Daily Announcements
March 6th, 2026
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Villages Pizza $3 per slice
Tuesday – Sakura Sushi – Veggie Roll ($10), Spicy Tuna ($11), California Roll ($8)
Wednesday – Villages Pizza $3 per slice
Thursday – Panda Island Chinese – Chow Mein, Chicken, and Veggie Options ($9)
Friday – CLOSED
HOT LUNCH – Egg Fried Rice & Raw Vegetables & Dip
NEW TODAY
A huge congratulations to the Ski & Board Team on a successful Provincial Championship race series in Smithers. Our boys and girls’ snowboard team took home bronze medals; our girls’ snowboard team also finished 3rd; and, our girls’ ski team came in 4th. A special shoutout to Grade 12 senior athlete of the month, Sophie Longe, for bringing home a bronze medal in the girls GS snowboarding
Come to Trivia Night in the Cafeteria on Tuesday, March 10th, at 7:00 PM. There will be lots of snacks and prizes to be won.
Any students who need assistance with resetting their passwords, please go to the library at Focus and lunch today.
Tuesday, March 10th, Oak Bay’s Jr & Senior Boys Rugby teams will be playing the “Boot Game” at home, against St. Mikes. The Jr boys play at 3:30, and Sr Boys play at 5:15.
The grade 11 & 12 Spring Fling will be on March 12th. Tickets will be on sale around the Social Staircase at lunch this week and next week.
Congratulations to Oak Bay High’s Ski & Snowboard Team on a stellar performance at the Provincial Championships in Smithers. Our athletes had great results on the race course, and an amazing experience in northern BC. We could see the effort and intensity that the team brought to this race, and Coaches Tina and Stephen were very proud of our 25 athletes. There were many highlights, but just to pick a few of them, we’d like to honour:
– Sophie Longe, our grade 12 Girls’ snowboard captain, who’s been with this team since grade 9, brought home an individual medal in the girls’ GS snowboarding. The smile on Sophie’s face as she realized her podium result with a circle of teammates huddled around her was incredible.
-Cooper McGowan, our grade 12 boys’ snowboard captain, who was bombing down the GS in 4th before a wipeout that ended his run. No regrets in going all out!
-Katie Lindsay, our grade 12 ski captain, who put so much power into her ski edge that she almost lost control in her second GS run. Her stellar performance and competitiveness is a testament to Tim Bogle’s years of coaching Katie!
-Emily Sharp, a grade 9 skier, who came down feeling sick for most of the trip, had a first place interval time in the GS race, which is an ultra competitive field of athletes. Emily’s cohort of grade 9s shows the amazing future potential of our team.
-Our dual athletes: Freya Bayley, Mayla & Cali Williams, and Avery Thompson, who raced in both the skiing and snowboarding events. On the final day, this meant switching equipment in a flash and being ready to go. They competed well and helped our team score major points in the combined scores.
-Our forerunners: Leonie Longe, Jackie Lindsay, Charlie Kucherawy, and Helena Spearing, took full advantage of this learning opportunity and skiied fast as forerunners. As soon as they finished their runs, they were our best cheerleaders this team has ever had!
Direct entry into Law in Australia
Studying Law in the Age of AI: The University of Sydney Law School Experience
📍 Online Information Session
🗓️ March 19, 2026
🕚 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT / 5 p.m. PT
👉 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4117683401441/WN_l1YHhbc1SYuZXjlDiqbu9w
*All those who register will receive a recording
During this session, students will learn about:
• Pathways for Canadian students to study law in Australia
• Admissions requirements and application tips
• The University of Sydney Law School experience
• How artificial intelligence is changing legal practice
Students will also hear from Rahul Aggarwal, a University of Sydney JD graduate now practicing family law in Vancouver, and Professor Jose-Miguel Bello Villarino from Sydney Law School, who will share insights on legal education and the regulation of AI
Go to the Career Centre website to view many new opportunities. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
- Culture Identity & AI – Youth Art Exhibit – March 20th
- Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum –
- Bridges to Service: Career Pathways for Indigenous Youth
- Future in Justice – Open to Indigenous & BIPOC self-identifying female students in grades 11 & 12
- Fashion Design Summer Program (July)
- Graphic Desing Summer Program (July)
- Federal Student Work Experience Program (all summer)
Pacific Design Academy – Spring Break Workshops Monday, March 16-Friday, March 20, 2026. These fun workshops are hands-on and designed for students who want to try design, art, media & performance. Learn more and apply here. Summer Program: Hands-On Design Workshops – PDA
Fashion & Interior Design Springboard – Students will explore the industries of interior design and fashion design through hands-on activities with PDA instructors: Perspective drawings with a grid, used for drawing interiors, and a two-part design, make, and customize tote bag project.
