On Tuesday March 28th, Carnegie Hall in New York City hosted four high school music ensembles and one showcase university ensemble (selected from applicants around the world) to participate in the “Sounds of Spring International Music Festival.” Among the high school participants this year there were a choir from Melbourne, Australia, two orchestras from the […]
QMS Rider Honoured by Equine Canada
One of Canada’s most prestigious equestrian awards has been bestowed on a rider from the Queen Margaret’s School Equestrian Team. Graduating rider, Kassidy Keith, has been named Equine Canada’s Junior Equestrian of the Year. Founded in 1993, the Junior Equestrian of the Year Award – The Gillian Wilson Trophy – is awarded in honour […]
Shawnigan Lake School – Celebrating 100 Years
SHAWNIGAN LAKE — Friends and family have come together for a celebration 100 years in the making. In April of 1916, C.W. Lonsdale signed Shawnigan Lake School’s first official register, launching an institution that has proved transformational in countless lives. On Wednesday, 100 years to the day from when the first records were created, Shawnigan […]
2016 ISABC Public Speaking Competition – Grade 4/5
On Monday, April 25th, 13 Lower Mainland ISABC schools came together to support grade 4 and 5 public speakers compete at the 2016 ISABC Public Speaking Competition at St. John’s School. There was an exciting and impressive variety of speeches on two topics: grade 4 speakers inquired and discussed how everything on earth is connected, […]
“Show Me ShakeOut” Poster and Video Contest
Calling all BC students! Win $1,000 or an iPad by entering the “Show Me ShakeOut” poster and video contest. All you have to do is create a poster or video illustrating the importance of “Drop, Cover, Hold On” during an earthquake. The winning entries will be used by ShakeOutBC to educate the public about the […]
FISA BC Anniversary Convention 2016
FISA Conference 2016 Summary Leading Forward – Learning Together As we lean toward the implementation of the BC Education Plan the message that was made clear throughout the presentations at the FISA conference in Vancouver on February 4th and 5th was that a growth mindset is imperative. The diverse backgrounds of the speakers at […]
Keiths Lead Big Haul for QMS
The recent success of the Queen Margaret’s School equestrian program did not go unnoticed by the B.C. Hunter Jumper Association. The QMS program came home with several awards from the BCHJA awards gala, held in Burnaby on Jan. 17. Among the recipients were mother and daughter Cheryl and Kassidy Keith. Cheryl, the head […]
QMS enters Wonderland
Follow Alice into Wonderland as Queen Margaret’s School’s young actors take on that fantastic world Feb. 18, 19 and 20. The school is producing Karen Hartman’s Alice: Tales of a Curious Girl, bringing the audience on an inspiring journey of a young girl’s transition out of childhood as she takes control of her own […]
Royals Capture Titles Across Canada
After a grueling month-long schedule of competitions across North America, Queen Margaret’s School equestrian athletes are finally arriving home following an incredibly successful show season. First stop on their tour was Calgary for the Royal West Horse Show. Four QMS riders transported their equine partners for the annual competition: Kassidy Keith (Grade 12), Christine […]
VAIS Fair 2015
West Point Grey Academy hosted the 5th annual Vancouver Area Independent Schools Fair (VAIS) on October 15th, 2015. Students in grades 10-12 and their families from across the lower British Columbia mainland had the opportunity to meet with representatives from over 80 top US universities. Feedback from the fair was positive. Students felt the VAIS […]