School Announcements
Announcement Mar. 17
Yearbooks are on sale now! Make sure to order your yearbook today! Order information was sent home in report card envelopes, is emailed out to parents each week and can... Read more
Announcement Mar. 16
Pizza Day Today
Please be ready in class order at the door with a paper towel in hand. A runner will come to take you to the pizza service table in... Read more
Announcement Mar. 15
Yearbooks are on sale now! Make sure to check the posters around the school for ordering information.
Fine Arts
* 8:54am Band 6 Team 1
* 10:34am Band 6 Team 2
Could the following... Read more
Announcement Mar. 14
TRIVIA,TRIVIA,TRIVIA. Here are this week’s Harry Potter themed trivia questions.
Student Question: What would the spell “lumos” do?
Staff Question: What would the spell “nox” do?
Neka, Karys, Lilia and Kerri please come... Read more
Announcement Mar. 13
Attention students!! Tuesday at lunch come watch the staff vs students volleyball game at lunch time in the gym!
Sr girls volleyball team please return your clean jerseys as well as... Read more
Announcement Mar. 10
To all you Nintendo fans out there. Happy Mario day!
TRIVIA,TRIVIA,TRIVIA. Here are the answers to this week’s Harry Potter themed trivia questions.
Student Question: What is the name of Hagrid’s boarhound... Read more
Announcement Mar. 9
If you are interested in a mountain biking club, please meet in Ms. Spies classroom Friday at break. You must have your own bike and some previous experience.
CONGRATULATIONS to the... Read more
Announcement Mar. 8
Grade 6/7 boys this is your last chance to play some volleyball! Come on down to the gym at lunch today.
Fine Arts:
* 8:54am Band 6 Team 1
* 10:34am Band 6... Read more
Announcement Mar. 6
Good luck to the ⅞ boys team who are in play offs after school. We need all scorekeepers and lines people. Please please let Mrs. C know if you... Read more
Announcement Mar. 3
Good Luck to the Grade ⅞ girls comp volleyball team as they head off to their two day tournament at Royal Bay Secondary. Thank you to everyone who supported our... Read more
Announcement Mar. 2
Sr Volleyball Girls meet in Ms.Rowlands Room @ Nutruition Break today to discuss the tournament tomorrow.
Pizza Day Today
Please be ready in class order at the door with a paper towel... Read more
Announcement Mar. 1
Fine Arts
* 8:54am Band 6 Team 1
* 10:34am Band 6 Team 2
* 11:15am Band 7
*Lunch Jazz Band
* Lunch Stage Crew to continue working on lighting, movement of sets, and sound.
*After... Read more
Announcement Feb. 28
Staff, please send all band students.
Band students, bring your pink February Practice Challenge form to band today.
Great job ⅞ Boys Comp! You played with full commitment right to the last... Read more
Announcement Feb. 27
Good luck to the ⅞ boys comp who are trying to get a good spot for playoffs.
Scorekeepers and liners are needed for today’s last home game. I have Gwen, Ava,... Read more
Announcement Feb. 24
Movie night fundraiser is tonight! Tickets are $2. You can purchase them online and they are being sold today in the Foyer Today at Nutrition break. Concession available at the... Read more
Announcement Feb. 23
Pizza Day Today
Please be ready in class order at the door with a paper towel in hand. A runner will come to take you to the pizza service table in... Read more
Announcement Feb. 22
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 bullying and take... Read more
Announcement Feb. 16
Pizza Day Today
Please be ready in class order at the door with a paper towel in hand. A runner will come to take you to the pizza service table in... Read more
Announcement Feb. 15
Black History Month fact: John Ware was a former slave who settled in Alberta and gained recognition for his skill as a cowboy. He established two ranches before his death... Read more
Announcement Feb. 14
Vancouver Island’s first Black teacher was Emma Stark who taught in a one room school outside of Nanaimo in 1874. Stark and her family were some of the area’s first... Read more
Announcement Feb. 13
Did you know that Viola Desmond is on the Canadian $10 bill? She was a successful black business woman who refused to leave a white only area of a movie... Read more
Announcement Feb. 10
In 1979, the Ontario Black History Society convinced the City of Toronto to formally declare February as Black History Month
Hey Colquitz! Do you like candy? Do you want to win... Read more
Announcement Feb. 8
Black History Month is a time to celebrate Donovan Bailey, who assumed the title of “World’s Fastest Human” by winning the 100-metre sprint at the World Track Championships in Göteborg,... Read more
Announcement Feb. 7
TRIVIA,TRIVIA,TRIVIA. Here are this week’s Valentine’s Day themed trivia questions.
