Stelly's Daily Buzz - February 23, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Practice kindness this week by filling out the Kindness Bingo Sheet found in the main office. Complete the sheet and be entered to win a cafeteria gift card!
The FREE Clothing Rack is overflowing with some great new items. See something you like? Take it and wear it! Lots to choose from so come and check it out - just outside the textiles room!
Attention Stelly’s Stingers, do you like to act, dance or sing - sign up for the upcoming coffee concert! The sign-up sheet is located outside the band room. Sign-ups close TODAY so get your name in soon! And speaking of the coffee concert, come on out on February 25th to support the performing arts department and see some amazing performances! The concert starts at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm, and entry is by donation. See you all there!
Get ready to bundle up for a great cause! On Saturday, February 28th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Global Perspectives 11 will be hosting the Coldest Night of the Year walk here at Stelly's. This is a fundraising event where we walk together to raise money and awareness for people in our community who are experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. All funds raised will support Our Place Society and all friends, family, and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join us! See Mrs. Wallace in room 30 for more information and for permission forms.
Course selection forms are due on Friday. Please return them to your block 1 teacher.
This Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day- please wear your pink shirt in support of anti-bullying.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
February 25 - Pink Shirt Day
February 25 - Flower Hour Coffee Concert at 7pm
February 27 - Course Selection Forms Due
February 27 - Wear Black for Black History Month
February 28 - Grad Parent Bottle Drive: 9am-12pm, Stelly’s parking lot
ATHLETICS
Any students interested in being part of the Stelly's Badminton team should come to the career centre at lunchtime today.
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, are you looking for a dress or tux for graduation? The Magic Wand Project is a non-profit organization that offers an eco-friendly and inexpensive alternative to grad outfits for boys and girls. They rent out grad wear for a small cleaning fee. Details can be found at www.themagicwandproject.ca.
AFTER GRAD PARENT COMMITTEE
- The next Aftergrad Event planning meeting is tonight, and it’s online! All parents are welcome to join our WhatsApp video meeting. The link to the meeting can be found on our Facebook page (Stelly’s Secondary School Parents Dry After-Grad), on our Instagram page (@stellysdryaftergrad) or you can email us at Stellysdrygrad@gmail.com and we can send you the link. The meeting starts at 7pm.
- Our next bottle drive is this coming Saturday, Feb 28th, from 9am to noon. Please bring us your empties! We can always use more sorters, too.
- Our next meat draw is coming up on March 7th at Brewsky’s Taphouse from 2-4pm.
CAREER CENTRE
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!