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TUESDAY, May 23rd, 2023

 

GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS

The Canadian Parents for French Saanich Chapter’s Annual General Meeting is on Thursday, May 25th. Please join us on Thursday, May 25th, for the online meeting. We will send the meeting package before the meeting date.  We hope to see you there!

EVENTS

FUN FILED TRIP ALERT ... Coast Guard Days at the Canadian Coast Guard Facility is happening the first half of the day Thursday, June 1st, 2023 - downtown Victoria. Check out all things Coast Guard careers, including demonstrations, tours and information sessions.  You'll learn about helicopter operations, navigation systems, search and rescue, and vessel tours will all be part of this exciting day. Field trip forms are available in the Career Centre and are due May 26th. Hope you can come!

Rifflandia Entertainment Co is introducing "The Monster", the world's largest inflatable obstacle course, and we need student volunteers to help run it! The dates are June 8th-11th and you receive two free ticket codes to Rifflandia for every shift you complete! If you're into music fests and having a great time - jump on this awesome opportunity!

GRAD 2023

ATTN Grade 12 students …. An UPDATED ELIGABILTY LIST to participate in the recognition ceremony is now posted outside the counselling office in the main foyer. Please check the list for your student #.   If your student # is missing …. Please see Jocelyne Pryer in the main office!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Victoria Foundation has generously provided a $30,000 grant to our Youth Access Fund to enable youth in Victoria, BC to attend Outward Bound Canada (OBC) courses on full scholarships applicable for our 2023 summer expeditions.

CAREER CENTRE

ḰELSET Elementary School is seeking volunteers to help run their Spring Fair, happening Friday May 26th from 5-8pm. Shifts can be an hour and a half or longer and run from 3pm-8. Help is needed for set up and take down as well as managing various stations at the event. Earn those volunteer hours while having fun and helping the ḰELSET kiddos have an amazing Spring Fair!

Blues Bayou right down on the water in Brentwood Bay is hiring dishwashers! Pay is $17 an hour plus tip out and shifts run about 4 hours long. Free meal every shift! If interested drop by the restaurant with your resume. 

MARY'S BLUE MOON is hiring front of house staff. If you have an outgoing personality and are interested in the hospitality industry, email your resume! Contact info is posted on the Career Board. 

STUDENT WORKS PAINTING is hiring summer painters now. Starting wage is $20/hr and earn up to $30/hr once trained. Painting is a great skill to learn, it's satisfying work, fun to be outdoors and working with friends is encouraged.

B & C FOOD is located on Keating Cross road and is looking for warehouse workers. Starting wage is $18/hr and no experience is necessary. Part time and full time shifts are available (over summer). General duties include warehouse tasks and there is room for advancement. Apply now!

ASPIRING TRADES PEOPLE - LISTEN UP! The Kinetic Youth Employment Program sponsors young workers in the Skilled Trades BC, Youth Work in Trades program and applications are now open! They provide trades gear, specialized courses, mentorship and customized training. Chosen candidates will earn $22/hr and it's offered to full time placements only. Applications are available in the Career Centre

Are you passionate about Science or Engineering? Science venture is looking for Junior counsellors to volunteer with our team to help lead STEM summer camps! Application deadline is May 30th and all the info you need is on the career board.

Tim Hortons in Sidney is hiring reliable and energetic staff to join their team at the Beacon Ave location in Sidney. They offer staff meals, health care benefits, and a friendly environment. Come to the Career Centre and grab an application and drop it off with your resume - they are short staffed and hiring now!

The Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association is seeking volunteers for their summer camp programs to help with both horses and camp participants. This is a great opportunity to assist those with disabilities to enjoy a horse riding experience. Whether or not you are a horse person, you're invited to help use horseback riding as therapy for those who need it most. As always, more info is available on the Career Ed website!

Samual Barclay Painting is looking for door to door canvassers to source leads for paint jobs. This is a great way to enter into the world of sales by building confidence and sales skills. It's a part time position with flexible hours offering $20-$27 dollars an hour. If you're enthusiastic and have strong communication skills this could be an awesome part time gig! Check the Career Ed website for more info!

 CARPENTERS AND ASPIRING CARPENTERS! The Plan A Summer Youth Employment Program provides paid work experience to students interested in a career in carpentry. It's a full-time summer placement with deadlines soon approaching but it's not too late! Check the career board for more information!!! Such an awesome opportunity to earn money while learning all about what it's actually like to work as a carpenter

 

     Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!

 

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