This Week @ Journey November 11-15

Remembrance Assembly – Journey staff and students organized and participated in a moving and respectful assembly of remembrance. We honoured all our veterans, past and present, as well as our military members currently serving our country. Our band, drumline, choir, cadets, and student speakers and presenters were exceptional in their duties and performances. Special guest speakers, Veteran Mr. Ken Levert, and Pacheedaht Elder, Mr. Bill Jones both spoke passionately about the importance of why we take time to remember each year.

Thanks to Role Models Jo-Ina Young and Earl Claxton Jr. for coming to Journey. Elder Earl Claxton Jr. was in Mr. Quint’s grade 6 class and they went down to DeMamiel Creek and learned about the Salish Moons and Salmon teachings. Jo-Ina Young brought her teachings to the Indigenous Art exploratory and students learned how to make Medicine Bags.

Journey will be holding a Movember fundraiser to raise money for Men’s Health that will start at the end of November. This will be run by Division 11. In the meantime, participating some staff at Journey may look scruffier and scruffier over the next few weeks prepping to style their moustaches for the fundraiser in the last week of November.

Reminder about Student-Lead Conferences – November 20 4:30-7:30 p.m. in your child’s classroom. FAST teachers will also be available at different times throughout the evening. November 21 – early dismissal at 11:58 a.m.

Monday – Remembrance Day

Tuesday

Enjoy a complimentary cup of Tea in the foyer @ recess – bring your own mug

On the QT – Voices Room (#2250 in Narnia) at lunch for students who like a quiet place to hang out at lunch. 

Leadership club meets today at lunch in the art room with Ms. Robirtis, Ms. Fed and Mrs. J. Everyone welcome.

Choir meets in the Band Room at lunch – all students who love to sing welcome.

Homework Club in Ms. Dvorak’s room at lunch for Division 13 & 20 by appointment 

 Athletics: 

Journey wrestling and combative games at lunch in the multi-purpose room.  Waivers needed to participate but no fee is required for lunch time participation.

Grade 6/7 Girls Basketball Game: Red Team @ St. Joseph’s (3:45 – 6:00)

Black Team @ John Stubbs (3:45 – 6:00)

Grade 6/7 Boys Basketball Team practice in the morning

Grade 6/7 Girls Basketball Team practice at lunch

Grade 8 Girls Team practice after school

Wednesday  

Subway Lunch Day @ lunch $3.50 per sandwich. Cash and munch cards accepted. Munch cards available in the office for $20 

Robotics Club: Experienced and competitive members are meeting today at 3:15-4:30 pm in Ms. Dvorak’s room 1133 (Mystical Main) 

SOGI Club meeting at lunch room 2226. Open to all LGBTQ+ students and allies.

Athletics: 

Grade 8 Girls Basketball Game @ Cedar Hill (4:30 – 6:00)

Grade 6/7 Girls Basketball practice in the morning

Grade 8 Girls Basketball practice at lunch

Grade 8 Boys Basketball practice after school

Journey wrestling and combative games at lunch in the multi-purpose room today. Everyone welcome.

Sooke wrestling club open to all middle and high school students who want to try competitive wrestling 3:30-5:00 @ Journey.  Club fees are $30 to cover BC wrestling insurance.  More information can be given at practice.

Thursday 

Remembrance Day Contest due to the office by 3:32 p.m.

Exploratories – Bring your equipment, clothing etc. needed to participate.

Welcome Role Model Jeff Welch – Drumming in Indigenous Art Exploratory

Homework Club Div.13&20 @ lunch

Athletics:

Grade 6/7 Boys Basketball Game @ JOURNEY (3:45 – 6:00)

Grade 6/7 Girls Basketball practice at lunch

Friday

Friends on Friday Club Ab. Ed. Room at lunch – everyone welcome

Grade 6 classes participate in a Health Canada sponsored presentation on Vaping