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QMS 100 Centennial
Celebrating a Century of Queen Margaret's School
The Denny Bums
The Denny Bums

I came to QMS in 1960. I stayed associated with the school for nearly 30 years. Miss Denny and Miss Geoghegan made the years memorable years ones. In fact, all the years were memorable and I’d like to tell you about some of them.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerMarch 15, 20212020
Megan Polack
Megan Polack

I was a lifer at QMS and graduated in 2004. I started riding at QMS at age 7 and was lucky enough to have my own horse from grades 7-12.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerMarch 12, 20212020
Buttercups
Buttercups

Who else but Miss. D and Miss. G could see the beauty of buttercups sending us out to pick armloads of them for weddings in our Chapel.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerMarch 8, 20212020
QMS Magazine Editorial 1929
QMS Magazine Editorial 1929

Summer of 1929…”When Q.M.S. is one hundred years old the Editor of the Magazine will probably write the Editorial in an aeroplane. Being so high in the heavens will possibly be an aid and inspiration.”

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 17, 20212020
My QMS Story
My QMS Story

The Founders of QMS accepted girls with developmental disabilities when I went to QMS in the 50s and 60s. So, when my own daughter was born with Down Syndrome I made a vow that I would fight for her rights, never realizing that I would have to take on so many systems.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 10, 20212020
Gala 2020
Gala 2020

Hosted at the beautiful Chemainus Theatre Festival, our community came together for an elegant Gala that celebrated philanthropy and our common passion for enriching the experience of students at QMS and our local community. Together, we raised an incredible $121,000 for The Learning Centre Phase II.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2020
Grad Class of 2020
Grad Class of 2020

Congratulations to The QMS Grad Class of 2020!

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2020
Reunions 2019
Reunions 2019

2019 marked the 60th year since the Class of ’59 tread the halls at QMS, so they came together during Alumni Weekend to reconnect and share colourful stories of their high school years.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2019
Alumni Connections 2019
Alumni Connections 2019

Throughout the 2018-2019 school year, our team was excited to reconnect with alumni in England, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand and Canada. We enjoyed learning about the paths blazed by former students and staff of QMSl.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2019
Grad Class of 2019
Grad Class of 2019

Congratulations to The QMS Grad Class of 2019!

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2019
Gala 2018
Gala 2018

Hosted at the beautiful Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit, this year’s Gala surpassed our original goal, raising $114,000.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2018
Denim & Diamonds  Dinner & Dance
Denim & Diamonds Dinner & Dance

This year’s Annual Event surpassed the original event goal, culminating in $70,000 Funds raised have been directed towards the purchase of an additional school bus to grow the number of off-campus educational experiences for QMS students.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2017
A Special Note of Gratitude from our Development Office
A Special Note of Gratitude from our Development Office

To our Queen Margaret’s School community for your faithful support…thank you. Your generosity enriches the lives of current students and provides opportunities to children who could not attend QMS without financial assistance.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2017
Grad Class of 2017
Grad Class of 2017

The QMS Grad Class of 2017 received $212,500 offers in scholarships, awards and bursaries.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 4, 2021Connections Magazine, 2017
Gala 2016
Gala 2016

Held at the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club the 2016 Gala raised an astounding $89,500 for Queen Margaret’s School. Funds raised will be directed towards continued Equestrian Centre upgrades and future expansion of The Learning Centre.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 3, 2021Connections Magazine, 2016
Message from President OOMA
Message from President OOMA

This has been a successful year for both the School and the OOMA, and I want to thank everyone who made it possible.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 3, 2021Connections Magazine, 2016
Equestrian Life Highlights & Achievements
Equestrian Life Highlights & Achievements

Kassidy Keith (‘16) enjoyed her most successful year of competition to date in 2015-16. In addition to winning the Jump Canada and CET medal finals, she was named to the U18 Junior Canada Equestrian Team.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 3, 2021Connections Magazine, 2016
Boarding Life Highlights
Boarding Life Highlights

88 Total number of boarding students: 14 Domestic Boarders, 74 International Boarders.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 3, 2021Connections Magazine, 2016
2015 Message from the Chair

The QMS Board of Governors are a group of dedicated volunteers who work together and oversee the governance of Queen Margaret’s School. They are ultimately responsible for the strategic direction of the school.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 3, 2021Connections Magazine, 2015
Parents’ Association Fun-raising
Parents’ Association Fun-raising

In 2015 the QMS PA raised over $25,000 in directed fundraising for our school. These funds are being allocated to a new Atom Ball Pit, upgrades to sound system in Founders’ Hall, and a new electronic sign for the school’s entrance.

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100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerFebruary 3, 2021Connections Magazine, 2015
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