Stelly's Daily Buzz - September 26, 2025
STELLY’S DAILY BUZZ
Friday, September 26th, 2025
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
We would like to wish our amazing daytime custodian, Barry, all the best as he moves on to Lochside next week! Please take a moment to wish him well if you see him in the hallways today! We will miss you Barry - keep smiling!
In honour of Truth and Reconciliation Day on Tuesday, we will have orange shirts and hoodies for sale in the main foyer at lunch today! $15 for a t-shirt and $35 for a hoody - come and show your support!
The FREE Clothing Rack is overflowing with some great items. See something you like? Take it and wear it. If you have some clothes to donate, please drop them off to Mrs. Vop or the Textiles room.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP
September 27 - 2026 After Grad Parent Bottle Drive (9am to 12pm, Stelly’s parking lot)
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - Statutory Holiday (school not in session)
October 6 - Parent After Grad Meeting - 7pm in the Learning Commons
October 13 - Thanksgiving (stat holiday - no school)
October 14 - PAC Meeting - 6:45pm in the Learning Commons
October 11 - 16 - Grad Photos (need to book your time slot: see note below)
October 20 - Retake / Absentee Photo Day
ATHLETICS
Stelly's Junior Boys Volleyball had a great start to the season yesterday afternoon. They played 2 other schools at Reynolds and won 1, and closely lost 1. Today they are off to play a tournament at the Chargers Invitational at PISE and we wish them a great two days! Go Stingers!
The Junior Girls Gold and Maroon volleyball teams had their first games of the season this week. Both teams had a strong opening night by each winning a set against SMUS, and they also played some exciting and competitive games against Claremont and each other. Great work, and go Stingers!
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
The BIPOC & Allies Club will be meeting at lunchtime today in the conference room.
Students interested in going kayaking today after school, please see Mr. Siebert in room 40 at break or lunch!
GRAD 2026
2026 Grad Parents - we need your help! TOMORROW is the monthly bottle drive and we are looking for lots of volunteers to sort through all the donations and could use your help! Come by from 9am to 12pm and lend a hand in raising funds to support the After Grad Event! We are also looking for donations - this is our biggest fundraiser so please consider dropping off your empties! 9-12 Saturday September 27th in Stelly’s parking lot.
Have you booked your grad photos yet? There are lots of available time slots from October 11th to 16th and bookings can be made through Artona’s website (https://artona.com/bookings). There is also a QR code posted on the Grad board in the main foyer which also works to book your sitting. Please note that if you don’t plan on purchasing grad photos, the sitting fee will be waived - we just need all grads to have a photo in the yearbook, so book your time slot now!
CAREER CENTRE
If you are a student currently working and interested in earning work experience credits, please visit the Career Centre. The deadline to sign up is Today.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria is coming to the Career Centre Wednesday, October 1st at lunchtime to speak to grade 11 & 12 students about volunteer opportunities.
Students in grades 10, 11, or 12 who are interested in attending Police Camp during Spring Break 2026 are invited to attend an information session in the Career Centre on Monday, October 6th at lunchtime.
Are you a grade 11 or 12 student interested in a career in Health? Health X Day is happening at Camosun on Wednesday, October 15th. Sign up at the Career Centre. The deadline to apply is October 10th.
SISP INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Today is the final due date for students participating in the Tofino trip to make payment for the trip with Ms. Youell in the accounting office.
Stay Golden . . . and Maroon!