Stelly's Daily Buzz - April 30, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Just a reminder that today is an early dismissal day, which also means we have an altered bell schedule. You will be dismissed at 2:05 this afternoon.
Do you like writing? Would you like to attend a writing workshop? Susan Musgrave is an acclaimed Canadian writer, poet, and editor who will be hosting a writing workshop at Stelly's on May 29th during blocks 3 and 4. Susan Musgrave has been labelled everything from eco-feminist, from stand up comedian, to poet of doom and gloom, from social and political commentator to wild sea-witch of Canada's Northwest coast. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please see Ms. Pacheco-Mckinnon in the Learning Commons. There are only 30 seats for this very exciting opportunity.
Many thank yous to our volunteers (students, staff and community members) who showed up to help with collecting donations for the Fill The Hive Food Drive yesterday and to our Central Saanich community for your generous donations - we appreciate your kindness and support! Together, we raised over $900 in cash for the Central Saanich Lions Food Bank!
Grads of 2027! Are you interested in being part of Grad Exec in grade 12? Please come to an information meeting about the role of grad exec and learn how to sign up - at lunch today in room 39.
Grad Exec 2027 will start meeting in May and June of grade 11 to make sure you are ready to kick off grade 12 in September and to provide support (and see what goes on) for Grad 2026 events in June. If you're interested but cannot make the meeting please speak to Mrs Dildy, Ms Tamboline or Ms Hilton for more information and the link to the sign up form.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
April 30 - Early Dismissal at 2:05pm
April 30 - Learning Updates available for viewing via Brightspace by 5pm
April 30 - Parent/Student/Teacher Meetings 5:00pm to 7:00pm (details will be emailed out to families)
ATHLETICS
There will be a meeting for the senior girls soccer team today at lunch in the big gym to discuss upcoming matches. Please let one of the coaches know if you are unable to make this meeting.
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
Registration for attendance at the Dry After Grad Celebration opens on May 1st via the website: https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/dry-after-grad-payment and costs $25 per attendee. Payment can also be made in person during lunch in the school lobby on May 6, 7 & 8 via cash, cheque or debit/credit tap (Interac debit preferred).
FROM AFTER GRAD PARENT COMMITTEE
Thank you to everyone who supported Saturday’s Tailgate Market. The event was a huge success for community engagement and raised $2,500 for the Stelly’s Dry After Grad through rentals, silent auction, bake sale, and bottle drive. A special highlight was the talented Stelly’s band students, whose performances brought the market atmosphere to life!
Sales for online 50/50 tickets end tomorrow! This is your last chance to get tickets. The jackpot is over $4000, meaning one lucky winner will receive over $2000. Can we make it to $5000 by end of the day tomorrow? The lucky winner will be drawn on Friday. https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/stellysdrygrad2026
Volunteer sign-up for the After Grad Event is filling up nicely, but we still are still in need of volunteers for some of our late night spots. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA5A922A7FAC07-52091808-stellys#/
The next After Grad planning meeting is Thursday, May 7, at 6:30pm. We are meeting on the family side of Brewsky's. All grad parents are welcome.
The final meat draw is Saturday, May 9th at Brewsky's from 2pm to 4pm. We are still in need of 2 volunteers. It is always a fun afternoon! https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/791541028066/false#/invitation
CAREER CENTRE
Local 1598’s Plan A Summer Youth Employment Program is accepting applications from Grade 11 and 12 students who have a keen interest in a career in Carpentry. This summer employment opportunity offers hands-on experience and a chance to explore the skilled trade. Applications must be in today. See us in the Career Centre for more information and application form.
Are you a female in grade 11 or 12 interested in learning what it takes to work in emergency services? Island Ignite Fire Camp is coming to Victoria this July. Sign up here today or see us in the Career Centre.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!