Stelly's Daily Buzz - November 14, 2025
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Friday, November 14th, 2025
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Stelly’s Global Gala is happening on Thursday November 27th from 5-8:30pm. Please come out and support Global Perspectives Grade 12 students’ humanitarian project in Tanzania! There will be a silent auction, food and entertainment. Tickets are $15 and available to purchase from any Global 11 or Global 12 student, as well as at the main office and at the door on the night of the gala.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
November 14 - Term 1 ends
November 18 - Parent Advisory Council meeting at 6:45pm
November 20 - Report Cards available on Brightspace after 5pm
November 21 - Pro-D Day - School not in session
November 27 - Early dismissal at 2:05pm
November 27 - Global Gala (5-8:30pm)
November 27 - Parent/Student/Teacher Meetings (5-7pm; more information to follow)
ATHLETICS
Good luck to our Stelly’s Swim Team who are competing in the Provincials today in Richmond! Go Stingers!
Sr Girls Basketball tryouts will be Monday, November 17 at 5:15 until 6:45pm
Jr Girls Basketball tryouts will be Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19 after school
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)
GRAD 2026
Grads - It’s time to dig up a baby picture for the yearbook! Please make sure to upload your baby pictures to the Google form on the Grad Google classroom before the end of November!
Mark your calendars! The PSBC (Post Secondary BC) is coming to Stelly’s on Wednesday November 26th, during 4th block in the small gym. PSBC is made up of over 30 post-secondary institutions, including all public institutions in BC, meaning that the information and resources provided are accurate, comprehensive and always put students first.
Today is your last day to order winter plants to support our grads! Each item sold helps reduce your PROM ticket cost by $5. You can pick up an order form at the office, or send this link to local friends, family, and businesses (https://stellyssecondary.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home). Make sure that people ordering online include your name in the "Referrer Name" field so that you are credited with the sale, and make sure they order by 11:59pm tonight!
Parents of the Class of 2026, you can now follow the Stelly's Dry Aftergrad committee on Instagram! Follow us at Stellys Dry Aftergrad. Our Facebook group and now our Instagram site are updated frequently with upcoming events!
Upcoming fundraising events:
- Meat Draw & 50/50 at Brewsky’s on Saturday November 15th, 2-4pm
- Chuck-a-Puck is taking place at the Royals game on November 18. $25 hockey game tickets can be ordered by visiting https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/product/chuck-a-puck-fundraiser-admission-ticket/PRKPMR56GMCDSCGZUQTPLAJI
- November 22 - Bottle Drive: 9am to 12pm in the Stelly’s parking lot
Bring your family and/or pets to the Gallery Building at the Saanich Fairgrounds on Sunday, Nov 30 for photos with Santa! Slots available 10am-3pm for $25. Cost includes 3 digital images sent by email. All proceeds go towards Stelly’s Dry Aftergrad event. Click on the link to register for your time slot: https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/photos-with-santa
CAREER CENTRE
The Victoria Grizzlies are looking for volunteers for their November games. Use this link to sign up. You must sign up at least 24 hours before the game.
Any students who are interested in joining Police Camp during Spring Break need to apply by Today - Friday, November 14th.
The Canadian Coast Guard will be here to talk to students about career opportunities and answer questions on Tuesday, November 18th at lunchtime in the Career Centre.
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Friday November 14 - There is a mandatory pre-trip meeting for all students participating in the Vancouver trip during lunch block in the Learning Commons.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!