School Announcements
June 5
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out yesterday by Ms Cass. Students, please be ready at your classroom... Read more
June 4
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
Rainbow Club field trip meets in the foyer at 11:15am today right at the start of block 4. Let your... Read more
June 3
As part of Indigenous Heritage Month, members of our community will be doing a land acknowledgement every day. Today will be Ms. Spies.
[Ms Spies does Land acknowledgement]
Frozen treat sale today... Read more
June 2
June is National Indigenous History Month! 🎉
(Yes, it's a whole month — and it's awesome.)
This is a time to celebrate the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples of Canada —... Read more
May 30
Attention all students: A reminder that there is NO GAGA BALL this week. Yes, for everyone. We will start up again the week of June 2nd with Grade 8s at... Read more
May 29
Attention all students: A reminder that there is NO GAGA BALL this week. Yes, for everyone. We will start up again the week of June 2nd with Grade 8s at... Read more
May 28
Attention all students: A reminder that there is NO GAGA BALL this week. Yes, for everyone. We will start up again the week of June 2nd with Grade 8s at... Read more
May 26
Rugby rugby rugby-Thank you to all the players for a great season and for representing Colquitz well at your tournaments at SMUS.
In many places around the world, people don’t have... Read more
May 23
Yearbook book club meets today after school for a very important meeting. Please make sure to attend if you are in yearbook club.
This is your last chance to order a... Read more
May 22
Rugby rugby rugby- No practice at lunch today because of the jamborees. Grade 7/8 Rugby players, make sure to bring all of your gear, snacks and lots of water to... Read more
May 21
Exercised & Connection: Students at lunch recess, come join Pearkes for outdoor games on the soccer field
Rugby rugby rugby- VERY IMPORTANT Rugby practice today at lunch today. Come whether you... Read more
May 20
Rugby rugby rugby- permission forms must be handed in today to Ms. Irving. VERY IMPORTANT Rugby practice tomorrow at lunch
Yearbook Club - Yearbook Club meets this Thursday and Friday after... Read more
May 19
No School... Read more
May 16
No School... Read more
May 15
Today is Moosehide Campaign Day
The Moose Hide Campaign is a Canadian campaign led by Indigenous men and boys aimed at ending violence against women and children.
It is a movement where... Read more
May 14
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
Grade 7 Mentorship Group meets tomorrow in the Home Ec Room at 1:44.
Garden Club today at lunch. All students interested... Read more
May 13
It’s Tacky Tourist Day! All the Tourists meet in the foyer for a group photo at Nutrition break!
Student Creativity: At lunch recess students are welcome to come and do a... Read more
May 12
Student Self-Care: Pearkes will be in the gym at lunch recess to offer Yoga to any student who would like to join in.
Yearbook Club - There is an extra meeting... Read more
May 9
Tacky Tourist day on Tuesday May 13- bright shirts, sunglasses, fanny packs, sandals, sunscreen on your nose? Which class will have the highest participation?
Wow! Over 320 students have ordered a... Read more
May 8
Attention all students: As a hands-off school, which is for everyone’s safety, there should be NO TACKLE GAMES OF ANY KIND at breaks. The risk of injury is very high... Read more
May 7
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
Rugby rugby rugby- Practice today and Thursday at 12 on the library field.
Important Rainbow Club meeting in the library at... Read more
May 6
Congratulations to Marcel Michaux who competed in the boy’s singles finals at SMUS yesterday, losing a close fought match to finish fourth out of 52 players that entered the tournament... Read more
May 5
It is Red Dress Day today.
Red Dress Day, observed annually on May 5th, is a day to remember and honor the higher proportion of Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people... Read more
May 27
Attention all students: A reminder that there is NO GAGA BALL this week. Yes, for everyone. We will start up again the week of June 2nd with Grade 8s at... Read more
May 2
Indigenous Student Lunch - TODAY in the Home Ec Room. Those students with Indigenous ancestry are welcome to join us for a pizza lunch in the Home Ec Room, starting... Read more
May 1
Welcome to May!
