Daily Announcements
November 5th, 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 – Chickpea & Orzo Pasta Bake & Greek Salad
NEW TODAY
Grade 9 boys basketball tryouts will be held this week in the big gym on Friday and Saturday from 4-5:30.
Attention Oak Bay Ski & Snowboard Team! Our first dryland training is this Friday, November 7th, at 7:30 a.m. in the small gym. This is your last chance to show interest in joining. Girls who snowboard—we’re holding a short meeting on Wednesday at lunch in the Choir Room for anyone interested in joining. Beginners are welcome —just bring your stoke and come check it out!
Calling all cadets! You are needed for the Remembrance Day Assembly. Please see Mr. Price for details.
The Art & Culture Trip will be selling Pizza at lunchtime on Friday to fundraise for next summer’s trip.
Camosun is having an Open House at their Interurban Campus on November 8th from 11 am to 2 pm. Bring your questions and engage in hands-on activities, presentations, and campus tours. Students, staff, and instructors from across the college will be on hand to answer questions. For more details, go to their website. https://camosun.ca/events/open-house-2025
CAREER CENTRE PRESENTATIONS, UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS 2025/26
**All sessions are in the Career Centre unless otherwise posted.**
November 6th – Bishop’s University @ 12:00 pm in the Career Centre
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
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Oak Bay Rowing Team had an amazing weekend on the water with some fantastic results!
– Nicolas Poppe and Aidan Close earned 2nd place in the Experienced Double.
– Rowan Lawlor, Jefferson Kreek, Charlotte Erickson, Logan Weaver, Oliver Wilks, Kuzey Yayley, Siena Garman, Emily Browne, and coxswain Ivy Lawlor finished 2nd in the Experienced Eight.
– Ella Hostad, Kimiya Jeldi, Nora Then, Audrey Mycroft, Faye Belcourt, Nadia Karim Martinez, Mariam Karim Martinez, Kenzie Van den Berg, and Autumn Hamilton took 2nd in the Mostly Novice Eight.
– Aidan Close, Kuzey Yayley, Alex Appleton-Monraz, and Liam Sawatsky brought home 1st place in the Experienced Quad.
– Charlotte Erickson, Siena Garman, Emily Browne, and Ivy Lawlor also won 1st place in the Experienced Quad!
Congratulations to all our Oak Bay rowers for their hard work, teamwork, and impressive results. Way to go, Bays!
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!
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
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