TUESDAY, April 25th, 2023

GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS

GRAD FASHION SHOW is happening TOMORROW,  Wednesday April 26th! Come out and support your Grads of 2023!!

Stelly’s Spring Dance is happening on Thursday, May 4th in the MPR from 7pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are $5.00 each and everyone is invited! Join us for music, dancing, games and more!!

Bus Registration for the 2023/24 school year is now open! Registrations are only accepted online.  Here is the link:   Transportation | Saanich Schools

On May 17th from 4pm-8pm Stelly's students, staff, families and alumni are welcome to join in our “Fill the Hive Food Drive”. This event is a great way to connect with students and staff and is greatly appreciated. If you are able to help out this year walking, driving or packing boxes, please fill out the Google form. Family and friends are welcome to join too!  Please encourage your students to volunteer!  Each person must be registered separately. Current students please pick up a field trip form from the office. Any questions please contact: rbraun@saanichschools.ca

Spring plant sales! Last fundraising chance for the Grad Dinner/Dance! Orders are due TODAY,  Tuesday, April 25th. Any Questions? See Ms Tamboline.

EVENTS

Attention trades people - here's a career opportunity for you! Pacific Coast Metalcraft, a local Sheet Metal company is looking to hire an apprentice to help with fabrication, installation, assembly and transportation of products. Pacific Coast Metal Craft focuses on building their employees lifelong skills and have an apprentice program which can set the right person on a course toward becoming a Red Seal Sheet Metal worker through their training program. No experience required! Check the Career Board for more info!

Island Ignite is a mentorship camp for young women that includes team building activities and firefighting tasks - with a major focus on FUN! Island Ignite is FREE and will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Check out ISLAND IGNITE DOT COM for more information - applications are due May 1st. More info is available in the career centre.

Another exciting volunteering opportunity! The Brentwood Bay Association is seeking volunteers to help out with events like "Music in the Park", "Brentwood Bay Festival", parades and the Christmas Light Display. Join the fun in your home community. Check the career info board for more information! 

CAREER CENTRE

Can you imagine getting Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers FOR FREE? Bring this dream to life with a part time job at Starbucks! And here's the best part - they're hiring! Not only is Starbucks an awesome place to work - they offer great benefits. Drop by the Sidney location with your resume and cover letter or scan the QR code on the poster on the Career Info Board to apply online.

Still looking for a part time gig? Dollarama is hiring store associates. Duties include providing customer service, ensuring store cleanliness, general operations and merchandising duties. Apply online (more info on the Career Ed website) or drop by the Sidney store with your resume and cover letter.

Island Health Step Up Youth Volunteer Program is now accepting applications! Beat the rush and apply now for this competitive and rewarding volunteer program. Pop by the Career Centre for more information and help with your application.

Still looking for that perfect summer job? Are you athletic and like working with kids? Check this out - Panorama is hiring summer sports camp leaders and assistants for both their multi-sport camp and tennis camps running all summer long. Shifts are 5 hours Monday to Friday - earn between $21-$24 an hour! Check the CRD website for more info.

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!

 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 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.  

GRAD 2023

WE NEED GRAD 2023 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS  for the Scrap Metal Drive event: 9AM-NOON this Saturday, April 29th.   Please sign up on: https://stellysdryaftergrad.square.site/; or TEXT 250-661-6074 and let us know who you are and when you can volunteer.

Support Stelly’s Dry Grad 2023 with a FAIRWAY FUNDRAISING CARD!    How it works: Any time you shop at Fairway between now and the end of June, load money onto your Fairway card, and use it to pay for your groceries. Fairway will donate an amount equal to 5% of the total loaded to Dry Grad 2023. There is no cost to you.  Fairway Cards  are available in the office.

Stelly's Dry After-Grad is hosting  2  paint nights at McTavish Academy of Art.  Happening on Friday, May 5th from 6-9pm and Sat, May 6th from 1-4pm.  $45/person   https://mctavishacademy.ca/product/stellys-fundraiser/     There are only 40 seats available per evening, so sign up ASAP to reserve your seat. This event is open to the public so bring your friends and family, everyone welcome!

Grad Scrap Metal Fundraiser:  Drop regular scrap metal off at Stelly’s between April 22nd  to April 30th.    NOTE: Manned hours (for help lifting) Saturday April 22 & Saturday April 29 between 9AM to NOON.  For the “expensive metals” aluminum; brass; copper. Items can also be dropped directly to Williams Scrap metal (donate to Stelly’s account).     Please email stellysgrad23@gmail.com to arrange for larger items or expensive metals during unmanned hours, or if you have any questions!

     Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!