May is Asian Heritage Month AND Jewish Heritage Month. We will be celebrating both in a number of ways throughout the month.
Congratulations to the Grade 8 badminton team... Read more
April 30
Congratulations to the Grade 7 badminton team on their excellent play yesterday at SMUS at the city badminton tournament. It was a long night of waiting, hard fought wins and... Read more
April 29
Congratulations to the Grade 6 badminton team on their excellent play yesterday at SMUS at the city badminton tournament. The teams of Chloe Rivers and Joely O’keefe are Victoria’s girls... Read more
April 28
It is ELECTION DAY today, and our gym is being used as a polling station (where people come vote!) This means that students need to stay away from the gym... Read more
April 25
Rugby rugby rugby- the ⅞ boys fought hard in their games against Journey and SMUS yesterday, There was some great tackling and some great plays. Practice on Tuesday and Thursday... Read more
April 24
rugby rugby rugby- practice today at 12 on the library field. Boys ⅞ team play at Colquitz today. Come cheer them on!
Badminton practice today after school for those students selected... Read more
April 23
Pizza Day! - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
Rugby rugby rugby- practice tomorrow at 12 on the back library field. ⅞ boys play at Colquitz tomorrow- come cheer them... Read more
April 22
rugby rugby rugby- boys 6/7 rugby team plays today at Colquitz afterschool. Come cheer them on! The grade ⅞ team played some fantastic first games at John Stubbs on Thursday.... Read more
April 21
Easter Monday, no school.... Read more
April 18
Good Friday, No school.... Read more
April 17
Rugby rugby rugby- Practice at lunch today at 12 on the library field. The Grade 7/8 team has their first game at John Stubss today afterschool. Meet Ms. Irving by... Read more
April 16
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
Rugby rugby rugby- No rugby practice today. The Grade 7/8 team has their first game at John Stubbs tomorrow afterschool.... Read more
April 15
Rugby rugby rugby- the Grade 6/7 team has their first game at Bayside today afterschool. Make sure you have your mouth guard. Meet Ms. Drouin by the front doors right... Read more
April 14
Rugby rugby rugby- the Grade 6/7 team has their first game at Bayside tomorrow afterschool. Meet Ms. Drouin by the front doors right at the end of day bell. Please... Read more
April 11
Reminder to Culture Club students to meet in the Home Ec room at lunch on Monday to prepare for Vaisakhi!
Attention all students: Please do not stand or swing on the... Read more
April 10
Reminder to Culture Club students that we are meeting TODAY at noon in the Home ec Room to finalize our plans for Monday.
Candy bags are on sale tomorrow at nutrition... Read more
April 9
Rugby rugby rugby- there will be a rugby practice today and Thursday at 12 on the library field
Push-in starts today for the Eco and Outdoor education exploratory. Red pod will... Read more
April 8
Reminder to Culture Club students that we are meeting THURSDAY at noon in the Home ec Room to finalize our plans for Monday.
Rugby rugby rugby- there will be a rugby... Read more
April 7
Reminder to Culture Club students that we are meeting THURSDAY at noon in the Home ec Room to finalize our plans for Monday.
Do you need a sweet treat? Don't worry,... Read more
April 3
RUGBY RUGBY RUGBY- practice today at lunch-12- on the back library field.
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out... Read more
April 2
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
RUGBY RUGBY RUGBY- practice today and tomorrow at lunch-12- on the back library field.
Candy, candy, candy! Make sure to bring... Read more
April 1
[student announcer]
April is Sikh Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Sikh community. Let's take this opportunity to learn more about Sikh traditions... Read more
March 31
RUGBY RUGBY RUGBY- There is a VERY IMPORTANT meeting TODAY for ALL people interested in rugby at nutrition break in Ms. Irving’s Room 106. Please don’t miss it and please... Read more
March 14
No mentorship group with Mr. Leblond today due to the grade 8 dance. Mentorship groups will resume after Spring Break.
