Stelly's Daily Buzz - October 16, 2025
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
Stelly's is having a Halloween Dance October 30th in the MPR. Tickets will be on sale for $5 in the main foyer today at lunch!
Today is our Block X Schedule, meaning that Block 3 has been extended so that students and staff can participate in learning sessions. Students will go to their block 3 class at 11:45 for attendance and then be directed to their presentation space. Thank you to everyone for their participation and patience. We are excited to welcome our many presenters to our school this afternoon!
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
October 16 - Wellness Day (Block X schedule)
October 16 - Grad Info Night for Parents of 2026 Grads (from 6-7:30pm)
October 20 - Retake / Absentee Photo Day
October 24 - Pro-D Day (school not in session)
October 29 - Grad Pumpkin Carving
October 29 - “Parents as Career Coaches” - MS Teams event (6:30-7:45pm). For information and to register, do so here.
ATHLETICS
Any girls interested in playing basketball this year, there will be an open gym after school on Friday!
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)
CLUBS & CLASSES
Book club will meet at lunch today in the Learning Commons
GRAD 2026
🎃 🎃 🎃 Grad Pumpkin Carving - Wednesday October 29 at lunch in the outdoor amphitheatre. Gather a team of 3-4 grads to take part in our annual pumpkin carving contest. Prizes for the winners. All supplies provided. Sign up your team through the link provided in your Grad Google Classroom.
October’s Grad photo times are all booked up - did you miss it? Artona has now opened up our February bookings for retakes & missed fall sessions. Please book your time through their website (https://artona.com/bookings) or by using the QR code that is on the Grad board in the main foyer.
Parents of the Class of 2026, please visit the Dry After Grad website https://stellys-dry-after-grad.square.site.
Upcoming fundraising events:
- Meat draw at Brewsky’s Taphouse Saturday October 18, 2-4pm.
- 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
- Bottle Drive Oct 25 9am-12pm, the last Saturday of every month
CAREER CENTRE
Hair students from Studio 63 will be offering curling, straightening, and scalp massages during lunchtime on Tuesday, October 28th. If you're interested, stop by the Career Centre!
The Butchart Gardens are hiring for the Christmas Season. They are hiring for Visitor Services including Rink Attendant positions. Shifts are all in the evening & weekend work is required. They require new hires to work a minimum of 1 to 2 evening shifts during the week as well as one weekend day. Training dates vary starting as early as November 8th.
Are you a student in grade 9 or 10 interested in a career in health? Hands on Health Day at Camosun is happening November 19th. Sign up in the Career Centre. The deadline to apply is November 13th.
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Mandatory International Program Meeting and Pizza Lunch in the Learning Commons Today during lunch block for all international students
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!