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attended Belmont, knew well the challenges of running a theatre program without a proper facility. “I cannot begin to express how happy I am, how grateful I am to be working in this space. It’s truly amazing,” Young said between rehearsals for Royal Bay’s production of Our Town, which will be the first school production staged at the new facility when it premieres next Wednesday (Jan. 20). “I rented theatres for many years … I have to pinch myself on stage.” Young, who transferred over to

Royal Bay last fall, has overseen Belmont productions at other schools with theatres, such as Spectrum, to accommodate the drama program. Not only did that mean large set pieces had to be transported back and forth before and after a show’s run, theatre students didn’t have a proper theatre in which to rehearse day in and day out, or learn the production side. With the opening of the new school, all that has changed. “The students appreciate it and they take care of the space. They’re

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While it may be the last thing on many parents’ minds, preschool registration is just around the corner for the 2016-17 school year. “Our 10-month licensed preschool has been growing onsite and we have been expanding into the community,” said West Shore Parks and Recreation manager of recreation, Sandy Clarke. That expansion includes such initiatives as the KinderPrep preschool program. It’s based at Royal Bay secondary inside the Neighbourhood Learning Centre, a community facility operated by West Shore Parks and Recreation. “We’re looking to make it a nature-based program,” Clarke said. This will see children experience daily outside time – rain or shine – and will help align the program with others offered in the school district, such as the nature-based kindergartens that are growing in popularity. Registration for programs begins at 6 a.m. on Feb. 25. But on Feb. 20, open houses are planned to answer any questions parents might have. Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, Royal Bay secondary and the Centennial Centre (2805 Carlow Road) in Langford will host information events from 10 a.m. to noon. Each open house will be tailored to programs being offered at that location, with the Nature Preschool program being addressed at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. Another program for children that is gaining a lot of attention, with classes starting now and into the spring, is the aspiring artists program. “We’ve always had the aspiring artist program in some form,” Clarke said. “Right now, we’re trying to increase the participation.” She noted they are increasing options for people to participate by adding a number of mediums for children to work in, and by also offering classes outside of typical times. Clarke attributes the growing success of the program to instructor Heather Hyslop. “She has a way of really instilling this wonderful interest in art … She makes it more than just sitting down and learning about an art project.” For more information go to westshorerecreation.ca or aspiringartistsartstudio.weebly.com. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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Roy Clark celebrated his 100th birthday in Langford on Jan. 7 surrounded by friends and family. They reminisced and shared stories, including a few tales from Clark’s days fighting in World War II and one about being offered a job because he was good at baseball.

Trying to sum up Roy Clark’s life in one article would be pointless. The adventures he’s had and the stories he could tell would fill the pages of a series of books. But mostly because the man who turned 100 last week is still living life everyday. “It’s really nice to have my family here,” he said with a smile. Joined by his three children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as other residents of Jesken Aerie, an assisted living facility in the heart of Langford, Clark celebrated his 100th birthday on Jan. 7. “He’s done everything, really,” said Clark’s oldest child, Sandra Fisher, adding he still goes out to Tim Hortons every morning to get a cup of coffee. “He never complains. He’s a total positive thinker and a doit-yourselfer. If you want it done, he’ll do it.” While family members admit Clark has had to slow down a bit in recent years, the active senior is still quite the socializer: he handed out long-stemmed red roses to all in attendance at his big event. In many ways, Fisher said, her father’s life reads like B.C.’s growth in the last century. He’s worked in every sector,

from mining and railroads, to mills, transportation and even the tourism industry. He ended his working days in the fishing industry and built his own home in the Highlands. Youngest son Grant Clark said that work ethic is probably what has kept his father going all of these years – that and his nine lives, he joked. “We all deckhanded together … When I was 18 he could outwork me.” In retirement, Clark became quite the golfer, working hard on his left-handed swing and maintaining a 16 handicap well into his 80s. Although, Grant added, his father had been a natural athlete, winning a decathlon in his army days with no formal training. A Second World War veteran, Roy Clark fought with the First Battalion of the Canadian Scottish Regiment during the invasion of

