Daily Buzz
THURSDAY, April 6th, 2023
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Spring plant sales! Last fundraising chance for the Grad Dinner/Dance! Each item sold reduces your dinner/dance ticket price by $5. Talk to your friends and family about buying their veggie starts and hanging baskets through us. See the post in the Grad Google Classroom or else paper order forms can be picked up from the grad board. Orders and money are due on Tuesday, April 25th. Any Questions? See Ms Tamboline.
EVENTS
Information Session on New K-12 Student Reporting Policy is happening on Tuesday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. (until 8:00 p.m.) for Parents and Caregivers. It is happening on Microsoft Teams Meeting. Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join Our purpose is to Receive information on: Why is my child not getting a letter grade? How will I know how my child is doing? What is descriptive feedback? How will I know if my child is on track to graduate?
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!
Looking to gain some volunteer experience and have a great time doing it? This Easter Saturday volunteers are needed at Elk/Beaver Lake Park to help with the Neal Estate Groups' 24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Face painters, cup cake decorators and colouring contest coordinators are needed. Check the poster on the Career Board for more info!
Women and Trades and Technology is happening Thursday, April 20th at Camosun. It's an amazing opportunity to learn about the trades and tech programs and take part in hands on activities! Free lunch provided. Permission forms are available now in the Career Centre and due Thursday, April 13th. It's going to be super fun - come join!
CAREER CENTRE
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.
If you're looking to gain volunteer hours for your CLC class or work experience, are interested in organic farming and love animals, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Prohibition Vineyard is looking for volunteers to help out on their small scale farm. Come work in the vegetable garden, with the sheep, chicken and more! For more info - check the career board!
PANORAMA RECREATION has posted their summer job opportunities to their website. There are plenty of fun summer jobs available with great pay. For more information check the Career Board or the Panorama Recreation website!
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 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.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!