Dear QEHS Parents and Guardians,

The second annual Culture Week at QEHS was an inspiring celebration of what makes QEHS a special place to learn and grow.  This year’s theme, “hard work conquers all- our stories begin around the world”, incorporated our school moto and allowed all students to explore how our culture influences our success, and how our diversity makes us stronger.  Student led booths from a variety of countries representing our students were creative, interactive, informative, and engaging.  I am once again inspired by our students and grateful for how they take ownership of making our school caring, welcoming, safe and respectful for all.

There are many important updates to share this week.  Have a great weekend.  Enjoy the warm February weather!

With gratitude,

Jennifer Edmondson-Neily
Principal

Assurance Survey- Grades 7 and 10

As part of the ongoing commitment to providing a world-class education for Alberta’s children, Alberta Education is again conducting their annual survey of grade 4, 7 and 10 students and their parents or guardians. If your child is in grade 7 or 10, by now you have received information from the CBE district office with a link and access code to complete the survey.  Survey completion is voluntary and anonymous, as is completion of each question within the survey. The survey will gather important information about students’ and parents’ school experiences at QEHS and will help to inform improvement.  Students will be completing the survey in March, and we kindly ask that parents consider completing the survey. 

Lost and Found

Semester one is now over, and there is an accumulation of lost and found items. The lost and found is located at the south end of the SGA next to the snack vending machine.  Smaller lost and found items (jewelry) are located in the main office.  Please have your child check for lost items before Wednesday, February 11.  Items remaining after that date will be donated to the Women in Need Society.   

GATE Parent Education Session & General Meeting

GATE Calgary will be having a Parent Education Session on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm entitled "Giftedness Beyond Grade Levels: Understanding Growth and Challenge in Schools" presented by Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernandez, Professor, Fulbright Research Chair, University of Calgary.

This will be a virtual meeting on Google Meet and is open to GATE and non-GATE parents. This parent education session will be followed by a short general meeting for members of the GPA. If you have a student registered in GATE for this current school year, you are a member of the GPA.

 Register here: https://gatecalgary.ca/meeting-registration/ by February 27, 2026.

Student Advocacy

Our Student Advocacy Club is undertaking a shoe box stuffing initiative to donate shoe boxes full of supplies to the Women's Centre. They will be accepting donations of supplies as well as shoeboxes. They are looking for socks, hats, gloves, pads, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair ties, lip balm, hand cream, and wipes.  Items and/or boxes can be dropped off at the front office before Wednesday, February 18.

High School Badminton

February Try Out Schedule