Student Question: Cupid has what name in Greek mythology?
Staff Question: In Roman mythology, Cupid is the son of whom?
Boy’s comp volleyball... Read more
Announcement Feb. 6
All grade 6 girls rec volleyball players meet Ms. Lee in room 102 at nutrition break to discuss rides and who will be at the jamboree at Dunsmuir tomorrow.
Scorekeepers get... Read more
Announcement Feb. 3
Jean Augustine (The first African-Canadian woman elected to the House of Commons) played an important role in Black History Month being developed in Canada and put a motion for Black... Read more
Announcement Feb. 2
We celebrate Black History Month to celebrate the often underrepresented triumphs and victories of oppressed Candians and beyond and to correct our mistakes from the past and to improve society... Read more
Announcement Feb. 1
February is Black History Month! Did you know that black history mouth origanaly started as Negro history week?.In 1926, Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week. It showed how black... Read more
Announcement Jan. 31
TRIVIA,TRIVIA,TRIVIA. Here are this week’s tv show themed trivia questions.
Student Question: Which popular TV show includes the characters: Ross, Chandler, Joey, Monica and Rachel?
Staff Question: Which character in “The Office”... Read more
Announcement Jan. 30
4 Score keepers are needed for today’s game. We have Neka, Gwen, Poppy and Ava down for today. Thank you!
Although boys did not show up to their practice on Friday,... Read more
Announcement Jan. 27
Friday
Reminder: Grades 6 Indigenous students are invited for a pizza lunch and drumming today in the Home Ec room, from 12:00-12:40.
Girls grade 6/7 rec volleyball practice after school today until... Read more
Announcement Jan. 26
Pizza Day Today
Please be ready at your classroom door with a paper towel in hand and wait for a runner to take you to the pizza serving tables. Those that... Read more
Announcement Jan. 25
Grade 6/7 boys volleyball in the gym at lunch today
Today after school come cheer on and watch the Sr girls comp volleyball team as they face Royal Oak and Journey.... Read more
Announcement Jan. 24
TRIVIA,TRIVIA,TRIVIA. Here are this week’s tv show themed trivia questions.
Student Question: Principal W. Seymour Skinner is a character in what popular animated tv show?
Staff Question: Jack Bauer was the lead... Read more
Announcement Jan. 20
Friday
TRIVIA, TRIVIA, TRIVIA. Here were this week’s TV Show themed questions:
Student Question: Which popular TV show features characters working for the Dunder Mifflin paper company?
Answer: The Office
Winners: Abby-Div.5, Hailey-Div.13, Myles-Div.22.... Read more
Announcement Jan. 18
Fine Arts
* 8:54am Band 6 Team 1
* 10:34am Band 6 Team 2
* 11:15am Band 7
*Lunch Jazz Band
*After school: Rehearsal for Techs and Novikov
*7:40am tomorrow morning Grade ⅞ Choir and Grade... Read more
Announcement Jan. 17
TRIVIA, TRIVIA, TRIVIA. Here are this week’s TV Show themed questions:
Student Question: Which popular TV show features characters working for the Dunder Mifflin paper company?
Staff Question: What is the dog’s... Read more
Announcement Jan. 13
Girls Grade 6/7 rec volleyball Practice today after school until 4:30.
TRIVIA, TRIVIA, TRIVIA. Here were this week’s TV Show themed questions:
Student Question: What group consists of Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles?
Answer:... Read more
Announcement Jan. 11
Grade 6/7 rec boys volleyball practice today at lunch. Join us in the gym at the start of lunch!