Sicily, as well as in France, Belgium and Germany during the war. “He’d go to where the front was, where the Germans were and radioed back where to shell,” said Grant, adding that being a wireless radio operator often made Clark a target. Oldest son, Gerry, said most of his father’s stories were about life and death, with his dad coming out victorious, although not all of his stories were happy ones. Roy lost his siblings when the ferry they were on sank. But he kept going, Gerry said. With that strong work ethic, he defined the phrase “Jack of all trades.” “Not only can he do it, but has done it and well too,” Gerry said. “His basic philosophy, and what he taught the whole family, is whatever you can do, I can do better.” katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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in financial need, in a foster family, or experiencing difficulties is now taking applications. West Shore Music Port will take up to 20 individuals for the program, which will include free music instruction and mentorship, culminating in a potential recital. “In discussion with the RCMP and school district council, the more opportunities we can provide (youth) with healthy environ-

ments … the better,” said West Shore Arts Council president Laura Davis. “We can bring music to the youth – we can offer that as an option for them to find enjoyment and immerse themselves in.” Options are available for rock, hip hop, reggae, metal, pop and percussion bands and each group practices once a week for 90 minutes with professional instructors. Use of all instruments, as well as

professional stage equipment, is provided by the Westshore Music Academy. Space is limited to four bands of five each for a total of 20 youth. “As an arts council across the West Shore, we’re looking to bring new initiatives for youth and adults in the arts in any fashion that we can create,” Davis said. “It’s a really good opportunity to hang out with your friends and make music.”

The intention for the partnership between the B.C. Arts Council, Colwood, Langford and the Westshore music academy is to use it as a pilot to roll into future youth programming, she said. For more information or to sign up, send an email to westshoremusicacademy@shaw.ca or call 250-532-0228. The registration deadline is Feb. 29. alim@goldstreamgazette.com

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A new shop will soon be opening its doors in Langford, in hopes of helping more women in the West Shore and the rest of the region. “We’re really excited,” said Victoria Women in Need Community Co-operative (WIN) executive director, Clare Yazganoglu. “We’ve been wanting to expand to the West Shore and Langford for a long time now.” WIN operates with the mission of creating real opportunities for local women and their families to be self-sufficient and employed through a number of programs. It works to assist them from a time of crisis to a time of self-reliance and wellness. To do this, the non-profit organization operates several resale stores that not only provide services for the women they aid, but fund (along with financial

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electronics. The location will not be selling furniture due to space limitations. It is also those space limitations that will restrict the store from accepting any donations, Yazganoglu said. “For now our plan is to bring our truck out … and accept donations that way.” While they are still working away to stock the store before opening the doors, she is positive the space will flourish with the support of the West Shore community. “I think it’s an opportunity to expand our programs … We’re thinking about what new program partners we can work with.” By having a storefront in the local community, she said, it will make it that much easier to develop partnerships and expand services on the West Shore. To mark the opening, the newest WIN resale store is holding a grand opening day on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. For more information about WIN services and programs go to womeninneed.ca. katie@goldstreamgazette.com

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GOLDSTREAM NEWS NEWS GAZETTE GAZETTE -- Wednesday, Wednesday, January January 13, 13, 2016 2016 GOLDSTREAM

Good news kicks off new year around West Shore for non-Chamber Happy New members will be Year! With sunny waived for this skies prevailing, event. 2016 is upon us. On Jan. 28, Hopefully everyone Victoria Women In enjoyed their Need Community holidays and is Co-operative (WIN) settling back into officially opens their busy lives. the doors to a new Metchosin Golf resale store in the and Country Christine Scott Goldstream Village Club is hosting its neighbourhood Bandwagon dinner Shelley Westwood – the fourth in and dance on Jan. Out and About Greater Victoria 15. The Shorty for the non-profit Parker Band will – by hosting a grand opening. The be headlining and they play an new shop in Langford will allow upbeat dance mix. There will be a WIN to support a greater number $5 donation request at the door and of local women each year while the band plays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. providing shopping, employment The Saunders family and and volunteer opportunities to area WestShore Chamber of Commerce residents. cordially invite everyone to attend Though donations will continue this month’s info-mixer Jan. 20 at Saunders Subaru, raising awareness to be accepted only at WIN’s downtown and warehouse locations, of the B.C. Cancer Agency’s Deeley the Langford store will have for Research Centre in Victoria. sale a wide variety of items for Join them to connect with men, women and children of all other local business people, enjoy ages including fashionable clothing, appetizers and non-alcoholic accessories, jewellery, collectible beverages, and learn more about how the Cancer Agency is preparing items, books, electronics and more. Be sure to stop by and check out to launch immunotherapy clinical their new location beside Darcy’s trials, an innovative new treatment Pub on Goldstream Avenue. option for cancer. “Transformations” is the first The Wednesday evening mixer Gallery Exhibit for the Coast takes place at 5:45 p.m. and the fee

