Stelly's Daily Buzz - May 5, 2025
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Monday, May 5th, 2025
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
For any French Immersion grade 9 student going on the Quebec trip, there is a meeting at lunch today for you in Mme Lister’s class, room 22.
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 14 - Parent After Grad Meeting - 7pm in the Learning Commons
May 16 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
May 19 - Victoria Day (school not in session)
May 20 - PAC Meeting and AGM (we are asking for as many parents to attend as possible for this evening as the budget will be presented and discussed. We will also be voting in new executive members in order to carry the PAC on next year. We have 3 graduating members whose positions need to be filled). This meeting will happen in the Learning Commons, starting at 6:30pm. All parents and guardians are invited to attend.
GRAD 2025
Attention all grads! There is a graduation ineligibility list posted outside the counselling office. If your student number is listed, please see Mrs. Pryer in the main office to find out what requirements are yet to be met. There are nearly 100 grads currently listed, so please make sure you check.
All grade 12’s will be participating in a Stigma-Free Mental Health presentation Tuesday during block 1 in the MPR. All grads are encouraged to attend.
The deadline is this Friday if you are applying for a District Scholarship Award or Stelly’s School Scholarship. Make sure you get your applications in as soon as possible.
Thank you to everyone who supported the Dry After Grad Online Silent Auction last week! It was a huge success in fundraising for the After Grad event on June 26th! Thank you very much to Charlotte for all your organization and hard work in raising over $3600!
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.
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!
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Wed May 7th - Tofino Pre-Trip Meeting. Participating students are required to attend a mandatory pre-trip meeting during lunch block in the Learning Commons. Bring your own lunch. We look forward to seeing you there!
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!