This is a one-day event on April 1st from 10 am – 3 pm at Pacific Design Academy, #200 – 8 Bastion Sq.
Grade 10, 11, and 12 students (20 seats available) are welcome to apply and can pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht in the career centre. The application must be returned to Ms. Giesbrecht by March 13th.
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange – Students 16 or 17 years old. Travel with other youths to Quebec and practice your French Skills. Paid full-time summer job and stay with a local host. Your family also must receive a youth participant at home when you are away. Ask questions at info-SWSE@ymcagta.org Summer Youth Exchange 6.3.1 SWSE-Digital-Flyer-EN 2026
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The BIPOC Teen Art Residency – At Victoria Art Gallery. Free for teens in grades 10, 11, or 12 who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Colour. This after-school program is a unique opportunity for teens to make contemporary art in workshops facilitated by local BIPOC artists, along with the opportunity to share their voice through podcasts, a published art catalogue of their work and a group exhibition at the Gallery.
The University of Calgary is hosting a special Meet & Greet in Victoria on March 14th, and students are invited to stop by! It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and connect with us directly. You can view the details and register here. Victoria Meet & Greet
International Experience Canada – A government program that offers Canadians (aged 18 – 35) to work and travel abroad in more than 35 partner destinations.
Royal Canadian Navy’s Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton (FMFCB), which is at the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, is hiring students for their Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) from July 2 to August 26. This program is available to high school students in grades 11 & 12 who have an interest in working in the unique trades to support repair work to the naval fleet. These civilian positions provide 8 weeks of paid work experience supporting the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). 2026 Wages – New FSWEP student – $18.69 / Returning FSWEP student – $19.78 – please note the new wages don’t come out until May, so this may increase. Application Packages Can be picked up in the career centre and must be completed in full and submitted by email to, esqfmfapprentices@forces.gc.ca no later than the end of the day 06 April 2026.
Volunteering Opportunities
Friends of Uplands Park are looking for student volunteers to help with Ivy removal at Uplands Park on Sundays, March 1 – July 26, from 1-3 pm. Click the link for more information. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Volunteer applications for Island Health’s Step Up Youth Program are now open until May 15th. Learn more here: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Come spend time in nature, learn new skills in an inclusive space, and connect with people of all ages while making a difference! Sunday Mar. 8th from 9:45 am-1 pm
Remove Invasive English Ivy plants from UVic
Meeting location: Alumni Chip Trail entrance at University Dr. (near Cedar Hill X Rd entrance to campus)
More info & sign up HERE or sign up by email: Sara@GreenTeamsCanada.ca
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! All ages, backgrounds, abilities and experience levels are invited. Come for as much time as you’re able. Everyone has something positive to gain from these activities, whether by getting fresh air, exploring the forest, connecting with others in the community, gaining hands-on experience and volunteer hours, enjoying snacks, and so much more!
PISE is excited to announce that the TD Family Sport and Recreation Festival, will take place on Saturday, May 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at PISE. This is a FREE community event, and we are looking forward to welcoming families from across the region. We are currently seeking student volunteers who are interested in supporting the festival. Interested students should click the link to a Google Form (https://forms.gle/wwDpzrzxxBzN5NU49) to sign up.
Are you a student leader interested in a volunteer opportunity for high school students in community service, event planning, and making a meaningful impact? MS Canada is currently recruiting students to join their volunteer planning committee for their MS Walk in various roles, including Volunteer Coordinator, Route Coordinator, and Promotions Coordinator, as well as Day-of-Event Volunteers. Committee members attend one virtual meeting per month and volunteer in person on event day. The 2026 Victoria MS Walk takes place on Sunday, May 31st.
Students can learn more about each role here:
• Volunteer Coordinator: https://www.charityvillage.com/job/ms-walk-committee-volunteer-coordinator-83342
• Route Coordinator: https://www.charityvillage.com/job/ms-walk-committee-route-coordinator-83340
• Promotions Coordinator: https://www.charityvillage.com/job/ms-walk-committee-promotions-coordinator-83341
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