Collective Arts Centre in their brand new location in the Holiday Inn Express and Suites at 103-318 Wale Rd. in Colwood. The show celebrates change and welcomes artwork of all mediums, celebrating the journeys and changes that are encountered in the world, in our lives and throughout the wonderful

experience of being an artist. The gallery’s opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Do you have business or community news you’d like our readers to know about? Contact Christine at cscott@goldstreamgazette.com or Shelley at swestwood@goldstreamgazette.com.

Capital Regional District Notice to Electors Within the Capital Regional District Alternative Approval Process for CRD Bylaw 4042 - Authorizing the disposal of a portion of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park Reserve Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Capital Regional District (“CRD”) proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 4042, “Capital Regional District Disposition of Part of Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park Reserve Bylaw No. 1, 2015.” The purpose of Bylaw No. 4042 is to authorize the sale or exchange of a 902m2 (0.09 hectare) parcel in the Sooke Hills Regional Park Reserve, more particularly described as that portion of Lot 21, District Lot 8, Block 453 and Block 352, Malahat District, Plan VIP84067. The intention is to exchange this parcel of land for a similarly sized and nearby parcel owned by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. This parcel will become dedicated road. This exchange is critical to complete the necessary land transactions to ensure that construction of the Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail is completed in 2017. Take further notice that the CRD may proceed with Bylaw No. 4042 unless at least 28,055 electors within the CRD indicate by signing the elector response forms, that the Board must obtain the assent of the electors by way of referendum before proceeding to adopt Bylaw No. 4042. The elector response form must be in the form as established by the CRD and forms are available from the CRD on request. The only persons entitled to sign elector response forms are electors of the area to which the alternative approval process opportunity applies. The alternative approval process opportunity applies within the regional parks service area, which is comprised of all the municipalities and electoral areas in the Capital Regional District, as follows: Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Highlands, Langford, Oak Bay, Metchosin, North Saanich, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Victoria, View Royal; and Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands electoral areas. The deadline for delivering the original signed elector response forms, in relation to Bylaw No. 4042, to the CRD is 4:00 pm on Monday, February 22, 2016. Forms must be received by the deadline to be counted. The CRD has estimated that the total number of electors within the service area is 280,551 and that 10% of that number or 28,055 electors must submit elector response forms to prevent the CRD from enacting Bylaw No. 4042 without the assent of the electors by referendum.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Langford has received an application to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by means of proposed Bylaw No. 1610. All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw will be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at a Public Hearing to be held in the CITY OF LANGFORD COUNCIL CHAMBERS, Third Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, on Monday, 18 January 2016, at 7:00 pm. Please be advised that no representations may be received by Council after the close of the Public Hearing and any submissions made to Council, whether orally or in writing, will form part of a public record. Proposal: The purpose of Bylaw No. 1610 is to amend the City of Langford Zoning Bylaw No. 300 by amending the zoning designation of the land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1610 from R2 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zone and adding to the BT1 (Business and Technology Park) Zone to allow for the development of a secondary suite in an accessory building (aka: carriage house) in conjunction with the existing dwelling, or to allow for development of the site as business and technology park. Applicant: City of Langford Location: The land that is the subject of Bylaw No. 1610 is 2792 Leigh Rd as shown shaded on the plan. COPIES of the complete proposed Bylaw and other material that the Council may consider in relation to the Bylaw may be viewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (holidays excluded), from Monday, 4 January 2016 to Monday, 18 January 2016, inclusive, at Langford City Hall, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Langford, BC, V9B 2X8. Please contact Matthew Baldwin, Director of Planning, in the Planning Department at 250-4787882 with any questions on this Bylaw. Jim Bowden Administrator

