Dear QEHS Families,
Since it was such a short week, I was planning on waiting to send Knights' Notes until next week. However, after our day, I had to take a moment to share. Today, our school community came together to honour and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who have served our country. Our Remembrance Day ceremonies provided an important opportunity for students and staff to remember, learn, and express gratitude.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to making today's ceremonies so meaningful. The leadership of our staff, the talents of our Concert Band, the contributions of our student speakers, and the support of many others helped create a respectful and memorable experience for our school community. Our Veteran Speaker even enjoyed a gourmet lunch created by our Culinary Students after the ceremony.
As we head into Fall Break, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the ongoing support of our families. The partnership between home and school plays an important role in the success and well-being of our students, and we are grateful for all that you do to support learning both in and out of the classroom. Each day, I see examples of kindness, resilience, leadership, and growth that make Queen Elizabeth High School such a special place.
Thank you for being part of our QEHS community. I wish you and your family a restful and enjoyable Fall Break. I hope you have an opportunity to relax, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most.
Lest we forget.
With gratitude,
Jennifer Edmondson-Neily
Principal
Upcoming Dates
Monday, November 16- Classes resume
Monday, November 16- School Council 7pm in the Learning Commons or Online
Friday, November 20 – B Day
Friday, November 27- Non-Instructional Day- no school
Thursday, December 10- CTS/Fine Arts Winter Gala- more details to follow
Grade 9 West Coast Sailing 2027
Queen Elizabeth is offering a West Coast Sailing Trip for Grade 9 students in the spring: May 24 to May 28, 2027. This trip combines sailing training and experience while focusing on learning and developing personal skills. Join us for an information evening Tuesday December 1 at 5pm in the Learning Commons.
High School Basketball Tryouts
Boy’s Tryouts will begin on Monday, November 16 from 3:45 – 5:30 pm in the main gym.
Girl's Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, November 17 from 3:45 – 5:30 pm in the main gym
School Council Meeting- Monday, November 16
Please join us on Monday, November 16 at 7pm in the Learning Commons or online for our School Council meeting. Link in your Knights' Notes Messenger.
GATE Parent Association Casino Fundraiser (November 23/24) - Volunteers Still Needed!
The GATE Parent Association's Casino Fundraiser takes place November 23 & 24 at Deerfoot Inn & Casino, and we need your help to fill shifts! We especially need more volunteers for the 24.
Funds raised will be primarily distributed to GATE schools in Calgary, including QEHS. A few hours of your time can make a meaningful impact! Please follow this link for more information, and to volunteer.
GATE Parent Education Session – Wednesday, November 25 at 7pm
The GATE Parent Association is hosting a presentation entitled: Teaching Our Kids in the “Acceleration Age” – Without the Gift of Prophecy – presented by Dr. Veronika Bohac-Clarke, University of Calgary, Werklund School of Education. This presentation is open to all and is directed to parents and teachers looking to assist our children navigate our current era, which may be described as the “Acceleration Age”, where information is quickly moving and all at once. This is especially challenging as we grew up in a different, slower moving age and are also just learning to navigate this “Acceleration Age” while trying to provide guidance to our children. We invite attendees thinking about their own questions and possible solutions in advance of the presentation. Register by November 23.
QEHS Band Fundraiser
Your QEBPA is excited to announce our Purdy’s holiday fundraiser! This year you can choose to have your order shipped to the school for free or shipped to your house for a fee. Purdy’s chocolates make fantastic and easy holiday gifts, so get your order in early to make sure you can get all the yummies! We are planning to have orders ready for pickup at the Winter Concert on Dec 10. A limited number of paper catalogs will be available in the band room starting Nov 3. Orders must be submitted by Nov 24. Use the fundraising link here to order.
Cafe Menu Week of November 16
Monday:
Italian Wedding Soup
Chicken Wings
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sushi Sandwich – Onigirazu
Tuesday:
Italian Wedding Soup
Chicken Pot Pie
Beef Donair
Chicken BLT Club
Wednesday:
Potato Leek Soup
Pork Schnitzle with Spatzle
Vietnamese Chicken Sub
Shrimp Crunch Warp
Thursday:
Potato Leek Soup
Butter Chicken
Cuban Sandwich
Shrimp Crunch Wrap
Friday:
Eggs Benedict with Hash Browns
Knights' Nation Athletics Week of November 16
Monday : Jr. High Girls BBall Semi-Finals @ Colonel Irvine – 4:30 pm - The winner of this game will advance to the finals on Friday, November 20 @ QEHS - 4:30 pm
Jr. High Senior Girls BBall Semi-Finals @ HD Cartwright – 4:30 pm - The winner of this game will advance to the finals on Friday, November 20 @ QEHS – 7:00 pm
Tuesday: Jr. High Junior Boys BBall Semi-Finals @ GP Vanier – 5:30 pm - The winner of this game will advance to the finals on Thursday, November 19 @ Simon Fraser – 5:45 pm
Jr. High Senior Boys BBall Semi-Finals @ SJAM – 7:30 pm- The winner of this game will advance to the finals on Thursday, November 19 @ Simon Fraser – 8:15 pm
Wednesday: Senior Football City Finals at Shouldice Park- 5pm Gate fee of $5 adults, $2 for students with student ID
Thursday: Tentative - Jr. High Jr. & Sr. Boys BBall Finals @ Simon Fraser see above
Friday: Jr. High Jr. & Sr. Girls BBall Finals @ QEHS see above
Saturday: Sr. High Varsity Girls Volleyball Finals @ Bishop McNally (yay go Knights!) - 9:30 am
Gate fee of $5 adults, $2 for students with student ID
Go Knights!