BAZAAR RAFFLE WINNERS Our Bazaar Raffle was sold out this year and we are excited to announce the names of the lucky winners. 1st Prize ($1,000 cash)—Terilyn O’Hara, 2nd Prize (GoPro)—Nicola Rademaker and 3rd Prize (KitchenAid Stand Mixer)—Jennifer Pelton.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Young students across campus are eagerly awaiting this annual favourite! Students in Preschool-Grade 3 (plus older siblings) are invited to meet Santa and his merry elves while enjoying a delicious breakfast. We would like to thank the Cosman family for generously donating organic maple syrup produced at their family farm in Quebec. Yummy!

MODEL UN Over the weekend, 14 Senior School students participated in a Model United Nations conference hosted at Brentwood College. Students participated in international negotiation exercises and engaged in global political issues dialogue.

CRITICAL THINKING Our Primary students have been working on a critical thinking challenge that will result in the construction of a new sandbox for the Primary playground. Last week, the Grade 3s sold chestnuts and raised $123.35 for this project. Thank you to everyone who bought chestnuts.

JUNIOR SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE Families, join us December 9 at 6:00pm for a wonderful Christmas from Around the World performance. Parents, please ensure your child is in costume and in their homeroom by 5:30pm.

ANNUAL FUND YEAR-END ROUND-UP Thank you to all of our family, alumni and community members who have already donated generously to the 2015-2016 Annual Fund. These funds will assist the growth of our Scholarship/Bursary Fund, enhance our school’s educational technology, and support the Head’s Fund. If you would like to donate and receive a tax receipt is for 2015, the deadline is December 31st.

UPCOMING EVENTS ALL SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 14 8:00AM WEAR RED, PINK, WHITE DAY

FEBRUARY 14 8:30AM-9:30AM I LOVE A BOOK EVENT

FEBRUARY 16 1:00PM-3:00PM QMS OPEN HOUSE, TLC

FEBRUARY 19 9:00AM & 5:30PM QMS OPEN HOUSE, TLC

FEBRUARY 19 6:00PM-8:00PM QMS TALENT SHOW, FOUNDERS’ HALL

FEBRUARY 25-27 ST. GABE’S SPIRIT WEEK

FEBRUARY 26 ANTI BULLYING DAY

FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1 “MATILDA”, FINE ARTS THEATRE

JUNIOR SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 14 12:45PM-2:00PM GRADES 4-7/8 SKATING TRIP, ISC

FEBRUARY 14 2:35PM JUNIOR SCHOOL EARLY DISMISSAL

FEBRUARY 17 9:45AM PRESCHOOL FIELD TRIP, SUNRIDGE PLACE

FEBRUARY 17 2:30PM-4:00PM GRADES 5-6 BOYS VOLLEYBALL GAME, ECOLE PROVOST

FEBRUARY 18 9:00AM-2:00PM INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, QUEEN OF ANGELS & DUNCAN CHRISTIAN

FEBRUARY 18 3:00PM GRADES 4-6 VOLLEYBALL GAMES, QMS

FEBRUARY 19 9:45AM JK FIELD TRIP, THRIFTY FOODS

FEBRUARY 19 2:30PM GRADE 7 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL GAME, QMS

FEBRUARY 20 2:30PM GRADE 7/8 BOYS VOLLEYBALL GAME, KHOWHEMUN SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 21 JUNIOR SCHOOL TERM 2 ENDS

FEBRUARY 21 12:45PM K-GRADE 3 SKATING FIELD TRIP, ISC

FEBRUARY 24 3:00PM-4:00PM GRADE 5 BOYS VOLLEYBALL GAME, QMS

SENIOR SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 13-16 GLOBAL ISSUES CLUB, VMUN TRIP

FEBRUARY 21 3:00PM SENIOR REPORT CARDS SENT HOME

FEBRUARY 22 DANCE WITH ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL, QMS

FEBRUARY 25 8:00AM SENIOR SCHOOL RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY

RESIDENCE

MARCH 2 MID-YEAR BOARDER RETREAT, VICTORIA

EQUESTRIAN

FEBRUARY 21-MARCH 21 HITS DESSERT CIRCUIT SHOW, THERMAL, CA, USA

2013-2014 SCHOOL CALENDAR

THE ROYAL REMINDER

Queen Margaret’s School | 660 Brownsey Avenue Duncan, BC, V9L 1C2 | T 250 746-4185 | F 250 746-4187 | www.qms.bc.ca

QMS ADMISSIONS CALENDAR

JAN 18-22 WHITE HORSE, YT, CANADA

JAN 18-22 ANCHORAGE, AK, USA

FEB 11-13 VALLE DE BRAVO, MEXICO

FEB 15-22 VARIOUS CITIES, MEXICO

FEB NANAIMO, BC, CANADA

FEB QMS, DUNCAN, BC, CANADA

Our Admissions staff travel to cities around

the world to meet with prospective fami-

lies. If you have friends or family who are

interested in meeting with one of our rep-

resentatives, please contact us by calling

250-746-4185 or emailing Admissions.

