School Announcements
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
December 13
Candy grams go on sale next week for only 25 cents! Buy a candy gram for yourself or a friend and help support the SPCA’s wild animal rehabilitation centre! Advisory... Read more
December 12
Lego Robotics team practice today at lunch in the library. Robotic engineers pick up their pizza at the bell with the band students.
Yearbook Club meets tomorrow after school. Staff, please... Read more
December 11
Candy grams go on sale next week for only 25 cents! Buy a candy gram for yourself or a friend and help support the SPCA’s wild animal rehabilitation centre! Advisory... Read more
December 10
Reminder: there is NO LEAD THE CHANGE CLUB today. There will be a quick meeting on Friday at lunch to go over the schedule for candy gram sales.
Volleyball practice after... Read more
December 9
A reminder to staff and students that the library will be closed during lunch and silent reading today as it will be used for Aqua Pods’ Guess My Job event.... Read more
December 6
Yearbook club meets today after school.
Boys 6/7 basketball after school today
Volleyball News:
Students: If you are interested in playing recreational volleyball rather than competitive volleyball, please see the sign up sheets... Read more
December 5
Indigenous Student Lunch - Tomorrow 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
December 4
The Colquitz Rainbow club will meet today at lunch in the Library!
Grade 8 Basketball players interested in playing in a staff versus student game. Please meet Mr. Brown in the... Read more
December 3
Lead the Change Club will meet a bit later today at 12:12 in Ms. Schuring’s room.
Yearbooks are now on sale. Order information is emailed out to parents in the weekly... Read more
December 2
Attention Students: the Library will be CLOSED today at Nutrition Break. You will need to go outside, so grab your coats! It will be open again tomorrow. Again, NO LIBRARY... Read more
November 28
Lego Robotics team practice today at lunch in the library. Robotic engineers pick up their pizza at the bell with the band students.
Yearbook Club tomorrow after school
Yearbooks are now on... Read more
November 27
The Colquitz Rainbow club will meet today at lunch in the Library!
Basketball News:
- Congratulations to the 6/7 girls basketball team on a fantastic season! While you may have fallen short... Read more
November 26
Lead the Change Club meets in the library today at lunch. Please bring a pair of scissors.
Garden club today at lunch. Meet Mr. Leblond in the Art Room before going... Read more
November 25
Basketball News:
-good luck to the ⅞ comp boys playing after school today at Cedar Hill. Remember that your game is at 4:45 today since it is a double header play-off... Read more
November 21
Today is SILLY HAT DAY! Thank you to everyone who is participating in today’s spirit day! There will be some prizes to give out to some of the best silly... Read more
November 20
Basketball News:
Congratulations to the 6/7 girls comp team who played last night at home. They secured a tight win in a very competitive game.
Grade ⅞ Boys Comp. team has a... Read more
November 19
Lead the Change Club meets today at lunch in the library.
Garden club today. Meet Mr. Leblond in the Art Room at lunch before heading outside.
Lead the Change Club has a... Read more
November 18
A reminder to all students that the Library Learning Commons is open for Drop-in book exchange from 2:30 until the end of the day. Students, please get permission from your... Read more
November 15
Lead the change is hosting a chip sale today at nutrition break and if we have any leftovers we’ll sell the rest at lunch. $2 a bag. All proceeds Will... Read more
November 14
Lead the change is hosting a chip sale tomorrow- Friday the 15th at nutrition break and if we have any leftovers we’ll sell the rest at lunch. $2 a bag.... Read more
November 13
Lead the change is hosting a chip sale Friday the 15th at nutrition break and if we have any leftovers we’ll sell the rest at lunch. $2 a bag. All... Read more
November 12
Lead the change meeting today at lunch- 12:00- in the library
Eco and Outdoor Ed push-in starts today for the Tuesday and Thursday divisions. Mr. Leblond will be coming Presentation feedback:... Read more
November 08
Yearbook Club meets today after school in room 120.
Lead the change is hosting a chip sale next Friday the 15th at nutrition break and if we have any leftovers we’ll... Read more
November 07
Thank you to everyone who donated to Lead the Change’s We Scare Hunger campaign. We collected over 230 non perishable food items to donate to Burnside Gorge Community centre. Great... Read more
November 06
Thank you to everyone who donated to Lead the Change’s We Scare Hunger campaign. We collected over 230 non perishable food items to donate to Burnside Gorge Community centre. Great... Read more
November 05
Lead the Change Club meets today at lunch recess -12:12- in Ms. Schuring’s room in blue pod.
