Stelly's Daily Buzz - October 21, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
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.
Attention campaigners! Dungeons and Dragons is moving to Thursday night at 4:30! Our next session is THIS Thursday, October 22 in room 48. Drop-ins welcome!
Stelly's will be holding our Student Vote for the Provincial election on Thursday, Oct. 22 in blocks 1 and 2. Students are encouraged to learn about the 4 candidates running for the position of MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. Any Canadian students 16 or older will also be able to register for the Future Voters list if they bring ID like a drivers' license, SIN card, Personal Health Number, or BCID.
School Spirit Week is coming up next week! In order to help you with your planning, here are the daily themes:
Monday (26th) > Minion Day
Tuesday (27th) > Tucked in Tuesday (cozy wear)
Wednesday (28th) > Wonka Wednesday
Thursday (29th) > Throwback Thursday
Friday (30th) > Wear your Costumes!
And on Friday, there will be a Halloween Costume Contest in the Main Foyer at lunch! Let’s get in the spirit Stelly’s!
FROM THE COMMUNITY
Teen Lounge at Panorama: Looking for something to do on Friday nights, 6-8PM? Teen Lounge at Greenglade is FREE for ages 11-16yrs! Hang out with friends, play games, listen to music, and check out special events like pizza nights, karaoke, and music bingo. There’s also a free shuttle to Panorama for Friday Night Swim, Teen Skate or the weight room (if you've completed Weight Training for Teens)! Teen Lounge does not run on Pro-D days or holidays. We hope to see you there!
Pass It On Boys at Panorama: Pass It On Boys is a FREE after-school program for boys in Grades 8-10, running Wednesdays from October 22 to March 31, 4-6:30 PM. Through games, outdoor adventures, activities, and conversations, youth will build confidence, leadership skills, healthy relationships, and connections with others. Snacks included! Come hang out, meet new people, and get involved in your community.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
Friday, October 23 > Pro-D Day (school not in session)
Saturday, October 31 (new date) > 2027 Grad Bottle Drive (9am to noon in the Stelly’s parking lot)
Wednesday, November 11 > Remembrance Day (school not in session)
Friday, November 13 > Term 1 Ends
Monday November 16 > Term 2 Begins
Thursday, November 26 > Early Dismissal at 2:05pm
Thursday November 26 > Parent/Student/Teacher Meetings (details will be shared closer to this date)
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
Grad Clothing online store is open now until November 10th. 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)
Wednesday October 28th is Grad Pumpkin Carving at lunch in the amphitheatre. Pumpkins and carving tools are all provided! See your grad Google Classroom for sign up information - space and supplies are limited!
If you are a parent interested in planning the After Grad event for your grad, there is a parent meeting happening tonight at 7:15pm in the Learning Commons. This is a fun grad event that takes many volunteers to happen. Come out and see what it’s all about!
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
A reminder for Senior Boys Basketball players - there will be gym time on Monday October 26th from 5:30-7:00pm and again on Thursday October 29th from 3:15-5:00pm.
CAREER CENTRE
Are you a grade 11 or 12 student interested in a career in Health? Health X Day at Camosun is happening on Wednesday, December 2nd. Come to the Career Centre to sign up.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!