Stelly's Secondary School

THE DAILY BUZZ
September 19th, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONCERT CHOIR:  Concert Choir meets at lunch today

STAGECRAFT: Stagecraft meets after school today in the MPR

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES 11 meets today at lunch in Room 153

CLUBS

ART CLUB: The first meeting of Stelly's Art Club is after school today in the Art Room

SAILING CLUB: Sailing Club is starting Sept 30th.  If you are interested in sailing this fall please come to the office and pick up a form or contact Christine Bennett a cbennett@sd63.bc.ca.

INTERNATIONAL:

Camp Qwanoes International Trip - October 11 & 12

Last day to register for the International Student trip to Camp Qwanoes is this Thursday!!

THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S..........STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!

THE DAILY BUZZ
September 14th, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Reminder to Return all Forms to the office ASAP.

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS: Please pick up an informed consent form at the First Nations office. Please have the forms signed and back to the school as soon as possible.

VOCAL JAZZ today at lunch in the band room, Concert Band after school today!

SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL team please meet in big gym at lunch for a quick meeting

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES 12 meets today at lunch in Rm 153

Photo Day is MONDAY!
School photos will be taken on Monday morning September 18th.  Every student in every grade needs a photo taken for school I.D. purposes, even if you do not plan to purchase photos.

ATHLETICS

FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS : Jr Girls Volleyball is happening after school in the Large Gym. Rowing Team meeting has been postponed for today until Friday at Lunch in Rm 116!

GRADUATION 2018

The Stelly's Secondary 2018 Graduates Official Facebook Page is up! If you haven't joined yet, search "Stelly's Grad 2018" and request to be added. This Facebook Page is the only way to get all of the Grad information so if you don't have facebook and want to be in the know about Grad 2018- get an account and request to be added!

INTERNATIONAL:

Camp Qwanoes International Trip - October 11 & 12 : Pick up your registration forms from Diane in the International Office. Only 40 seats available!!

PARENTS:

MEET THE TEACHER - Thursday, September 28th

Come out and meet our staff on September 28th at the Meet the teacher BBQ at 5pm. Following the BBQ at 6PM, we will meet in the Gym for a Welcome address from our principal followed by a rotation of your students class schedule.

BREAKFAST CLUB VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Stellys Breakfast Program needs parent volunteer help. 7:30am-9am Wednesday and Friday mornings. Please contact Leila at leilanazaroff@gmail.com if you are able to help

CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH

CPF's annual magazine fundraiser has now started and runs to Sept 27. Please shop online at www.qsp.ca and use the following code, Stelly's = 4737680, with your subscription order - the more funds raised the more activities we can offer to support Core, FSL and Immersion for all students.

 Peninsula Youth Health Clinic
The Peninsula Youth Health Clinic, is located at the Ocean Pier Medical Clinic, (#207-2537 Beacon Avenue in Sidney) every THURSDAY 6-8pm.  This clinic offers completely free and confidential service in the areas of physical, sexual, and mental health for youth.  Walk-ins are welcome. This Youth Clinic offers a judgement-free zone for all youth and is an LGBTQ safe space.  For more information, call or text 250-216-8389.

THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S..........STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!

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Each year Staples awards $25,000 to 10 public schools across Canada through its Superpower Your School Contest, which helps improve outdated technology.This year, Stelly’s Secondary as recognized for its eco initiatives. In addition to regular recycling, bottle return and composting, the school hosts other environmental initiatives like, neighbourhood garbage pickup, local beach cleanup, battery recycling, annual clothing swaps and a herb garden. Other daily initiatives include staff and students bringing their own water bottles and mugs to refill at school. Just by this habit alone, 100 disposable cups are spared from the landfill daily and 300,000 water bottles have been filled. Staff and students are also moving in a paperless direction, which means more digital resources, along with the school-wide adoption of Google Docs so communication can be done online. Stelly’s largest environmental achievement however, is probably its Youth in Action and Global Perspectives programs where students have raised almost $500,000 to build schools and wells in third-world countries.

Welcome Back to Stelly's Grade 12 Global Perspectives class who travelled to India over Spring Break.

The group fundraised over the past year to raise funds to build a much needed wall and playground in Cochin, India.

THE DAILY BUZZ
March 16th, 2017

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bon Voyage to our Grade 12 Global Perspectives Class as they head to Cochin India at the crack of dawn tomorrow morning. Remember with Age comes Wisdom and with Travel comes Understanding..... Have a safe journey!

Course Selection Forms for 2017-2018
Reminder that the Course selection form Submission Deadline has passed but it is not too late to submit your form. DO IT TODAY if you want your selected courses for next year!

SR CONCERT BAND: Reminder there is a short but important rehearsal for all Sr. Concert Band members at Lunch today

CLUBS

MATH CLUB: The last round of Waterloo Math contests is coming up in early April.  Any gr 9-12 students interested in writing the Euclid, Fryer, Galois or Hypatia contests MUST register with Mrs Hilton (room 169) before Spring Break

ATHLETICS

TENNIS TEAM: Practice after school today at 3:30pm at Centennial Park.

CAREER CENTER

SUMMER TRADES APPRENTICESHIPAT CFB ESQUIMALT: Interested in a paid summer apprenticeship in a trade? Applications are now being accepted at CFB Esquimalt for Electrical, Plumbing, Machinist, Millwright and Metal apprenticeships. See the Career Center for more details!

Training Programs
Upcoming training programs being offered through Beacon Community Services:
Food Safe Level 1:   April 8th
Gardening Basics:   May 6, 13, 27;
Emergency First Aid:  May 8th 
These are all great courses to build your resume and help get a summer job.  Visit the Career Centre for more information.

