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QUEEN ELIZABETH SECONDARY — Newsletter —February 2018

Royal Report

Our Mission Statement At Queen Elizabeth our mission is to be a safe and respectful learning community where all students

will prepare intellectually, socially, and emotionally for their journey in a changing world.

QE ROYALS — Home of the “Royal” Bengal Tigers!

Principal: Mr. G. Magnusson / Vice Principals: Mr. M. Coflin (A-Gh); Ms. Z. El-Nashar (Gi-N); Mr. M. McLeod(O-Z)

Counsellors — Mr. B. Hanson (A-Gh); Mr. J. Pawelchak (Gi-N); Ms. R. Parmar (O-Z); Mr. D. Cosens (Inter-A, BASES, CASE)

Website — https://www.surreyschools.ca/queene

Important Dates February

Anti Bullying Day 28

March

Grade 7 Parent Info Night—6-8 pm in Gym 1

Student Progress / I Reports 7

Parent/Teacher Interviews—5:30-7:30 pm in Gym 8

Early Dismissal 1:42 pm

Daylight Savings—Spring Forward—2:00 am 11

Royal Wednesday 14

Newsletter #8 posted on-line 16

Last Day of Classes before Spring Break 16

Spring Break—March 17 to April 2

April

School Re-opens after Spring Break 3

PAC Meeting—7:00 pm 16

Royal Wednesday 18

Provincial Exam: English 12 9:00—12:00 pm 26

Provincial Exam: Comm. 12 9:00—12:00 pm 27

Newsletter #9 posted on-line 27

May

Non-Instructional Day—No School 4

Royal Players Production - 7:30 pm 9-11

Royal Wednesday 16

Victoria Day—School Closed 21

Student Council Spirit Week 22-25

Non-Instructional Day—No School 28

Grade 12 Commencement Rehearsal & Grad Gown Pick up-9:30 am 28

Commencement—7:00 pm 28

June

May Newsletter #10 Posted on-line 1

February 2018

Issue #7

Queen Elizabeth Secondary School 9457 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC, V3V 5W4

Tel: (604) 588-1258 / Fax: (604) 584-5294 / www.surreyschools.ca/queenelizabeth

Principal’s Message

The one true constant in schools, life, and indeed the universe, is change. As the new principal of Queen Elizabeth Secondary School, I bid you warm winter greetings and I wish all Royal families success as we begin the journey through second semester. I would be remiss, if I did not take this opportunity to say thank you to Mr. Mike Jellema, for his many years of service, support, and leadership in our school, as principal. During his tenure, he worked tirelessly, to build great capacity in Queen Elizabeth’s most vital resource, it’s students and staff. His impact will be felt for years to come, and we are in his debt.

During Mr. Jellema’s last week, our semester ended with exams and final assessments. Royals worked hard, and the fruits of their labour were visible on report cards that were distributed on February 2nd in Homeroom. Please ensure you have reviewed the report card with your child. Results from semester one courses were encouraging and we look forward to continued success for our students. Results from the Ministry English 12 exam, will be accessible to students on the Ministry web site at www.bced.gov.ca/exams early in March. If you have any questions regarding your child’s achievement, please contact the subject teacher.

Much has already happened this semester, and you should be inquiring with your child or children daily about what they’ve been learning. As a teacher, a school leader, and fellow parent, I know how challenging it can be to get much more than “fine” from our sons and daughters when they come home and we ask how school was. But, overwhelming research shows that students whose parents are engaged in their learning, achieve more.

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Principal’s Message continued:

You should also know that our counsellors have begun meeting with students to discuss require-ments and courses for next year. It is vital to have parental involvement in this process. Each year of secondary school brings different options and opportunities for students. The information that we gather from the course selection process enables us to build the timetable for the next school year. There are very limited chances to make changes later, so students are advised to choose courses carefully now. If you have specific questions about programs and options for your child, feel free to contact your son or daughter’s counsellor here at the school.

Our Grade 12 students have begun making their plans for their lives after graduation. Many are applying to universities, colleges, and other programs. Please contact our Counselling and Careers departments to seek further information about options and particular programs. Many of our grade 12s are also applying for scholarships at this time. Please have your son/daughter check with the Careers department for assistance in this regard.

Also, we welcome several new staff members to our school. Ms. Karen Friesen, Ms. Rupinder Grewal, Ms. Jennifer Hodgson, Ms. Varinder Maur, Ms. Sarah Munro, Ms Tamara Robson, and Ms. Rupinder Saini have all joined the Royal Team for second semester. If they are working with your child, please do offer them welcome.

