Stelly's Daily Buzz - October 3, 2025
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Just a reminder that there is Choir practice today!
The FREE Clothing Rack is overflowing with some great items. See something you like? Take it and wear it. If you have some clothes to donate, please drop them off with Mrs. Vop or the Textiles room.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
October 6 - Parent After Grad Meeting - 7pm in the Learning Commons
October 13 - Thanksgiving (stat holiday - no school)
October 14 - PAC Meeting - 6:45pm in the Learning Commons
October 11 - 16 - Grad Photos (need to book your time slot: see note below)
October 20 - Retake / Absentee Photo Day
October 29 - “Parents as Career Coaches” - MS Teams event (6:30-7:45pm). For information and to register, do so here.
ATHLETICS
The Junior Stingers kicked off the start of the league with an impressive 2-0 win over a competitive Lambrick Park team. They followed that up with a 1-1 split in an exhibition game against Claremont B.
To keep up to date on all things athletics, please see the Stelly’s Athletics webpage (https://sites.google.com/saanichschools.ca/stellys-athletics/home) or follow us on Instagram (@sd63stellys and @stellys_athletics)
CLUBS AND CLASSES
Rowers, please meet in Matheson's room at lunch to pick up shirts and regatta times.
There will be a swim team meeting in room 49 at lunch today. If you can't attend, please reach out to Ms. Beristain as you need to choose events for Regionals.
Improv club starts today at lunch. Everyone is welcome to join in to learn how to think on your feet, improve comedic timing and gain confidence as a performer. Meet on stage in the MPR at the start of lunch.
The BIPOC & Allies Club will be meeting in the conference room today at lunchtime.
There's a new Math Club starting up. Anyone who is interested in solving puzzles and problems or exploring mathematical ideas, please come to room 35 on Tuesday, Oct. 7th.
GRAD 2026
Have you booked your grad photos yet? There are lots of available time slots from October 11th to 16th and bookings can be made through Artona’s website (https://artona.com/bookings). There is also a QR code posted on the Grad board in the main foyer which also works to book your sitting. Please note that if you don’t plan on purchasing grad photos, the sitting fee will be waived - we just need all grads to have a photo in the yearbook, so book your time slot now!
Stelly’s Parent Dry Grad Committee needs a Treasurer and a number of other volunteers to make the magic happen for our Grads in 2026! If you can help in any way please contact Pamela at westinghousep@gmail.com and she can add you to our email list! You can also find us on Facebook: Stelly’s Secondary School Parents Dry After-Grad.
Grad parents! Are you interested in finding out more about the After Grad event but not sure where to start or who to get a hold of? Please go to this link to add your information to the email list.
CAREER CENTRE
Students in grades 10, 11, or 12 who are interested in attending Police Camp during Spring Break 2026 are invited to attend an information session in the Career Centre on Monday, October 6th at lunchtime.
Are you a grade 11 or 12 student interested in a career in Health? Health X Day is happening at Camosun on Wednesday, October 15th. Sign up at the Career Centre. The deadline to apply is October 10th.
Students in grade 11 or 12 who are interested in a job shadow opportunity at Gwaii Engineering, please come to the Career Centre. The deadline to apply is October 15th.
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
There is a mandatory pre-trip meeting TODAY for all students participating in the Tofino trip during lunch block in the Learning Commons.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!