Daily Announcements
November 3rd, 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 – Potato & Cheese Perogies & Caesar Salad
NEW TODAY
Thank you to everyone who played Halloween Slots last week – you raised $73 for The Mustard Seed.
Congratulations to the Oak Bay Cross Country team that competed this weekend at the Provincial Championships in Nanoose Bay. The Junior Girls team placed 9th overall, and our Junior Boys placed 5th with Vince Helms finishing in 12th place. The Senior Boys team finished 5th overall, and our Senior Girls team won the provincial championship title with Claire Babiuk finishing in 1st place, Zoe Lubben in 11th, Kyla Kuntzee in 21st, Sara Campbell in 23rd, Ashlyn Mackie in 46th, Malina Chong-Simard in 52nd, and Kyoka Kurihara in 84th. Congratulations on an incredibly successful cross country season Oak Bay!!
Hey, did you know… just 20 minutes of reading a day can expose you to over a million new words per year and boost your focus, creativity, and well-being?
The Oak Bay Book Read is officially back!
Choose any Oak Bay Book Read title from the school library, enjoy the read, and return it when you’re done. Each completed book earns you one entry into a monthly draw for a Bolen Books gift certificate!
The more books you read, the more entries you earn and the better your chances of winning.
Our first draw will be at the end of November, so grab your book now and get reading! Happy reading, Oak Bay!
Attention Oak Bay Ski & Snowboard team: Our first dryland training is Friday, November 7th, in the small gym at 7:30 am. This is the last chance to join or show interest in the Ski & Board team. Any female snowboarders interested in joining the team are welcome to come to attend dryland training, even if you don’t have race experience.
Junior Girls Basketball Tryouts – Tuesday, November 4th, 6:30 pm in the small gym. Everyone should attend this tryout if you wish to play on the A or B team. We need to know the total number of players for both teams. There is still a place for you to play on one of the teams! If you can’t make it, email cjobbins@sd61.bc.ca
Calling all cadets! You are needed for the Remembrance Day Assembly. Please see Mr. Price for details.
Photo retake proofs are now available for pickup in the office.
The Art & Culture Trip will be selling Pizza at lunchtime on Friday to fundraise for next summer’s trip.
UBC Medical Outreach will be in the Career Centre on Nov. 4th at lunch. The Ambassador Program is where current MD students give presentations to high school students about the admissions process and share their journeys to becoming medical students. If you are thinking of becoming a doctor, you should attend the information session.
CAREER CENTRE PRESENTATIONS, UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS 2025/26
**All sessions are in the Career Centre unless otherwise posted.**
November 3rd – University of Calgary @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
November 4th – UBC Medical Outreach @ 12:00 pm
November 4th – York University @ 3:00 pm
November 6th – Bishops University @ 12:00 pm
November 7th – University of Toronto @ 11:23 am
November 10th – Post Secondary Information Evening from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 12th – University of Waterloo @ 3:00 pm
November 13th – UVic Engineering @ 12:00 pm
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
Oak Bay students and parents are invited to an Art & Design Fair hosted at St. Michael’s University School on Tuesday, November 4th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Sun Centre Common. This event is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in the visual arts, design, and creative industries to explore post-secondary options, meet representatives from leading institutions, and get inspired by a wide range of programs and career paths. Click the link to see the schools in attendance. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
Prospective Student Information Session in Victoria – University of Toronto will be here at Oak Bay on Nov. 7th at lunch in the Career Centre. If you are unable to make it to our session, they will also be at St. Michael’s University School on Nov. 5th from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm. This event is for prospective students and their families, and supporters. Students can register here.
UVic Law is hosting a BC Law School Information Session open to anyone interested in applying to a BC law school or learning more about the application process. Representatives from UVic, UBC, and TRU Law will all be in attendance. See the link for the date, time, and location. https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events
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Police Camp 2026 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 Applications are due to Ms. Giesbrecht by November 14th.
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
Future Innovators: Empowering Women in STEM – Vic High is hosting an evening for women to explore STEM careers with panelists, followed by a mini career fair. Please go to https://oakbaycareercentre.weebly.com/news–events for more information and to register.
Junior Achievement BC (JABC) TechWorks – All students can apply for this in-person one-day event to explore and learn more about careers in Mech Eng, Civil Eng, Electronics & Computer Science through hands-on learning. This event will be at the Camosun Interurban Campus on December 4th from 9:30 am to 2:15 pm. Bus transportation and lunch will be provided. Applications can be picked up in the Career Centre and are due by November 3rd, but don’t delay applying, as spots are limited. 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 parent/guardian 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
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