Registration for Black Grad

Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for Students of African Descent (Black Grad 2026). Join us for the 4th Celebration of Excellence and Achievement for students in our communities  (a.k.a. Black Grad). If you or your child are advancing from elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, or graduating from high school, college, or university (class of 2026), we want to honour you!

Who can participate:
Students who identify as African, Caribbean, or Black and are:

• Transitioning into middle or high school (Fall 2026), or
• Graduating from high school, college, or university (Class of 2026).
  There areno academic or additional requirements.

Important dates:

• Registration deadline:Wednesday, December 31, 2025
• Late submissions will be placed on a waitlist
• Event date:Friday, May 8, 2026, at the University of Victoria

https://forms.gle/UxhiRJdQSjtDNUWK9.

This free, family-friendly celebration honours academic milestones through cultural traditions, guest speakers, music, and a reception. Over the past three years, COEA has honoured more than 120 students.  For questions or to inquire about donating or supporting the event, please contact BlackGradBC@gmail.com.

Dear Journey Families

Recently we have heard from many community members about an interest in creating a Soccer Academy for grades 7 & 8 at Journey Middle School.  EMCS has a well established and successful soccer academy that challenges and supports students following their passion is soccer.  We are at the initial stages of gauging interest for an academy at Journey Middle School.  Please take a moment to fill out the survey below with your thoughts.

Proposed Soccer Academy at Journey Middle School 2026/2027 – Fill out form

Thank you,

Mike Huck

We acknowledge the traditional territories of the Coast Salish: T’Sou-ke Nation and Sc’ianew Nation and Nuu-chah-nulth: Pacheedaht Nation. We also recognize some of our schools reside on the traditional territory of the Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation.

This free event is from 11-3 on Saturday November 22nd at Camp Barnard and is open to all youth in grade 6-9 regardless of gender, background, ability, citizenship, sexuality, or religion.

As we need to ensure we have sufficient supplies and Scouters available, we are asking for RSVPs at https://forms.office.com/r/6iTNmerLR2?origin=lprLink or by following the QR code on the flyer itself.

Families can contact me directly for any questions at 1stsooke@scouts.ca

Yours in Scouting,

Chantelle Cutting

1st Sooke Scout group

she, her, hers

Gratefully residing in the Traditional Territory of the T’Sou-ke First Nation

Come out and support our grade 8s at their Makers’ Market!

Lots of great things to purchase as well as a silent auction.

Makers Market

Band Concert Dress Rehearsal 

December 9th

5-7pm

EMCS

Band Concert

December 11th

7-9pm

EMCS