School Announcements

June 26

Mrs C loves that jerseys are still coming in and no judgement!  If you find one over the next week or two, just bring it into the office.   IT IS TUESDAY... Read more

June 25

Reminder that we are having a WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTO on the BACK, Library  FIELD TODAY at 9am.  We will announce when we are ready for classes to head out.  That... Read more

June 24

Just a reminder that There will be NO BAGS of any kind allowed in washrooms at any time - no backpacks, purses, or shoulder bags.  Leave them in your classroom, or... Read more

June 23

[Ms Schlappner] Hello everyone, and welcome to the last week!  Yahoo!  Almost there! Thank you to everyone who has made this year so special and who have gone out of their way... Read more

June 20

[Ms Schlappner] FRI-YAY   Yearbook club - Please meet in Ms. Schuring’s room to distribute yearbooks to classrooms.  Classroom teachers, yearbooks will be delivered to your classroom after school today for you... Read more

June 19

Today is Jersey day!! Thank you to everyone who is showing their school spirit by wearing a jersey Please please please bring in your jerseys.  Mercy, Jenny,  Landon, John, Jennifer, Calvin, Hilary,... Read more

June 18

Wear a jersey or sport themed shirt tomorrow for our last spirit day of the year!   AND the school jerseys are trickling in thank you very much.  Be sure to bring... Read more

June 17

Jersey day is on Thursday!!     AND bring your school jersey back to school!  Why would you want to keep it at home?!   Lead the Change Club members, please join Ms. Irving and... Read more

June 16

Thursday is Jersey day!  Show your spirit by wearing your favourite jersey or sport themed shirt    [Ms Schlappner] Students: there are two weeks left to school this year.  We want everyone... Read more

June 13

June Pride Announcement to be read by Reese and Lynn: June is Pride Month in Canada and also many other countries around the world. Pride Month celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and... Read more

June 12

Come shop and support the creative minds of Divisions 1, 7, and 10 at our Young Entrepreneur Fair in the gym on Monday, June 16th! Students have been working hard... Read more

June 11

Come shop and support the creative minds of Divisions 1, 7, and 10 at our Young Entrepreneur Fair in the gym on Monday, June 16th! Students have been working hard... Read more

June 10

Lead the change today at lunch in the library  Come shop and support the creative minds of Divisions 1, 7, and 10 at our Young Entrepreneur Fair in the gym on... Read more

June 9

[Ms Schlappner - Congratulations to everyone involved in the Musical!] Come shop and support the creative minds of Divisions 1, 7, and 10 at our Young Entrepreneur Fair in the gym... Read more

June 6

Track and Field: When you have had a chance to clean your jersey, please return it to Mrs C or to one of the other coaches.   A huge thank you to the... Read more

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 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 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 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

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