Lastly, I mentioned change as the only true constant in my introduction. New staff (and a new prin-cipal) are far from the only changes that our school will see in the months and years to come. On the horizon are new grad requirements for our future grade 12 students, new Ministry literacy and numeracy assessments for all royals before they graduate, and new technological tools coming soon to our school. Queen Elizabeth will also change the way we communicate your child’s achievement and course schedules to you shortly. Please do inquire with us at the school for more details.

I look forward to learning more about the Queen Elizabeth school community, and your sons and daughters in the days and weeks to come. Please do contact me at the school if you have any questions or concerns.

Graham Magnusson

Principal


Parent Parking, Drop Off and Pick Up

Parents are asked NOT to drop off or pick up students directly in front of the school’s main en-

trance/corridor or along King George Boulevard. For safety, we ask you that you move along to the

west side of the parking lot (past the Portable) or park your vehicle in the parking lot to ensure

steady flow of traffic coming off King George Boulevard.

Please do not line up on King George Boulevard, in either the slow lane and/or the

curb lane, as this is obstructing traffic flow on King George Boulevard.

We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation!

November 16th 2017

Dear Students/Parents/Guardians:

Our school has opened the MyEducationBC (MyEdBC) Student Information Portal this 2017-2018 year to allow students to review

their school schedule, view report cards and make course selections in a secure online environment.

The portal can be accessed at: https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do

A mobile site is available at: https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do?mobile=1 In the Portal, students, parents and guardians with an account can view:

Student Schedules

Have access to Report Cards

Student Course Requests For Next School Year 2018/2019 (January 2018 onwards)

Opening the student portal for secondary schools is the first step to opening the family portal in MyEdBC in Surrey School District.

More information about this capability will be communicated later this year.

MyEducationBC is a secure student information system used in most school districts in the province of BC. Security is guided by

the rules and regulations of the School Act and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). If you have any

questions or concerns, please contact Vice Principal Murray McLeod.

It is imperative that you call the school at 604-588-1258 to update or advise of new parent (s) email addresses.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Murray McLeod, Vice Principal, Queen Elizabeth Secondary School

Mitch Grave, Tech Facilitator, Queen Elizabeth Secondary School

https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do

https://www.myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do?mobile=1


The Sun Run is a 10 km run, walk or combination of both that takes

you on a scenic route around Vancouver. It's the biggest event of its

kind in North America, and QE has entered a team every year for the

past 20 years!

The QE Sun Run Team has close to 100 team members this year!!

Good luck to all team members with training and at the run on Sunday April 22!

$55.00 until May 31st!

Price will increase on June 1st

to $60.00!

Pay at the office or Mr. Tattam in

classroom B125.


Where: Library Learning Commons

When: Every Wednesday and Thursday

Time: 3 – 4:30 pm

Help for all subjects and grade levels!!!

Want a chance to travel and explore European cities? Interested in forming connections to the past and school curriculum? Expose yourself to the language and culture of Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, and France and join us on our 10 day QE Europe trip next Spring Break. There are only 6 spots left. Cut off will be June 1st, 2018. If you have any questions, please email or contact by phone Ashley Mackenzie or Brittney Sitch for more details.

Spots are filling up fast! [email protected] or [email protected]


Week of February 2 —Jushan B. & Haman J.

Week of February 9— Zeenat K. & Gurbinder C.

Week of February 15— Zach C. & Lian R.

Week of February 23rd— Stanley T. & Amrit D.

Recognizing QE students who act

in socially responsible ways —

random acts of social

responsibility towards self,

others, the environment and

learning.


The School Act gives parents the right, through a PAC (Parent Advisory Council), to assume an advisory role in every school. The

PAC is the officially recognized collective voice of parents and guardians of the school. PACs are forums within each school

community to discuss matters affecting their children's school and the education of these children. Parents’ voices are a

tremendous value to the school. They offer a wealth of ideas and support in the challenges that face all public schools. PACs

strive to represent the diversity within their communities and contribute to the benefit of all students by providing

opportunities to educate and inform parents about the school and openly discussing parents' concerns and aspirations for the

school.

Who Can Become a Member of PAC? — All parents and guardians of students registered in the school are able to

participate as a member of the PAC.

How Does a PAC Work? — Through the parents in the school, PACs communicate with their parent community gathering

and discussing issues of importance regarding their school in order to adequately advise those that influence their school. In

addition to monthly PAC meetings, communication may also be done through newsletters, telephone, email and websites so

that all parents have the opportunity for input. PACs, with strong participation from parents, have an important influence on

life at the school and the feelings the community has toward the school and education. There is strong evidence that increased

parent involvement in the school results in increased student achievement, accomplishment, satisfaction, and bonding all of

which result in decreased dropout rates and better citizen.

