School News
Aviation program has student reaching for the skies
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Yearbooks Available for Purchase
Yearbooks still available for purchase. Take $38 to the accountant's window outside the office this Wednesday or Thursday from 11:30 - 12:30.... Read more
BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC INFORMATION
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PROVINCIAL EXAM SCHEDULE
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Pick up your Yearbook!
Students may pick up pre-purchased yearbooks in the foyer:
Wednesday or Thursday 11:30 - 12:30
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Building Student Success: BC’s New Curriculum
Changes to the Graduation Program will begin coming into effect as of July 1, 2016, which is the legislated start of the new school year. For a more detailed explanation... Read more
June Provincial Exam Schedule
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BC TRANSIT YOUTH PASS INFORMATION
Effective April 1, 2016, the BC Transit YouthPASS was discontinued. Youth Pass
The attached letter explains the reasons the pass was eliminated by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission.
Existing YouthPASSES will be... Read more
YOUTH PASS NOTIFICATION
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Alec Krawciw wins Bronze at Canada-Wide Science Fair
Alec Krawciw finished in third place at the Vancouver Island Science Fair. This qualified him for the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Montreal, where he won the Bronze medal.
Additionally, at the Vancouver... Read more
ANED Spring 2016 Newsletter
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Leadership students volunteer at the World Partnership Walk
Mount Doug Leadership students volunteer at the World Partnership Walk on Sunday, May 29th
From left to right: Andy Pan, Justin Lo, Kiki Xiao, Joanne Chen, Apple Cai, Ocean Han, Kaylee... Read more
Mock Interview Day 2016
The Planning teachers and students would like to thank Katrina Macintosh, our Career Centre Coordinator, for organizing a wonderful Mock Interview Day on Thursday, May 26th. Approximately 120 Planning students... Read more
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Quantum Mechanics Symposium
On April 28, Mount Douglas students in Grades 11 and 12 were introduced to the University of Victoria Chemistry and Physics Departments during a Quantum Mechanics Symposium. After they were... Read more
Mount Doug Aviation Students take Flight
On April 13, 2016, students in the Aviation program at Mount Doug went on a Flight Expedition with the Victoria Flying Club. See Photo Gallery under Quick Links for full... Read more
Mt Doug Grade 10 Students help with Restoration Project on Mt Tolmie
Mount Douglas secondary students are aiming their ecological footprints at restoration work on Mount Tolmie. Over the past few years many classes have discovered the beauty and diversity of our... Read more
France Trip, 2017
Have you ever wanted to travel to France? Here is your chance! Mount Doug students will be travelling for two weeks to France in March 2017. There will be an... Read more
Career Centre Newsletter
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Alec Krawciw wins 3rd place at Science Fair 2016
Alec created a captivating project on Graphene. Graphene is a new type of carbon lattice that is one atom thick and conducts electricity. Hopefully, it will one day form the... Read more
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Parent/Teacher Interviews are available to booking March 21st @ 9:00 - March 31st @ noon. Please see instructions below.On-line Booking Parent Teacher Interviews... Read more
Syrian Refugee Families Fundraiser
Last Friday night, March 4th, 3 rock bands made up primarily of Victoria high school teachers ran a dance to raise money for Syrian Refugee families coming to Victoria. After... Read more
COURSE PLANNING MEETING WITH ALL NEW PARENTS – 7:00 – 8:00 pm – March 1
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Career Centre Newsletter
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FINE ARTS GALA – February 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Mount Doug Fine Arts Department is pleased to host the second annual Fine Arts Gala on Thursday, February 11 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The Gala will begin in... Read more
Fujiya Sushi and Pita Pit for Second Semester
fujiya foods and pita pit sem 2 2016 order form... Read more
Kate Dickinson and Michael Olson meet Jim from Dragon’s Den
Kate Dickinson and Michael Olson from our Mount Douglas Business Program with Jim Treliving from Dragon’s Den. Kate and Michael represented the Victoria School District at The Jim Treliving Business... Read more
Host Families needed for France Students
We are still looking for a few more host families for the students from France. If you are interested please contact the school at 250-477-6977 or email Mr. Ponchet @... Read more
Battle of the Bands – Staff Skit
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Yearbook Pre-orders
The last chance to pre-order a Yearbook is February 5, 2016! Just bring $38 to Mrs. Knight in the accounts office before Friday Feb. 5.
