Knights' Notes - Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - Queen Elizabeth High School

Posted on 2025-04-30 19:13:37.028 +0000 UTC

Exam Schedule

The June 2025 high school exam schedule is now posted on our website.

https://queenelizabethhs.cbe.ab.ca/exam-schedule

Grade 12 Graduation Updates

Queen Elizabeth High School’s Grade 12 Graduation is approaching quickly! We wanted to reach out with information about some of our upcoming events so that everyone can plan accordingly.

Graduation Ceremony at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - Tuesday, June 3

Ceremony begins at 10:30 am and graduates are expected to arrive with their gowns, stoles, caps, and tassels no later than 9:45 am
Paid parking is available at the Jubilee Auditorium
Please plan to finish taking photos prior to 9:45 am or take photos after the Ceremony so that students will have enough time to line up and get their gowns and stoles checked by staff.
All attendees must have a ticket for the Ceremony. If you haven’t yet secured your tickets, they are available at: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1100626D9F30327C
All fees must be paid in PowerSchool in order to access this link.

Graduation Reception at WinSport - Tuesday, June 3

Reception runs from 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Reception will include mocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a DJ, dancing, slideshow and photobooth
Families are welcome to attend the Reception; all attendees will need to purchase a ticket, including for graduates, through their PowerSchool account.
Tickets for the WinSport Reception went live on April 28.

High School Track and Field Meet

Come down to the PE office at lunch or during Knights’ Block to secure your spot.

Students must register before Friday, May 9 with Mr. Richmond in the PE office

QEHS Bike-a-Thon 2025 – Riding for Youth Mental Health!

Queen Elizabeth High School’s Bike-A-Thon is back! On May 21, students will bike for 12 hours to raise funds for the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and support The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience, a mental health facility for youth in crisis.

By joining the Kids Helping Kids program, we aim to provide therapeutic programs, culturally informed supports, and safe spaces for youth. Your support—whether through donations, sharing, or cheering—can make a difference.

Visit our donation page: https://my.childrenshospital.ab.ca/team/638223

Let’s ride for change and support youth mental health!

High School Art Exhibit

Queen Elizabeth High School students will be having an exhibit at The New Gallery as part of a multi-grade level project, completed with several other schools in the city. The exhibit will take place on Friday, May 9, from 6:30-9:30 pm. Come see their fantastic work! The New Gallery – 208 Centre Street S.

Art Room Request

Art students will be learning about different types of Printmaking this term, and we would like to ask for donations of LARGE Tetrapak containers. Any large Tetrapak juice containers, such as coconut waters, almond milk, milk alternatives, juice, egg whites, broth, AND even those flat palettes that we get smoked salmon on are where the gold is underneath. It would be great if they could be cleaned before dropping off.

High School Spring Fling Dance

May 1 6pm-8pm

Tickets $5 for 1 or $8 for 2 ($8 for one at the door)

CASH ONLY

Tickets will be on sale in the SGA April 28 – May 1

Chinook Learning Virtual Open House

Tuesday, May 13 - 7:00-8:00pm

Chinook Learning Services is a provider of in-person high school upgrading and completion. Students come to Chinook to:

Complete a high school diploma.
Increase competitive average and / or deepen curricular understanding as a bridge to post-secondary.
Upgrade to a higher academic stream.
Learn in an inclusive, adult environment.

QEHS Band Parents Association

Growing Smiles Fundraiser

Thank you to all the families who have ordered from the Growing Smiles Fundraiser!

We are set to have the plants to be delivered on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Though we are trying to confirm the time - we would love some people who are willing to volunteer during the daytime or after school from 3 pm - 5pm. If you are available, please let us know via email qebpainfo@gmail.com. We will confirm the daytime hours when we get the times from the company.

Next QEBPA Meeting (Virtual)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 18:30-19:30.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dsm-pefn-rzw

QE Band Parents Association Team

We’re reaching out to parents of Grade 9 students (and younger) to invite you to join our QE Band Parents Association. This wonderful group plays a vital role in supporting our band program—not just for today, but for the future.

The commitment is minimal, approximately 2 to 3 hours a month but the impact is significant. Whether it’s helping with events, fundraising, or simply offering ideas and support, your involvement truly makes a difference.

Let’s keep the band program alive and thriving for years to come. If you’re interested or have questions, we’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for being such an important part of our band community.

GATE Parents

GATE Parent Education Session and General Meeting

Supporting the Social & Emotional Health of Gifted Students
Gifted students often face unique emotional and social challenges, such as heightened sensitivity, perfectionism, and isolation. In this presentation, Ley-Anne Folks and Heather Lai from Westmount Charter School will discuss ways to support their well-being, which involves creating a safe, understanding environment, promoting peer connections, and providing access to mental health resources. Non-GATE parents are welcome to attend this session.

Immediately following the presentation, we will hold a short GATE Parent Association General Meeting. If you have a student registered in GATE for this current school year, you are a member of the GPA.

Date & Time: Thursday May 22, 2025, 7:00 pm
Venue: Virtual meeting (Zoom)