Further technical information concerning Bylaw No. 4042 may be obtained from Stephen Henderson, Manager, Real Estate, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, 250.360.3136, shenderson@crd.bc.ca, during regular office hours Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016. Qualifications for Resident and Non-Resident Property Electors Resident Elector: You are entitled to submit an elector response form as a Resident Elector if you are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months and in the Capital Regional District for at least 30 days prior to signing the elector response form. Non-Resident Property Elector: You may submit an elector response form as a Non-Resident Property Elector if you are 18 years or older on the date of submission of the elector response form, are a Canadian citizen, have resided in British Columbia for 6 months, have owned and held registered title to property in the Capital Regional District for 30 days and do NOT qualify as a Resident Elector. If there is more than one registered owner of the property (either as joint tenants or tenants in common) only one individual may, with the written consent of the majority, submit an elector response form. To obtain an elector response form, or for questions about the elector approval process, please contact CRD Legislative and Information Services, PO Box 1000, 625 Fisgard Street, 5th Floor, Victoria, BC V8W 2S6 or by telephone at 250.360.3642 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. A copy of the elector response form may be downloaded from: www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting Elector response forms may also be obtained at the CRD offices listed below. A copy of Bylaw No. 4042 and a copy of this Notice may be inspected during regular office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (unless specified otherwise below), Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) from the date of this notice until February 22, 2016 at the following locations: • public notice board in the lobby of CRD headquarters, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria • Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich • Juan de Fuca Local Area Services office, #3-7450 Butler Road, Sooke • Integrated Water Services, 479 Island Highway, Victoria • SSI Administration (PARC) Office, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road, Salt Spring Island • Building Inspection, 4605 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island (8:30 am-noon) • on the CRD website: for Bylaw No. 4042: www.crd.bc.ca/about/document-library/Documents/bylaws/ bylawssubjecttoreferendumoralternativeapprovalprocess for this Notice: www.crd.bc.ca/about/how-we-are-governed/elections-other-voting Given under my hand at Victoria, BC this 9th day of December, 2015 Sonia Santarossa Corporate Officer

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Christine Scott Publisher Don Descoteau Editor Penny Sakamoto Group Publisher

Goldstream News Gazette is published by Black Press Ltd. | 205-774 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, B.C. V9B 3T4 | Editorial and Sales: 250-478-9552 • Fax: 250-478-6545 • Circulation Dept.: 250-480-3234

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West Shore helps social initiatives In recent years, the growth in West Shore communities and more reasonable commercial lease rates has prompted various in-town merchants to open up shop out here. Looking to capitalize on the expanded customer base close by, companies such as Capital Iron, Costco, Staples, Andrew Sheret, Odeon Cineplex and many other smaller organizations have enjoyed success catering to a still-growing populace that increasingly looks for ways to avoid heading into Victoria. That view to the West Shore from downtown Victoria hasn’t been limited to retail and other commercial operations, however. Community social service organizations such as Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul have operated thrift stores here for years, recognizing the need. And more recent arrivals, such as Habitat for Humanity, which moved its Greater Victoria head office and ReStore operations to Langford several years back, and Bridges for Women, which opened up a satellite campus in the city to offer career planning and support services for West Shore and Sooke residents, have become active members of the greater community. Next week, another new social serviceoriented group will make its presence felt on the West Shore. The Victoria Women in Need Community Co-operative, known better by most of us as WIN, has chosen downtown Langford to locate its fourth resale clothing and household goods store in the region. No doubt they’ll find the competition tough in a geographical area that features a number of shops that market to a similar customer base. But the point is, this charitable organization, whose mandate is to help women in crisis and those facing other challenges to get back on their feet, sees our area as a place to further that admirable goal. While we cannot advise readers to shop at one store over another, it’s nice to see that various aspects of our greater society in the region are choosing to provide services and products on the West Shore, giving our residents the opportunity to make even more of a difference with their purchases. What do you think? Give us your comments by email: editor@goldstreamgazette.com or fax 250-478-6545. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The Goldstream News Gazette is a member of the National Newspaper Council, an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact editor@ goldstreamgazette.com or call 250-478-9552 ext 224. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint with the National Newspaper Council, visit their website at mediacouncil. ca or call toll-free, 1-844-877-1163, for more information.

