Stelly's Daily Buzz - November 7, 2025
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Friday, November 7th, 2025
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
The BIPOC & Allies Club will be meeting in the conference room today at lunchtime.
The Cafeteria will be offering only break service on Monday November 10th. We will be offering pizza sales during the lunch break, $3 per slice, while supplies last.
In observance of Remembrance Day, poppies will be available at the door on Monday prior to the ceremony. If you would like to donate, please bring some change to school for collection in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund. If you would like to donate ahead of time and/or grab a poppy, please stop by the office to do so. Thank you in advance for your support.
Stelly’s Global Gala is happening on Thursday November 27th from 5-8:30pm. Please come out and support Global Perspectives Grade 12 students’ humanitarian project in Tanzania! There will be a silent auction, food and entertainment. Tickets are $15 and available to purchase from a Global 12 student.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
November 8 - National Indigenous Veteran’s Day
November 11 - Remembrance Day - School not in session
November 12 - Fall Coffee Concert (Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm) in the Multi-Purpose Room
November 14 - Term 1 ends
November 18 - Parent Advisory Council meeting at 6:45pm
November 20 - Report Cards available on Brightspace after 5pm
November 21 - Pro-D Day - School not in session
November 27 - Early dismissal at 2:05pm
November 27 - Global Gala (5-8:30pm)
November 27 - Parent/Student/Teacher Meetings (5-7pm; more information to follow)
ATHLETICS
Congratulations to our senior boys soccer team on making Provincials for the first time in 15 years! They fought hard at the Island Championships finishing 4th and booking a trip to the 2A Provincials! Congrats Senior Boys!
The Senior Boys Basketball tryouts are Monday November 10 at 3:15 in the large gym.
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
Stelly’s Grad 2026 Winter Store is now OPEN! Get your grad gear in time for Christmas break and all the upcoming grad events! The online store is open now until November 13th and clothing is set to arrive around December 10th. https://store.passionsports.ca/grad26/shop/home.
Hey Grads! Would you like to reduce the cost of your ticket to PROM? Consider fundraising with winter plants! Each item sold helps reduce your ticket cost by $5. You can pick up an order form at the office, or send this link to local friends, family, and businesses (https://stellyssecondary.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home). Make sure that people ordering online include your name in the "Referrer Name" field so that you are credited with the sale.
Upcoming fundraising events:
- November 22 - Bottle Drive: 9am to 12pm in the Stelly’s parking lot
- Chuck-a-Puck is taking place at the Royals game on November 18. $25 hockey game tickets can be ordered by visiting https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/product/chuck-a-puck-fundraiser-admission-ticket/PRKPMR56GMCDSCGZUQTPLAJI
Bring your family and/or pets to the Gallery Building at the Saanich Fairgrounds on Sunday, Nov 30 for photos with Santa! Slots available 10am-3pm for $25. Cost includes 3 digital images sent by email. All proceeds go towards Stelly’s Dry Aftergrad event. Click on the link to register for your time slot: https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site/photos-with-santa
CAREER CENTRE
The Victoria Grizzlies are looking for volunteers for their November games. Use this link to sign up. You must sign up at least 24 hours before the game.
Any students who are interested in joining Police Camp during Spring Break need to apply by November 14th.
The Canadian Coast Guard will be here to talk to students about career opportunities and answer questions on Tuesday, November 18th at lunchtime in the Career Centre.
Tech Works Day is coming to Camosun soon. Students will have the opportunity to explore technology-driven and tech-enabled careers through hands-on experiences. Sign up at the Career Centre.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!