Stelly's Daily Buzz - April 30, 2025
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Now that the Federal Election results have been tabulated, we are able to share the results of our Student Vote that happened on Friday April 26th. We had 448 student voters which is 54% of our student population with these results:
Green Party: 165 votes (38.73%); Liberal: 129 votes (30.28%); Conservative: 98 votes (23.00%); NDP: 34 votes (7.98%). Thank you to all the students who came out to cast your vote! For information on the National Summary, please visit https://studentvote.ca/results/national_results/59
Attention Stelly’s Stingers, do you like to act, dance or sing? Sign up for the last coffee concert of the year taking place on *May 7th*. The sign-up sheet is located outside the band room. Sign-ups close TODAY so get your name on the list!
Are you a grade 11 student who is interested in helping shape the activities and events of your grad year next year? If so, please come to an information session to learn about being a part of the Grad exec for Grad 2026 tomorrow at lunch in room 43 (Ms Tamboline's room).
There will be an Italy & Greece Trip next Spring Break. If you are interested in going on this trip, there will be an information meeting Friday May 2nd after school in the Career Centre.
Are you interested in business and entrepreneurship? On May 31st, Claremont is hosting a Business Case Study Competition! You can compete individually or in teams of 4. There will be food and prizes, so don’t miss out! Talk to Mr. Loenen if you’re interested in signing up.
ATHLETICS
May 6 - The Junior & Senior Boys Rugby teams play at 3:45pm
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)
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
May 7 - End of Year Coffee Concert at 7pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. Doors open at 6:30pm and admission is by donation. Contact @stellysperformingarts to reserve a table in advance.
May 8 - Virtual Parent Information Session: Generative AI (registration is required and information available through this link)
May 16 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
May 19 - Victoria Day (school not in session)
GRAD 2025
The Dry After Grad Online Silent Auction is OPEN for only a few more days! Please help support the 2025 grad parents in putting on an amazing event for our graduating students following their school sponsored dinner/dance. The auction runs until May 2nd and you can access the link here. Thank you in advance for your support!
SCRAP METAL RECYCLING: There’s a large blue metal recycling bin in the upper parking lot by the street that is awaiting your scrap metal donations. If you have any metal stuff at home, in your yard or in the shed that you want to get rid of, it’s accessible 24/7 for drop-off and proceeds go towards the 2025 Stelly’s Dry Grad.
CAREER CENTRE
Are you a female in grade 11 or 12 interested in learning about what it takes to work in emergency services? Island Ignite Fire Camp is coming to Victoria this July. Sign up here by May 4th or see us in the Career Centre.
CiCan World of Choices Summit is coming to Camosun Thursday, May 29. It’s an opportunity for students to explore a variety of trades and technology areas. Sign up for this field trip in the Career Centre.
Are you a grade 11 student interested in a career in Health? Health X Day is happening at Camosun on Friday, May 9th. Sign up at the Career Centre. The deadline to apply is May 2nd.
For all things careers, check the Career Board or the Career Ed website linked HERE! There are lots of job and volunteer opportunities available - go check it out!
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!