Daily Announcements
September 18th, 2026
Cafeteria Items: THE CAFETERIA IS CLOSED
Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday – CLOSED
Wednesday – CLOSED
Thursday – CLOSED
Friday – CLOSED
HOT LUNCH – MECHADO BRAISED BEEF STEW & TABBOULEH SALAD
NEW TODAY
The Cops 4 Cancer Garage Sale is this Saturday. Donations can be dropped off at the back parking lot any time on Friday.
Grade 9 Breakfast, on Wednesday, September 23rd, in the Cafeteria from 9:00 am to 9:55 am
Club Day will be on September 22nd. If you are interested in running a club, please find a teacher sponsor this week.
Girls Basketball Gr.9 – Gr.12 Meeting for 2026/2027 – all interested players: there will be a meeting TODAY at 2:30 pm in the Small Gym. Information will be shared about signing up for Fall Run ‘n Gun teams, winter tryouts, open gym, and meeting the coaches. Bring your basketball shoes for an open gym free shoot after the meeting. For any information, email cjobbins@sd61.bc.ca
Police Camp 2027 will be held at St. Margaret’s School from Saturday, March 13 – Saturday, March 20, 2027 for grades 10, 11 & 12. Online Applications are open now until Friday, October 30 at 3:00 p.m. Apply here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKupd0KHns2DPDkTo3RWEKGaUPhY5zyBIQzW3LKaHAbZKONg/viewform or from the QR code on the poster outside the Career Centre. Student interviews will take place in November and December, with the goal of having students notified before winter break. An orientation session will be held in February 2027, with the date and further details to follow.
Ivy+ Information sessions.
Please join us for a session with admissions officers representing each of the Ivy+ institutions. This group includes Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University.
Tuesday, September 22nd | 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
The Cridge Village Seniors Centre is looking for Grade 11 and 12 volunteers to help seniors with their technology once per week for an hour. You have an opportunity to earn 16 hours. Contact Matt Milligan, Recreation Coordinator at 250-220-2303 or by email: mmilligan@cridge.org
2026-2027 Program Schedule
Part 1: October 20 – December 1, 2026 (7 sessions)
Part 2: January 26 – March 2, 2027 (6 sessions)
Part 3: March 30 – April 13, 2027 (3 sessions)
HMCS Malahat, Victoria, BC – Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Marine Careers Expo is a national initiative that brings together Government of
Canada organizations, marine employers, and educational institutions to connect with communities across Canada. Hosted in partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation, and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Expo features interactive exhibits, engagement with marine professionals, and opportunities to explore careers on the water. October 3 will bring together marine employers, organizations, and educational institutions to showcase the wide range of shipboard and shore-based career opportunities available across Canada’s marine sector. Exhibitors expected to participate include the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Coast Guard, ABCDMI, BC Coast Pilots, BC Ferries, Canada Border Services Agency, CIMarE, Clear Seas, Horizon Maritime, Hullo Ferries, KOTUG Canada, Pacific Pilotage Authority, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), and other marine industry partners. Educational institutions and training providers expected to participate include the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Western Maritime Institute and other organizations offering pathways into marine careers. Attendees can register for event updates and learn more about the Marine Careers Expo at: canada.ca/marine-careers
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*Everyone is welcome to join a variety of the Oak Bay choirs. You do NOT need to be currently signed up for choir. Please join us at our first rehearsal today.
Melodia Della Mattina (Treble Choir): First Rehearsal is Thursday morning starting at 7:50am.
Men’s Choir: First Rehearsal is Wednesday at lunch.
Other rehearsals this week:
Monday Lunch – Vocal Council (Fine Arts Leadership)
Thursday Lunch – Concert Choir
Monday morning & Wednesday After school – Senior Vocal Jazz
Tuesday morning & Thursday After school – Intermediate Vocal Jazz
Friday Lunch – Vocal Council (Fine Arts Leadership)
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteer for the Royal Victoria Marathon. Opportunities take place from Oct. 8-11. Register at Volunteer — Victoria Marathon
Job Opportunities