Dear QEHS Parents and Guardians,
Congratulations to our junior high track and field team. QEHS was awarded the Grand Aggregate, which goes to the school who scored the most points combined from every category! In addition, we hosted our first junior high flag football tournament this week, and we were undefeated.
We are well into our final assessment weeks with students showing dedication to their learning and progress. Go Knights!
Today we honored and celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day. National Indigenous People’s Day, celebrated annually on June 21, coincides with the summer solstice, and serves as a meaningful time for ceremony, renewal, and community gatherings. Equipped with the knowledge shared with us by Métis Knowledge Keeper Pricilla Paul on the CBE’s Indigenous Education Professional Learning Day in April, our team designed a day of activities that honors the rich cultures, heritage, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. If your family would like to participate in National Indigenous People’s Day, I have listed below several events happening in Calgary this weekend.
Next week I will provide our final Knights’ Notes for the 2025/2026 school year, and I will share details about our back-to-school plans.
With gratitude,
Jennifer Edmondson-Neily
Principal
National Indigenous Peoples Day Events in Calgary
- Walk for Reconciliation starting at the Harry Hays Building on June 21
- Siksika Nation Fair Pow Wow at Siksika First Nation Piiksapi Memorial Arbour, June 26-28
- The Gathering at Moh’kinsstis | National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21 at Containr Park and Alexandra Centre Indigenous Education, School Improvement 2026/05
- Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity | National Indigenous History Month Events, Events will held person at Banff Centre, at partner locations in Banff and Canmore, and online. C
- Celebrating and Honouring Our Shared History – Calgary Public Library
- Campfire Chats: A Celebration of indigenous Music & Culture University of Calgary and Heritage Park are hosting their 11th annual Campfire Chats on June 20th from 3-5pm at Heritage Park.
- Indigenous History Month Celebrations at Southcentre Mall Authentically Indigenous Show – Rez in the City 2.0. on June 22nd.
- Ohsoto’Kino: National Indigenous Peoples Day at Studio Bell - check out the updated version of NMC’s Speak Up! exhibition, which will feature five new Indigenous artists/groups starting on June 18: Beatrice Deer, Dakhká Khwáan Dancers, Ray St. Germain, Harry Rusk and Kelly Fraser. Admission to NMC is free on June 21.
Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) Preliminary Results
Our Grade 9 students have recently been participating in the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs).
On Wednesday, June 24, students will receive a paper copy of their preliminary PAT results from their homeroom teacher. If a student is absent on June 24, they may pick up their results document from their homeroom teacher on Friday, June 26.
Please note that these are preliminary results. Final PAT results will be provided by your child’s Grade 10 school in the fall.
Quebec Trip 2026/27- Survey to Gather Interest
Please complete our survey by Friday, June 26 so we can gather interest and collect contact information from parents who would like to send their child on a 6 day/5 night trip to Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal during the 2026-2027 academic year. The trip will cost approximately $3000 and would occur in May. All Gr. 9-12 students and Gr. 8 FSL students (Gr. 7's - this year) are eligible to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Mme Bourdages at kkchan@cbe.ab.ca Quebec Trip - 2026-2027 Academic Year – Fill out form
Individualized Program Plans
Reminder that IPP signature pages are due to be returned to homeroom teachers this week.
QEHS Band Parents’ Association
It has been a very musical and amazing year! We are grateful for the many ways families have supported performances, fundraising efforts and all the behind-the-scenes work that helps the band program thrive.
Queen Elizabeth Band Parents Association (QEBPA) is 100% volunteer run, and we want to thank everyone for their dedication and support. Your time and efforts make a significant difference in providing opportunities for our students.
A special thank you goes out to our QEBPA executive for helping everything run so smoothly this year. Your commitment and hard work are greatly appreciated.
As we prepare for next year, we are looking for volunteers interested in joining QEBPA. The following positions are currently available or may need additional support:
- Co-Chair
- Directors (Coordinators for various fundraisers)
- Director (At Large)
If you are interested in learning more about any of the vacant positions, contact us at qebpainfo@gmail.com. Even a small contribution of time helps support our students and band program.
Thank you again for being part of such a wonderful year. We wish all of our band families a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer. For those moving on from band, thanks for the memories. Everyone else - we look forward to making more music together next year! https://www.qebpa.ca/