Stelly's Daily Buzz - October 22, 2026
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Thursday, October 22nd, 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 tonight at 4:30 in room 48. Drop-ins welcome!
Stelly's will be holding our Student Vote for the Provincial election today 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!
Just a reminder to students riding the school bus, that bus #15 is cancelled this afternoon. Thank you.
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 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
Junior Boys Volleyball team have a home game today! Come out and cheer them on! The game starts at 4pm in the large gym.
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.
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!