Daily Announcements
October 27th, 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 – Beef Bolognese Penne & Caesar Salad
NEW TODAY
There will be pumpkin carving around the social staircase on Tuesday at lunch. All are welcome.
Tomorrow, Room 215 will be open to all Indigenous students at lunch. Bring a friend and come hang out. See you there!
The Halloween Dance is coming up on Wednesday, October 29th, from 7-10 PM. Tickets will be on sale this week at lunch by the social stairs $5.00 each. Hope to see you there.
Come watch Insidious on Monday, October 27th, at 3:15 in the Cafeteria. There will be lots of free snacks!
Basketball – Junior Girls Tryouts Wednesday 3:30 pm – all interested players for ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams, please come on Wednesday, October 29th at 3:30 pm in the small gym. Second tryout for ALL will be on Tuesday, November 4th, at 6:30 pm in the small gym. Further ‘A’ team shortlist tryouts Saturday, November 8th, at 3:30 pm in the small gym, and Monday, November 10th, at 5:00 pm in the small gym. Information on Oak Bay HS >Athletics webpage or cjobbins@sd61.bc.ca
The Art & Culture Trip will be selling Pizza at lunchtime on Friday, October 31st, to fundraise for next summer’s trip.
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.
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.
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
CAREER CENTRE PRESENTATIONS, UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS 2025/26
**All sessions are in the Career Centre unless otherwise posted.**
October 27th – University of Alberta @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 28th -Western University – @ 3:00pm
November 3rd – University of Calgary @ 12:00pm
November 4th – UBC Medical Outreach – @ 12:00pm
November 6th – Bishops University @ 12:00pm
November 7th – University of Toronto @ 11:23am
November 10th – Post Secondary Information Evening from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 12th – University of Waterloo @ 3:00pm
November 13th – UVic Engineering @ 12:00pm
November 25th – University of Waterloo – Virtual info session at 6:00 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 @ 12:00pm in the library
January 12th – Scholarship Information Evening from 7:00-8:00pm 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 4t,h 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
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to the Oak Bay cross country team, who finished their league races with the junior girls team finishing in 1st, Junior boys 1st, senior boys 2nd, and senior girls 1st. We wish them the best of luck in their Island Zone Championships tomorrow at Beaver Lake.
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
IReStore 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 9:00am – 5:00pm (11:00am – 5:00pm 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 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 direction, 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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