School Council
Posted January 6, 2015
Please join us for a presentation on Growth Mindset at 6:45 on Jan.21st. A school council meeting will follow at 7:15. Changing the way we think from “I can’t do this” to “I can’t do this yet” makes a big difference towards success. Everyone is welcome!
All that Queensmount Does
Posted December 19, 2014
Mrs. Carroll, one of our teachers, wrote this poem to celebrate all the great things that Queensmount students have done for others this fall. It was read at our seasonal assembly but I thought I would share it with you. We are proud of all our students and appreciate everyone’s efforts to make the world […]
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WRDSB Lowers Flags for Pakistan
Posted December 17, 2014
We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place at Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. To show support for all those affected, we will be lowering flags at our schools, and our Education Centre, until the end of day on December 19.
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Seasons Greetings
Posted December 16, 2014
The last school day will be Friday December 19, 2014. Students return to school on Monday January 5, 2015. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Future leaders practise paying it forward
Posted December 16, 2014
Since 2004, Queensmount has been host to a Random Act of Kindness program funded by an anonymous community member who supplies rewards for acts of kindness. If the students do something nice, they fill out a slip and put it in a box. Once a week a slip is drawn and the winning student wins […]
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WRDSB Observes National Day of Remembrance
Posted December 5, 2014
To mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, flags on all Ontario government buildings across the province will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The education centre, and schools will lower their flags at close of business on Friday, December 5, 2014 and return them […]
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Mitten, Scarf and Hat Drive
Posted December 1, 2014
Our mitten scarf and hat drive starts December 1st and ends December 19th. Please consider donating a new set of mittens, scarf or hat to a worthy cause.
It’s We Day in Waterloo Region
Posted November 20, 2014
You can watch the event live: http://www.weday.com/watch/
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Grade 8 Information High School
Posted November 19, 2014
If you were unable to attend our parent/student information evening about high school on Wednesday, November 19 (it was very snowy and blustery), the powerpoint and handouts are available through the following links. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the school and speak with Miss Morais, our guidance counsellor in charge […]
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Dreambox Link
Posted November 13, 2014
Many of our students are using a computer program called Dreambox. It is an excellent program to improve conceptual understanding in mathematics. Research has shown that students who have been struggling in mathematics can make huge gains with Dreambox if they use the program at least 1 hour per week. We have a limited number […]