Stelly's Daily Buzz - September 28, 2023
Stelly’s Daily Buzz
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 2023
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Leave your handprint for reconciliation! This week at lunch, students and staff are encouraged to make an orange handprint on the giant poster hanging in the front of the school. Please come be a part of this school wide reconciliation activity. On Friday, September 29th, please wear your orange shirts and be a part of our school orange shirt photo at lunchtime!
For SENĆOŦEN students, class has been cancelled today and will resume on Tuesday October 2nd.
EVENTS
The school Garden Club meets today at lunch in room 40. Please see Mr. Siebert if you have any questions.
The Textile Arts Club is meeting today at lunch in the textiles room which will be open every Monday to Thursday for students to have lunch and create their projects.
Friday September 29th - Orange Shirt Day. And join us in the main foyer at lunchtime for a school orange shirt photo!
Oct 2nd - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (school is closed)
Thursday October 5th - The Culture Club will hold its first meeting at lunch-time in room 49.
ATHLETICS
Junior Girls volleyball A practice today at 3:30pm
Senior Boys Soccer at Centennial Park today at 3:30pm
Junior Boys Volleyball game at 4pm taking place at Lambrick Park - Go Stingers!
GRAD 2024
It’s Grad Spirit Week! Today is Lumberjack day!
For any students interested in applying to American Universities, there is an information session at SMU October 3rd. See Mr. Berger in the counselling offices area for more details.
CAREER CENTRE
Big Brothers and Big Sisters is looking for volunteers! A rep from the organization will be here TODAY to talk about the opportunity as well as accept application forms that are available in the Career Centre NOW! Come fill one out and join us over the lunch break to chat about connecting with a child as a mentor.
Listen up! The Young Engagement Program (AKA YEP) is offering Foodsafe and First Aid training at a MASSIVE discount. These fun and interactive training programs are super handy life skills and look great on a resume. Register before it's too late! You must be a YEP member to participate but YEP membership is free. First come first served.
Are you interested in a career in Early Learning & Care or ELC? Come on the field trip to Camosun on October 11th! This is a great way to learn more about the Health Care Programs offered at Camosun College. Space is limited and it's first come first served. Permission forms are available now in the Career Centre and due October 5th.
Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Police Camp 2024 is taking applications! Police Camp is a youth leadership program for Grade 10-12s which includes daily physical training, participation in day and night simulation activities, drill instruction and more! It's full on and a fantastic way to learn more about all things Police.
As always for all things careers, more information is posted on the career board, or you can always pop in and talk to Heidi or Katherine in the career centre!
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The presentation and cultural orientation is TODAY in the Learning Commons for International students to learn more about the history and legacy of the residential school system in Canada. Please bring your own lunch. Attendance is mandatory.
There is a meeting tomorrow (Friday September 29th) at lunch time in the Learning Commons for any International students participating in the whale watching field trip.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!