Daily Announcements
October 21st, 2026
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Pizza $3.00 each
Tuesday – Baan Thai: Pad Thai $8.00; Chicken Pad Thai $9.00
Wednesday – Pizza $3.00 each
Thursday – Sandwich Bar $6.00 each
Friday – CLOSED
HOT LUNCH – Braised Beef Stew & Tabbouleh Salad
NEW TODAY
Anyone who wants to go to the Halloween Dance on Thursday, October 29th, only has a few days left to buy tickets. Monday will be the last day for ticket sales. Tickets can be bought around the social stairs at lunch or through school cash online. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR
Student Provincial Vote is happening today! Come to the Library during blocks A, B & C to vote. The winner will be announced tomorrow.
Reminder to bring in donations to the Community Leadership Period Product Drive. Two weeks left to donate!
Sr. Girls basketball tryouts are starting soon:
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30- 8 pm
Thursday, October 22, 7-8 pm
Pro-D Day student opportunity for Grade 10-12 performing arts students: you are invited to a free Behind The Scenes FULL day event on Friday, October 23, 9- 4 pm. This is a great opportunity for any budding artists who may want to explore CCPA with curiosity about our diploma training program in performance and career management. The online registration link is here: Behind The Scenes Registration
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Royal LePage will be hosting the 4th Annual Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk, presented by TD. It’s a 3K walk under the stars at Esquimalt Gorge Park in support of The Cridge Centre for the Family – Transitional Support Services. Event Details & Volunteer Roles: Event Time: 7:00 PM (Volunteers are needed starting at 4:00 PM); Roles: Route marshals, swag and snack table attendants, and event set-up/takedown crew. Contact Kassie at: Royal LePage® BC Shelter Foundation Committee (250) 477-5353 or rlpshelterbc@royallepage.ca
Youth clinic with a public health nurse is on Thursdays, 1 pm–3 pm, in the counselling area – drop in for free, confidential support with birth control, emergency contraception, S.T.I. and pregnancy testing, condoms, and information to support your sexual health and wellness
“Sailor for the Day” will be held on the Professional Development Day on Oct 23rd, 2026. Students will need to register via the QR Code online at https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news-events or the poster outside the Career Centre. Students need to be able to get to the event on their own. The day is intended for Grades 8-12, and seats are limited, so don’t delay registering. Please Note: A reminder that this is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents only, due to security reasons
Police Camp 2027 will be held at St. Margaret’s School from Saturday, March 13 to 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.
Career Centre University Visits
November:
4th – University of Calgary @ Lunch
9th – University of Alberta @ Lunch
24th – University of Victoria @ Lunch in the Library
EducationPlannerBC Live Learning Sessions
Visit our Live Learning Sessions page to register.
📍Programs & applications
October 21, November 4, or November 17, from 6:30-7:30 PM PT
Explore post-secondary programs and skills training opportunities. Plus, learn how to create an account and apply to study in B.C.! Open to anyone, anywhere.
📍Parents & supporters
October 7, October 27, or November 25, from 6:30-7:30 PM PT
Discover post-secondary opportunities and career paths in B.C., and resources to support your student in planning for their future.
BC Law School Information Session: representatives from UVic, UBC, and TRU Law will be in attendance – November 3rd from 1:30 – 3:30 at UVic Law, Fraser Building, Room B121. They will offer valuable insights into the law school application process and admission requirements, and an opportunity to learn with like-minded students and professors.
Trade & Construction Management – at Continuing Studies at UVic. Come to the information session on Nov. 5th at 4 pm in the Continuing Studies Building at UVic to hear from industry leaders in construction, municipal planning, development, and engineering on career paths, workplace culture, industry trends, and future opportunities. You will learn about the new Trade & Construction Management certificate offered by UVic Continuing Studies. Click the link to register. https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/help-centre/student-services/career-services/career-events/industry-panel-trades-and-construction-managementIf you have any questions, you can email lhouliston@uvic.ca
Vancouver Island University is hosting a few information sessions on their Child & Youth Care Degree. Upcoming sessions will be Oct. 28 and Nov. 25 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Go to the website to register for the next event. https://hshs.viu.ca/child-and-youth-care
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Futures in Justice for Women Springboard – Tuesday, May 18, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Victoria Court House, 850 Burdett Ave. This springboard is to help young women and gender-diverse youth from diverse backgrounds see themselves in law. There will be inspirational Indigenous and BIPOC guest panelists, including Judges, lawyers, parole officers, legal assistants, and more. Hear their unique stories in the law courts, then head to breakout rooms to get your questions answered. Applications are in the Career Centre and need to be handed back in by Friday, March 12th, 2027.
JABC TechWorks Victoria In-Person Program registration is now open! JABC TechWorks empowers students to explore future careers through hands-on, immersive learning experiences that show how technology shapes every industry. The one-day event will take place at Camosun College Interurban campus on December 10th from 9:30 am to 2:15 pm. Please register in the Career Centre. Applications are due by November 23rd.
Springboards – Springboards provide an opportunity for students to spend a day exploring potential career paths with our community partners. This is a great opportunity to connect you with professionals currently working in the industry. You will have the chance to find out about their path, what programs and tools you should be exploring, the education required for a given career, and what a day looks like in a given career.
Most Springboards run once per school year and are open to Greater Victoria high school students in most grades. The more interest students show in a given career, the more likely the Springboard is to run. For more information, contact Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Center. Below are three upcoming springboards. See below.
BC Investment Management Corporation is offering a one-day event (Springboard) for students to learn more about financial planning, investing, and career planning through this interactive day at BCI. They are one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, investing on behalf of public sector and institutional clients in British Columbia and beyond. The event will take place at the BCI Office, 750 Pandora Ave, 9 am to 2:30 pm on Thursday, Nov 26th, 2026. Space is limited, and students need to apply for a spot. Please pick up an application in the Career Centre and return it by Nov. 3rd.
Indigenous Learners Day – Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 9 am to 3 PM at Camosun Interurban Campus. A one-day hands-on experience in the trades, technology, and health departments. You will explore different pathways and connect to different college departments. The deadline to apply is Nov. 13th. Please pick up your application in the Career Centre.
Get a jump start on your Health career program by taking individual courses from many programs at Camosun. To learn more about the programs, sign up for the Health X Day through the Career Centre. You will spend December 4th from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Interurban Campus learning about Health career options. The school district will provide busing to and from the event with pickup and drop-off at the Tolmie School Board Office. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 20th. Pick up the forms in the Career Centre.
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)
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