Stelly's Daily Buzz - November 9, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Monday, November 9th, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Stelly's Cafeteria Cards Available Online! Skip the cash and make cafeteria purchases easy with a digital Stelly's Cafeteria Card. Families can purchase and reload cards anytime from home using the online link in the Daily Buzz. Once purchased, the card can be added directly to an Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for quick and convenient use at the cafeteria. Easy to load, easy to reload, and always available on your phone! Purchase or reload a card here: https://app.squareup.com/gift/ML1N6YWH66MZV/order
Do you like writing, art, or photography? If you answered yes, consider entering your work in a contest. Every year, the National Youth Remembrance Contest provides students across Canada with an opportunity to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of Remembrance through art, photography, writing and video. Writing and art entries must be submitted by November 15, 2026 and the photography and video contest entry submissions are due on December 15, 2026. Please see Ms. Pacheco McKinnon in the Learning Commons for more details.
HERITAGE MOMENTS
The month of November was designated as Hindu Heritage Month in 2022 by the Government of Canada. It was established to celebrate and honour the rich and diverse contributions of the Hindu community to the country, the world, and our Union.
In 2023, the Canadian government officially designated November as Lebanese Heritage Month. This recognition acknowledges the significant contributions of the Lebanese Canadians to Canadian society and commemorates Lebanese Independence Day on November 22nd.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
Wednesday, November 11 > Remembrance Day (school not in session)
Friday, November 13 > Term 1 Ends
Monday November 16 > Term 2 Begins
Tuesday, November 17 > Post Secondary BC Event (blocks 3 & 4)
Thursday, November 26 > Early Dismissal at 2:05pm
Thursday November 26 > Parent/Student/Teacher Meetings (Online booking system opens Nov. 23rd)
Thursday, November 26 > Global Gala
Friday, November 27 > Pro-D Day (school not in session)
Saturday, November 28 > 2027 Grad Bottle Drive (9am to noon in the Stelly’s parking lot)
GRAD 2027
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 the link to local friends, family, and businesses. Make sure that people ordering online include your name in the "Referrer Name" field so that you are credited with the sale. Orders due by November 16th. See Ms. Tamboline with any questions. https://stellyssecondary.growingsmilesfundraising.com/
Have you booked your Grad photo yet? They will be taking place between November 18th - 22nd at the Artona mobile studio in the Stelly's parking lot. Online bookings are now open! All grads must book a photo to be included in the yearbook. A $60 deposit is required, which will be credited to your photo order. https://artona.com/bookings
Tomorrow is the deadline to purchase Grad Clothing through the online store. Clothing orders will arrive in early December (in time for Christmas gifts!). This is the last chance to order grad pinnies. The final order will be in the spring. Don't miss out on getting grad merch! Link is in the Grad Google Classroom and Instagram. (https://store.passionsports.ca/stellysgrad27winter/shop/home)
If you are a grad parent and want to keep up to date with what the plan is for the dry grad please send an email to stellysdrygrad@gmail.com for the latest news.
ATHLETICS
After a good an honest loss against Oak Bay on Thursday, on Friday the Jr Girls Volleyball team roared back beating Spectrum and Royal Bay, qualifying for Islands and finishing 2nd in the city championships! They play for the Island championship next Wednesday and Thursday. Great work Stingers!
There will be Jr Boys Basketball tryouts in the large gym today at 5:15pm and Friday, Nov 13th after school at 3pm, please attend!!
There will be Jr Girls Basketball tryouts in the small gym after school at 3pm on Friday Nov 13th, please attend!!
CAREER CENTRE
Peninsula Emergency Support Service is coming to the Career Centre on Friday, November 20th at lunchtime to talk to any students interested in a career in Paramedics, Firefighting, Police Officer, and Health.
The Vancouver Film School is coming to the Career Centre on Thursday, November 26th at lunchtime to talk to students about the different programs they offer.
Tech Works Day is happening at Camosun Thursday, December 10th. Students will have the opportunity to explore future careers in technology through four different hands-on immersive learning experiences. Sign up at the Career Centre.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!