Daily Announcements
October 28th, 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 – Squash Mac & Cheese & Sushi Salad
NEW TODAY
Halloween Dance ticket refunds will be available in Room 202 during Focus, or around the social staircase at lunch today.
Join us this Thursday at lunch for the Dance Program’s annual Halloween Dance Performance! Starting at 11:15, there will be themed performances from our K-pop, Troupe, and Intermediate classes. Come for the dance performances, stay for the candy that will be periodically flung into the audience. We hope to see you there!
Reminder to bring in donations to the Community Leadership Period Product Drive. One week left to donate!
Congratulations to:
Honour Concert Choir: Reis De Bruyn, Farris Dixon, Cindy Jiang, Olive Lansdowne, Jula Odeste, Zoe Orozco Sanchez, Theodora Stanbridge, Kento Van Ommen, Tiger Yu
Honour Vocal Jazz: Nicholas Bartle-Clar, Kieran Cuthbert, Clara Davison, Molly Van Zoolingen
Police Camp 2027 will be held at St. Margaret’s School from Saturday, March 13 to Saturday, March 20, 2027, for grades 10, 11 & 12. Online Applications are open now until Friday, October 30 at 3:00 p.m. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKupd0KHns2DPDkTo3RWEKGaUPhY5zyBIQzW3LKaHAbZKONg/viewform or from the QR code on the poster outside the Career Centre. Student interviews will take place in November and December, with the goal of having students notified before winter break. An orientation session will be held in February 2027, with the date and further details to follow.
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.
Royal Roads University is hosting a virtual information session on Oct. 29th @ 5 pm. Please register here. https://www.royalroads.ca/events/undergraduate-programs-info-session-0
Vancouver Island University – Child & Youth Care is having a virtual information session on Oct. 28th from 5- 6 pm. There is also one on Nov. 25th at 5 pm. Please sign up here. https://events.viu.ca/child-and-youth-care-cyc-information-session-7
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
Career Centre University Visits
November:
4th – University of Calgary @ Lunch
9th – University of Alberta @ Lunch
24th – University of Victoria @ Lunch in the Library
EducationPlannerBC Live Learning Sessions
Visit our Live Learning Sessions page to register.
📍Programs & applications
November 4 or November 17, from 6:30-7:30 PM PT
Explore post-secondary programs and skills training opportunities. Plus, learn how to create an account and apply to study in B.C.! Open to anyone, anywhere.
📍Parents & supporters
November 25, from 6:30-7:30 PM PT
Discover post-secondary opportunities and career paths in B.C., and resources to support your student in planning for their future.
BC Law School Information Session: representatives from UVic, UBC, and TRU Law will be in attendance – November 3rd from 1:30 – 3:30 at UVic Law, Fraser Building, Room B121. They will offer valuable insights into the law school application process and admission requirements, and an opportunity to learn with like-minded students and professors.
Trade & Construction Management – at Continuing Studies at UVic. Come to the information session on Nov. 5th at 4 pm in the Continuing Studies Building at UVic to hear from industry leaders in construction, municipal planning, development, and engineering on career paths, workplace culture, industry trends, and future opportunities. You will learn about the new Trade & Construction Management certificate offered by UVic Continuing Studies. Click the link to register. https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/help-centre/student-services/career-services/career-events/industry-panel-trades-and-construction-managementIf you have any questions, you can email lhouliston@uvic.ca
Vancouver Island University is hosting a few information sessions on their Child & Youth Care Degree. Upcoming sessions will be Oct. 28 and 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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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
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.
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