Daily Announcements
September 11th, 2024
Cafeteria Items: CAFETERIA IS CLOSED
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Friday –
HOT LUNCH – Vegetable Curry, Rice & Raw Vegetable & Dip
NEW TODAY
Would the following students see Ms. Taggart in room 304 at the beginning of lunch TODAY.
Dorian Neufeld Harlow Magdalenich Gracie Lauchlan
Ves Knighbury Iris Hill
Just a reminder that the school store (AKA Nutty’s Locker) has a Back to School sale on until September 30th. Order your Oak Bay gear now on the school website.
Reminder girl’s field hockey practice is Thursday Morning at UVic Field 2,
Students – Club Day will be held at lunch on Wednesday, September 18th. If you want to run a club, please find a teacher sponsor to book your spot.
Peer Tutors! Your first meeting is this Thursday, September 12th. Please check your school email for times and locations.
For those interested in participating in Swim Team this year, please see Mrs. Heyes in room 210 during lunch on Friday, September 13 for more information.
Anyone wanting to be involved in the Senior Musical “The Prom” please attend a short but important meeting in the Theatre on Thursday, September 12th at 3:15 PM. All are welcome.
To grade 11 & 12’ helping with the Color Clash this Friday, there will be a meeting at lunch in room 217 on Wednesday, September 11th.
Tennis club:
Attention all tennis fans! Tennis club begins this Thursday at 8 am-8:45.
Any students enrolled OR interested in Yoga for Mindfulness, there is an information session Wednesday the 11th after school in room 130 (dance studio)
Any students who are enrolled or interested in participating with our Hip Hop Dance group, there is an information session Monday the 16th in room 130 (dance studio)
Amp Math / outside the timetable math
Do you want to do math faster or do math outside the timetable? You can start or stop at any time.
Come to an info meeting on Thursday at lunch in room 309
UNIVERSITY FAIRS & INFO SESSIONS Fall 2024-25
September 17th – Canadian University Event (50+ universities) @ 9:00 am to 11:30 am in the large gym
September 24th – Queens University – @ 3:05pm in the Career Centre
September 25th – Western University – @ 3:05pm in the Career Centre
October 7th – University of Guelph – @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 8th – University of Calgary – @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 8th – UVic and Camosun Evening – from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
October 10th – University of Kings Halifax @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 28th – University of Alberta @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
October 30th – UBC Okanagan Evening – from 6:30-9:00pm in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 19th – UVic from 10:00am to 11:00am in the Oak Bay Theatre
November 25th – St. Francis Xavier @ 12:00pm in the Career Centre
*Everyone is welcome to join a variety of the Oak Bay choirs. You do NOT need to be currently signed up for choir. Please join us at our first rehearsal today.
Men’s Choir: First Rehearsal is Wednesday lunch starting at 12:15pm.
Melodia Della Mattina (Treble Choir): First Rehearsal is Thursday morning starting at 7:50am.
Other rehearsals this week:
Tuesday Lunch – Vocal Council (Fine Arts Leadership)
Thursday Lunch – Concert Choir
Monday morning & Thursday After school – Senior Vocal Jazz
Tuesday morning & Friday After school – Intermediate Vocal Jazz
Oak Bay will be hosting the Canadian University Event in the large gym on Tuesday, September 17th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. There will be 50 universities here for the morning and all students are welcome to explore the event during focus or on a spare. Posters are up throughout the school which include a list of the universities that will be attending. See Ms. Giesbrecht if you have any questions.
Are you interested in learning about firefighting? Firefighter Cadet Camp will take place during spring break, March 24-29, 2025. Students aged 15 – 18 can pick up an application from Ms. Giesbrecht in the Career Centre. The application deadline is Sept 13, 2024.
2024 Engineering Showcase – Discover the brilliance of Vancouver Island’s youth at Rainhouse’s 2024 Engineering Showcase! Join us for a celebration of innovation, design, and engineering. Witness captivating projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) crafted by talented young minds. Friday September 20th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Bay Street Armoury. 715 Bay St.
Junior Boys Volleyball Tryouts:
Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30 in the Small Gym
Thursday, September 12th in the Small Gym
Junior & Senior Boys Soccer Tryouts:
Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30 PM
LOCATION: TBD – Either Carnarvan or Oak Bay Rugby Field, please listen to the announcements to find out
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Volunteering Opportunities
The Greater Victoria Green Team is looking for volunteers.
- Saturday Sept. 14 (9:45am – 1:00pm) We will be removing invasive ivy and blackberry from Portage Park East, View Royal to clear space for native plants to be planted next month. Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page
- Sunday Sept. 15 (9:45am – 1:00pm) We will be removing invasive ivy and holly from the forest at a land covenant owned by The Land Conservancy of BC located at 4394 Lochside Dr. (not far from Galey Farms) Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page
- Saturday Sept. 21 (9:45am – 1:00pm) we will be planting trees in Brethour Park as part of Sidney’s Tree Appreciation Day! There will also be a tree giveaway for people to take trees home to plant! Info & sign ups can be found HERE on our Meetup page.
You do not need a Meetup account to view details, and if anyone would like to sign up without Meetup, please email me (Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca).
All ages, abilities, backgrounds, and experience levels are welcome! We will provide educational instruction and demonstrations, as well as tools and gloves for volunteers. There will also be delicious snacks! These activities are a great opportunity for youth and community to spend time together outside, meet new people, learn new skills, and make a real difference in the community by taking care of nature. Giving back to these local habitat protection areas fosters an incredible sense of connection to the people and places involved, and we highly encourage participants to bring their families too! This is also a great way to gain volunteer experience and we are happy to sign off on volunteer hours for anyone who needs them.
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