Stelly's Daily Buzz - February 6, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Friday, February 6th, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
February is Black History Month. Check out the Diversity board across from the Learning Commons for Black History Month activities, like today, which is wear red day!
The BIPOC & Allies Club is meeting in room 49 today at lunchtime.
Reminder to our French Immersion grade 12s that the annual K-12 gift exchange is coming up on Tuesday Feb 10th. The dress code is business casual - see you at 5:30pm!
Anyone interested in playing Ultimate this year (grades 9-12, all genders), there will be a meeting in the large gym at lunch today. If you are unable to make it please reach out to Ms. Simpson or Ms. Moore.
Do you like solving puzzles and using your math skills? If you are interested in writing a University of Waterloo Math contest this February, the deadline to sign up is today! Please see Mrs Hilton in room 37.
Course change forms are available in the counselling office and Career Centre and must be dropped off to the Career Centre by today.
If you have submitted a course change form, please be sure to check your school emails regularly, as counsellors may have emailed you a new timetable.
Are you interested in being part of the Parkland Sailing Academy this Spring? This program is open to Parkland & Stelly’s students. The season runs April 12 to June 14, 2026, and takes place at the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club. Practices are twice a week - a weekday after school, and a morning or afternoon session on Sundays. Please email your expression of interest and any questions to Ms Caroline Hassett - chassett@saanichschools.ca. You may also register online from the Sailing Academy section on Parkland’s website here. The deadline is March 1st.
Leadership will be selling Candygrams today, Monday and Tuesday in the main foyer for $2. They will be distributed on February 12th.
The Stelly’s PAC have new social media pages - please follow them for up to date information about events etc >
Facebook: Stelly’s Secondary PAC
Instagram: @stellys.pac.sd63
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
February 9 - Parent After Grad meeting at 7pm in the Learning Commons (all grad parents are welcome!)
February 10 - PAC Meeting - Learning Commons at 6:45pm
February 12 - Learning Updates Available on Brightpace by 5pm
February 13 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
February 16 - Family Day (school not in session)
February 17 - Grade 9 Immunizations
February 19 - Early Dismissal at 2:05pm
February 19 - Parent Information and Course Selection Evening (time TBD)
ATHLETICS
Any boys interested in playing rugby this year, there will be a meeting at lunch on Tuesday, February 10 in the big gym.
Congratulations to the Jr Girls Basketball for making it to the city finals! Come cheer the girls on after school on Monday as they play EMCS for the Championship!
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 this week! Today is Emo/Goth.
From the Grad Parent Committee:
The next Parent After Grad meeting is on Monday February 9th at 7pm in the Learning Commons. We invite all grad parents and guardians to attend. The After Grad is a very special event for the students and takes a lot of people to be involved. If you haven’t checked out a meeting yet, make this your month to do so!
The Dry Aftergrad Event committee is starting to collect donations for door prizes and raffles as well as donors and sponsors for the dry aftergrad event. Please click on the link to see our list of potential sponsors and
consider signing up for one or two. Are you a business owner or know of a business who would be willing to sponsor the event? Please feel free to add to our list!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19S4zOYoxbcYE5GQJwIHSg7CX9yOP6ginYJg7yxog8vE/edit?usp=sharing
All fundraising info can be found on our website: https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/
Follow the Dry After Grad Fundraising Committee on Instagram @stellysdryaftergrad
CAREER CENTRE
Butchart Gardens will be holding their annual job fair Wednesday, February 18 | 5:30pm-7:30pm. They are recruiting for spring and summer employment. If you need help with your resume and cover letter, see us in the Career Centre.
The Canadian Armed Forces will be coming to the Career Centre Thursday, February 19 at lunchtime to talk to students about different career opportunities.
Skills Canada Competitions are coming to Camosun March 6th. Show your skills, compete, and have fun!. For a list of events and to sign up, see your Career teacher. The deadline to apply is February 19th.
Any students who are interested in Math or English tutoring opportunities, please visit the Career Centre to add your name to the list.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!