Daily Announcements
October 30th, 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 – Greek Style Pasta Bake & Greek Salad
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Career Centre University Visits
November:
4th – University of Calgary @ Lunch
9th – University of Alberta @ Lunch
24th – University of Victoria @ Lunch in the Library
Interact Club meetings are on Wednesday at lunch in Room 204. Everyone is welcome.
UBC Women in Engineering (WiE) are 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.
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.
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
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 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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Congratulations to the Oak Bay Cross Country team on their hard work at the Island Zone Championships yesterday. The junior girls team placed 9th overall, the Junior boys finished in 2nd place, the senior boys came in 3rd with highlights from Vince Helms in 6th, Neko Young in 13th, Thomas Swan in 15th and Rasheed Chaaban in 20th. Our senior girls team won 1st place overall with an incredibly strong team that had several athletes finishing top 15 on the island. Claire Babiuk placed 1st, Zoe Lubben in 3rd, Hannah Babiuk in 5th, Wren Snider in 6th, and Evelyn Whitfield in 11th. We wish all our BC qualifiers best of luck next Saturday, November 7th, in Abbotsford at the provincial championships.
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