Daily Announcements
February 4th, 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 – Pizza Quesadilla & Greek Salad
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Tennis Team tryouts Tuesday and Thursday for the next two weeks at 7:55 am, 4-court bubble. Please sign up to Google Classroom code bgyelxx (All are welcome to tryout. We especially need girls for the team this year.)
Girls’ Rugby has practices TODAY and Friday this week. All abilities are welcome
Applications for next year’s programs are now open. If you have any interest in the TASK or Auto Tech programs, please come to the career centre to pick up an application.
HMCS MALAHAT is hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm, where students can learn about the Navy, meet sailors, and see what they do. Royal Canadian Navy Open House, 20 Huron St. Victoria BC. Get your FREE tickets here.
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.
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
CMA College is an accredited private post-secondary institution based in Victoria, British Columbia. CMA College provides specialized career training in Esthetics Foundations, Makeup Artistry, and Nail Technology, supporting students who are interested in applied, hands-on post-secondary pathways within the beauty, fashion, and media industries. Check out their website for more information. www.cmacollege.com
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.
Xavier Pelletier High School Summer Internship – at the Trev & Joyce Deeley Research Centre
Current grade 11’s can apply to the Xavier Pelletier High School Internship Program at BC Cancer’s Trev & Joyce Deeley Research Centre here in Victoria. You must be available all summer to work. No exceptions. A $5,000 bursary toward post-secondary education will be awarded to each student who successfully completes the 8-week program.
This program has been designed to offer students the opportunity to explore cancer research from the front lines, learning the latest techniques in the fight against cancer. Students must take Biology 11 or 12 in grade 11 to be eligible. Students must have a minimum 85% projected average in Biology 11 or 12*, and any two of math, chemistry, or physics. Oak Bay selects its 2 nominees in February. If you are interested in applying, come to the meeting in the Career Centre on Tuesday, February 3rd, at lunch.
Royal Roads University is hosting a Parents and Supporters Online Info Session on February 12 from 6:00–7:30 pm (Pacific Time). This faculty-guided session is designed to help parents and supporters better understand how to support students as they transition into their first year at RRU.
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Congratulations to Oak Bay’s Ski & Board Team for their strongest finish of the season in the Island Zone series, earning 1st in Boys and Girls Snowboarding, and girls skiing, as well as 3rd in boys skiing. Special shoutout to Jack Roubini for his first Gold in boys snowboarding!
Camosun College Lansdowne Campus is hosting a Student Services & Program Information Fair on Wednesday, February 25th from 4:00-7:00 pm in Sherri Bell Hall, the Wilna Thomas Building. If you want to explore the campus, there will be campus tours at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 pm. You will also have the opportunity to meet staff and connect with other new students to learn about programs.
HMCS MALAHAT is hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm, where students can learn about the Navy, meet sailors, and see what they do.
Royal Canadian Navy Open House,
20 Huron St. Victoria BC
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Are you interested in a degree and a career that helps solve the most pressing environmental challenges society faces? The Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, is hosting monthly information sessions on January 13, February 12, and March 12.
Program areas include: resource conservation, wildlife and fisheries management, energy and climate solutions, chemical engineering, sustainable cities, innovative bio-products, indigenous land stewardship and forest management. Students can register here. (sessions are online via zoom)
Volunteering Opportunities
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
Job Opportunities
Pedalheads is hiring Instructors for Spring Break bike camps! This is a great opportunity to gain work and leadership experience, build up your resumes, spend time outside, and help kids learn how to bike.
Pedalheads offers programing for kids ages 2-12 where they learn about fundamental bike skills and develop a love for biking!
Camps will be held from March 16-20 and March 23-27 at:
Cedar Hill – Doncaster Elementary (1525 Rowan St, Victoria, BC V8P 1X4)
Oak Bay – Location TBD
Students need to be at minimum 16 years old within the calendar year that they work at camp. The application link can also be found here.
Film Camp in a Box is looking for instructors to work at spring break and summer camps with kids between the ages of 9 – 14 to help make movies. You must have experience in film making and with iMovie or similar editing software. You can email your resume to Bryan at bryan@filmcampinabox.com Here is the link to the website for more information. www.filmcampinabox.com
Butchart Gardens is having its annual Job Fair on Wednesday, February 18th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Department representatives will be available to provide information and take resumes. You will be given complimentary admission, but no garden access.