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QMS 100 Centennial
Celebrating a Century of Queen Margaret's School
One Stitch at a Time
One Stitch at a Time

Over the summer, some of our volunteer quilters have been working hard to piece together our QMS Centennial Heritage Quilt, carefully crafted by students, staff, alumni and community members.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
A Pollinator's Dream
A Pollinator's Dream

QMS students from Preschool through Grade 12 eagerly watched a local beekeeper work to gather and re-locate a healthy bee swarm from the roof of The Learning Centre. So how did QMS become such a bee friendly school?

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Grad Class of 2021
Grad Class of 2021

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE QMS GRAD CLASS OF 2021!

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Crafting DIY Treasures
Crafting DIY Treasures

It was truly a group effort as Grade 5 students, teachers, and several parents rolled up their sleeves to create “DIY Treasures” at the end of the school year.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Culinary World Tour
Culinary World Tour

Glenn Dickens joined QMS as the Culinary Arts Teacher in November of 2020 and our school has been lucky to learn from him. Besides a passion for food and cooking, Dickens also has a passion for culture.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
The Legacy We Leave
The Legacy We Leave

On a cool afternoon this spring, our beloved School horse Edward passed away unexpectedly. Edward had been a part of the QMS herd for over seven years, after being generously donated by the Brown family in 2014.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
New Paths of Co-Curricular Learning
New Paths of Co-Curricular Learning

We are delighted that a whole range of programs that will not only be offered, but delivered on the foundational philosophy that learning should be fun, meaningful, and personal.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
The Pride Wave
The Pride Wave

As rainbow balloons and an enormous blow-up unicorn decorate the campus, students, faculty and staff dance, sing, wave flags and cheer, welcoming the community to QMS’s very first Pride Day.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Beautiful Music - Virtually
Beautiful Music - Virtually

Following the disruptive end to the 2019–2020 academic year due to COVID, the September re-start was a time of joy for Music Teacher, Alison Hounsome.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Art in Times of Crisis
Art in Times of Crisis

As QMS students traversed the winding, ever-changing path of COVID-19, they used creative processes to articulate their loneliness, confusion, and anger to re-connect after social isolation.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Over the Rainbow
Over the Rainbow

When reflecting on the creativity and resourcefulness of the QMS team, and the commitment and dedication of the actors in The Wizard of Oz, one can only hear the gentle murmur of Glinda, the Good Witch, saying, “You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.”

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Innovative Robotics
Innovative Robotics

How many people get to say they work with robots? Jessica Knelson (’15) does. She works in Toronto as the Technology Marketing Analyst at Global DWS Corporation.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Making Space for Mental Health
Making Space for Mental Health

With increasing social awareness around mental health, this topic has become incredibly important especially when working to destigmatize it.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
A World of Opportunity
A World of Opportunity

For twins Morgyn and Kate Chandler, QMS was the foundation that provided them with the confidence to explore, attempt new activities, and stretch themselves by learning new skills.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
An OOMA Legacy
An OOMA Legacy

This year we celebrate a monumental occasion at QMS—100 years of family, alumni, and community connection.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Fostering A QMS Community
Fostering A QMS Community

“Our Founders had a unique vision and exciting vision for a new school back in 1921.” As we embark on our second century at Queen Margaret’s School, we pause to consider both our past and our future…

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
Message from the Head of School
Message from the Head of School

“Looking Back, Looking Forward.” Turning 100 in a pandemic has been a true test of will and I remain very proud of our whole community for the way that we have responded.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerSeptember 10, 2021Connections Magazine, 2021
From Australia with Love
From Australia with Love

I started at QMS in 1954 and I now live in Sydney Australia but go back to Canada often. I keep in touch with about four QMS old girls and we have reunions when possible. I feel blessed to have attended such a great school.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerAugust 16, 20212021
My QMS Story from the past
My QMS Story from the past

This story is about me: Julius, also known as Mr. K or Coach K., from Germany. I was a Gapper (gap student) at QMS from August 2019 to June 2020.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerApril 19, 20212020
A Brief History of QMS
A Brief History of QMS

Queen Margaret's School was founded by Miss Norah Creina Denny and Miss Dorothy Rachel Geoghegan. Miss Denny and Miss Geoghegan wanted to provide a solid education for anyone willing to come to their school.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerMarch 23, 20212013
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