Spring Extravaganza

Our annual Spring Concert and fundraiser will take place on June 5. All proceeds from the event will go to support the many students in the Fine Arts program at QE.  Tickets will go on sale next week.

We are in real need of donations for our dessert and silent auctions. If you have a dessert, item or service that could be part of our auction please contact the school or any staff member. We look forward to your support. See you at the show!!

Click the image to see the full size poster.

Teacher PD day on Tuesday, May 22nd

There will be no classes Tuesday, May 22nd as teachers will be engaged in a Professional Development Day. Regular classes will resume on Wednesday. ~W.Rodgers

QE Students Recognize World Malaria Day

On World Malaria Day, April 25th, the Spread the Net Team at Queen Elizabeth Regional High educated and engaged students at their school in the fight against malaria. Students were asked to pledge their support for those suffering from this entirely preventable and treatable disease by placing a handprint on a mural the STN Team created, and gave money to help buy bed nets to protect those living in high-risk malaria zones. They also wore blue, the colour for malaria, to further show their support.

The Spread the Net Team’s initiative raised over $120 in one lunchtime, and created a fantastic mural to showcase how Queen Elizabeth students’ care about preventing malaria.

30-hour Famine Money Due

Students who have not yet returned their money for the 30-hour Famine are asked to do so as soon as possible.

Mr. Duff.

Memo to Parents

Dear Parents:  The Eastern School District is in the first year of its 2011-2014 Strategic Plan. Goal 1 in the plan states that “By June 30, 2014, ESD will have enhanced learning opportunities to support student achievement and success”.  One of the performance measures for this goal is to complete an Environmental Scan of Inclusionary Practices throughout the District.  The Programs Division has compiled five different on-line surveys to attain this outcome:  Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Educators, Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Support Staff, Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Students (7-12), Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Parents/Guardians and Inclusive Education Environmental Scan for Community Partners.

These web-based surveys have been compiled using Google Docs and can be accessed using the link at the end of this memo.  All surveys will be open for the period of Wednesday, May 2, 2012 to Friday, June 1, 2012.  Parents/Guardians – The Parent/Guardian Survey consists of 18 questions and should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.  The information gathered from this Inclusion Environmental Scan will assist the District in establishing and improving initiatives to support schools as they continue to build an Inclusive Philosophy. Thank you in advance for your participation in this important process!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFF5cUF5bVNWUEp0eUltbk1BR2RHclE6MQ

Queen E Has the Skills to Win!

On Friday, March 30th, several students from Queen Elizabeth Regional High competed in the provincial Skills Canada competition in the College of the North Atlantic in St. John’s.  QE had a phenomenal showing coming second overall in the province. Individual students also won three Gold and a Silver.  Patrick Butler won Gold in Job Skill demonstration, Emma Power won Gold in Graphic Design, Lesley Dawe won Gold in Baking and Evan Slaney won silver in Public Speaking.   Patrick, Emma and Lesley  who won gold will represent our province at National Skills Canada competition in Edmonton this May.  “It was a great opportunity for students to showcase skills they possess that they may not usually exhibit in school.” –Neil Warren Teacher sponsor

In picture from left to right Evan Slaney, Lesley Dawe, Emma Power and Patrick Butler.

 

QE Clothing Order Form

Click here to download the updated Queen Elizabeth Clothing order form.

Rotary Music Festival Performances

ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE STUDENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES FOR YOUR ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES!!!

Queen Elizabeth Regional High School  Choir : Sunday, April 22 at 11:30 – 12:10. You must arrive at MUN Music School no later than 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 25: Evening Concert at Holy Heart. Members of the jazz band AND choir must arrive at Holy Heart no later than 6:15 p.m.!!!

Queen Elizabeth Regional High School Jazz Band: Sunday April 29 at 11:50-12:35 (clinic only). You must arrive at MUN Music School no later than 10:50 a.m.

2012 Public Exam Prep Classes – 8 Week Program

The Eastern School District will be offering a 48-hour Public Exam Preparation Program from April – June 2012. This program will be offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings each week at Gonzaga High School, Smithville Crescent, St. John’s.

Registration will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gonzaga High School. Classes will start on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Participants will be required to complete a registration form and pay the required fee of $160.00 per course at the time of registration.  No refunds will be issued after April 27, 2012.

Cash/Debit/Visa/Mastercard will be available.  No cheques accepted. The Registration form is available here. For further information please call Brenda Hickey at 758-2700.

 

30-Hour Famine Cancelled

Due to impending stormy weather conditions for Friday night and Saturday morning the Queen Elizabeth 30-Hour Famine has been cancelled.