2009 WINNER

Avatar sequel bombs in Walbran although I’m reliably informed it Avatar, the future-fantasy is not one of those trees that gets blockbuster that beat Titanic as allup and walks around in the Lord time Hollywood box office champ, of the Rings movies. This tree is has finally been unseated by the also protected from latest Star Wars space logging, as are most of opera. the poster trees used I watched Avatar on TV for propaganda and over the holidays for the fundraising. first time since its 2009 The network uses release, and was able to multiple front groups. see past the bombastic Vancouver-based special effects to examine Wilderness Committee it for what it is, an antistages urban protests capitalist propaganda film. and issues news releases, Psychopathic military while Ecojustice lawyers commander teams with Tom Fletcher fight forest company evil mining executive B.C. Views injunctions against direct to blast and slaughter actions that disrupt legal their way to a chunk of logging. An employee of the B.C. rare mineral, ridiculously named branch plant of Sierra Club lurks, “unobtainium.” Giant tree, home apparently coordinating media and of highly evolved Na’vi people and protesters. their delicate jungle ecosystem, is A 1990s remnant called Friends toppled for sadistic fun and profit, of Carmanah-Walbran issued a before nature’s collective strikes statement Nov. 9 announcing back. “autonomous action” by three Canadian director James protesters to disrupt logging. Cameron helped the global antiNot their guys, you understand, development network use the just masked individuals willing to movie in its celebrity attack on lock themselves to equipment or the Alberta oil industry. Now the wander into a road-building blast story line is being employed again zone, forcing work to stop for safety in B.C., in an effort to revive the 1990s “war in the woods” that led to reasons. These are among the actions that the creation of Carmanah Walbran forced the logging company to go to Provincial Park on Vancouver court for an injunction. Island. Cast in the role of evil Protest tactics are being refined. Targeting just outside the boundary corporation is Teal-Jones Group, a B.C. forest company trying to of the vast park established 20 operate in what is now the most years ago, giant trees are named environmentally restricted forest and an Avatar-style narrative of in the world. It keeps about 2,000 unbridled greed is spoon-fed to people employed in logging and urban media. its sawmills in Surrey, where There’s a “Tolkien Giant” now,

investments have been made to handle second-growth coastal timber as well as what little oldgrowth they are allowed to harvest. Protesters have dubbed their latest target, the tiny 3.2 hectare cutblock 4424, “Black Diamond Grove” for media and fundraising purposes. Teal-Jones forester Chris Harvey provided me some information to counter protester claims. Block 4424 isn’t being logged, although it was permitted last fall. Protesters are targeting other operations, none of which are in the contentious Walbran “bite” area next to the park. Teal-Jones has not only received permits and worked with environmental organizations, its operations are independently certified by the Canadian Standards Association. A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted an extension of the injunction protecting Teal-Jones’ operations on Jan. 4. The judge wasn’t swayed by protesters packing the Victoria courtroom, and upheld a 50-metre safety zone around working equipment in the Walbran Valley until the end of March. A Wilderness Committee spokesman with no evident forestry qualifications was appalled. He will no doubt continue to issue news releases and write his own version for left-wing fringe publications that seek to perpetuate an urban culture of revulsion for logging. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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ROADMASTERS Traffic Control Person

Forklift Safety Training

This course is required for construction and road maintenance workers or for those who deal with traffic as part of their work. You will cover the newest Ministry of Transportation and Highways & WCB regulations, plus safe traffic control procedures and set-ups. Must wear approved footwear. Dress appropriately for the weather. Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $250 Location: WestShore Colwood Campus

This Safety training course meets the requirements of WorkSafe BC and Canada Labour code regulations. The focus is on the prevention of accident & injuries that may be caused by the improper and unsafe use of forklifts. The training consists of a short classroom session and one-on-one practical training. Upon successful completion, each participant will receive a wallet card with a 3 year record of completion. Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $200 Location: WestShore Colwood Campus

Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:00 pm Jan 16 & 17 Feb 20 & 21 Mar 12 & 13 Apr 9 & 10 May 14 & 15 June 11 & 12 July 16 & 17

