In British Columbia parents value a wide range of alternatives when choosing the education for their children; however, in conversation parents are often uncertain on the simple matter of vocabulary. Are these schools private or independent and what is implied by the vocabulary used? The government of British Columbia makes it clear that in […]
The Maker Movement in schools has students learning by doing
“Grade Fives! This is where everything you’ve done up until now comes into play. We are going to move to the IDEA Lab and there are going to be buckets of material on the table and you are going to take the one best idea you have and create a prototype. Questions?” Meg Penafiel asks […]
Commercial Drive kids take up fight for crosswalk safety
Sue Groesbeck, head of school of Stratford Hall independent school on Commercial Drive, has one word for the traffic situation she says is putting over 500 students in danger: “Horrifying.” The death Sunday of a pedestrian who was struck in the crosswalk at 12th Avenue and Commercial Drive on Sept. 17 — a […]
ISABC Holiday Calendar
ISABC Holiday Calendar
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]