QMS PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION Keep up to date with all of our Parents’

Association’s activities by clicking here to read

the most recent PA Minutes. If you have any

concerns or suggestions, please contact one of

the committee members:

Co-Chairs Dina Holbrook & Kirsty Grant

Vice Chair Jennifer Pelton

Secretary Tammy Gurski

Treasurer Nancy Wilson Becerra

BAZAAR SUCCESS The QMS Bazaar was an exciting community day filled with laughter, fun and Christmas cheer. Our

PAC would like to gratefully acknowledge QMS parents/guardians, students, faculty,

management, staff and the public for their support. Everyone’s efforts helped raise

$15,200 for our school.

Next PA Meeting: January 12, 2016

Time: 8:10am

Karin Quinn Hall

THURSDAY DECEMBER 3, 2015 Facebook Twitter

UPCOMING EVENTS ALL SCHOOL

DECEMBER 9 6:00PM JUNIOR SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE

DECEMBER 13 3:00PM JUNIOR SCHOOL CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

DECEMBER 13 4:30PM SENIOR SCHOOL CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

DECEMBER 18 10:45AM JINGLE BELL JOG, FOUNDERS’ HALL

DECEMBER 18 11:30AM EARLY DISMISSAL FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK

DECEMBER 21-JANUARY 8 CHRISTMAS BREAK, NO CLASSES

DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 1 ADMINISTRATION CLOSED

JANUARY 4 8:00AM ADMINISTRATION RE-OPENS

JANUARY 11 8:00AM ALL CLASSES RESUME

JUNIOR SCHOOL

DECEMBER 4 2:30PM JUNIOR SCHOOL EARLY DISMISSAL

DECEMBER 10 9:30AM-12:30PM GRADES 2-3 FIELD TRIP, BC FOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE

DECEMBER 11 3:00PM JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT CARDS SENT HOME

DECEMBER 14 9:40AM-12:30PM KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 1 FIELD TRIP, BC FOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE

DECEMBER 16 7:00AM-8:00AM BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, GLIDE HALL

DECEMBER 16 11:00AM-12:00PM ECE CHRISTMAS PARTY, VIOLET CAFÉ

DECEMBER 17 9:00AM PRIMARY RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY, FOUNDERS’ HALL

DECEMBER 17 10:30AM INTERMEDIATE RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY, FOUNDERS’ HALL

RESIDENCE

DECEMBER 5 1:00PM-4:00PM CHRISTMAS CRAFT DAY

DECEMBER 6 10:00AM OPTIONAL BOARDERS TRIP, VICTORIA

DECEMBER 12-13 RED WEEKEND (NO TRAVEL)

DECEMBER 12 BUTCHART GARDENS FIELD TRIP, VICTORIA

DECEMBER 13 6:00PM BOARDERS CHRISTMAS DINNER, GLIDE HALL

DECEMBER 20 RESIDENCE CLOSES FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK

EQUESTRIAN

DECEMBER 4-6 RICHARD KELLER EQUITATION CLINIC, QMS, DUNCAN, BC, CANADA

DECEMBER 12 8:00AM HORSE SHOW PREP CLINIC, QMS, DUNCAN, BC, CANADA

2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Invites our community to attend our

A Magical Celebration of Christmas

Please email reception@qms.bc.ca to let us know which service you plan to attend.

We look forward to sharing this beloved annual tradition with our community.

660 Brownsey Avenue Duncan, British Columbia, Canada V9L 1C2

T 250 746-4185 | F 250 746-4187 | reception@qms.bc.ca

www.qms.bc.ca

Breakfast with Santa 2015

On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 we will host a special breakfast for our Preschool to Grade 3 students (older siblings are permitted). Rumour has it that Santa and his ELVES will be there! We invite you to enjoy a delicious meal while being led in a sing-a-long by QMS Senior School students, meet with Santa and celebrate the Christmas season. We request parents accompany their child(ren) to this event as supervision will not be provided. Don’t miss out! Join us for this very popular event! Cost: $5 per person (Proceeds support the QMS Grad Fund) Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Time: 7:00am-7:55am Location: Glide Hall ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please return the completed form below, with payment, to your child’s homeroom teacher by Monday, December 7, 2015. Name of Student(s): Number of Additional Guests: Total for student(s) and guests ($): □ Please find cash / cheque attached (Circle one) □ Please charge my QMS school account: Signature