Daily Announcements
October 29th, 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 – White Bean Cassoulet, Turkey Sausage & Raw Vegetables & Dip
NEW TODAY
Staff & Students looking for a peaceful, quiet place to have lunch, please come to the Black Box on Thursday for a low-sensory, calm place to relax.
The Math Department meeting is cancelled today. It will be rescheduled for November.
TODAY will be the last chance to buy Halloween dance tickets. They will be available before & after the Dance show around the social stairs.
The girls field hockey teams had an amazing season, ranking in the top positions in the league. Our junior and senior teams combined forces for the Islands where they were undefeated, to claim the tournament victory. Great work, girls!
Calling all cadets! You are needed for the Remembrance Day Assembly. Please see Mr. Price for details.
Photo retake proofs are now available to pick up in the office.
Join us this Thursday at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of music as our talented Oak Bay Choirs take the stage! Admission: By donation. Everyone is welcome!
Come celebrate our students’ hard work and enjoy a night filled with beautiful performances. Don’t miss it!
This is the last week for the Mustard Seed Food Drive. Bring your non-perishable items and drop them in the boxes at the office or in select classrooms.
The Art & Culture Trip will be selling Pizza at lunchtime on Friday, October 31st, to fundraise for next summer’s trip.
Basketball – Junior Girls Tryouts TODAY at 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
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.
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
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
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
Job Opportunities