Stelly's Daily Buzz - June 5, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Friday, June 5th, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Vancouver held its first Pride event in 1978, the city made it an official city event in 1981. It is now one of the biggest Pride events in North America.
Congratulations and thank you to the Junior Musical Theatre students who put on an INCREDIBLE performance of “Once Upon a Musical’ last night! The audience was blown away by the talent (and bravery) you brought to the stage - you should all be very proud of your accomplishment! Well done!
It's that time of year, Stingers - the Learning Commons wants your books! Please return any books you are no longer using to the Learning Commons as soon as possible. This includes textbooks, silent reading, or anything else you have checked out in the past year. If you're not sure which books you have out, just come and ask us. We'll be happy to find out for you!
The BIPOC & Allies Club will be meeting today at lunchtime in the conference room.
If you placed an order in our latest Stelly's merchandise sale, your items have arrived and are ready for pickup. Please come by Room 19 at your convenience to collect your order.
Tickets are still available for the Stelly’s Senior Drama Production of “THE CHOSEN ONE(s)”. Shows are running June 11th, 12th and 13th at 7pm with a matinee at 1pm on June 13th also. Come by the main office to buy yours for just $10 each.
Hey Stingers! Do you have any clothes that you don’t wear anymore and want to give to a good cause? If your answer is yes, drop your lightly worn clothing items off at a designated bin in the Stellys foyer any day between today and June 12th. All clothing items will be donated to Sanctuary youth! Participating in this clothing drive is an exciting opportunity to help out struggling teens in our community!
Today is your last chance to donate to the 1000x5 Book Drive! If you have any books that are appropriate for kids under 8, please bring them to the box at the school’s main office. Cash donations are also appreciated.
Tomorrow night, June 6th, join us at Stelly’s Secondary School for a movie night fundraiser supporting the Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency department. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the movie (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) starts at 7:30 PM. There will be snacks available for purchase at our concession. Come out, bring your friends, and support a great cause!
Attention all students interested in the Europe 2027 trip! There will be an informational today at lunch in Room 19. If you're already signed up to travel to the Netherlands, Belgium, and France next year, please join us for exciting updates on the trip. We also still have spots available, so if you're interested in joining this adventure, come check it out — all are welcome!
Parents of the Class of 2027- fundraising for the 2027 After Grad event starts this month! The first monthly bottle drive is Saturday, June 27th, from 9am to noon in the Stelly's parking lot, and volunteers are needed. Click on this link to signup: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/78572808012/false#/invitation
The Class of 2027 is in need of a coordinator for the 2026/2027 monthly bottle drives. If you are interested, please email the 2026 After Grad Committee: stellysdrygrad@gmail.com, or come to the June 27th bottle drive and talk to the 2026 bottle drive coordinator.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
June 9 - PAC Meeting at 6:45pm in the Learning Commons (this is the LAST PAC meeting for 2025/26! There are positions available for the 2026/27 PAC. No commitment is necessary, just show up to a meeting to see what it’s all about!)
June 11 - 13 - Senior Drama performance of “The Chosen Ones” > $10 tickets are available now! Come get yours at the main office for any of their 4 shows.
(*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
Upcoming activities for 2026 grads
- Friday June 5th - grads vs. staff water fight after school on the back field. Bring your own water gun.
- Cap and gown walk is next Friday June 12. If you took a cap home to decorate, please remember to bring it back to school next week. Grads who would like to decorate a cap can see Mrs Dildy.
Are you going to Prom? Are you bringing a guest? All Prom - Dinner Dance tickets for grads and guests are DUE TODAY, Friday, June 5th! See Mrs. Youell in the accounting office near the main foyer to pay your $125 per ticket. You can also pay online through your student school account.
Grads - have you ordered your Recognition Ceremony tickets yet? Just a reminder that you have been sent a ticket link to your student email address. It is very important that you check your student school email as this is the communication method used to send your ceremony tickets and confirmations to. Please see their website to purchase your tickets: https://purchase.tickets.uvic.ca. If you need any assistance, please call the UVic Ticket Centre at 250-721-8480.
Grads, the After Grad Committee will be collecting your casual clothes for the After Grad event after the Walk of Honour on June 12th, before school on June 15th, at lunch on June 17th, and after school (3-3:30pm) on June 18th. Please bring a comfortable change of clothes, including shoes, in a bag labeled with your name on one of those days. You'll be thankful you have comfortable clothes to change into after the prom!
Attention Grads - The Ineligibility List has been updated as of June 2nd. Please check it to ensure your student number isn't listed. If it is, you need to see Mrs. Pryer in the office ASAP. This is YOUR responsibility - please don’t assume you are in good standing.
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!
Payment for the After Grad event is due now. The cost is $25 and can be made through their website: https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/dry-after-grad-payment.
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
We still have received more forms than payments. Payments can be made online at https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/dry-after-grad-payment We will have committee members at the school on June 15th and 16th to collect cash payments.
CAREER CENTRE
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 June 12th from 5-8pm. Earn volunteer hours by running carnival games or helping with set up/take down. Sign up here.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!