If you are unsure if you have bought... Read more
January Provincial & Classroom Exam Schedule
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR STUDENTS FROM LYCEE PRIVE LOUIS PASTEUR IN AVIGNON, FRANCE
Would you like to enjoy sharing with students from France? We are looking for host families to take in one or two students from February 1st to February 9th. The... Read more
Yearbook Grad Write-ups
Attention all grads - the Yearbook Writeup Deadline has been extended to Friday Dec. 18th. Write ups can be submitted at http://mountdouglas.ca/webusers/ybgrad/. You will need your Grad PIN to log in. Contact Fiona Ngai... Read more
Aviation & Design: a New Program starting this February
Starting February 2016, Mt. Doug is hosting a district-wide, semester long aviation and design program. In this program students will earn credit for relevant high school and post-secondary courses such... Read more
Amended 2015-16 School Year Calendar
Letter to Parents re amended 2015 16 school calendar... Read more
SCIENCE WEEK AT MOUNT DOUG
SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2016
Mount Douglas has many exceptional students interested in pursuing science careers in their future. Many of these students are going to the Kwantlen Science Challenge on November... Read more
MD ECO’S INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Come join MD ECO on Mt.Tolmie to help get rid of invasive species and save the native species!
Meet new people, get fit, volunteer hours & get some fresh... Read more
MEDIA RELEASE RE VIPC REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 2, 2015
Media Release re VIPC Registration Opens 02Nov15... Read more
TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY
A reminder to all grade 9 students and parents:
Take Our Kids to Work Day is fast approaching - Wednesday, November 4th
Please return your consent form by Friday, October 30th -to the... Read more
2016 VANCOUVER ISLAND PARENT CONFERENCE – February 27, 2016
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RAMPAC Information Evening
RAMPAC Information Notice 2015-2016... Read more
Math Support
If any students require Math Support this will be offered every TUESDAY and THURSDAY at lunch in Room 223 with Mr. Quast. This starts right away!... Read more
Fuyiya Foods & Pita Pit orders for the 1st Semester
Sushi Poster with pictures 2015 sem 1 fujiya foods and pita pit sem 1 2015 order form... Read more
Year Beginning Summer Newsletter
Following is our summer newsletter outlining important dates and information for September.
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Individual France Exchanges
Mount Douglas has a long history of individual student exchanges with our sister school, Lycee Louis Pasteur in Avignon, France. We will be hosting three students from Avignon for one... Read more
School Start Times / Supplies
School is starting on Tuesday, September 8th
Grade 9's should come to the school at 9:30 a.m. where they will begin with an assembly in the gym, followed by a homeroom and class rotation. ... Read more
BC Transit YouthPass 2015-16
Following is the application form for the BC Transit YouthPass for the 2015-2016 school year. The photos for the bus passes will be taken at Mount Doug on Monday, September 14,... Read more
Awards Ceremony 2015
Congratulations to all our Mount Doug Award recipients. For those students recognized at the Awards Ceremony on June 25th, photos were taken. If you would like a copy sent to you, please... Read more
Final Sports Review 2014-15 School Year
It is hard to believe that another year of Athletics has come to a close for all the Mount Douglas athletes, parents, sponsor teachers, and coaches. Although this year started... Read more
Stewards of the Future
A group of twelve Grade 10 and 11 students spent the weekend of June 5 to 7 at Pearson college in Metchosin as part of the Stewards of the Future... Read more
Shoreline Clean up
MD ECO finished this year's activities with a clean up of the Mount Douglas Park Beach on Sunday, June 7. Students collected over 250 cigarette butts as well as lots of... Read more
Yearbooks for Purchase
There are a few 2015 Yearbooks available for purchase. If you are interested in purchasing one, they are available for $38 from the Mount Doug accounts office.... Read more
Photography Class Photos
Mount Douglas offers both an introductory Photography 11 course, covering the fundamentals of both film and digital photography, and a more advanced Photography 12 that builds on those fundamentals learned earlier, and combines them... Read more
Locker Contents
Students were asked to have their lockers emptied by Tuesday, June 16th.
The lockers have been cleaned out and miscellaneous items have been added to the lost and found. Please have your son... Read more
June 25th Report Card/Certificate Distribution
On June 25th there will be a homeroom for distribution of report cards and Honour Roll/Service/MVP/Athletic certificates. Students are asked to come to the school between 10:00 and 11:00 am.
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June 2015 Provincial Exam Bulletin / Exam Schedule
Following is the June exam schedule.
School-Prov. Exam Schedule as of June 12, 2015
Following is information for students regarding Provincial Exams. This information is provided by the Ministry of Education.
