Dates of Interest

April 19 – Non-Instructional Day – No classes for students 

Math Contests 

Students participating in the Euclid (April 3) or Fryer/Galois/Hypatia (April 4) Math Contests should check their email and/or the Math Contests D2L page for information about this week’s contests. 

Student Services 

Unique Pathways:  Applications for dual credit and exploratory programs are due April 9, 2024.  https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/high-school/unique-pathways-and-off-campus-education/Pages/default.aspx 

U of C - On April 17 the recruiter from U of C will be at Queen Elizabeth in the SGA to answer all your questions. Please pop by during Knight’s Block. 

Chinook Learning Presentation: Wednesday, April 24th in the Learning Commons during Knight’s block (8:55-9:25am).  Students who need to complete their diploma or upgrade courses for post-secondary entrance are invited to come hear the application process and Fall 2024 programming.   

PIMS Math Summer Camp Opportunity for High School Students 
Highschool students interested in a three-week program to explore higher level math with university professors and industry experts are encouraged to apply for the "2024 Diversity in Research Experiences Across Mathematics (DREAMs) Institute”, hosted by the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS). 

Dates: July 22 - August 9

Time: 10pm - 3pm MT     

Location: Online 

Official Info & Application:https://www.pims.math.ca/events/240722-2direamdi 

Eligibility: Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently completed Math 10 or an equivalent math course with the letter grade of at least a B. 

Summer School: Students interested in summer school please see the QR codes available in Student Services to complete the online request form.  Students are now only able to complete one course (either online or in person).  The form allows for two choices in case your first priority is not available.  Students who have been approved for a Dual Credit Summer Course are not able to enroll in Summer School.  Please use this link to see which courses are being offered and where.  https://www.chinooklearningservices.com/SummerSchool/2024-Summer-School-Grades-10-12/Summer-School-Classroom-Courses/Core-Option-Courses-Summer-School.html 

CT Centre: Students interested in taking an option course at the CT Centre, please come to Student Services after Spring Break to apply.  https://careertechnologycentre.cbe.ab.ca/cts 

Scholarships – All scholarship information can be found on the Student Services D2L Shell.  

QEHS Speech and Debate 

Mia, Lizzie, Nelson, Lucas, Aryan, and Mathew are off to Debate provincials this weekend. If you see them, please congratulate them on their achievement and wish them good luck!  

And a big congratulations to all of the debaters that took part in this very successful debate season!  

World Immunology Day Field Trip 

In celebration of World Immunology Day, the Snyder Institute Trainee Committee, with the Snyder Institute at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine, would like to invite grade 10 to 12 students to Immunology Career Day, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This event will be hosted in person at the University of Calgary’s Foothills Campus in Clara Christie Theatre. 

Through lecture-discussion-style activities, Immunology Career Day will educate high school students about the fundamentals of immunology, provide insight into a career as an immunologist, and explore some of the research projects being conducted by scientists at the Snyder Institute. This event is a wonderful learning opportunity for students interested in STEM research and those looking to explore their career options and learn more about the field of immunological research. 

If you are interested in participating, please see Mr. Lahoda (Rm 220) before Friday April 5. Space is limited and will be on a first come first served basis. 

 Paper Airplane Contest 

Make a paper airplane and compete in Engineering Club’s paper airplane contest taking place at lunch on Thursday, April 11 in the Senior Gym.  There will be three competition categories: Range, Airtime, and Stunts.   Rules: https://forms.gle/rq1njBDs5CbT81Js6 

QEHS Band 

Senior Band – Very exciting times with our Whistler trip quickly approaching. In order to be fully prepared, there will be a mandatory parent meeting on April 3rd at 6pm to go over all trip details and expectations. Please ensure that one adult is present for this meeting.  

Little Free Seed Library 

With the help of our Construction students, QEHS Gardening Club will be making a Little Free Seed Library.  The Seed Library will be accessible to everyone in the community and is intended to provide people with the opportunity to take seeds to plant in their gardens or to donate seeds for neighbors to use.  We have a stock of seeds we’re starting with, but would appreciate donations of (1) labeled garden seeds and (2) tiny jars or containers to store the seeds in, no more than about 2 inches high.  Please bring any donations for the seed library to the Main Office; we will be collecting donations throughout April. 

Junior High Volleyball 
Congratulations to all our junior high volleyball teams for their successful seasons!  Before the break the junior high volleyball season concluded with some great performances from our teams here at QE. All four teams advanced to the semi-finals, and we had three of our teams win Divisional Championships. 

Volleyball Divisional Champions 

Junior Boys 

Senior Girls 

Senior Boys  

High School Track and Field 

Look for the QR code posted around the school to show your interest and sign up for the upcoming season. Practices start April 8.  Mandatory Divisional meeting on May 15 

Practices:   
Monday April 8th – 3:45pm – 4:45pm (meet on back field)  

Tuesday April 9th – 3:45pm – 4:45pm (meet on back field)  

Wednesday April 10th – 3:45pm – 4:45pm (meet on back field)  

Thursday April 11th – 3:45pm – 4:45pm (meet on back field) 

  High School Badminton 

Clubs 

Engineering Club – meets Thursdays after school in Rm 301.  

ASL Club – meets Thursdays at lunch in Room A201 

Improv Club – meets Thursdays after school in the Theatre. 

Garden Club – meets Tuesdays at lunch in room 232.  

Neurodiversity Alliance - meets Thursdays at lunch in room 232.  Everyone is welcome. 

Writing Club – meets in Room 236 on Tuesdays at lunchtime. 

Robotics – meets Tuesdays at Lunch in Room A301 

Crochet and Embroidery Club - meets Wednesdays at lunch in Room 233