Friday Post
Friday, April 14, 2023 ~ International Day of Silence
*** Today Parkland will be participating in a Day of Silence. Day of (No) Silence 2023: Rising Up The GLSEN Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.
Started in the mid 90’s by two college students, the Day of Silence has expanded to reach hundreds of thousands of students each year. Every April, students go through the school day without speaking, ending the day with Breaking the Silence rallies and events to share their experiences during the protest and bring attention to ways their schools and communities can become more inclusive. While some students will be silent for the day, others will show their support by wearing a support ribbon, because their work or activities are not conducive to not talking for the day, but support the demonstration. 🏳️🌈
Leadership students are hosting a Spring Food Drive now through April 27. All donations will be given to the Sidney Food Bank. Donation bin in the front foyer. Thank you for supporting our community.
Literacy and Numeracy Graduation Assessments are April 25-28. Here are some links with more information regarding these assessments. Please see Mr. Earnshaw if you have any questions or want to rewrite your assessment. Check out any of these links for more information: Literacy 10 Slideshow , Literacy 10 info , Literacy 12 info , Numeracy 10 info. Assessment schedule .
Here is the May IB exam schedule.
Studio 63 Hair Salon is now open for haircuts and styling. Call for an appointment or just walk in.
Grade 11s and 12s are invited to read frequently updated scholarship information posted on the Scholarship Google classroom.
Youth Health Clinic is every Thursday night 5:30-7:30 @ Shoreline Medical Clinic.
Order Parkland spirit wear Forms at front office - email your order to cgribling@saanichschools.ca and pay online - pick up at end of the day, at the front office.
Just a reminder that student drop off/pick up is in the parking lot by the tennis courts. Or you can use the bus loop.
BC Covid 19 Thrive Health App, self assessment and information notice.
IN THE CAFETERIA TODAY:
MAIN DISHES: Breakfast Platter // Tortellini (V) // Pancakes & Sausages // Hot Dogs
WRAPS & SALADS: Beef Soft Taco // Clubhouse // Pizza // Veggies & Dip
BAKED TREATS: Double Chocolate Muffins // Brownies
The Cafeteria accepts debit tap, cash or Cafeteria punch card $30.00. Pay online.
ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS
***Rugby hoodies and jackets are on sale now until Wednesday. Order today. Anyone can order.
*** Ruby Broadbent broke the city record in the 3000 m and set a Personal Best 9:41!!! Jackson Murray won the Sr. Boys Race Walk. Marti won the Jr. Boys Race Walk Hannah Arychuk won the Sr. Girls Race Walk. Joshua S ran a fast heat and placed 2nd in his heat in the 100 m. And Ignacio ran the 1500m, the 1500 Race walk and the 100 m sprints! Total effort!!!
Attention all soccer players : Soccer intramurals is starting in the next few weeks. Please see Mr. Sutton in the PE office for a registration form to sign up your team to play Intramural soccer at lunch.
Sr Girl’s Soccer Home Games 3:30 kick off: April 18
*** Rugby Home Games 3:30 tipoff: Boys: April 18, 25 // Girls: April 14, 21, 28
Do you have that feeling of wanderlust? Maybe you've seen ships at sea when you were a child and wondered what it would be like to be on one. Camosun College offers training for all positions in the nautical industry; from deckhand to captain! Visit for more information.
Are you 15-18 and interested in an exciting and challenging volunteer role in healthcare? Island Health's Step Up Youth Program is for you! The program is centered on providing social engagement support to patients and residents, with a commitment of one two-hour shift per week. For more information and to apply.
Thinking of Firefighting? ISLAND IGNITE, July 7-9, 2023. A weekend for female youth in Grades 11 & 12 to be engaged, encouraged, and empowered through firefighting! For more information visit www.islandignite.com or email info@islandignite.com Applications due May 1, 2023
There are many available jobs right now. See Ms. McNamee for more details.
BUTCHART GARDENS Job Fair! April 20, 6:30-8:00pm at Butchart Gardens. Spring and summer employment opportunities! https://www.butchartgardens.com/employment/
Work BC Youth Job Blast (jobs and workshops) April issue.
SD63 Career's Newsletter.
GRAD
*** Grads are holding a bottle drive on Sunday at the Prairie Inn 9-12. Thank you for your support!
Grad packages have been distributed, please go over it with your grad, sign the papers and return to the office by April 28.
Check the Grad Google Classroom for the latest grad activities.
Grade 12s are invited to read frequently updated information posted on the Admissions Google classroom.
Exciting continuous Grad Fundraiser with LEVEL GROUND! If you drink coffee, tea or enjoy dried fruit and snacks, we encourage you to check out this LEVEL GROUND fundraiser & support our Grad Parent fundraising. It's super simple:
- www.levelground.com
- do your shopping
- then at the check-out, enter PSSGRAD as the Discount Code
- all orders over $40 will receive free shipping
- for all orders over $40, our Grad Parent Fundraising will receive 20% of the total order
- wait for your order and then enjoy your coffee, tea, etc
Again, PSSGRAD as the "Discount Code". Thank you Parkland Community.
TUTORIALS, COURSE WORK ASSISTANCE & ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Wednesday and Friday after school in Room 204.
Math & Science Help Centre Wednesdays after school in Room 201.
CLUBS, SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, WEEKLY MEETINGS
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS are held at lunchtime or after school through the school year. A great opportunity to make new friends, try a new skill, play, learn and have some fun.
Monday - BIPOC Club @ lunch in Rm 105
Tuesday - Games Club @ lunch Rm 112 // Girls’ Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106 //
Gardening Club @ lunch outside the library
Wednesday - Knitting Club @ lunch in Rm 211 // Electronics Club Rm in 106 after school
Thursday - Tech Club @ lunch in the Learning Commons // D & D @ lunch in Rm 208 //
Chess & Pingpong @ lunch Rm 106
Friday - GSA @ lunch Rm 212
Upcoming Days of Note
Apr 24 - Non-instructional Day
Apr 25 - Report Cards emailed out at 4:00
Apr 27 - Early dismissal 2:00
Apr 27 - Parent/Teacher Interviews 5-7pm. Call for appts
Apr 28 - Grad package due
That's all for today Parkland ~ Stay Paw-sitive!