GRADUATION 2017

GRAD CEREMONY MUSICAL AUDITIONS: Are you a Grad interested in performing at the Graduation Ceremony in June? Start thinking about your performance now as applications will be available on April 5th. Auditions will be after school May 2nd and May 3rd, 2017.

SPRING FUNDRAISER:  Are you a Grad who would like to NOT have to pay for a dinner/dance ticket in June? You can fund-raise by selling beautiful plants. Delivery will happen right before Mother's Day so you'll be able to provide gifts for all your family and neighbours. Pick up the order forms in the office. Deadline for returning order forms is April 21st.

GRADS ATTENDING UVIC IN SEPTEMBER: Reminder the deadline to self report grades to UVIC is Friday, March 31^st,2017

MAGIC WAND PROJECT:  The Magic Wand is a non-profit organization that offers an inexpensive alternative to grad outfits for students. The Magic Wand  is for ANY Grad wanting to borrow a dress or tux, rather than buy (a small fee for cleaning is the only charge).  All outfits are new or like-new, and all accessories are included. See the office for more details.

GRAD TRANSITIONS: Reminder to Grads that the Deadline for completing and handing in Grad Transition paperwork is right after Spring Break on April 3^rd, 2017. Don't Delay......Time to get started! Grad Transition Interview Day is Tuesday, April 11th, 2017

DRY GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE: Dry Grad bottle drive is Saturday, March 25 between 9 am and 12 noon.

INTERNATIONAL

Vancouver Day Trip

Registration forms are now available International Students interested in going on the Vancouver Day Trip.. Completed forms are due Today.

Spirit Day is this Friday! Grades 9 to 11 are encouraged to wear Stelly's colours and Grads wear green!

THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S.......STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!

THE DAILY BUZZ
November 25th, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to the students of Stelly's Global Perspectives class for another amazing & stellar event held last night! 

It was an evening full of entertainment, fine food, fun, storytelling and exemplary student leadership. 

Everyone who participated in making this event come to life should feel very proud. Not only are you doing something profoundly powerful at a global level, but you did an exceptional job of representing the Stelly's community. 

Ms. Hansen, on behalf of the Stelly's Admin team, thanks you all for your leadership. Our future is in good hands!

COFFEE CONCERT NOVEMBER 30th - Coffee Concert is next Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Audition sign up sheet is on the band room door. Auditions are on Monday and Tuesday after school in the band room.

MOVEMBER MOMENT OF THE DAY:  510, 000 men die from suicide globally each year. That's one every minute.Today is the last day to  pick your mustache team!  Purchase a pin to support team chevron, horseshoe, or twirl 'n curl. All proceeds will be donated to The Movember Foundation which will go to programs to support men's physical and mental health.

ANNUAL STELLY'S CAN DRIVE The Annual Stelly's Christmas Can drive starts next week!  Bring your non perishable goods or money into your block 2 class!

GRADUATION 2017

GRAD CLOTHING: Grad clothing orders will be available for pick up today at lunch in the dining room.

GRAD FORMAL

Grad Winter Wonderland Formal tickets on sale today & Monday in the main foyer at lunch.

GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE - Saturday Nov 26

Please bring your refundable bottles to the school tomorrow between 9am and 12 noon in support of Stelly's Dry After Grad 2017. Volunteers needed to come and help sort and count, please bring your own gloves.

GRAD PHOTOS – Dec 5^th - 16th

Online Sign up is now open for Grad Photos at www.lifetouch.ca/victoria

THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S.......STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!

Please join us this evening at the Annual Global Perspectives Gala from 5pm to 9 pm.

This annual event is the main fundraiser for the class project happening this year in Cochin, India.

100% of the fund-raising proceeds will go towards refurbishing a school as well as building a wall around the school to keep the students safe.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. There will be entertainment, food, a silent auction and more!

Pictured above is the 2015-2016 Global Perspective Class in Pokhara, Nepal

THE DAILY BUZZ
November 23rd, 2016

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS are today! Early dismissal is at 1:35pm. Note that School district buses are running on a regular Wednesday schedule!

MOVEMBER MOMENT OF THE DAY:  Men die an average of six years younger than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. We can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Come to the Main Foyer at lunch this week to pick your mustache team! Purchase a pin to support team chevron, horseshoe, or twirl 'n curl. All proceeds will be donated to The Movember Foundation.

Global Perspectives Gala is tomorrow from 5 to 9 pm. Tickets can be purchased from the office or at the door! Bee There!

REPORT CARDS
Report cards are available in the office at lunch and after school.

CAREER CENTER

DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FORMS : Are now available in the Career Centre

Trades Exploration Program
Seats are still available for the Trades Exploration Program in Semester 2.  This program is run in partnership with Camosun College and could lead to fully paid tuition towards a career in a trade.  See Mr. Rhodes for more info.

GRADUATION 2017

GRAD FORMAL

Tickets for Grad Winter Wonderland Formal go on sale today through Friday ONLY in the main foyer. Price is $25. You can pay by cash, cheque or debit.

POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER : The Grad Winter Poinsettia Fundraiser is happening! Have you raised enough to cover your June dinner dance ticket? Forms are in the office and deadline is Nov 30 to get forms and cash in.

GRAD BOTTLE DRIVE - Saturday Nov 26

Please bring your refundable bottles to the school this Saturday, November 26 between 9am and 12 noon in support of Stelly's Dry After Grad 2017. Volunteers needed to come and help sort and count, please bring your own gloves.

GRAD PHOTOS – Dec 5^th - 16th

Online Sign up is now open for Grad Photos at www.lifetouch.ca/victoria

THATS IT FOR TODAY STELLY'S.......STAY GOLDEN AND MAROON!

INTERNATIONAL