Developed by the Canadian Safety Council. This program can help update and refresh driving skills to build confidence allowing the older driver to maintain their driver's license longer while driving safety. • effects of aging on driving skills • basic rules of the road • preventing collisions Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Fee: $95 per person Location: WestShore Colwood Campus

Saturday, 9:00 - 4:00 pm Jan 9 Feb 13 Mar 5 Apr 2 May 7 June 4 July 9

Air Brake Instructor Course

Learn the basic principles in the operation of air brakes. Prepare for the provincial certification exam. The interactive classroom instruction includes an air equipped training device, a demonstration brake wheel and audiovisual aids. This course includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of practical hands-on training on an air brake-equipped vehicle. Instructed by Roadmasters Safety Group Meets ICBC requirements Please bring a valid driver’s license to class. Fee: $225 Location: WestShore Colwood Campus

ICBC Licensed & Bonded A 40 Hour course to learn the principles required to become licensed as an Air Brake Instructor. Our "hands-on" approach will offer instruction in assembling and instructing using a fully operational demonstration brake component board and handson foundation brake complete with interchangeable parts to assist in simulating a variety of Airbrake system scenarios. Learn about instructional techniques and lesson planning and put these skills to work as you design and present a lesson utilizing these skills. Each participant will receive the latest BC Air Brake Manual plus updated information, manufacturers' schematics, and Provincial and Federal regulations. Instructor Terry Fiorin has been providing Air Brake training since 1990

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• European Skin Care and Eco Spa • Feel Good Yoga • Floyd's Diner • Goldstream Bicycles • IMAX

• Lighthouse Cake Company • Malahat Chalet and Moon Water Lodge • Milestones • Munro's Books

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The reason I go to WestShore is because I never felt a sense of belonging at other schools, I felt surrounded by a large group of people where no one knows my name. During the first week I knew I would be graduating this time around especially when I saw how much passion the teacher had for teaching.

We Want YOU! WestShore Advisory Council

www.westshorecentre.com

Centre Centre for for Learning Learning && Training Training

Why I go to WestShore?

Monday-Friday March 14-18, 2016, 9:00 - 5:30 pm

Why should I care about joining the WestShore Advisory Council? My kids are older now so I don’t need to be so involved with their school anymore and certainly not the PAC or I’m an adult student so I don’t think my input is necessary. Sound like something you’ve thought? I hope to help you understand the value of the PAC that you may not have realized. Each school PAC receives Gaming funds from the government. The funding is a significant amount and is about $20/student based on enrollment from the past year. This funding is used directly for students on items such as field trips, team building exercises, gym equipment, graduation ceremonies, other school-wide events and scholarships.

WestShore

Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 12:00 pm Mar 19 & 20

Air Brakes Certification

Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 - 5:30 pm Jan 16 & 17 Feb 20 & 21 Mar 12 & 13 Apr 9 & 10 May 14 & 15 June 11 & 12 July 16 & 17

55 Alive - Mature Driving Course

If the school does not have a PAC, these funds will not be issued to support a school. Gaming rules state that the funds cannot be administered by the School Administration or Staff, only by parents of students or in the case of WestShore, it also includes adult students. Therefore, without a PAC, Gaming will not provide funding or at least the funding cannot be spent without valid signatories and would then have to be given back. The meetings are 1 hour every month (10 meetings per year), contact the Langford Campus to find out when/where the next meeting is. So why should you care about joining PAC? Because the students need you, even if they don’t realize it! Thank you! WestShore Advisory Council.

I found a teacher that understands my learning style, understands who I am and actually cares about my future and my feelings. All the staff here have a real smile on their face when their kids do well. I’m not just a student to my teachers and staff, I am a brain with a future. My goal is to grad and get into college for carpentry and try to have a great future. WestShore is definitely helping me get to my goal. It was my choice to transfer here and my choice to show up every day. Within a week of being in the class I felt happy, and motivated. I actually wanted to graduate. And here I am. I’m in school and I’m going to graduate, because I have people to support me and I’m so happy I didn’t drop out. I have an even bigger family than normal in this classroom.

