School Announcements

February 16, 2022

Daily Announcements February 16th, 2022                NEW TODAY Congratulations to Ella Verbrugge for winning the Valentines Day Baking Competition with her Strawberry Pavlova!  Please come to room 145 at lunch to claim your... Read more

February 15, 2022

Daily Announcements February 15th, 2022                NEW TODAY Grads Reminder that grad valedictorian nominations are due by this Thursday. Please consider putting your name forward or encouraging a class mate you think would be... Read more

February 14, 2022

Daily Announcements February 14th, 2022                NEW TODAY Grads Reminder that grad valedictorian nominations are due by this Thursday. Please consider putting your name forward or encouraging a class mate you think would be... Read more

February 11, 2022

Daily Announcements February 11th, 2022                NEW TODAY Girls rugby TODAY after school on the rugby pitch. All abilities are welcome to come and try it out! Attention Grads!  If you are interested in... Read more

February 10, 2022

Daily Announcements February 10th, 2022                NEW TODAY Attention Grads!  If you are interested in winning prizes and having fun with your friends, join the Grad Challenge!  The classroom code is on Instagram... Read more

February 9, 2022

Daily Announcements February 9th, 2022                NEW TODAY Girls rugby practices TODAY and Friday after school on the rugby pitch. All abilities are welcome to come and try it out! A huge congratulations to the OB... Read more

February 8, 2022

Daily Announcements February 8th, 2022                NEW TODAY Girls rugby practices start on Wednesday and Friday after school on the rugby pitch. All abilities are welcome to come and try it out! Community Leadership... Read more

February 7, 2022

Daily Announcements February 7th, 2022                NEW TODAY Girls rugby practices start on Wednesday and Friday after school on the rugby pitch. All abilities are welcome to come and try it out! Reminder Sr.... Read more

February 4, 2022

Daily Announcements February 4th, 2022                NEW TODAY Math Students.  Do you want to make a difference during these trying times?  Many students need support with their math.  There are so many reasons... Read more

February 3, 2022

Daily Announcements February 3rd, 2022                NEW TODAY Girls Rugby There will be a meeting at lunch in the big gym TODAY for all girls interested in playing rugby this year. Math Students.  Do you... Read more

February 2, 2022

Daily Announcements February 2nd, 2022                NEW TODAY Congratulations to the January Book Read Winners... Andy Xin Bree Anne Bartle-Clar You have each won a $15 gift card for either Bolen Books or Apple Itunes! Please go to the library to... Read more

January 31, 2022

Daily Announcements January 31st, 2022                NEW TODAY There will be a meeting at lunch in the big gym on Thursday for all girls interested in playing rugby this year. Senior Girls Soccer Players! ... Read more

January 27, 2022

Daily Announcements January 27th, 2022                NEW TODAY Math Students.  Do you want to make a difference during these trying times?  Many students need support with their math.  There are so many reasons... Read more

January 25, 2022

Daily Announcements January 25th, 2022                NEW TODAY Night Time photo contest results And the winners are… 1st Natalie Van Mill 2nd Lucas Spak-Walsworth 3rd Lola Swannell Congratulations: Please see Mr. Worsley to collect your prize!! Teachers Pick Goes to: Aliya... Read more

January 24, 2022

Daily Announcements January 24th, 2022                NEW TODAY Yearbook write-ups for grads need to be submitted ASAP here: http://bit.ly/grad2022writeup. Oak Bay Tennis Info meeting: Wednesday, January 26th at lunch in room 309(Bring your lunch.)  Anyone... Read more

January 21, 2022

Daily Announcements January 21st, 2022                NEW TODAY Yearbook write-ups for grads need to be submitted ASAP here: http://bit.ly/grad2022writeup. Oak Bay Tennis Info meeting: Wednesday, January 26th at lunch in room 309(Bring your lunch.)  Anyone... Read more

January 20, 2022

Daily Announcements January 20th, 2022                NEW TODAY Yearbook write-ups for grads need to be submitted ASAP here: http://bit.ly/grad2022writeup. A big congratulations to the Ski and Snowboard team for their first official race day up... Read more