Gr ⅞ boys volleyball after school Thursday. Your first game is home... Read more
Announcement Jan. 10
TRIVIA, TRIVIA, TRIVIA. Here are this week’s TV Show themed questions:
Student Question: What group consists of Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles?
Staff Question: Which character had selective mutism in “The Big Bang... Read more
Announcement Jan. 9
Tennis starts today in the gym for PE classes. If the first class of the day could help Coach Lola set up and the last class of the day help... Read more
Announcement Jan. 6
Popcorn popcorn popcorn! Popcorn orders are now open online for the rest of the school year. Please order now for delivery to your classroom on January 25.
Girls 6/7 rec Volleyball... Read more
Announcement Jan. 5
Pizza Day Today - The first one of the Year
Please be ready at your classroom door with a paper towel in hand and wait for a runner to take you... Read more
Announcement Jan. 4
Grade 6/7 girls and boys volleyball practice at Lunch in the gym Today.
There is an important meeting for all boys wanting to play volleyball at NB today in the gym. ... Read more
Announcement Jan. 3
There is a very important meeting for Grade 6/7 girls and boys rec volleyball players today at lunch recess (12:20) in room 102. Please make sure to come if you... Read more
Announcement Dec. 16
TRIVIA, TRIVIA, TRIVIA! Here were the final Holiday themed questions and the last trivia questions of 2022!
Student Question:What are the names of all eight Reindeer in “Rudolph the Red Nosed... Read more
Announcement Dec. 15
Pizza Day Today - The last one of the Year
Please be ready at your classroom door with a paper towel in hand and wait for a runner to take you... Read more
Announcement Dec. 14
Grade 6 Band classes, please bring pencils for our Christmas song challenge.
Carol band in the foyer at lunch today
Band 7 at 11:15 - please bring pencils and make sure you... Read more
Announcement Dec. 13
Grade 6/7 boys and girls who are interested in playing rec volleyball, we will have our first practice today at lunch in the gym. Come down as soon as the... Read more
Announcement Dec. 12
Grade 6/7 boys and girls who are interested in playing rec volleyball, we will have our first practice tomorrow at lunch in the gym. Come down as soon as the... Read more
Announcement Dec. 9
Boys ⅞ Comp have serving practice at lunch today with Mr. Mitch If ther are any girls comp who would like to attend, you are more than welcome. 12:00-12:25. ... Read more
Announcement Dec. 8
Boy’s ⅞ comp volleyball: Our next practice is at lunch on Friday for serving practice only.
Next week, the practices will be Monday and Wednesday after school until 4:00 only. If... Read more
Announcement Dec. 7
Only 1 day to go until Cram the Cruiser! Tomorrow morning the Saanich police will be bringing their cruiser for us to stuff non-perishable food, new toys, clothing or toiletries.... Read more
Announcement Dec. 6
Office: Beautification this week is div 9. Thank you!
Boys ⅞ Comp volleyball have tryouts today after school until 5:00. Make sure you are dressed appropriately. Come to the gym right... Read more
Announcement Dec. 5
Leadership meeting today at lunch. Please meet in the art room.
Candy grams are being sold in the foyer at lunch starting tomorrow. For 25 cents, you can send a friend... Read more
Announcement Dec. 2
Trivia, Trivia, Trivia. Here were the music themed questions for this week. They were the final music themed questions!
Student Question: What Astronomer is name dropped in Queen’s song “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
Answer:Galileo
Winners:Asher-Div.21,... Read more
Announcement Dec. 1
Pizza Day Today
Please be ready at your classroom door with a paper towel in hand and wait for a runner to take you to the pizza serving tables. Those that... Read more
Announcement Nov. 30
* 8:54am Band 6 Team 1
* 10:34am Band 6 Team 2. Divs 6 and 7, make sure you bring pencils today. Thursday’s early morning rehearsal is ALL grade 6 band... Read more
Announcement Nov. 29
All music students MUST bring a pencil to class today
* 8:54am Band 7/8
* 9:36am Band 6 (Team 2) Thursday morning’s grade 6 band rehearsal is EVERYONE. All 62 of you... Read more
Announcement Nov. 28
Office: Beautification is division 8 this week. There is a lot of garbage on our grounds. Please do not take wrapping outside and if you forget to leave it behind... Read more
Announcement Nov. 25
There will be a short meeting for the grade 7/8 boys basketball team today at nut break in room 122.