All students participating in the Battle of the Books please meet... Read more
March 13
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out yesterday by Ms Cass. Students, please be ready at your classroom... Read more
March 12
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
No mentorship group this week with Mr. LeBlond due to Wednesday’s concert and Friday’s grade 8 dance. Mentorship groups will... Read more
March 11
Lost and Found: Please stop by and check out the table and clothing rack in the main foyer. Lots of items that need to be reunited with their owners. Any... Read more
March 10
Lost and Found: Please stop by and check out the table and clothing rack in the main foyer. Lots of items that need to be reunited with their owners. Any... Read more
March 07
Indigenous Student Lunch - TODAY in the Home Ec Room. Bring a buddy! We hope you join us for a pizza lunch and drumming in the Home Ec Room, starting... Read more
March 06
Attention Grade 8 volleyball players who are in the staff vs student game, please come see Ms Irving today or tomorrow to let them know who is on your team.
Attention... Read more
March 05
Attention Students: Based on input from our student meeting in December with the Board of Education, we are going to try putting paper towels back in the student washrooms. The... Read more
March 04
Rugby rugby rugby- Rugby practice tomorrow at noon on the field behind the library. Please return your green forms to Ms. Irving ASAP.
Attention Grade 8 Volleyball Players! If you missed... Read more
March 03
Attention Grade 8 Volleyball Players! It’s that time of year again—the epic Staff vs. Student Volleyball Showdown! Think you’ve got what it takes to take down the staff team? Now’s... Read more
February 28
Today is the first day of Ramadan, which lasts for four weeks. Ramadan is a special time celebrated by many people, including some of our friends and classmates. During Ramadan,... Read more
February 27
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out yesterday by Ms Cass. Students, please be ready at your classroom... Read more
February 26
HAPPY PINK SHIRT DAY!
Thank you so much to all the Colquitz staff and students who made paper t-shirts and are wearing pink today to raise awareness of the issue of... Read more
February 25
Everyone has the power to create change! This Pink Shirt Day, let’s do what we can to elevate the voices of all, and take a stand against bullying. We can... Read more
February 24
Remember it’s PINK SHIRT DAY on WEDNESDAY! Wear Pink to show you support kindness and will stand up to bullying.
Culture Club Students, please meet at NUTRITION BREAK in the Home... Read more
February 21
Hey everyone - we will be hosting a BLACK HISTORY MONTH MOVIE AFTERNOON after school on Thursday, February 27th in the Band Room. Bring a blanket and a friend! Concession... Read more
February 20
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out yesterday by Ms Cass. Students, please be ready at your classroom... Read more
February 19
Culture Club, aka Black History Month Crew - Please meet right away at lunch eating in the Home Ec Room - as soon as you can.
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just... Read more
February 18
Lead the change club today at lunch in the library.
Lahal at lunch recess today in Red pod hallway. Everyone welcome!
Grade 6 Boys mentorship group meets tomorrow in the Home Ec... Read more
February 13
Happy PALentine’s Day, everyone! Today and tomorrow are times to let your friends know how much you appreciate their care and support. Enjoy your PALentine’s Day being especially kind to... Read more
February 12
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
Robotics club - a reminder that your permission forms are due tomorrow and that we have practice at lunch time.... Read more
February 11
Everyone attending the Lahal tournament at Spectrum tomorrow please meet briefly in Red pod hallway today during lunch recess time.
Lead the Change meets today at lunch in the library
Lead the... Read more
February 10
Volleyball News:
-Good luck to the boys who are playing at Spencer and at Brookes today. Make sure your rides are in order. If you do not have a ride, please... Read more
February 07
Indigenous Student Lunch - TODAY in the Home Ec Room. Those students with Indigenous ancestry are welcome to join us for a pizza lunch in the Home Ec Room, starting... Read more
February 06
HAPPY 100th DAY OF SCHOOL!! If you are dressed like you are 100, come to the foyer at nutrition break to enter to win an awesome prize and get your... Read more
February 05
Celebrate the 100th day of school tomorrow by dressing like you’re 100 and you could win a prize.
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Just a reminder about pizza lunch tomorrow!!
Attention all current... Read more
February 04
Snow day :)... Read more
February 03
Welcome to Black History Month.