The Purpose of a PAC can be:

to provide parents with the opportunity to gain greater understanding of the school;

to assist the SPC in carrying out its function;

to give input into school- based decisions;

to participate in goal setting;

to unify efforts of the school community towards the goal of quality education;

to monitor and review school rules and conduct, the safety programs, the educational programs; learning

materials, equipment and the school building;

to educate parents;

to advocate equal educational opportunities for all students;

to liaise with other education partners and organizations; and

to provide methods to resolve problems between the school and community by directing parents and students to

the Advocacy project.

Your Involvement! — Parents are encouraged and invited to bring forth issues, suggestions, or concerns relating to the

meeting and enhancement of the needs of your school community.

These issues can be brought forth by contacting a PAC executive member, sending a letter to the school addressed to a

member of the PAC executive, or attending a PAC meeting.

*The PAC is NOT a forum to discuss individual students and/or staff problems or conflicts*

Next PAC meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 16, 2018

Queen Elizabeth’s Parent Advisory Council — PAC


If you would like to help with the DRY GRAD, please come to our next meeting on Monday, March 5th at 6 pm

In QE Library or contact Edna by phone 604-617-4278 or by email at [email protected]. Parents are welcome to come

and help organize fundraising opportunities to help lower the cost of the Dry Grad Boat Cruise tickets.

The QE Dry Grad event will once again be a fabulous boat cruise. This year’s cruise will take place aboard the beautiful Queen of Diamonds, sailing

out of False Creek into the Inner Harbour and out past the West Vancouver shoreline.

On June 22nd, immediately following the Dinner/Dance at Newlands, grads will be shuttled by bus to the dock at 750 Pacific Boulevard where they

will board the boat for a four hour cruise. While on board, students will enjoy dancing, a photo booth and much more. There will also be a mock

casino featuring Texas Hold’em Poker and Blackjack. Each student will be given “play money” to use. Grads will be served food, soft drinks and hot

chocolate. Safe School Liaison staff will act as chaperones as well as boat security.

At 5:00 am, the boat will return to the harbor and students and chaperones will be boarded onto the buses and driven to QE school parking lot,

where their parents will pick them up (buses are expected to arrive at the school at approximately 6:00 am).

PLEASE NOTE: school premises will not be open for students!

School rules will apply on the boat cruise.

Students must attend the Dinner/Dance if they wish to go on the boat cruise.

If bringing a guest, students must show their approval form before they purchase a guest ticket.

No smoking, alcohol or drugs allowed. Students will be searched and any alcohol or drugs found will be confiscated and the student will be

refused entrance to the boat.

Backpacks or large bags will not be allowed on the buses. A small bag for a change of shoes or sweater will be permitted and will be subject to

a search.

If students wish to change out of their formal wear before the cruise, they must do so at Newlands, and a parent must come to pick up their

clothes prior to the buses leaving, as they cannot be left on the bus or taken on the boat — no exceptions. We ask that all clothes to be

changed into be brought with the students at the beginning of the night.

June 23, 2018

1:00 am – 5:00 am

Poetry Slam and Songs Wednesday, March 14th

Bottle Drive-Save Your Bottles

Saturday, April 7th

Car Wash, BBQ and Games

Saturday, April 28th

Poetry Slam and Songs on Wednesday, March 14th starting at 7pm QE School Theatre. Come listen or recite poetry written by the best authors or something that you have written yourself, or sing a song. We look forward to hearing from as many students and adults as the night will hold. The admission fee is $2.00 for those who come to perform and listen and $3.00 for those whoujust want to listen. A light concession will be available. All funds raised go to Dry Grad!

Bottle Drive—Save Your Bottles – Saturday, April 7, 2018, from 10 am to 2 pm, QE parking lot.

Car Wash, BBQ and Games—Saturday, April 28, 2018, FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY at QE parking lot. More information to follow.

Celebrate Grad in a safe

and responsible manner.

mailto:[email protected]


Poetry Slam and Song Night!

Wednesday, March 14th at 7 pm

in QE School Theatre

Read your own poetry or other

published works, sing a song,

or just come out to listen and

enjoy the evening!!

Admission is $2 for participants and

$3 for those who just want to listen.

All Funds raised support

Dry Grad


Grad 2018 Information Update

Commencement:

The formal Commencement Ceremony will be held at Chandos Pattison Auditorium (20138-168 Street, Surrey)

on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm.

