Stelly's Daily Buzz - February 9, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Monday, February 9th, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Celebrate Black History Month with BL: An Original Story
Episode 2 is showing today in Room 63 (School Conference Room).
Experience Canada through a Black perspective and hear stories you don’t usually get in class.
Everyone’s welcome.
Reminder to our French Immersion grade 12s that the annual K-12 gift exchange is coming up on Tuesday Feb 10th. The dress code is business casual - see you at 5:30pm!
Are you single this Valentine's Day? Head down to the Learning Commons to go on a blind date with a book. All week, students may select a secret blind date book.
Best Buddies is meeting today at lunch in room 49.
Stelly's Robotics Club is having their first meeting this Wednesday in room 32 at lunch.
A reminder that the chess club meets today in room 32 at lunch.
Are you interested in being part of the Parkland Sailing Academy this Spring? This program is open to Parkland & Stelly’s students. The season runs April 12 to June 14, 2026, and takes place at the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club. Practices are twice a week - a weekday after school, and a morning or afternoon session on Sundays. Please email your expression of interest and any questions to Ms Caroline Hassett - chassett@saanichschools.ca. You may also register online from the Sailing Academy section on Parkland’s website here. The deadline is March 1st.
Leadership will be selling Candygrams today and tomorrow in the main foyer for $2. They will be distributed on February 12th.
The Stelly’s PAC have new social media pages - please follow them for up to date information about events etc >
Facebook: Stelly’s Secondary PAC
Instagram: @stellys.pac.sd63
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
February 10 - PAC Meeting - Learning Commons at 6:45pm
February 12 - Learning Updates Available on Brightpace by 5pm
February 13 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
February 16 - Family Day (school not in session)
February 17 - Grade 9 Immunizations
February 17 - Parent After Grad meeting at 7pm in the Learning Commons (all grad parents are welcome!)
February 19 - Early Dismissal at 2:05pm
February 19 - Parent Information and Course Selection Evening (time TBD)
ATHLETICS
Any boys interested in playing rugby this year, there will be a meeting at lunch on Tuesday, February 10 in the big gym.
Congratulations to the Jr Girls Basketball for making it to the city finals! Come cheer the girls on after school today as they play EMCS for the Championship!
Congratulations to Ben Evans and Jackson MacRae and Anna-Maria Guzman Soria who will be heading to the Provincial Wrestling Championships
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)
From the Grad Parent Committee:
The next Parent After Grad meeting is on Monday February 9th at 7pm in the Learning Commons. We invite all grad parents and guardians to attend. The After Grad is a very special event for the students and takes a lot of people to be involved. If you haven’t checked out a meeting yet, make this your month to do so!
The Dry Aftergrad Event committee is starting to collect donations for door prizes and raffles as well as donors and sponsors for the dry aftergrad event. Please click on the link to see our list of potential sponsors and
consider signing up for one or two. Are you a business owner or know of a business who would be willing to sponsor the event? Please feel free to add to our list!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19S4zOYoxbcYE5GQJwIHSg7CX9yOP6ginYJg7yxog8vE/edit?usp=sharing
All fundraising info can be found on our website: https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/
Follow the Dry After Grad Fundraising Committee on Instagram @stellysdryaftergrad
CAREER CENTRE
Butchart Gardens will be holding their annual job fair Wednesday, February 18 | 5:30pm-7:30pm. They are recruiting for spring and summer employment. If you need help with your resume and cover letter, see us in the Career Centre.
The Canadian Armed Forces will be coming to the Career Centre Thursday, February 19 at lunchtime to talk to students about different career opportunities.
Skills Canada Competitions are coming to Camosun March 6th. Show your skills, compete, and have fun!. For a list of events and to sign up, see your Career teacher. The deadline to apply is February 19th.
DND is coming to the Career Centre Monday, March 2nd @ lunchtime to talk to students about their paid summer work experience program (FSWEP). Students will be working in unique trades to support the naval fleet.
If you are interested in this program, please come to the Career Centre for an application form.
Any students who are interested in Math or English tutoring opportunities, please visit the Career Centre to add your name to the list.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!