Each February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their... Read more
January 31
Celebrate the 100th day of school on February 6th by dressing like you’re 100 and you could win a prize.
Fine Arts
* 1:04pm Beginner strings
* 1:44pm Int/Adv strings
* So far only... Read more
January 30
Celebrate the 100th day of school on February 6th by dressing like you’re 100 and you could win a prize.
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Advisory teachers, please let your students know... Read more
January 29
Happy Lunar New Year, and the Year of the Snake everyone! The positive qualities associated with the snake include resilience, creativity, and adaptability, and thus an ability to overcome various... Read more
January 28
Please place all Survival Socks donations in the coloured boxes near your pod before lunch today.
Lead the Change today at lunch in the library.
Band Green and Amber Team: you need... Read more
January 27
Tomorrow is the last day to bring in Survival Socks items. Please donate small shampoos, soaps, deodorants, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. to help people in need in your community. See the... Read more
January 23
Attention Grade 6 girls volleyball team, there is a VERY important meeting today in the gym at nutrition break to get information for next weeks games. Please remind your teammates.
Shampoo,... Read more
January 22
We are especially in need of small shampoos, conditioners, soap, hand sanitizers, deodorants and long, warm socks to complete our Survival Socks initiative. Please drop off donations in your pod... Read more
January 21
Colquitz Middle School has delivered over 300 socks full of toiletry items to people in need in Victoria. Please consider donating items to help us stuff the socks. There are... Read more
January 20
ADVISORY teachers, please check your mailbox in the photocopy room today as there are special student ballots for tomorrow’s Tuesday Trivia question. All staff can use the same green ballots.
Toothpaste,... Read more
January 17
Please bring in Survival Socks donations and drop them off in your pod collection box by Tuesday January 28th.
Yearbook club meets today after school in Ms. Dong’s room.
Volleyball News:
Girls 8... Read more
January 16
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, socks, shampoo and soap. granola bars, mini-tissue packages, packs of gum, bus passes and new or nearly new long warm socks. These are all things that you probably... Read more
January 15
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January 14
The animals at the SPCA need your help! Please drop your donations of clean, used towels, blankets and sheets into the box in front of the office by January 30th.
The... Read more
January 13
Students who are helping with posters for Black Excellence Day on January 15th (which is Wednesday), Please join us in the Art room TODAY at lunch. Bring your lunch!
Volleyball News:
-practice... Read more
January 10
Yearbook Club Meeting today in Ms. Schuring’s Room
Students interested in planning ideas for Black Excellence Day on January 15th (which is next Wednesday), Black History Month in February and are... Read more
January 9
Happy Silly Sock Day! Thanks to everyone who is participating in today’s spirit day! Our next spirit day will be on February 6th to celebrate our 100th day of school. ... Read more
January 8
Indigenous Student Lunch - Friday in the Home Ec Room. Those students with Indigenous ancestry are welcome to join us for a pizza lunch in the Home Ec Room, starting... Read more
January 7
Lead the Change Club meets today at lunch in the library.
Students interested in planning ideas for Black Excellence Day on January 15th (which is next Wednesday), Black History Month in... Read more
January 6
Have you ordered your yearbook yet? If not, make sure to check the posters around the school for order information! Order information is also sent out to families every week... Read more
December 20
Candy Grams are on sale TODAY! Deliver a treat and a note to your friend or yourself! Line up in the foyer after lunch eating time to purchase yours! ... Read more
December 19
Candy Grams are on sale TOMORROW! This is your LAST CHANCE to deliver a treat and a note to your friend or yourself! Line up in the foyer after... Read more
December 18
Lego Robotics team practice will not meet today due to a staff function in the library.
There is No Yearbook Club tomorrow.
Reminder to all teachers of the practice for the assembly... Read more
December 17
Candy grams are on sale today for 25 cents! Deliver a treat and a note to your friend or yourself! Line up in the foyer after lunch eating time to... Read more
December 16
-Reminder to all teachers of the practice for the assembly in Room 104 at Nutrition Break!
-All staff that are interested in having input in what we purchase with the Makerspace... Read more