January 19, 2022

Daily Announcements January 19th, 2022                NEW TODAY A big congratulations to the Ski and Snowboard team for their first official race day up at Washington on Monday. The teams placed 1st overall,... Read more

January 13, 2022

Daily Announcements January 13th, 2022                NEW TODAY Congratulations on a fantastic first race day for our Oak Bay ski & snowboard team! The team posted some awesome times including many of our students... Read more

January 12, 2022

Daily Announcements January 12th, 2022                NEW TODAY The OB tennis Team will begin during the first week of February (Tuesday and Thursday Mornings at 8am) More information to follow. Please join the google... Read more

January 11, 2022

Daily Announcements January 11th, 2022                NEW TODAY Barbs Rugby starts this week! Backs – Tuesday Everyone – Thursday Please meet on the Turf at 3:15. Anyone interested in Sr. Girls Soccer this season, RUN CLUB is... Read more

January 10, 2022

Daily Announcements January 10th, 2022                NEW TODAY Cafeteria is CLOSED Anyone interested in Sr. Girls Soccer this season, RUN CLUB is a great way to get some conditioning in before the season starts! ... Read more

December 16, 2021

Daily Announcements December 16th, 2021                NEW TODAY Cafeteria will be open at lunch for snacks and drinks today. Sr. Girls basketball practice today is cancelled.  Please check in with coach’s email. Congratulations Mrs. Gillespie’s... Read more

December 15, 2021

Daily Announcements December 15th, 2021                NEW TODAY  POLAR BEAR SWIM – Friday December 17th, 8:15am at Willows Beach REMINDER REGISTRATION FORM AND FIELD TRIP FORM NEED TO BE COMPLETED AND HANDED IN... Read more

December 3, 2021

Daily Announcements December 3rd, 2021                NEW TODAY Congratulations to the Oak Bay Band, Strings and Orchestra students on a fantastic concert Wednesday evening. Your performance, preparation and execution were flawless. Bravo! The cafeteria... Read more

December 2, 2021

Daily Announcements December 2nd, 2021                NEW TODAY Congratulations to the Oak Bay Band, Strings and Orchestra students on a fantastic concert Wednesday evening. Your performance, preparation and execution were flawless. Bravo! Congratulations to the... Read more

December 1, 2021

Daily Announcements December 1st, 2021                NEW TODAY Camosun Cuisine Food Truck will be here Thursday, December 2nd.  Menu can be found posted around the school, was also sent on the Oak Bay... Read more

November 30, 2021

Daily Announcements November 30th, 2021                NEW TODAY Camosun Cuisine Food Truck will be here Thursday, December 2nd.  Menu can be found posted around the school, was also sent on the Oak Bay... Read more

November 29, 2021

Daily Announcements November 29th, 2021                NEW TODAY The cafeteria will be opening on Friday Dec. 3 and will be open every Wednesday and Friday at lunch until Christmas Break.  Wednesdays will be... Read more

November 26, 2021

Daily Announcements November 26th, 2021                NEW TODAY Grads!  Yearbook needs your grad quote!  Submit your quotes through the link https://bit.ly/grad2022writeup by January 28th. Barbs Rugby tryouts start next week on the turf after... Read more

November 25, 2021

Daily Announcements November 25th, 2021                NEW TODAY Grads!  Yearbook needs your grad quote!  Submit your quotes through the link https://bit.ly/grad2022writeup by January 28th. Leadership will be having a bake sale TODAY at lunch outside... Read more

November 24, 2021

Daily Announcements November 24th, 2021                NEW TODAY Barbs Rugby tryouts start next week on the turf after school. Juniors are on November 29th. Seniors are TODAY and December 1st. Leadership will be having a bake... Read more

November 23, 2021

Daily Announcements November 23rd, 2021                NEW TODAY Team Planning – Wednesday, November 24th.  Block A starts at 10:00am Reminder to Senior Girls Basketball team that Coach Justin Thiessen from Camosun Chargers will be... Read more