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Sushi and Pita Pre-Orders
We sincerely hope that you enjoyed your healthy lunch options of pita and sushi this year. Sushi and Pita will both be back for your enjoyment and convenience in the... Read more
Mount Doug Wins at Heritage Fair
Well done to all the students who attended the 2015 South Vancouver Island Heritage Fair on May 1st. Your work and interviews left the judges impressed with your depth and... Read more
Summer Adventure Tourism Program
School District 61 and West Coast Adventure College are partnering together to offer an amazing 8-week program for students interested in exploring the Adventure Tourism Industry. Applications are due by... Read more
Off the Grid Festival
Fifteen Mount Douglas Students attended the recent environmental festival held at Oak Bay High School on April 23rd.
Grade 12 students Nava Friedmann and Mya Robilliard led a workshop on Fish... Read more
Spring 2015 Sports Review
As the Spring Season of play comes to a close, and there are just a couple of months of sports left, it is time to reflect on a very busy... Read more
Science 10 Invasive Plant Project
The Grade 10 Challenge Program students have been spending time learning about Garry Oak Meadows and removing invasive blackberry in Mount Tolmie Park. The students will be mapping out four different... Read more
France Individual Exchange Program
French students at Mount Douglas are able to do an intensive France exchange at our sister school in Avignon, France. Grade 9 or 10 students can go for a month... Read more
Leadership Update – Spring
Many leadership events have taken place since our last update.
Santa's breakfast was a hit, with the highest attendance record ever. The teacher skit, free food, and various performances from the... Read more
Mount Doug Wear – Spring 2015
Mount Doug Wear is on sale at the school only until this Thursday, April 30th. Check out what is available to be ordered at http://mountdougwear.com/.
You may also contact Mrs. Parkinson at dparkinson@sd61.bc.ca or 250-477-6482 Extension... Read more
France Trip
Thirty one Mount Doug students traveled to southern France over the Spring Break to experience French culture, Roman architecture, medieval castles and fantastic food. Students were hosted by students from... Read more
Mount Doug Students at Government House
It was indeed an honour and a privilege for Holly Reist, Sophia Zhai and Nick Li who were selected to represent the Mount Douglas Leadership Program at Government House on... Read more
Red Cross Bullying Prevention Program
Congratulations to the Mount Doug students who took part in a two-day training session in Bullying Prevention through the Red Cross. They are now certified as youth facilitators. Joining them... Read more
Winter Sports Highlights
As we move into the spring and all the spring sports, it is hard to believe that we are approaching the final months of another sports year. The Winter Season,... Read more
Peer Tutoring Available Daily!
Friendly , knowledgeable Peer Tutors....everyday...any subject! Drop by the career centre afterschool and give your grades and spirit a boost!
Study support once or twice per week will make a huge... Read more
Camera Donations?
Discovered any dusty cameras recently? We hope you have, as the Photography 11/12 classes are very much needing to build upon their current stock of film cameras that students use.
We are... Read more
BC High School Football 2014-15 Provincial Runner-Up
Congratulations Mount Doug RAMS football for a great season! The senior varsity team ended up as the 2014-15 Provincial Runner-up - no other team since 1949 has played in four consecutive... Read more
Athletics – Fall 2014 Sports Review
Thank you all for your contribution to the Fall Sports season. The start of Athletics this year was a bit chaotic but once again Mount Douglas has done itself proud... Read more
Fill-the-Foyer
FILL-THE-FOYER took place at Mount Doug from December 1-12.
Thanks to students, staff, parents/guardians and community members for making our food and toy drive a HUGE success. Each Christmas, Mount Douglas adopts a school... Read more
Rainbow Tuesday
Mount Doug is a school community that values the diversity of its students, and on "Rainbow Tuesday" this was made clear in flying colours. Hosted by the Mount Doug GSA... Read more
What’s New with MD Leadership!
Mount Doug’s Leadership program has started the year off with a bang! The first day of school was Leadership’s first event and with the sidewalk adorned by welcoming chalk art,... Read more
Grad 2015 Winter Semi-Formal
Attention Grads of 2015 - Winter Semi-Formal December 12th
Place: Harbour Towers (345 Quebec Street)
Ticket Price: $42.00 for Grads. $20.00 for Guests (Dessert and Dancing)
Ticket Sale Dates: December 1 -... Read more
Scholarship Results – Class of 2014
We are very proud of the Mount Doug graduating students of 2014 who had a stellar year as scholarship recipients.
