Attention all Colquitz Coho who are interested in joining the swim team this year! We will be having an informational meeting today at Nutrition Break in Ms.Steffens Classroom (Room 111). Slots fill up fast so make sure you come to the meeting if you hope to join.
This is a message for all students who love art and are interested in entering our yearbook cover design contest. The winner of the contest will have their artwork professionally printed on all of our 2026 yearbooks and receive a free copy of the yearbook. If you are interested in learning more about this awesome contest, please come to Ms. Schuring’s room at nutrition break today for information! If you are also interested in joining swim club, please go to the swim club meeting first.
This October, leadership club will be holding two awesome events!
- A carveless pumpkin display – Start thinking about what you might like to decorate!
- A Halloween costume contest.
Advisory teachers, please find posters to hang in your room for both of these events in your mailbox.
Leadership and yearbook students who are working on bulletin boards and trivia questions. Please see Ms. Schuring to finish your jobs!
Rugby rugby rugby- congratulations to all of the touch rugby players for a great season! You improved so much from the beginning of the season and really came together as a team!
No ultimate frisbee jamboree after school today. If you have a jersey, please be sure to return it to Mr. Leblond as soon as possible as they are required for other teams.
Mountain Bike club rides again Thursday. Be sure to talk to your parents to arrange rides. See Ms. Spies, Ms. Dixon or Mr. Leblond if you have questions about this week’s ride or if you are wanting to join.
X-country run at lunch today. Our last meet is tomorrow at UVic. Make sure you are signed up if you are attending. This is our last race. Meet at the sign today by 12:03
Rainbow Club is today at lunch recess time in the library! Eat in your classroom and come at the recess bell. Everyone is welcome! Today is an important meeting to get ready for the parade tomorrow. And here’s an announcement from two members of Rainbow Club!
National Coming Out Day is coming up and we would like to invite everyone to a dance party tomorrow. On that day we will celebrate the diversity of the people in the LGBTQ+ communities. On this day we encourage everyone to wear rainbow to show your support and we will be hosting a parade at lunch recess.
Everyone is invited, regardless of gender or sexuality. We will meet in the foyer at the start of lunch recess. Everyone should feel safe to be themselves and the more we all show up to support, the better it is for everyone! So tomorrow remember to wear rainbow and come party at lunch recess!
Anyone interested in helping with “Culture Club” to organize ways to recognize and celebrate all of the different cultures in our school, especially during special days and months, please come to the Home Ec Room TODAY at LUNCH. We will be focusing on Women’s History Month, Islamic Heritage Month or Latin Canadian and Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as Diwali on October 20th right now.
The community action exploratory is hosting a Bake Sale on Tuesday October 14th and Thursday October 16th. In the main foyer. It is a fundraiser with half the money going to a women’s shelter and half going to the school. We will be selling treats, cookies, candies, cupcakes and many more treats all nut free for 50 cents to 3 dollars. It is run by div 9 div 10 and div 13 with the help of Ms. Farrell. Don’t get a cavity on such sweet deals 😉
Fine Arts
*10:34am Grade 7 Band
*11:15am Grade 8 Band
Lunch: Homer and Copreus
*After School 3:00 – 4:15pm: Scene 14 (Medusa scene)
*7:40 am tomorrow morning Jazz Band