Stelly's Daily Buzz - April 28, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
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.
The Parent/Student/Teacher online booking system (PickATime) will open at 5:00 pm on Monday, April 27th and will close at 9:00 pm on Wednesday, April 29th. We are asking parents/guardians to go online to schedule their 10-minute appointment time slot with the applicable teachers. We are also encouraging students to attend the meetings. The link is https://pickatime.com/stellys-interviews/client?event=413309. There is also a document with step-by-step instructions here.
Fill the Hive Food Drive is happening THIS Wednesday and we are still looking for volunteers to help us collect donations from 4-8 that day. Signup sheets are available on the grade level google classrooms or through the link on Stelly's Instagram! Come out for a fun night to help us help those in need (there’s even pizza provided at the end of the night!)
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 on Thursday April 30th 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 27 - 29 - Online booking for parent/student/teacher meetings (open at 5pm on 27th and closes on 29th at 9pm) > see above for links
April 29 - Fill the Hive Food Drive
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)
GRAD 2026
There is a MANDATORY grad rehearsal TODAY at lunch in the large gym. You must be there!
The candidates have been chosen for Stelly's Class of 2026 Valedictorian! The valedictorian will present a speech during the graduation ceremony on behalf of the graduating class. Shortlisted candidates will present a brief speech today at the lunch time grad rehearsal in the large gym and grads will vote on who will represent the grad class. Congratulations to all our excellent candidates! Haven Duncan-Mclean, Lily Edgell, Makaeda Kelleway-Proulx and Thomas Spilsbury.
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
The online 50/50 is live and continues until the end of the month. Claremont just finished an online 50/50 and the winner took home over $3000! Share the link to our raffle all over BC and let's see if we can't get a bigger prize! https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/stellysdrygrad2026
Also live is our volunteer sign-up site for the big event! There are descriptions for each role and the times needed. Click on the link to see what positions we need; I'm sure you can find something that suits you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EA5A922A7FAC07-52091808-stellys#/
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 by Thursday, April 30th. 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 by Thursday, April 30th or see us in the Career Centre.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!