They received over $1,300,000 worth of Scholarship monies. Dogwood District Awards of $1000 were... Read more
Improv Teams
Mount Doug's Improv teams are actively preparing for the Canadian Improv Games. The students will be running a fund raising demonstration event on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 pm in... Read more
Passport to Education
Congratulations to our recipients of the 2013-14 Passport to Education stickers. These awards can be applied towards tuition at accredited and designated Post Secondary Education institutions.
The names of the Grade 11 recipients of... Read more
Kwantlen Science Challenge
Mount Doug will be taking a senior and two junior teams to the Kwantlen Science Challenge in Vancouver on November 28-29. Students will compete with other secondary schools from BC in... Read more
Notes from the Mount Doug Music Department
Sunday December 7th - Mount Douglas Jazz band and choir perform at "Caroling in the Village" in Cadboro Bay Village - 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday December 17th - Winter Concert featuring... Read more
Trades and Apprenticeship Parent Evening
Parents and Guardians are invited to attend a district-wide information session to hear about Trades & Apprenticeship. It is taking place on Tuesday, December 2nd from 6:30 - 7:30 pm... Read more
Online Post-Secondary Institution (PSI) Selection for Grade 12 Students
The online PSI Selections Form is now available for students graduating in the 2014/15 school year. This online form should only be submitted by Grade 12 students who expect to graduate this school year and... Read more
Amazing Kids Awards – Nava Friedmann & Elisabeth Bomford
Mount Doug student Nava Friedmann was awarded a Save on Foods Amazing Kid award. Nava is a dedicated member of our school choir, improv team and was the key organizer of Mount... Read more
Mount Douglas Students Clean up the Shoreline
A dedicated group of 18 Mount Doug students descended on Mount Douglas Park Beach on Saturday, September 27 to pick up over 77 pounds of garbage including 233 cigarette butts,... Read more
BC Fruit and Vegetable Program Schedule 2014-15
Mount Doug is once again offering the BC Fruits and Vegetable Nutritional Program. This is a Mount Doug Leadership/Ministry of Health initiative.
WHY a BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program?
Improves... Read more
Student Safety – School Drop off / Pick up
A note on student safety – please drop students off and pick them up either a few blocks away from the school, or use the back parking lot off Laval... Read more
Year-Beginning Summer Information
Parents & Guardians:
As we prepare for the first day of school, September 2nd, we would like to share some important information to help you and your son or daughter navigate... Read more
Anaphylaxis
Attached is an important informational letter regarding students who have a severe life-threatening allergy to peanuts.
Anaphylaxis Year Beginning letter 2014... Read more
Provincial Exam Results
Students may access their exam results and their Unofficial Transcript of Grades (UTGs) on the Student Secure Web at https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/
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Sports Review 2013-2014
As the spring season of play has just finished and the close of another school year approaches, I have the pleasure of reflecting upon another fantastic year of high school... Read more
Track & Field Provincials
Congratulations to the Mount Doug Track & Field team for a fantastic season. The Rams finished 2nd in the Lower Island Championships and 3rd at the Islands. The 4 months of... Read more
Congratulations Mount Doug Dancers!
Mount Doug was awarded the Secondary School Dance Shield at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival which was held May 5th to 7th at UVIC. Congratulations to all our Mount Doug Dance... Read more
Mount Doug Strings Class
The Mount Douglas Secondary School Strings students worked extremely hard for their Spring performances. Their first performance was held on April 16th in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival. The students played... Read more
2014 South Vancouver Island Heritage Fair
Over 40 students from five different schools attended the South Vancouver Island Heritage Fair on May 5, 2014 at the Royal B.C. Museum. Each student presented a project that had... Read more
Science Fair
Felicitations go to Mohand Khouider and Alexander Krawciw for their wins in the 53rd Vancouver Island Regional Science Fair at the University of Victoria, on April 20, 2014.
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Leadership Students – April 2014
April was a whirling, exciting month and here is a quick recap of what Leadership students did:
Helped out at the Mustard Seed and Our Place Society weekly
Sold an impressive amount... Read more
Golf Tournament
Mount Doug placed 7th out of 23 teams at the two day Police Tournament! Mike Griffin took second place overall with a blazing 74 on day one and followed it up with... Read more
Winner of the “War of 1812 Writing and Arts Challenge”
Congratulations to Mount Doug Grade 10 student Gahwi Woo who was recently awarded first place in the senior arts category of the War of 1812 Writing and Arts Challenge. Her... Read more