Daily Announcements
November 14th, 2025
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 –Macaroni & Cheese & Greek Salad
NEW TODAY
Are you interested in going on a 4-night sailing trip around the Gulf Islands? A group of Oak Bay Students are hoping to go on a Tall Ship with the S.A.L.T.S. Sailing program in May, and more students are needed! If you are interested, come to a meeting on Thursday, November 13th, in room 311 to hear about the experience from students who sailed last summer!
The Art & Culture Trip will be selling Pizza TODAY at lunchtime to fundraise for next summer’s trip.
Police Camp 2026 applications are due to Ms. Giesbrecht TODAY. The camp will be the first week of Spring Break, Saturday, March 14 to Saturday, March 21st. It is an eight-day leadership program for students from grades 10-12. Camp will be held at St Margaret’s School, like last year. Come by to learn more! Click here to see the poster with more details. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
The Senior Theatre Company proudly presents Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, running on the 17th and 18th of December. Doors open at 6:30, curtain up at 7 pm. $5 for Students and seniors, $10 for Adults. Tickets available online or with cash at the door.
The Interact Club will be running a concession (by donation) during intermission, with the proceeds going to The Victoria Transition House. Cash is preferred, but there will be a machine available, too.
Find a list of UVic upcoming events on the Career Centre website. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Explore UVic, November 29 – Explore UVic (on-campus) is the best way for students and parents to experience UVic all in one day. They’ll have a chance to take part in exciting lectures, student panels, tours, information fairs and more at our biggest event of the year. To register click here. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Are you interested in a Gap Year after graduation? Join the CanGap Virtual Expo on Sunday, Nov. 16th at 12:00 pm. Go to https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events for the link to the virtual event.
CAREER CENTRE PRESENTATIONS, UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS 2025/26
**All sessions are in the Career Centre unless otherwise posted.**
November 25th – University of Waterloo – Virtual info session at 6 pm https://uwaterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events/alberta-bc
December 3rd – Vancouver Island University @ 12:00 booth outside the Career Centre
December 8th – UVic @ 12:00 pm in the library
January 12th – Scholarship Information Evening from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Go Eng Girl – Engineering for Every Body – Saturday, Nov. 22nd, 11:00 am @ UVic. Go ENG Girl is a national event held by Universities across Canada, designed to introduce high school girls, non-binary, and gender-diverse youth to the world of engineering. Enjoy a Keynote Speaker, free lunch, an Engineering Expo, and hands-on Engineering Activities. See the website for more information and to register. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Volunteering Opportunities
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 have two locations – Victoria ReStore at 721 Vanalman Avenue, and Westshore ReStore at 849 Orono Avenue. Both stores support Habitat Victoria, helping to raise funds for local working families to achieve affordable homeownership in our local communities. ReStores are open 7 days per week, with a particular need for weekend volunteers. Student volunteer shifts are 2-4 hours between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (11:00 am – 5:00 pm on Sundays). Students are welcome to request specific shifts, and we can be very flexible for the most part. More specifics on this can be discussed at the time of application. They ask that students commit to at least their full 30 hours with us (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 also collaborate with employees and other volunteers. Here’s the link to apply: https://www.habitatvictoria.com/volunteer
ReStore volunteer duties can include, but are not limited to:
- Receiving and sorting donations
- Cleaning and tagging donations
- Merchandising the store floor
- Keeping the store clean and tidy
- Moving furniture and merchandise
- Assisting customers
Job Opportunities