Cram the Cruiser
Bring donations of food, toys and small gift items... Read more
Announcement Nov. 24
Today is crazy sock day! Pull those socks up high and show how awesome they are! Advisory teachers, please put your crazy sock day participation numbers into the spreadsheet that... Read more
Announcement Nov. 23
Crazy sock day is thisThursday! The class with the highest percentage of participation will win a fun prize!
Cram the Cruiser
Bring donations of food, toys and small gift items to cram... Read more
Announcement Nov. 22
Crazy sock day is thisThursday! The class with the highest percentage of participation will win a fun prize!
Beautification is div 7 this week. Thank you. Please be mindful that there... Read more
Announcement Nov. 21
There will be a very important meeting for the boys ⅞ basketball team in Mr cormier's classroom room 122 @ nut break. Only those who are dressing need attend. Please... Read more
Announcement Nov. 18
Mr. Arnott: Trivia, Trivia, Trivia. Here are this week’s music themed trivia answers.
Student Question was: What TV Show inspired Billie Eilishs’s first song “Ocean Eyes”?
Answer: The Walking Dead (Fun fact:... Read more
Announcement Nov. 17
The yearbook cover design contest is now closed and we need your vote! A slideshow of the final submissions was emailed out to all staff. Advisory teachers if you have... Read more
Announcement Nov. 16
Fine Arts
Grade 6 Flute players are coming in early tomorrow morning.
* 8:54am Band 6 Team 1
* 10:34am Band 6 Team 2
* 11:15am Band 7
* Lunch Jazz Band
*Lunch: Stage crew (unless... Read more
Announcement Nov. 9
Fine Arts:
* 8:54am Band 6 Team 1
* 10:34am Band 6 Team 2
* 11:15am Band 7
* Lunch Jazz Band
*Lunch: Remembrance day run through, wreath bearers called at Silent Reading to run... Read more
Announcement Nov. 8
The Colquitz Rainbow Club will meet today at Lunch in the Library! As a reminder, while we are always welcoming of new members, this is not a space for you... Read more
Announcement Nov. 7
The yearbook cover design contest is now closed. Please make sure you bring your entries to Ms. Schuring or the office today. If you have sent Ms. Schuring a digital... Read more
Announcement Nov. 4
Mr. Arnott: Here are the answers to this week’s music themed trivia questions. The questions were:
Student Question: What Language Arts Literary device is used in the title of the song... Read more
Announcement Nov. 3
Remember to order pizza for next week! Orders are open online all weekend.
Intramural basketball for boys and girls in grade 6 at 12 noon today in the gym. All are... Read more
Announcement Nov. 2
Thank you so much for all the wonderful donations that came in for our “We Scare Hunger” food drive! Together Colquitz collected 550 items to help families in our community! ... Read more
Announcement Nov. 1
There will be a brief meeting in Mrs. Sanschagrin’s room (Rm 121) at Nutrition Break for all Grades 7 and 8 Girls Basketball Players - attendance mandatory.
Thank you to all... Read more
Announcement Oct. 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Lead the change club is hosting a costume contest today in the roundabout. If you would like to enter the contest, meet in the roundabout at 12:10pm. This will... Read more
Announcement Oct. 28
Lead the change club is hosting a costume contest on Monday October 31st. If you would like to enter, wear your costume next Monday and meet in the roundabout at... Read more
Announcement Oct. 27
Thank you to everyone who has already brought in donations for the “We Scare Hunger” food drive! If you haven’t yet donated, please write yourself a reminder and bring your... Read more
Announcement Oct. 26
All grade 6 boys and girls who would like to play intramural basketball are asked to come to a meeting today at 12:20 in the gym.
Office- This week is division... Read more
Announcement Oct. 25
Way to go Colquitz! Please keep bringing in your non-perishable donations for the “We Scare Hunger” food drive. We will be collecting for one more week!
