Stelly's Daily Buzz - June 15, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Monday, June 15th, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
2016 was the first year a Pride flag was raised at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. It’s been raised every year since.
Attention Stingers - All library and text books are due TODAY. Search your lockers, your rooms, your cars, your classrooms, and get them in ASAP!
Freezie sales are happening today during lunch in the main foyer! $2 each and cash only please. Come and support Global Perspectives, supporting the InterCultural Association.
The cafeteria is no longer accepting IOU’s for the remainder of the year. All outstanding money owed must be paid by tomorrow, 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.
Stingers, we still have over 120 yearbooks that weren’t picked up on Friday. If you are wondering whether you bought one, please check in at the main office and we will let you know. At this time, there are no additional books for sale. Congratulations to the Yearbook team who made the book this year - it looks amazing!
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.
The last day for cafeteria service is tomorrow - the cafeteria will be closed during Copernican days, so please bring any snacks and lunch you may need.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
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)-mandatory attendance, 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)-mandatory attendance, Curriculum Completion in afternoon
June 19 - Copernican Schedule > Curriculum Completion in morning, Block 3 in PM (12:00pm - 2:35pm)-mandatory attendance
June 22 - Copernican Schedule > Curriculum Completion in morning, Block 4 in PM (12:15pm - 3:05pm)-mandatory attendance
June 25 - Graduation Recognition Ceremony at UVic, 4pm (grads must arrive by 3pm)
June 26 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
ATHLETICS
Could any girls interested in playing basketball NEXT year, please come to a brief meeting in the big gym at lunch today?
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
Grads, the After Grad Committee will be collecting your casual clothes for the After Grad event 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 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.
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!