Schools Langford Campus

101- 814 Goldstream Avenue

Colwood Campus 2139 Sooke Road

WestShore Metchosin Technical Centre 4495 Happy Valley Road

WestShore Sooke Learning Centre 2145 Townsend Road

WestShore Pacheedaht Adult Learning Centre Port Renfrew 6633 Deering Road

WestShore Beecher Bay Adult Learning Centre Scia’new Nation, 4744E Sooke Rd.

Upcoming Events Semester 2 - February 1 WestShore Advisory Council Meeting: Second Tuesday of the month Spring Break March 14 – 29 Spring PACE Show

24/7 • Ooh La La Bakery • Origins Bakery • Romeo’s Pizza • Rona • Saunders Subaru

• SuperStore • Western Speedway • WestShore Chamber of Commerce • VI Fitness • YM/YWCA

101-814 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002

www.westshorecentre.com

WestShore Centre is a thriving part of School District 62, providing academic courses, grade 12 completion and workplace training since 1986.

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WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice 250-391-9002

250-391-9002 WestShore Centre, Your School of Choice Grades 8 -12 On-line Grades 8 - 10 Paper Based Courses Grades 8 & 9 Mathematics Science Social Studies English

Grades 10, 11, & 12 AP French Language 12 Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10 & 11 *Art Foundations 11 & 12 Biology 11 & 12 Calculus 12 Chemistry 11 & 12 Communications 11 & 12 Creative Writing 12 English 10, 11 & 12 Family Studies 12 First Nations Studies 12 Foundations of Math & Pre-Calculus 10 Foundations of Math 11 & 12 Graduation Transitions Orchestra 10 *PACE Musical Theatre 10-12 Physical Education 10, 11 & 12 Physics 11/12 (Paper based) Planning 10 & 12 Pre-Calculus Math 11 & 12 Science 10 Science & Technology 11 Social Justice 12 Social Studies 10 & 11 *Studio Arts Drawing & Painting 10, 11 & 12 Work Experience 12A & 12B

Medical Terminology

Medical Office Assistant

Medical Terminology consists of 60 hours of classroom work. Expect 6 or more hours of homework per week. This course is recognized by Camosun College for entry into certain healthcare programs. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent Cost: $550 The Language of Medicine 10th Edition Instructor: Angela Kemna Date: Jan 19 - Apr 12 May 3-July 26 Tuesday & Friday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Do you enjoy working with people in a dynamic environment, then this program is for you. The program consists of 50 instructional hours. • Medical Office Assistant Procedures • Computerized Medical Billing (Osler) • Medical Keyboarding Prerequisites: • English 12 or equivalent • Medical Terminology Course with 75% or better. • Good computer and word processing skills (documentation) Date: Jan 25 - Apr 6 Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:30 pm Cost: $950 Instructor: Lanka Dimitrijevic

Bookkeeping Foundations

Sage 50 - Level 1

Foodsafe Basic

Explore the concepts and application of bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.

Explore the application of computerized bookkeeping through relevant, practical exercises and projects.

Instructor: Fee: Texts:

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FOODSAFE, a sanitation program for foodhandlers is a required course for any individual wanting to work as a foodhandler in the public sector. This course integrates food and worker safety. Includes book and exam. Certificates are provided by the BC Ministry of Health.

Date:

Dermott Crofton $450 $150 - Basic Bookkeeping – An Office Simulation Feb 20 - Apr 23 Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Dermott Crofton $250 $50 - Sage 50 - Level 1 Apr 30 - May 28 Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Instructor: Cost: Location: Dates:

Marlee Loiselle $81 Langford Campus Mar 5, 2016 Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

* Some courses require attendance once a week.