Grade 8 Grad Hoodies &... Read more
Announcement Oct. 24
Pumpkins are being delivered to classes today for the great carveless pumpkin display! Please decorate your pumpkin and have it ready to be displayed in the foyer this Thursday and... Read more
Announcement Oct. 19
The We Scare Hunger food drive is well underway! We have already seen some donations coming in but we need more! Please try to support this awesome cause if you... Read more
Announcement Oct. 18
Donation boxes for non-perishable food items have been delivered to every class. Please get busy filling them up! We have many families in our community who benefit from our donations.... Read more
Announcement Oct. 14
Lunch Marduk, Etana, Dummuzi, Courtiers
Crljenkovic- Runners, please bring your clean jersey to Mrs. C as soon as possible.
Staff: Reminder that staff are needed in the PE room today at... Read more
Announcement Oct. 13
Crljenkovic- Runners, please bring your clean jersey to Mrs. C as soon as possible.
For staff who were not at the staff meeting yesterday: Please do not take indoor... Read more
Announcement Oct. 12
From Mr. Cormier, there will be an open gym for boys grade ⅞ basketball today 3 until 430.
Crljenkovic- Runners, please bring your clean jersey to Mrs. C as... Read more
Announcement Oct. 11
Crljenkovic-Fun run at lunch today. We will go out and enjoy the weather. Meet at the usual place.
Patten-The following holds are ready to be picked up in the library:Mason div.7
Arnott:... Read more
Announcement Oct. 6
Today at 11:35 the Tour de Rock will be riding by on Interurban Road. Classes interested in lining up on the sidewalk to cheer them on should probably head down... Read more
Announcement Oct. 5
Basketball for grade 7 and 8 boys will be today 3-4:30.
Crljenkovic-Run practice today at lunch. We have our very last Meet tomorrow at Beaver Lake.
Colquitz Spirit Day is this Friday!... Read more
Announcement Oct. 4
Crljenkovic-Congratulations to the runners to competed yesterday at Juan de Fuca. So proud of your positive attitude, not to mention your amazing results. Run practice today at lunch
Ultimate ultimate ultimate. ... Read more
Announcement Oct. 3
Crljenkovic-Good luck to all of the runners heading to Juan de Fuca today. Please let Mrs. C or Mrs. Harvie know if you need a ride to the Meet. Run... Read more
Announcement Sept. 29
It is Trivia Tuesday Answer time! Yes, a day early again! Here are this month’s final animal themed questions:
Student Question: What bird has the longest wingspan?
Answer: The wandering albatross... Read more
Announcement Sept. 28
8:54am Band 6 Team 1
* 10:34am Band 6 Team 2
Tomorrow’s early morning rehearsal for band 6 this week is for Trumpets, trombones, electric basses and tuba. We have clinicians... Read more
Announcement Sept. 27
Crljenkovic-We have run practice this week today and Wednesday at lunch. Important information regarding this week’s meet: it has moved to Cedar Hill due to a conflict. Please see... Read more
Announcement Sept. 26
Crljenkovic-congratulations to the runners who competed in our first meet last week. We had phenomenal results and efforts. It was a beautiful day to run. We have run practice... Read more
Announcement Sept. 22
Regular library schedule starts today. The library is open at nut break and the last 20 minutes of the day for drop in book exchange.
Ultimate practice today at... Read more
Announcement Sept. 20
Patten:Could the following classes please bring a pen if you’re signing out textbooks or a pencil if your coming for your library orientation: Div.21 Geoghegan, Div.18 Cormier, Div.6 Harvie,... Read more
Announcement Sept. 16
Fine Arts:
Just a quick note from Mrs. Montgomery that instruments should be going home every Thursday, or Friday for practice if you forgot, and that instruments should not be played... Read more
Announcement Sept. 15
Fine Arts:
* 8:54am Band 8
* Lunch Jazz Band. All music students should be taking instruments home today and bringing them back on Tuesday.
* Lunch Auditions continue for the... Read more
Announcement Sept. 14
There will be a meeting for all grade 6,7, and 8 boys wanting to play basketball this year in room 122 in blue pod TODAY at nut break. That is... Read more