Basketball News:
-Congratulations to the ⅞ boys comp team who won against PCS. It was... Read more
November 04
Do you love to read? Do you love Trivia? Come to the library at Lunch Recess today to learn all about the Battle of the Books!
A reminder to all students... Read more
November 01
If you brought non perishable food items to donate to our We Scare Hunger campaign, please bring them to the boxes in front of the library. Thank you for helping... Read more
October 31
There will not be a practice Friday morning for girls 6/7 comp team. Patrick thinks that would be cruel after Halloween!
Lead the change is collecting food bank items tonight. Staff... Read more
October 30
Basketball News:
-Senior Boys Competitive Basketball team you have a shoot around with Mr. Cormier at lunchtime today/
-Senior Boys Competitive Basketball you have a home game today versus Royal Oak Middle... Read more
October 29
Congratulations to the grade ⅞ boys rec team who won both games in the jamboree last night at home. You dominated the court.
Thanks to our scorekeepers Cami, Talia, Lola Lielti... Read more
October 28
-Good luck with the grade 8 boys rec team today! Scorekeepers are: Leni, Talia, Cami, Gurneet, Lola, Lielti, Tibi and Bri. If you cannot make it, please let Mrs. C... Read more
October 24
-Girls 6/7 rec basketball practice today at lunch recess in the gym! All players must attend please!
Lead the Change club will be holding a costume contest on Thursday October 31st. ... Read more
October 23
Lead the Change club will be holding a costume contest on Thursday October 31st. There will be prizes for the scariest costume, funniest costume, best prop, best homemade costume and... Read more
October 22
Girls 6/7 rec basketball team MEETING in home ec room today at nutrition break! All players must attend. If you would like to join our team PLEASE COME- we need... Read more
October 21
Pumpkins will be delivered to classrooms today for the Great Colquitz Pumpkin Display! Information was put in advisory teachers mailboxes a couple of weeks ago. Please remember that this is... Read more
October 18
First Colquitz swim practice today after school at Commonwealth Pool. Please meet on deck, ready to swim by 3:15pm. Practice will finish at 4:00.
On Halloween night, lead the change club... Read more
October 17
First swim practice tomorrow after school 3:15-4:00pm at Commonwealth Pool. See you on deck and ready to swim by 3:15pm. Make sure you have returned your forms to Ms. Steffens!
On... Read more
October 16
On Halloween night, lead the change club is collecting food bank donations. If you would like to participate, drop off non-perishable food items in front of the library on November... Read more
October 15
Lead the Change club today at noon in the library-bring your lunches
Rugby rugby rugby- please return your jerseys to Ms. Irving asap.
Candy bags! On sale today for $2 in the... Read more
October 11
Rugby rugby rugby- please return your jerseys to Ms. Irving asap. Please do not return them to the office. Student names will start being called on the announcements if they... Read more
October 10
Rugby rugby rugby- please return your jerseys to Ms. Irving asap. Please do not return them to the office. Student names will start being called on the announcements if they... Read more
October 9
Rugby rugby rugby- please return your jerseys to Ms. Irving asap. Please do not return them to the office. Student names will start being called on the announcements if they... Read more
October 8
Rugby rugby rugby- please return your jerseys to Ms. Irving asap. Please do not return them to the office. Student names will start being called on the announcements if they... Read more
October 7
X-country run today at lunch. Please be at the front sign by 12:05. Remember, there is no Meet this week. Our next x-country meet is next Wednesday at Juan de... Read more
October 4
All rugby players please return your jerseys to Ms. Irving asap
Soccer Soccer Soccer. If you are playing in the soccer jamboree next Monday please meet Mr. Brown in the gym... Read more
October 3
-Girls 6/7 basketball Tomorrow morning at 7:30. This will be the last tryout for the competitive team. We are looking for a coach to take on a recreational girls 6/7... Read more
October 2
Rugby rugby rugby- The touch rugby team made some great passes and plays in their final Jamboree at Shoreline yesterday. Please return your jerseys to Ms. Irving in room 106... Read more
October 1
Rugby rugby rugby- There is a touch rugby game today afterschool at Shoreline. All players please meet by the front door at the end of day bell to check in... Read more