Daily Announcements
May 12th, 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 – Chicken Cacciatore, Rice & Greek Salad
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UVIC REGISTRATION 101 – All grade 12’s headed to UVic next year, please come to the theatre on May 21 at focus to take part in Registration 101 with UVic. You will learn the online registration process for choosing your courses for next year. This is a good opportunity to ask any last questions that you have prior to your registration date.
Oak Bay High will be hosting an Art Festival on June 17th with three categories: 2D Art, Digital Photography, and Ceramics. Sign up with the link posted on your grade’s Google Classroom.
Oak Bay High’s annual Short Film Fest is fast approaching on June 22 & 23. We are accepting submissions under 5 minutes in length until June 16th. Email or see Mr. Laird in 151 for more details.
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
Canadian Coast Guard days are coming up on May 28th and May 29th. Oak Bay’s scheduled time is from 10:15 to 11:45 on May 29th, and interested students will be taken to 25 Huron St. on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will have the opportunity to take part in interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and vessel tours. Please see Ms. Giesbrecht or Mr. Alexander in the career centre if you are interested in attending by May 22nd.
The Outreach Initiatives Coordinator at the UBC MD Admissions Office is reaching out to high school and post-secondary students who are interested in medicine, health sciences, or exploring post-secondary pathways. The Youth Outreach Mentorship Program connects high school students, particularly those from equity-deserving or underrepresented backgrounds, with a UBC medical student for one-on-one mentorship. Students and mentors typically meet for approximately six virtual sessions, with flexibility based on their goals. Matches are made based on interests, educational aspirations, and personal background, and parental/guardian consent is required. To register for the mentorship program, please use this link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTsW47ErtAzYAyW
Grade 11 & 12 students are welcome to apply for a one-day Police Camp Springboard on June 10th from 9 am to 2:30 pm at the Victoria Police Department. Students will explore the world of policing through a behind-the-scenes tour and interactive and scenario-based activities. Applications can be picked up in the career centre and are due back to Ms. Giesbrecht by 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 3rd.
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World of Choices Skilled Trades Summit for grades 10 – 12 – A one-day exploration into trades and technology, through four hands-on activities. This event is at Camosun College Interurban – New Trades & Technology Building – Thursday, May 28th, 9:45 am – 1:45 pm (lunch is provided). Transportation from the SD61 Board Office will be provided to and from Camosun. Throughout the day, you will explore three trades and one technology.
Team 1 will explore Electrical, Carpentry, Pipe trades, and Culinary.
Team 2 will explore Sheet Metal, Automotive, Fine Furniture, and Electronics.
To apply for the day, pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht and have it back to her by May 22nd.
British Columbia Island Youth Parliament, IYP, is a parliamentary simulation for youth to learn about government, parliamentary procedure, democracy, and, most importantly, how service ties into governance. IYP provides an opportunity for students to advocate for the communities they are part of through debating bills and legislation.
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange – Students 16 or 17 years old. Travel with other youths to Quebec and practice your French Skills. Paid full-time summer job and stay with a local host. Your family must also receive a youth participant at home when you are away. Ask questions at info-SWSE@ymcagta.org Summer Youth Exchange 6.3.1 SWSE-Digital-Flyer-EN 2026
Volunteering Opportunities
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
Volunteer applications for Island Health’s Step Up Youth Program are now open until May 15th. Learn more here: https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/job–volunteer
Job Opportunities
Red Fish Blue Fish is looking for casual part-time help.
The work is to open and/or close the outside seating area on the pier. The job requires someone who is physically fit and active to put up/take down heavy 9’ umbrellas, put out heavy metal chairs and open/close a large retractable awning. The job takes about to an hour to perform but we will pay that person on a 2 hour minimum each shift – work 1 hour and get paid for 2. Shifts would be 10-12 Noon or 9-11pm. Shifts are open 7 days a week and the person makes their own schedule. Wages are $18.25 per hour, plus meals are included for free – after the morning shift and before the evening shift. In the past this position was offered to high school students as their first job. If interested, please email: hello@redfish-bluefish.com
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