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Congratulations to all our students who “reached for the stars” and participated in and/or competed in the Jr. Skill Completion at Camosun College on Friday.  A special mention to Ms. Nadeau and Brittany’s classes for trying out new skills and throughout the day always demonstrating respectful  behaviour and willingness to try new things.  Way to put yourselves out there – Rowan, Philip, Luis, Kairi, Abby Ryana, Noah, Jeremy, Kadence, Lenny, Cooper, Griffin, Simon, Calvin, Liam, Jaden, Hendy, and Matt and competed against schools from Saanich, Victoria and Sooke Districts.  Abby, Griffin and Matt brought home GOLD in Robotics and Ryana, Calvin, and Liam’s team brought home SILVER in the Wind Turbine completion.

Also on Friday our Grade 8 hockey academy students played in front of a packed house at SEAPARC.  It was a close game and all who attended had fun.  We are very proud of the way all our students and staff “invested in people!” The money spent at the concession will keep SEAPARC going for another year.

Community News

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria is pleased to be able to offer parenting programs in Sooke! Our 10 week programs for parents of teens and preteens beginning in April. Programs are affordable, inclusive, and follow an evidenced-based curriculum. Professionally facilitated, BGC programs are a great mix of parent education and group support for parents of preteens and teens.  Many parents who reach out for support feel guilty, blamed by others, isolated, and unsure about what to do. BGC Parenting Programs can help parents address these feelings in a confidential, non-judgmental group setting. The content is based on research and presented with a trauma informed lens. All of the programs cover a variety of age appropriate topics including: adolescent brain development, empathetic communication, boundaries, substance use, technology use, the relationship bond (or the parent/child connection), self-care, etc.

Parenting Without Power Struggles:  10 week program for parents of preteens (ages 9-12).  The cost of this program is $60 per person or $90 per couple which includes the manual. Subsidies available upon inquiry. Wednesdays April 15th  to June 17th  , 2020   6:30 – 8:30pm  @ Journey Middle School Library OR *Daytime!*  Wednesdays April 15th  to June 17th  , 2020  9:30 – 11:30am  @ TD Bank in the Boardroom

Parents In The Know:  10 week program for parents of teens (ages 13-21). The cost of this program is $60 per person or $90 per couple which includes the manual. Subsidies available upon inquiry. Tuesdays April 7th – June 16th ,  2020  6:30 – 8:30pm   @ Edward Milne Community School

Since these programs are only 10 weeks we ask participants to commit to attending each week.  Intakes are closed after the second week.

Sponsor-a-parent program which allows us to provide some flexibility on the costs. We work within the families’ needs and encourage participants to either space out payments or make a minimum so that we can offer that subsidy to as many families in need as possible. Programs are centered around the comfort of our participants and we pride ourselves on doing that from the first contact to the last class!  Parents rave about our programs and many have expressed that our group is their weekly self-care and it has built community for them as they do this very good and yet challenging work – raising kids/preteens/teens/adults!

School News:

Staffing Update – On Friday we say thank you and goodbye to longtime clerk, Sandy Hull.  Sandy has taken the Head Secretary Position at Saseenos Elementary and will be starting there after Spring Break.  Sandy has been a cheerful and dedicated staff member at Journey and we will miss her, and Mr. Bubbles,  immensely. We know Saseenos will be so lucky to welcome her with open arms.

Please mark on your calendars our Journey of Learning Celebration on April 9 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Classes are getting ready now so please plan on attending!

Monday

Journey is hosting the communities Blood Donor Clinic all day in the Gym – it’s in you to give!

The Journey Choir will be performing at the Sooke Singout at EMCS 🎤 🎶  Good luck to all performers! Choir members, remember to wear all black, and be at EMCS at 6:30pm to get ready to sing!

Extra Choir practice in the band room @ lunch

FAST #5 Begins

Magic the Gathering/Pokémon at blue tables

Athletics:

Badminton Team sign-up sheets posted outside the gym

Track & Field Practice at lunch in the gym

Boys Rugby Practice after school from 3:15 – 4:45

Girls Rugby Practice after school from 3:15 – 4:45 

Join Ping Pong Paul and come out and play table tennis. This is a group of seniors in our community committed to sharing their knowledge with our youth. 3 – 5 pm in the multipurpose room.

Journey to Japan (Next Steps)Meeting – 6:30 p.m. Library

Tuesday

Division 11 skating at SEAPARC a.m.

On the QT in the Voices Rm @ Lunch. Quiet place to work or read – join us!

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

Robotics Club afterschool 3:15-4:30pm

Choir in the band room @ lunch

Homework Club for divisions 13 & 20 at lunch time by reservation (Ms. Dvorak)

Athletics: 

Sk8 club at lunch – helmet and wavier required 

Wednesday 

Burgers @ lunch Cash and munch cards accepted. Munch cards available in the office for $20 

SOGI Club at lunch

Robotics Club afterschool 3:15-4:30pm

Magic the Gathering/Pokémon @ blue tables

Athletics: 

Track & Field Practice at lunch in the gym

Boys Rugby Practice after school from 3:15 – 4:45

Girls Rugby Practice after school from 3:15 – 4:45

Seniors and youth table tennis will be at Journey on Mondays and Wednesdays 3 – 5 pm in the multipurpose room.

Ping pong @ lunch MP rm

Thursday 

Journey will be hosting SD62’s Living in Colour Conference. This is an event for Middle and High School students to come together and celebrate diversity. This conference will be open to students who identify as LGBTQ2S+ as well as allies. We are expecting approximately 100 students from around the district to be attending the conference. We will be using the Gym, Multipurpose room, Voices Room, Home-Ec Room, Music Room, and Fire pit throughout the day!

Divisions 3 & 4 Fieldtrip to Flying Squirrel

Athletics:

Sk8 club at lunch – helmet and wavier required 

Friday

Friends on Friday continues! Students interested in being a part of this club should come to the Aboriginal Education office at noon hour recess on Fridays.

Magic the Gathering/Pokemon at blue tables

Last day before Spring Break – Journey will re-open again on Monday, March 30th. Enjoy your break!

Athletics:

Sk8 club at lunch (sometimes, so listen to announcements) – helmet and wavier required

Track & Field Practice at lunch in the gym

Lacrosse Workshops by Naomi Walser for Ms. Munroe, Brittany, Mr. Van H., and Ms. Dvorak’s classes today.

Happy Spring Break – See you again March 30!