STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ

Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

Cafeteria Menu

GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS

Here are some notes for the upcoming photo retake day (on October 20th):

• Students needing retakes must bring their ID card to be photographed. There is a QR code on the back of the card we need to scan.
• All retake photos will replace the original day photo for a new ID card, pictorial and image in the yearbook. However, students will still be able to view and order both images online.

Please see Artona’s website for additional information or you have any questions:  https://artona.com/schools/STEL

On Wednesday, Oct. 8 in block 1, the Social Studies department is hosting a theatre production called "Survivors," centered on experiences of the Holocaust. Several French and Social Studies classes will be attending, but students interested in attending on their own may check with their block one teacher and, with their permission, join us in the MPR by 8:40am for this experience. The play will run into the first few minutes of break, so lineup for the cafeteria will be adjusted and the bell at the end of block 1 will not ring this day.  See Mrs. Wallace in room 30 if you have questions.

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 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 16 - Grad Info Night for Parents of 2026 Grads (from 6-7:30pm)

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

Any girls interested in playing basketball this year are asked to attend a brief meeting at lunch in the big gym on Wednesday

Good luck to the Senior Boys Soccer team who have a home game today at Centennial Park! Go Stingers!

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

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 today.

GRAD 2026

First Grad Spirit Week continues with Twin Tuesday!

👭 Twin Tuesday 🤠 Western Wednesday 🌴Tropical Thursday 🎽 Jersey Friday

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

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. 

  Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!