Daily Announcements
January 16th, 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 – Egg Fried Rice & Raw Vegetable & Dip
NEW TODAY
Grade 12 Students, last names H to LA, you are scheduled to write your Literacy 12 Assessment TODAY at 12:30 in the Cafeteria.
Consider wearing blue on Monday to show your support for mental health awareness.
Badminton Club will run after school TODAY in the small gym.
If you fancy your ping pong skills and want to compete against students and staff in a school-wide ping pong tournament, please come to the front office to sign up!
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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PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grade 11 students can now apply for U of Alberta Getaway 2026 at our Augustana Campus in Camrose!
Their adventure will include transportation reimbursement*, accommodations, meals, and a jam-packed schedule of events. They will become familiar with campus, learn about our programs, experience what sets U of A student life apart, and meet other amazing students from across Canada. Plus, we’ll give them a taste of the city surrounding the campus.
AUGUSTANA CAMPUS
When: May 22-24, 2026
Where: University of Alberta, Camrose, AB
Who: 20 Grade 11 Students from Across Canada
Students must apply on our U of A Getaway web page by January 31, 2026
*Up to a maximum based on location
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
Sundance-Bank Elementary School (1623 Bank St.) is looking for volunteers to childmind while a few parents are at a school meeting from 6:15-8pm on Wednesday, January 14th. Please see Ms. Giesbrecht if you are interested.
Greater Victoria Green Team is looking for volunteers for several days in November and December to help improve the environment. You will have an opportunity to plant native species and remove different invasive species. This is the type of volunteering that all students, including international students, can take part in. Please see the link for the dates, details, and the QR code. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
ReStore is looking for volunteers. They ask that students commit to at least their full 30 hours with them (100 for WEX). On-the-job training is provided. Anyone under 19 years must have a parent/guardian’s permission. 16+ only. Volunteers must be able to work independently, follow directions, and collaborate with employees and other volunteers. Here’s the link to apply: https://www.habitatvictoria.com/volunteer
Job Opportunities
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.