Stelly's Daily Buzz - June 12, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Friday, June 12th, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
The first coordinated Pride celebrations happened during Pride Week in 1973— which included events in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. People held picnics, dances, and film screenings. This is considered the start of Pride celebrations in Canada!
The BIPOC & Allies Club will be meeting today at lunchtime in the conference room. Don't forget to invite your favorite teacher to join us.
Attention Stingers - All library and text books are due on Monday, June 15th. Search your lockers, your rooms, your cars, your classrooms, and get them in ASAP!
The cafeteria is no longer accepting IOU’s for the remainder of the year. All outstanding money owed must be paid by June 16th.
Fish Foster or Adopter wanted: Do you like cool fish? We are looking for someone who would like to adopt some fish for the summer. These are really cool, beautiful, charismatic and some rare fish. They are really fun to take care of! Food & tanks provided. See Mr. Siebert in room 40 for details.
The Stelly’s Senior Drama Production of “THE CHOSEN ONE(s)” was a huge hit for opening night! Congratulations to all the students who put on an amazing show and made us laugh throughout! If you don’t have your tickets, it is highly recommended you get them now! The show continues tonight at 7pm and tomorrow at 1pm and 7pm - get your $10 tickets now from the main office.
Stingers, today is Yearbook Distribution Day! A big thank you to this year's yearbook class for creating an amazing book. Yearbooks will be distributed outside the science foyer at the beginning of lunch. Grade 11s will be called first, followed by Grade 10s, and then Grade 9s. Grads may come by at any time during lunch to pick up their books. A limited number of extra yearbooks will also be available for purchase starting at the beginning of lunch from the accounting office. Priority will be given to grads and older grades while supplies last. If you have already purchased a yearbook but are unable to pick it up today, please come to the office at a later time to collect it.
Invitations to the Stinger Summit Leadership Retreat in September have now been sent out by email, so check your school email! If you did not receive one but would like to be involved, please talk to Mr. McDonald.
Freezie sales on Monday June 15th during lunch in the main foyer! $2 each and cash only please. Come and support Global Perspectives, supporting the InterCultural Association.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
June 12 - 13 - Senior Drama performance of “The Chosen Ones” > $10 tickets are available now! Come get yours at the main office.
(*new date*) June 16 - Rainbow Day for Pride Month - there will be a bake sale at lunch - stay tuned for details!
June 16 - Evening of Performing Arts at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm
June 17 - Copernican Schedule > Block 1 in AM (8:30am - 11:15am), Curriculum Completion in afternoon
June 17 - Year-End Band BBQ and Concert (featuring the Greater Victoria Concert Band)
BBQ (outdoor amphitheatre): 5-6:45pm, Concert (MPR): 7-9pm
June 18 - Copernican Schedule > Block 2 in AM (8:30am - 11:30am), Curriculum Completion in afternoon
June 19 - Copernican Schedule > Curriculum Completion in morning, Block 3 in PM (12:00pm - 2:35pm)
June 22 - Copernican Schedule > Curriculum Completion in morning, Block 4 in PM (12:15pm - 3:05pm)
June 25 - Graduation Recognition Ceremony at UVic
June 26 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
GRAD 2026
Grads, the After Grad Committee will be collecting your casual clothes for the After Grad event after the Walk of Honour today, before school on June 15th, at lunch on June 17th, and after school (3-3:30pm) on June 18th. Please include the following: a comfortable change of clothes, shoes, socks, and a hanger for your formal wear. Also recommended are a suit/dress bag for your formal wear and an empty water bottle. All items should be in a bag clearly labeled with your name.
BCTransit is offering grade 12 students free bus rides for any two days in June. The GradPASS program aims to help students consider all transportation options when planning a safe ride home at graduation time, and throughout their lives. Come to the office to get your pass!
FROM AFTER GRAD PARENT COMMITTEE
Parents of the Class of 2026, there are still a few volunteer spots that need filling at the After Grad Event. Click here to see the sign up list: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA5A922A7FAC07-52091808-stellys
CAREER CENTRE
Berry Up Farm is looking for students to help with irrigation & weeding this weekend, June 13 &14th - minimum pay is $18/hr ($20/hr if you bring (any 3) your own shovel, trowel, 5 gallon pail, and hand clippers). If you are available, please text/call Kathy at 236-882-1869.
Berry Up Farm is also hiring for the summer, please contact Kathy if you are interested berryup@shaw.ca
If you are in grade 9,10 or 11 and will be working this summer and would like to earn grade 12 credit, please come to the career centre to start your work experience.
KELSET Elementary is looking for volunteers to help with their Spring Fair on Friday, June 12th from 5-8pm. Earn volunteer hours by running carnival games or helping with set up/take down. Sign up here.
Saanich Historical Artifacts Society is looking for volunteers June 20th & 21st | 10am to 4pm. Volunteers can help with craft tables or general coverage. If you are interested please contact Heather at heather.senkler@gmail.com
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Monday June 15 - Year End Pizza Lunch and Program Farewell for all international students during lunch block in the Learning Commons. Remember to bring your Canadian Flags that day so you can collect signatures! We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!