WEDNESDAY, March 8th, 2023

SPRING COFFEE CONCERT is happening TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 8th.   It starts at 7pm tonight! Come on out and enjoy our Stelly's students perform!!!

AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP is in Room 46 this afternoon as we are having a staff meeting! Any questions ….please see the office!

MUSIC CONCERT  is happening next week on the evening of Wednesday, March 15th and will start at 7:30 and will feature Vocal Jazz, Jazz Band, Choir, Junior Band and the Senior Band. Admission is by a suggested donation of $10. 

ALL Course Forms were due last THURSDAY ! Please hand in to the office ASAP!! Any questions …. Ask at the office!!

INTERESTED IN WRITING THE WATERLOO MATH CONTEST?  Deadline to sign up with Mrs. Hilton is this Friday March 10th.  Contests are in April for Grade 9, 10, 11, 12's !

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

SCHOLARSHIP MEETINGS:

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

CAREER CENTRE

Trades Awareness Skills & Knowledge plus Skills Training Apprenticeship Carpentry Info. Meeting on Friday, March 10th at lunch in the Career Centre. Check it out!!

Are you interested in learning about umpiring? Join us at an info session to learn about the rewards of becoming an umpire for Extreme! Happening March 11^th from 2-3:30pm. Pop in anytime, at Brentwood Library, 1209 Clark Road behind Rom Knott park. For more info head to the Career Centre!

The Pacific Institute for Sports Excellence aka PISE is looking for volunteers for their Family Sport and Recreation Festival on Saturday, May 6th. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain volunteer hours for graduation. If interested, check the career centre board!

The Saanich Peninsula / Shoreline Medical Youth Health Clinic is recruiting new volunteers for their Peer Health Educator Program. If you're interested in becoming an ambassador for sexual health, check the Career Centre Information Board

Step Up Youth Info Session Speaker Notes:  Are you interested in a career in health care? How about an exciting and challenging volunteer role that would help you gain experience in the healthcare industry? Island Health Step Up Program is for you! Students aged 15-18 can apply for this program that runs September - April. For more information, check out the Step-Up Youth Info Session happening over the lunchbreak in the Career Centre on Wednesday, April 5th!

YOUTH LEADERSHIP & EMPLOYMENT BOOT CAMP is happening on Monday, March 20th thru Thursday, 23rd, 2023  at Greenglade Community Centre. $280.00  Panorama Rec Centre is now hiring!  Come out and learn skills to get a job in recreation!!

 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. 

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, They are 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, They are 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.   

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