November 22, 2021

Daily Announcements November 22nd, 2021                NEW TODAY Team Planning – Wednesday, November 24th.  Block A starts at 10:00am Sr. Girls basketball practice today at 3:15 in small gym. 5 members of the Oak Bay... Read more

November 29, 2021

Daily Announcements November 19th, 2021                NEW TODAY Barbs Rugby tryouts start next week on the turf after school. Juniors are on Monday, November 22nd and November 29th. Seniors are on Wednesday November 24th and... Read more

November 18, 2021

Daily Announcements November 18th, 2021                NEW TODAY Friday, November 19th is Pajama Day – wear your comfiest pajamas to show school spirit. Barbs Rugby tryouts start next week on the turf after school. Juniors... Read more

November 17, 2021

Daily Announcements November 17th, 2021                NEW TODAY Board Game Café at lunch TODAY in the Cafeteria!  Come grab a game and play with friends. The Senior Girls Field Hockey team is playing Mount... Read more

November 10, 2021

Daily Announcements November 10th, 2021                NEW TODAY If you missed the ski & snowboard meeting on Monday, information packages can be picked up in the office. Environment Club will be hosting a clothing... Read more

November 9, 2021

Daily Announcements November 9th, 2021                NEW TODAY All Indigenous Students: John Harris, Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator for the Greater Victoria School District, will be joining us TODAY (November 9th), at lunch, to... Read more

November 8, 2021

Daily Announcements November 8th, 2021                NEW TODAY Environment Club will be hosting a clothing swap on Wednesday, November 17th.  Bring your lightly used clothes to Mr. Shrubsole’s room(233) on the 15th and... Read more

November 5, 2021

Daily Announcements November 5th, 2021                NEW TODAY Environment Club will be hosting a clothing swap on Wednesday, November 17th.  Bring your lightly used clothes to Mr. Shrubsole’s room(233) on the 15th and... Read more

November 4, 2021

Daily Announcements November 4th, 2021                NEW TODAY Please allow for dismissal at 2:50PM for members of the Junior Boys Volleyball Team. They have matches taking place today after school at Esquimalt Secondary School. Tis... Read more

November 3, 2021

Daily Announcements November 3rd, 2021                NEW TODAY Tis the SKI-son to be jolly!  Ski & Snowboard interest meeting on Monday, November 8th in the Small Gym at LUNCH. Ski ya there! Congratulations to... Read more

November 2, 2021

Daily Announcements November 2nd, 2021                NEW TODAY Leadership is having a clothing drive over the next 2 weeks. If you have any spare clothing, please drop it off in the boxes which... Read more

November 1, 2021

Daily Announcements November 1st, 2021                NEW TODAY Reminder to ALL dancers registered in the Hip Hop Crew (a.k.a. Mini-Squad).  Rehearsal starts at 7:45a.m. SHARP tomorrow, Tuesday, November 2nd. The School of Business at... Read more

October 29, 2021

Daily Announcements October 29th, 2021                NEW TODAY Practice for Senior Girls basketball at 5 pm TODAY in the small gym. Grade 9 Jr. girls basketball tryouts are TODAY after school in the small... Read more

October 28, 2021

Daily Announcements October 28th, 2021                NEW TODAY Enter if you dare!  Student Council is hosting a Halloween Hallway Friday afterschool from 3:30-5:00.  It will be in the choir/band hallway and you can... Read more

October 27, 2021

Daily Announcements October 27th, 2021                NEW TODAY A skateboard has been found.  Please come to the office to pick up. Congratulations to the October Creative Writing Contest winners: Lily Kouba Isabel Andiel Sophia Taylor Please come to... Read more

October 26, 2021

Daily Announcements October 26th, 2021                NEW TODAY TEAM PLANNING TOMORROW, OCTOBER 27th – BLOCK A STARTS AT 10:00 Grad breakfast, Wednesday, Oct 27th during Team Planning.  All grads are welcome in the Cafeteria... Read more

