STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ

Friday, May 8th, 2026

Cafeteria Menu

GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS 

The BIPOC & Allies Club will be meeting today at lunchtime in the conference room. 

Mark your calendars for the Golden Hour Coffee Concert on Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00pm. Sign up sheets are posted outside the band room if you’re interested in performing! 

The Stelly's merch store is now open for orders! Show your school spirit and get your summer fit sorted before the store closes on May 19th. https://store.passionsports.ca/stellysspringmerch26 

Our Global Perspectives students are volunteering for their Action Project at the Oak Bay Half Marathon on May 24th. They are going to be set up at a water station and are looking for volunteers. If you can spare some time in the morning on the 24th, see Ms. Wallace for a permission form and details. This is a great opportunity to get your volunteer hours in, but also help out a great cause and support our Global students!

There are only six seats left for the Susan Musgrave writing workshop that will take place on May 29 during blocks three and four. Please sign up in the Learning Commons. 

Stingers, this year’s Coffee Concert is taking place on *May 13th*! Come and support the Performing Arts Department and see some amazing performances! The concert starts at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm, and all entry is by donation. See you all there! 

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP

May 8 - Dry After Grad ticket sales at lunch in main foyer 

May 13 - Golden Hour Coffee Concert, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

May 15 - Non-Instructional Day (no classes in session)

May 18 - Victoria Day (stat holiday)

May 19 - PAC Meeting, 6:45pm

ATHLETICS

Good luck to the Junior Girls Soccer Team who are playing in the Island Championships today! 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)

GRAD 2026

Grad Spirit Week is coming up starting on Monday with Tight & Bright. Tuesday is Rhyme without Reason, Wednesday is Jocks vs Nerds and Thursday is Future You.

Today is your last day to purchase After Grad tickets in person! Our parent volunteers will be in the main foyer at lunch today. Online sales are still open through their website: https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/dry-after-grad-payment. The cost is $25 per attendee - forms must be in and completed in full. We’ve received some incomplete forms and those students have been contacted.

Mark your calendars for the 2nd mandatory grad rehearsal that is happening on May 19th in the large gym!

Grads - The Grad Eligibility List is now posted outside the Counselling area - please be sure to check it! If your student number is listed, see Mrs. Pryer in the office.

FROM AFTER GRAD PARENT COMMITTEE

The final meat draw is tomorrow, 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

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#/

CAREER CENTRE

Berry Up Farm is looking for students to help with yardwork, fencing and planting duties this weekend, May 9th and 10th - minimum pay is $18/hr ($20/hr if you bring your own trowel, shovel & construction-grade hammer). If you are available from 10-4 one or both days and would like to join this opportunity, please email your interest to berryup@shaw.ca or text 236-882-1869.

The Saanich Fair is looking for students interested in volunteering at the fair this year. Volunteering gets you a free weekend pass to the fair! Interested students can reach out to their Events Coordinator, Wendy, at coordinator@saanichfair.ca and CC Darlene, who is a Board Member, at taylor1@telus.net.

CICAN - World of Choices Skilled Trades Summit is coming to Camosun May 28th. This field trip offers students a chance to explore a variety of Trades & Technology areas through fun, hands-on activities. Any student interested in going on the field trip, see us in the Career Centre by May 20th. 

Coast Guard Days is taking place Friday, May 29th. This is an amazing opportunity for students to learn about careers in the Coast Guard. Come to the Career Centre to sign up for the field trip. Must sign up by May 22nd.

SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS

Friday May 8 - Mandatory Pre-Trip meeting for all students participating in the Tofino trip during lunch block in the Learning Commons.   We look forward to seeing everyone there!

 Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!