Daily Announcements
November 9th, 2026
Cafeteria Items:
Monday – Pizza $3.00 each
Tuesday – Baan Thai: Pad Thai $8.00; Chicken Pad Thai $9.00
Wednesday – Pizza $3.00 each
Thursday – Sandwich Bar $6.00 each
Friday – CLOSED
HOT LUNCH – Chow Mein With Teriyaki Chicken & Caesar Salad
NEW TODAY
A huge congratulations to every Oak Bay Cross Country athlete who competed at the 2026 BC School Sport Cross Country Championships in Abbotsford this past weekend.
Our team had so many strong results, with the junior boys team finishing 14th, led by Jack Lucas, followed by Sam Boquist, Seb Mack, Jackson Taylor, Jasper Church, Aran Pilling, and Finn Johnson.
Our senior boys finished 6th place in the Triple-A Senior division, with Vince Helms placed 14th, followed by Neko Young, Thomas Swan, Oliver Stevens, Rasheed Choaban, and Nolan Greenwood.
A big congratulations to our Senior Girls team, who captured the 2026 BC Triple A Provincial Championship! This was a tremendous team effort, with Oak Bay putting together an outstanding performance against the very best teams in the province.
Congratulations to Claire Babiuk, who finished 1st overall; Hannah Babiuk in 14th, Wren Snider in 15th, Zoe Lubben in 17th, Evelyn Whitfield in 29th, Kyla Kuntze in 68th, and Taylor Mackie in 95th. Every girl’s placement in the race contributed to their team score that brought home the championship banner 🙂
Well done to our Oak Bay Cross Country team on another outstanding season!
Community Leadership will be running a Food Bank Drive through November. Please bring non-perishable goods to the box in front of the office; all donations will be given to Mustard Seed.
Interested in learning about different cultures around the world?
Come join the Cultural Club in room 202 after school on Monday! Explore different cultures through fun activities, traditional holidays, arts, languages, food, and more! Whether you’re interested in discovering something new or sharing your own cultural experiences, everyone is welcome.
Career Centre University Visits
November:
9th – University of Alberta @ Lunch
24th – University of Victoria @ Lunch in the Library
University of Manitoba is having a virtual information session on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 3- 6 pm PT. Register here. https://umanitoba.ca/explore/future-students-events/open-house#virtual-open-house
UBC Women in Engineering (WiE) is launching their 2026-27. The UBC WiE Online Workshop Series strives to increase female* high school students’ access to engineering and help students explore what engineering is and has to offer. There will be at least three workshops in this online series, which runs from November through March. Past workshops have included an application overview in collaboration with the Applied Science department, an introduction to coding, and an introduction to computer-aided design (CAD).
– Students who fill out the form will receive invites from us before each event in the series. The first workshop is our application workshop, which will take place on November 19th at 6 PM PST. We ask that students please fill out this form by Sunday, November 15th, if they would like to attend the first workshop! If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to wiecommittees@gmail.com.
UVic – “Finance 101: Personal Finance for Students Preparing for College and University.” Dr. Michael King will facilitate this interactive session, aimed at bolstering students’ financial readiness for university life. They’ll
learn about budgeting, establishing a credit score, and more. The workshop promises a glimpse into Gustavson’s approach to finance, delivered in a very practical way for students and adults to take home some lessons. We often have many parents and teachers in the session: Thursday, November 19th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (90 minutes). Please register for your preferred session here.
Vancouver Island University is hosting a few information sessions on its Child & Youth Care Degree. Upcoming sessions will be on Nov. 25 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Go to the website to register for the next event. https://hshs.viu.ca/child-and-youth-care
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Grade 9s, bring your unused books to your advisory class from November 9–30 and compete to win Timbits! All donated books will go to hospitals and long-term care homes. Not in Grade 9? Drop off your books in the donation box outside the office! For more information, ask your advisory teachers
Futures in Justice for Women Springboard – Tuesday, May 18, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Victoria Court House, 850 Burdett Ave. This springboard is to help young women and gender-diverse youth from diverse backgrounds see themselves in law. There will be inspirational Indigenous and BIPOC guest panelists, including Judges, lawyers, parole officers, legal assistants, and more. Hear their unique stories in the law courts, then head to breakout rooms to get your questions answered. Applications are in the Career Centre and need to be handed back in by Friday, March 12th, 2027.
JABC TechWorks Victoria In-Person Program registration is now open! JABC TechWorks empowers students to explore future careers through hands-on, immersive learning experiences that show how technology shapes every industry. The one-day event will take place at Camosun College Interurban campus on December 10th from 9:30 am to 2:15 pm. Please register in the Career Centre. Applications are due by November 23rd.
BC Investment Management Corporation is offering a one-day event (Springboard) for students to learn more about financial planning, investing, and career planning through this interactive day at BCI. They are one of Canada’s largest institutional investors, investing on behalf of public sector and institutional clients in British Columbia and beyond. The event will take place at the BCI Office, 750 Pandora Ave, 9 am to 2:30 pm on Thursday, Nov 26th, 2026. Space is limited, and students need to apply for a spot. Please pick up an application in the Career Centre and return it by Nov. 3rd.
Indigenous Learners Day – Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 9 am to 3 PM at Camosun Interurban Campus. A one-day hands-on experience in the trades, technology, and health departments. You will explore different pathways and connect to different college departments. The deadline to apply is Nov. 13th. Please pick up your application in the Career Centre.
Get a jump start on your Health career program by taking individual courses from many programs at Camosun. To learn more about the programs, sign up for the Health X Day through the Career Centre. You will spend December 4th from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Interurban Campus learning about Health career options. The school district will provide busing to and from the event with pickup and drop-off at the Tolmie School Board Office. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 20th. Pick up the forms in the Career Centre.
Youth clinic with a public health nurse is on Thursdays, 1 pm–3 pm, in the counselling area – drop in for free, confidential support with birth control, emergency contraception, S.T.I. and pregnancy testing, condoms, and information to support your sexual health and wellness.
Volunteering Opportunities
The Cridge Village Seniors Centre is looking for Grade 11 and 12 volunteers to help seniors with their technology once per week for an hour. You have an opportunity to earn 16 hours. Contact Matt Milligan, Recreation Coordinator, at 250-220-2303 or by email: mmilligan@cridge.org
2026-2027 Program Schedule
Part 1: October 20 – December 1, 2026 (7 sessions)
Part 2: January 26 – March 2, 2027 (6 sessions)
Part 3: March 30 – April 13, 2027 (3 sessions)
Job Opportunities