October 25, 2021

Daily Announcements October 25th, 2021                NEW TODAY Teachers please excuse members of the junior boys soccer team in D block as they travel to Lochside for a 3:00 City Semifinal playoff game. Grad... Read more

October 21, 2021

Daily Announcements October 21st, 2021                NEW TODAY A reminder that all submissions for the October Creative Writing Contest are due into the library by 3:30pm today. Identifying info must be included on... Read more

October 20, 2021

Daily Announcements October 20th, 2021                NEW TODAY Indigenous Student Society meeting TODAY at lunch in room 215. Come and check it out! The Cafeteria is closed today at lunch for cookie decorating.  Come... Read more

October 19, 2021

Daily Announcements October 19th, 2021                NEW TODAY Indigenous Student Society meeting Wednesday at lunch in room 215. Come and check it out! Community Leadership is hosting Halloween cookie decorating in the Cafeteria on... Read more

October 18, 2021

Daily Announcements October 18th, 2021                NEW TODAY Jr. Boys Basketball try outs TODAY at 5:00pm in the Small Gym. Senior Girls basketball tryouts begin after school today.  There’s a brief meeting at lunch... Read more

October 15, 2021

Daily Announcements October 15th, 2021                NEW TODAY Sr. Boys Basketball tryouts in the Big Gym: - Friday October 15th at 5:00pm Students, the Yearbook needs your Summer photos!! With every photo submission, you will... Read more

October 14, 2021

Daily Announcements October 14th, 2021                NEW TODAY Sr. Boys Basketball tryouts in the Big Gym: Thursday October 14th at 8:00pm Friday October 15th at 5:00pm Students, the Yearbook needs your Summer photos!! With every photo... Read more

October 13, 2021

Daily Announcements October 13th, 2021                NEW TODAY Sr. Boys Basketball tryouts in the Big Gym: Thursday October 14th at 8:00pm Friday October 15th at 5:00pm Women Leading Change is Stem - Increasing equity, diversity and... Read more

October 12, 2021

Daily Announcements October 12th, 2021                NEW TODAY Team Planning TOMORROW, Oct 13th  – Block A starts at 10:00 Women Leading Change is Stem - Increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering... Read more

October 8, 2021

Daily Announcements October 8th, 2021                NEW TODAY Student photo retakes – Morning of October 12th The first Youth for Equality meeting will be TODAY at lunch in room 309.  Please come check... Read more

October 7, 2021

Daily Announcements October 7th, 2021                NEW TODAY Student photo retakes – October 12th Please excuse the Jr. Boys Volleyball team at 2:45pm TODAY. Best Buddies meeting at LUNCH on Thursday in room 300. The... Read more

October 6, 2021

Daily Announcements October 6th, 2021                NEW TODAY Student photo retakes – October 12th Best Buddies meeting at LUNCH on Thursday in room 300. Please excuse the Cross Country team at 2:40p.m. today for... Read more

October 5, 2021

Daily Announcements October 5th, 2021                NEW TODAY The first Youth for Equality meeting will be this Friday, October 8th at lunch in room 309.  Please come check it out!  Everyone welcome! All girls... Read more

October 4, 2021

Daily Announcements October 4th, 2021                NEW TODAY First Environmental Club meeting at lunch on Monday in room 233(Mr. Shrubsole’s room). All Welcome! The student council president vote is TODAY!  Make sure to vote... Read more

October 1, 2021

Daily Announcements October 1st, 2021                NEW TODAY All advisory teachers please check your email & show your advisory students the presidential campaign videos. First Environmental Club meeting at lunch on Monday in room... Read more

September 29, 2021

Daily Announcements September 29th, 2021                NEW TODAY Cross Country team should be excused at 2:40pm for their race at Beaver Lake today. There will be the first Badminton Club play day on Friday... Read more

