March 12, 2026

Daily Announcements

March 12th, 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 – Vegetarian Lasagna & Caesar Salad

NEW TODAY

There will be a meeting TODAY at lunch in the big gym for any students interested in playing competitive golf for the Oak Bay golf team

The RISE Club wants your socks! Right now, the RISE Club is collecting socks for the unhoused population. If you have any extra socks, you can donate them by placing them in the box outside the office. All donations are greatly appreciated!

Students, please sign in to MyEd to see your course requests for next year.  If you want to make any changes, please stop by the office to pick up a form.  Forms are due by Friday, March 13th.

There will be a Writing Contest with submission due on April 13th.  The two categories will be a Short Story and Poetry. For more information, scan the QR code on the posters.

Badminton Team tryouts on Friday after school in the Big Gym.  Everyone welcome.

Gustavson School of Business at UVic is hosting an online workshop titled “Finance 101: Personal Finance for Students Preparing for College and University.” Dr. Michael King will facilitate this interactive session, aimed at bolstering students’ financial readiness for university life. The workshop promises a glimpse into Gustavson’s approach to finance, while covering topics like budgeting, saving, establishing credit, and more.   The session will take place on Thursday, April 9th (new date) at 6 p.m. PST.  Please register for the session here. 

McMaster University is hosting a student event for offer holders and any Grade 10 & 11 students who want to know more about McMaster University.  The event will be held in the Chapel at St. Michaels University on April 9 from 6:00-8:00pm. The admission officers and faculty members below will attend this event. 

  • Darran Fernandez – University Registrar
  • Aaron Schat – Associate Dean-Undergraduate Studies, DeGroote School of Business
  • Rosa da Silva – Associate Dean-Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Science
  • Katie – Manager, Undergraduate Recruitment & Education, Faculty of Science
  • Sarah Anderson – Associate Dean-Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering

Student event registration: https://admissions.mcmaster.ca/register/?id=5f1fd0fb-77af-46f2-8a6e-598ada6737a5

Any students who need assistance with resetting their passwords, please go to the library at Focus and lunch today.

The Spring Fling has been cancelled

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

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

PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the Barbs Rugby Team for their wins against SMUS.  The Barbs have won the boot for a record 5th consecutive time!

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

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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