benefits! See all of the job opportunities on the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/              

Pacific Design Academy has an Info Session coming up on Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm on Zoom.  Are you looking for an in-demand career that will help you express your creativity?   Interior Design, Graphic Design App & Web Development, Fashion Design, Architectural Building Technology, Professional Photography & Imaging and Motion Picture Production.  `To register see the poster on the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has a New Program, “Equine Care and Management Certificate”.  Apply for free for Fall 2023.  In person event, February 8, 2023 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm.  For more information and to register see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab.

BUTCHARD GARDENS JOB FAIR is happening on Thursday, February 9th, 2023 from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm.  They are looking to hire in the following areas: Food Services - Visitor Services - Custodial Services - Seed & Gift Store - Gardening.   Bring resumé & cover letter OR an application.   Shifts will vary and weekend and evening work is required.  See the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab for more information and for the application link

Virtual Green Collar Careers Conference for students - Green Bricks is very pleased to offer to grade 9-12 students.   FREE participation in the Green Collar Futures Career Conference on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9:00am - 2:30pm.  Space is VERY LIMITED so students MUST be registered by February 8, 2023 (or earlier as spaces will fill up) to attend this event.  For more information and how to register go to the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab.

University of Calgary Schulich Ignite is hosting FREE coding workshops for Beginners - Advanced (Python) & Web Development February 14, 2023 - April 8, 2023 - Schulich Ignite is a club at the University of Calgary with a mission to inspire the next generation of programmers and make learning to code fun and accessible for all students!  See the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Training, Workshops and Camps tab for more information.  NOTE: times in MST

Justice Institute of British Columbia - Law Enforcement Studies Diploma Virtual Info Session on  February 16, 2023 from  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.    For more information and to register see the Saanich Career Education website https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Events, Info Sessions and more tab.

Greater Victoria Hiring and Post-Secondary Education Event - Featuring 50+ Exhibitors & Growing! Happening on Thursday, February 23. 2023 from 11:00am thru 3:00 pm. At the Bay Street Armoury, 715 Bay Street.  Bring your Resume! See the Saanich Career Education website @ https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  under the Events, Info Sessions and more to see all the exhibitors.

Experience the journey of a lifetime!!  YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange program is a national exchange program offering opportunities for youth to improve their second official language skills, explore another part of Canada, and gain valuable work experience through a work placement while on the exchange.  The program runs July 1 to August 12, 2023, you must be 16 or 17 years of age during the summer program.  Applications are currently being accepted,  Early Bird Deadline: February 26, 2023.  For more information and to apply see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Travel and Exchanges tab.

Sidney Employment Expo - Network with 30+ Employers - Instant Interviews on March 2, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Mary Winspear Centre, Free Event, Everyone Welcome!   See the poster on the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/  for more information.

YMCA YWCA of Vancouver Island Outdoor Centre/Camp Thunderbird (Sooke, BC)  Is looking to hire Counsellors - Out-Trip Counsellor - One-On-One Support Counsellor - Leadership Development Counsellor @ $131.46-$145.19/day.  Students in Grades 12 are eligible to apply for paid positions from June 2023 to September 1, 2023.  For the complete Counsellors Posting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities Tab.   Also, Is looking for Prep Cooks!! 40 hours per week, $18.00 to $24.00 per hour.  Students in Grades 11 and 12 are eligible April to September 2023.  For the complete Prep Cook Posting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities Tab.   Also, Is looking for Volunteers!! Are you interested in working with children and youth in outdoor settings? Students in Grades 11 and 12 are eligible to volunteer from June 24, 2023 to the end of August 2023.  For the complete Volunteer Posting see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Volunteers Opportunities Tab.

PETIT ARCHITECT is looking for students to assist in a paid position ($16.00 hr.) with Pro-D Camps and a Spring Break Camp!  This is a great opportunity to gain experience in group facilitation, learn about the design process, sustainable architecture, model making, and work with youth.  Criminal Record Check may be required.   For Qualifications, Camp Dates and how to apply see the Saanich Career Education website at https://careered.sd63.bc.ca/ under the Job Opportunities tab.

Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!