SEMESTER 2 SESSION February 1 - June 29, 2016 Day & Evening Classroom Academic Schedule Mathematics Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10 Tue/Thurs

12:00 - 2:30 pm

Pre-Calculus 11

Tue/Thurs

8:45 - 11:30 am

Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11

Tue/Thurs

8:45 - 11:30 am

Sciences Science 10 Tutorial

Wed/Fri

8:45 - 11:30 am

Science & Technology Tutorial

Wed/Fri

8:45 - 11:30 am

Chemistry 11 Tutorial

Wed/Fri

8:45 - 11:30 am

Physics 11 Tutorial

Mon

4 - 6 pm

Physics 12 Tutorial

Mon

4 - 6 pm

English English 12

Mon/Wed

8:45 - 11:30 am

Social Studies History 12 (School age only)

Mon/Tu/Thur

12:15 - 2:30 pm

Electives First Nations Art 11/12

Wed/Fri

8:45 - 11:30 am

Wed

12:00 - 2:30 pm

Art 11/12

Fri

8:45 - 11:30 am

Carpentry 12 (and Joinery 12)

Wed

8:45 - 2:30 pm

Musical Theatre 10/11/12

Sun

1:00 - 8:00 Spencer

Fast Forward to Graduation

Storefront Tutorial Support

ART CLASSES by Sharon March - Let’s Paint!

Did you know as an adult you can graduate in only 5 months? Here is your opportunity to get started on a new path to employment or post secondary education.

Monday - Thursday,

Let's Paint A Monarch Butterfly With Acrylic Paints

9:00 am - 7:00 pm

We'll practice detail basecoating & sanding techniques, create depth for shading, drybrushing & liner practice. 5" x 7" canvas.

First Nations Graduation Program The Graduation Program integrates First Nations culture into the curriculum. It prepares students for their Grade 12 Graduation certificate. You will be involved in the community with the local First Nations artists, cultural instructors, community members, organizations and Elders.

Futures Cohort Programs Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 The Futures Program provides students an opportunity to work as a cohort group. Our teachers’ work to foster excellent foundational skills, social and personal growth, with a focus on community building and technology.

All students registered in any WestShore Centre course or program can drop in to the WestShore Storefront, Monday to Thursday, for homework support with a teacher. Please check with your teacher on times for specialized tutorial assistance.

On-line Academic Courses

Feb. 1 & 3 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Black-Capped Chickadee With Oil Paints Painting this little chickadee will teach you feather painting techniques, liner work and shading. 5" x 7" canvas.

Feb. 22, 24 & 29 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Red Cardinal On A Branch With Acrylic Paints Wet blending, glazing & layering colours using gel retarder to create the feathers & details. 5" x 7" canvas.

April 4 & 6 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Classes start each month.

Let's Paint Koi Fish With Oil Paints

WestShore Learning Centre offers Grade 8 to 12 academic courses, leading to a BC Graduation certificate.

Paint a 'Kitusui' Koi (scaleless, cream & orange colour accents) swimming by rocks. Basecoating, shading & highlighting techniques, and glazing. 8" x 10" canvas.

Grade 8-9, On-line provides a more flexible learning environment and the opportunity for self paced learning.

A variety of painting techniques while you learn to paint evergreens, foliage (tree tops & shrubs), trunks & branches. No canvas, practicing on transparencies.

Grade 10-12, Secondary school students may supplement their regular school schedule with additional courses through on-line or use this environment to begin Advanced Placement classes. The Adult Program provides a number of choices, from on-line courses to teacher-led seminars. These programs provide you with flexible learning options to complete graduation requirements or just for your personal interest.

April 18 & 20 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Variety Of Trees With Oil Paints April 25 & 27 (Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $69.63 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Landscape Using Acrylic Painting Techniques Wet Blending, stippling, basecoating, shading & highlighting . See how using gel retarder can aid in painting your oceanside forest landscape with a waterfall. 11" x 14" canvas.

May 11, 16 & 18 (Wed, Mon & Wed 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

Let's Paint A Landscape With Oil Paints Learn to paint skies, clouds, distant trees & shoreline, water & reflections & a rocky cliff with a waterfall using wet on wet blending techniques, colour mixing & brush techniques to create depth & perspective. 11" x 14" canvas.

May 23, 25 & 30 (Mon, Wed & Mon 6 - 8:30pm) Cost: $91.94 (Supply kits included)

101–814 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, BC • 250-391-9002 • www.westshorecentre.com

For information call 250-391-9002 How to Apply for the Medical Office Assistant Visit our website at www.westshorecentre.com or call WestShore Centre at 250-391-9002. Complete the application form, include all relevant documentation, book an appointment with the Senior Educational Administrator and include a $50 non-refundable registration fee.