Parents’ Association Fun-raising

Story appeared in the 2015 issue of QMS Connections Magazine.

BY LEANNE SCHULTZ, OPERATIONS & HR MANAGER

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This year, 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 the sound system in Founders’ Hall, and a new electronic sign for the school’s entrance.

Scholarships Each year, the QMS PA sponsors a merit scholarship for Grade 9 students. This year, Kira Keir and Sierra Tanner were both awarded scholarships, each totalling the equivalent of 1 month’s tuition for Senior School.

Scholarships
Each year, the QMS PA sponsors a merit scholarship for Grade 9 students. This year, Kira Keir and Sierra Tanner were both awarded scholarships, each totalling the equivalent of 1 month’s tuition for Senior School.

PA BBQ

On May 31st, the PA celebrated the end of the school year with a splash. Students and their families enjoyed a delicious BBQ lunch, games, and the seasonal opening of the school swimming pool!

Unicycler

Coordinated and run by Stephanie Gibbs (the QMS Community Link Volunteer award co-winner for 2013-14!), the Unicyler is not just a fundraising vehicle for the PA—it’s become an essential service for QMS parents. Parents can consign gently used uniform items and snap up bargains for their ever-growing children, all the while helping the PA raise money to support the School. It’s a win-win!

Grad Class of 2015

Each year, the QMS PA contributes money to the Grad Class to help defray costs of the annual graduation banquet.

Grade 7 Book Prizes

Each year, the PA purchases book prizes for exemplary Grade 7 students, presented at the final assembly of the year.

100 StoriesPatricia MacGregor Graphic DesignerConnections Magazine, 2015