September 28, 2021

Daily Announcements September 28th, 2021                NEW TODAY Team planning tomorrow, Block A starts at 10:00. Any students interested in applying for a position on student Council – please pick up an application in... Read more

September 24, 2021

Daily Announcements September 24th, 2021                NEW TODAY Any students interested in applying for a position on student Council – please pick up an application in the office today. There will be a meeting... Read more

September 23, 2021

Daily Announcements September 23rd, 2021                NEW TODAY Any students interested in applying for a position on student Council – please pick up an application in the office today. There will be a meeting... Read more

September 22, 2021

Daily Announcements September 22nd, 2021                NEW TODAY Any students interested in applying for a position on student Council – please pick up an application in the office today. UVic’s Gustavson School of Business... Read more

September 21, 2021

Daily Announcements September 21st, 2021                NEW TODAY CLUB DAY – Outside, Outside the Cafeteria TODAY at lunch. C4C will be selling lots of delicious homemade treats at lunch time this Thursday and Friday... Read more

September 20, 2021

Daily Announcements September 20th, 2021                NEW TODAY C4C will be selling OB logo masks at the front of the school at the start of school for $10 along with hot chocolate., Bring... Read more

September 17, 2021

Daily Announcements September 17th, 2021                NEW TODAY Cross Country practice is on TODAY. Please meet with your gear in room 313 right after school. There will be a meeting TODAY in the big... Read more

September 16, 2021

Daily Announcements September 16th, 2021                NEW TODAY There will be a meeting on Friday in the big gym for all C4C students who are interested in helping with the bottle drive, or... Read more

November 15, 2021

Daily Announcements September 15th, 2021                NEW TODAY Anyone who has family or friends who own stores or businesses, please ask them if they would be interested in donating an item or gift... Read more

September 14, 2021

Daily Announcements September 14th, 2021                NEW TODAY Junior Girls Volleyball Tryouts Tuesday 5:00-6:30 Thursday 4:00-5:30 The Jr. Boys Volleyball practices will be on Wednesday and Thursday this week at 3:30 PM. Check the gym schedule... Read more

September 13, 2021

Daily Announcements September 13th, 2021                NEW TODAY Photo Day – Tuesday, September 14th Grade 12’s - the first Scholarship Prep class will be on Wednesday after school in the theatre!  All grade... Read more

September 10, 2021

Daily Announcements September 10th, 2021                NEW TODAY Course Request Change Forms – Last day to hand forms in is TODAY by 12:00pm Photo Day – Tuesday, September 14th There will be a meeting... Read more

September 9, 2021

Daily Announcements September 9th, 2021                NEW TODAY Course Request Change Forms – Last day to hand forms in is Friday, September 10th 12:00pm Photo Day – Tuesday, September 14th Today at lunch, there will... Read more

September 8, 2021

Daily Announcements September 8th, 2021                NEW TODAY Welcome back! There will be a meeting at lunch on Friday in the big gym for all students who are interested in helping with this year's... Read more

September 7, 2021

Daily Announcements September 7th, 2021                NEW TODAY Welcome back! There will be a meeting at lunch on Friday in the big gym for all students who are interested in helping with this year's... Read more

September 3, 2021

Daily Announcements September 3, 2021                NEW TODAY Welcome back! School reopens on September 7th In order to ensure that we are able to adequately cover all COVID 19 health and safety guidelines and changes... Read more

July/August

Daily Announcements JULY / AUGUST                                                                             SCHOOL’S OUT FOR THE SUMMER......... HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE HOLIDAY OAK BAY! REPORT CARDS – were emailed to student SD61learn accounts. YEARBOOKS – Can be picked up... Read more

June 23, 2021

Daily Announcements June 23rd, 2021                NEW TODAY Pre-purchased Yearbooks can be picked up in the main office. Students wanting to Purchase a yearbook: TODAY (Wednesday) 9-11 Thursday 1-3 $65.00 First come first serve, no holds and 1... Read more

June 21, 2021

Daily Announcements June 21st, 2021                NEW TODAY Yearbook pick up during block F Today and Tuesday. Grads, Make sure the office has your correct mailing address.  Your Graduation Diplomas will be mailed to you... Read more

