Daily Announcements
June 16th, 2026
Cafeteria Items: LAST DAY IS JUNE 18TH
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 Chow Mein, Teriyaki Tofu & Raw Vegetables & Hummus
NEW TODAY
Any staff members who borrowed keys, please return them to the office.
Locker cleanout is on Wednesday, June 17th. Bring a bag with you. Anything left behind will be donated.
Oak Bay Short Film Fest takes place next Monday & Tuesday during focus block in the Theatre. Submissions are due to Mr. Laird by Wednesday.
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Please join us in congratulating our Water is Life teams on their outstanding performance at the 2026 Water is Life Conference in the Netherlands.
Representing Canada and Oak Bay High School, our students earned a Runner-Up finish in their category and won the prestigious Student Choice Award. Congratulations to the teams for being exceptional ambassadors for our school and country—we are incredibly proud of your accomplishment
UBC is holding our Black and Indigenous MD Admissions Workshop and Mini Med Schools this summer, in June and July, 2026. The workshops will take place in-person in Prince George, Victoria, Kelowna, and Vancouver, BC and will provide Black and Indigenous students with more information about becoming a doctor, the pathway to applying to medical school, and attendees will take part in fun, hands-on simulations to see what it’s like to be a doctor! Workshop presentations will be given by Indigenous physicians, medical students, and university staff and faculty members.
The Mini Med Schools (1-day workshops) will be taking place in:
- Victoria at the University of Victoria on Thursday, June 25, 2026 – breakfast and lunch provided
- Vancouver at the UBC Vancouver Campus on Friday, June 26, 2026 – breakfast and lunch provided
- Kelowna on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – breakfast and lunch provided
To sign up for one of the Mini Med Schools, please use this application form and submit by June 11, 2026: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFFs9SmFeMSvG2a
Volunteering Opportunities
i-Land Fest, a dynamic annual Caribbean festival, is seeking student volunteers for this year’s festival, taking place from July 2 – 5, 2026, in downtown Victoria, BC. Volunteering at i-Land Fest offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on event experience, develop valuable skills, network with community members, and be part of one of Vancouver Island’s most vibrant cultural celebrations featuring Caribbean music, food, and arts. Volunteer Registration: www.ilandfest.com/volunteer About i-Land Fest: www.ilandfest.com
Students are invited to volunteer at the RBC Race for the Kids in Victoria, supporting BC Children’s Hospital. This fun, high-energy event is a great way to earn volunteer hours while making a difference in your community. Roles include course marshals, water station support, registration, and more—no experience needed. Spots fill quickly, and you can find more information here: BC Children’s Hospital Foundation : Volunteer
Pre-Employment Summer Garden Work Experience Training
This volunteer program is a chance to learn valuable life skills, connect with nature, and share the fruits of your labor with your friends, family, and community at large – all while having fun with other young gardeners! WEX Credits available.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION HERE
Volunteer at RBC Race for the Kids. There are several options to choose from. Go to the website to register and get more information. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation: Volunteer
Volunteers needed for the 2026 Victoria MS Walk, happening on Sunday, May 31st, at Cadboro-Gyro Park. MS Walk is a one-day, community-driven fundraising event for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Volunteers are vital to the success of our fundraising efforts, and volunteering at MS Walk is a great opportunity for students to build a strong network, gain valuable experience and skills, and give back to the community. Volunteer shifts range from 2-5 hours, and students are welcome to sign up for multiple roles. You can review all available roles here: https://mscanada.ca/volunteer-opportunities-campaign?name=2026-walk-bcy-victoria&id=701JR00000ZUPOoYAP
Job Opportunities
Do you have a block F spare? A local resident is looking for help moving some boxes. She has about 50 and they weigh approximately 20 pounds. They need to be moved down seven steps of her wooden back stairs, on to a dolly and wheeled to the driveway, and from there loaded into a pickup truck. She needs your help at 10:00am on Friday, May 22. This is a paid position. If you are interested, please see Ms. Giesbrecht in the career centre for her contact information
Summer Garden Employment Opportunity
We are seeking Summer Garden Project Assistants to work for eight weeks from July 2 to August 31. Work will take place in school gardens in Sooke, Colwood, Langford, and Saanich. This is a staff position to work 30-35 hours per week at $22/hour.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION HERE