New Awards Planned in Memory of Former Teacher and Housemother

Story appeared in the 2015 issue of QMS Connections Magazine.

BY ANGELA ANDERSON

Starting in 2016, QMS students in Grades 1–4 will have the opportunity to be recognized for their love of reading or art via two new awards:

Margaret Alexander (1995)

• The Margaret Alexander Bookworm Award

• The Margaret Alexander Budding Artist Award

Margaret, who passed away in 2010, was a primary school teacher at QMS from 1991 to 1998 who also served as a housemother. She was known for her empathy for young people, generous kindness, and creativity.

Mum always had a stack of books next to her bed, and as for painting—well, it was just part of who she was,” said Anne Scott (’78), who, together with her sisters Colleen Alexander and Penelope Scott-McCaig, endowed the two awards in Margaret’s name.

“She’d be so happy to know that these awards will be encouraging and recognizing young students at QMS.”

Colleen Alexander, Anne Scott (’78), Penelope Scott-McCraig