June 18, 2021

Daily Announcements June 18th, 2021                NEW TODAY Attention all dual credit students 2021-2022 year. Please check your Dual Credit classroom asap for a message from Ms. Giesbrecht. If you have one, response to... Read more

June 15, 2021

Daily Announcements June 15th, 2021                NEW TODAY Auditions for Vocal Jazz are taking place Tuesday, June 15th after school in the Black Box.  New singers are welcome to attend. Congratulations to our final winners... Read more

June 14, 2021

Daily Announcements June 14th, 2021                NEW TODAY NUTPRIDE – Come get a pride button on Tuesday at lunch in the foyer, there will also be a donation box to Pride Victoria. Kingston Carpentry... Read more

June 11, 2021

Daily Announcements June 11th, 2021                NEW TODAY NUTPRIDE – Come get a pride button on Tuesday at lunch in the foyer, there will also be a donation box to Pride Victoria. Are you... Read more

June 10, 2021

Daily Announcements June 10th, 2021                NEW TODAY Are you writing the Numeracy Assessment this June?  If you'd like some tips and information, come to the "Numeracy Assessment Workshop" on Fri. June 11th... Read more

June 8, 2021

Daily Announcements June 8th, 2021                NEW TODAY Are you writing the Numeracy Assessment this June?  If you'd like some tips and information, come to the "Numeracy Assessment Workshop" on Thurs. June 10th... Read more

January 7, 2021

Daily Announcements June 7th, 2021                NEW TODAY Are you writing the Numeracy Assessment this June?  If you'd like some tips and information, come to the "Numeracy Assessment Workshop" on Thurs. June 10th... Read more

June 4, 2021

Daily Announcements June 4th, 2021                NEW TODAY Grads There will be a grad zoom assembly next Wednesday June 9th at 10:30am. The zoom link will be shared with your sd61learn email account next... Read more

June 3, 2021

Daily Announcements June 3rd, 2021                NEW TODAY Grads There will be a grad zoom assembly next Wednesday June 9th at 10:30am. The zoom link will be shared with your sd61learn email account next... Read more

June 2, 2021

Daily Announcements June 2nd, 2021                NEW TODAY Grads There will be a grad zoom assembly next Wednesday June 9th at 10:30am. The zoom link will be shared with your sd61learn email account next... Read more

June 1, 2021

Daily Announcements June 1st, 2021                NEW TODAY Want a Sneak Peek into the World of Mobile Game Development?  This summer get the inside scoop on what it takes to build and market... Read more

May 31, 2021

Daily Announcements May 31st, 2021                NEW TODAY There will be a C4C kickoff meeting for all students who wish to be involved next year TODAY at lunch in the big gym. We... Read more

May 28, 2021

Daily Announcements May 28th, 2021                NEW TODAY Would the following student please see Ms. Giesbrecht TODAY at lunch? Lily Cote Brennan Mitchell Caroline Palfy Brian Kim Aaron Lau Melissa Liao Piper Nichols NV KONGPET Aidan Riffle Carey Wang Sarah Nguyen Grads, Thanks to everyone... Read more

May 27, 2021

Daily Announcements May 27th, 2021                NEW TODAY Would the following student please see Ms. Giesbrecht after school today or tomorrow at lunch? Lily Cote Brennan Mitchell Caroline Palfy Brian Kim Aaron Lau Melissa Liao Piper Nichols NV KONGPET Aidan Riffle Carey Wang Sarah... Read more

May 26, 2021

Daily Announcements May 26th, 2021                NEW TODAY Grads, Thanks to everyone who participated in the Amazing Race on Friday. We have posted a list of prize winners outside the office. Please come... Read more

May 25, 2021

Daily Announcements May 25th, 2021                NEW TODAY Grads, Thanks to everyone who participated in the Amazing Race on Friday. We have posted a list of prize winners outside the office. Please come... Read more

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