Graduation Dinner/Dance:

The Grad Banquet will be held at Newlands Golf & Country Club (21025 48th Avenue, Langley) on

Friday, June 22, 2018.

Dry Grad Boat Cruise:

Immediately following the Graduation Dinner and Dance, it has been the tradition at QE to have a “Dry Grad

Boat Cruise” in Vancouver’s Inner Harbour. Saturday, June 23 1 am to 5 am. This event is organized by the

Grade 12 parents and all parents of Grade 12 students are asked to help raise funds and support this important

school sanctioned event. Our primary focus is to keep our graduates safe while celebrating this milestone in

their lives. At the same time, the graduates will experience many memorable moments to treasure. Please

watch for notices regarding Dry Grad meetings. Let’s make this a fun and safe event for the 2018 Graduation

Class.

Attention Graduates of 2018!

$30 Commencement fees are now due! Please pay at the office or you may also pay at SchoolCashOnline.

Thank you !


CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT QE

Want to learn more about our programs or how you can get involved? Check out our website at https://qecareerdept.wikispaces.com, read about some of our programs below or best of all, come to the resource centre next to the counselling department and meet our team:

Mr. Smith Mr. Cosens Ms. Rose Ms. Johnson

CAREER EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS!

District Partnership Programs

Want to get ahead on your apprenticeship? Have your first year paid for? Be eligible for a $1000 award?

For District Partnership programs contact Mr. Smith ASAP as application are due in early April.

CO-OP PROGRAMS!

Not only do you develop your academic and/or technical skills but you get the opportunity to put them to work and to explore future possibilities during your work experience placements.

It is not too late! If you are currently in Grade 10 or 11 and you missed out during course selection and wish to select a co-op program for next year, or if your parents have questions, please contact Ms. Johnson.

SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP

If you are currently working with a certified trades-person or intend on doing so in the future, you could be earning high school course credit and an opportunity to qualify for a $1000 scholarship while you do so.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS!

There are many opportunities available for students to win scholarships, awards and bursaries so come visit us in the Career Centre. Be sure to check out the Partner’s 36 Scholarships on the District website and don’t miss the Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Magical Dreams Foundation Endowed Bursary. Two awards of $1750 and only QE students are eligible to apply!

GRAD TRANSITIONS –EXIT INTERVIEWS

Grade 12 Exit Interviews will take place on April 11th for all Grade 12 students who have not participated in a Co-op or Work Experience program.

Co-op students please see Mr. Cosens if you’re having difficulties uploading forms to myBlueprint!

https://qecareerdept.wikispaces.com


CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT QE

The Sky’s the Limit!

Good luck to Tamanjot D – she’s currently attending Aviation Ground School. Held at Boundary Bay Airport, Ground School is a 12 week, evening program in which students learn about

many areas of aviation, including meteorology, aerodynamics and the specific laws that pertain to pilots. As part of the course, student obtain aviation radio license and prepare for the PPL written exam. Best wishes to Tamanjot in her studies!

What does the Army Reserve do? Several QE students are going to find out on Saturday, Feb 24 when they attend Soldier for a Day. Jessica P, Ajay B and Alyssa P will join Sea-forth Highlanders of Canada to find out how a solder is trained, see some of the vehicles and equipment that they use, experience a Fitness Test and learn about the role of the Army Reserve both in Canada and around the world. This program is ideal for students interested in a little challenge and fun!

Congratulations to Gavan G and Parmvir M! Both students were accepted to the 2018 Lower Mainland RCMP Youth Academy that will take place in March. Participants reside for 9 days at Camp Stillwood (near Chilliwack) and undergo sim-

ulated RCMP training; it’s a fabulous learning opportunity for students interested in exploring careers in law enforcement and/or emergency service. Students undergo a rigorous application process, including fitness testing, in order to be accepted to the program.

Upcoming career programs include: EMILY CARR HEADSTART IN ART, BC CHILDRENS HOSPITAL RESEARCH OPEN HOUSE, MINERVA LEARNING TO LEAD for Grade 11 girls and KPU MED SCHOOL FORUM .

Download the QE ROYALS app to keep informed of opportunities as they arise.

Kudos to those QE students who attended the one-day Operation Med School conference held at UBC on Feb 10. This annual events educates youth about the journey of a career in medicine. If you missed it this year, be on the lookout for it next January.


THE QE Royals App!

The QE Royals App is an opportunity for students and parents to find out the following, all on your cell phone, tablet or computer:

Important updates and notifications about school events.

Personalized student calendar, block schedule and homework organizer with daily reminders

Information phone numbers, school information, information from teachers, websites and social media all in ONE place.

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