Hosted at the beautiful Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit, this year’s Gala surpassed our original goal, raising $114,000.
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For as long as Ann Buttner-Danyliw and Brian Danyliw can remember, the concept of philanthropy and giving back to the community have been part of their family.
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The Nishiuras moved to Canada specifically to attend Queen Margaret’s School because they felt the school would provide greater educational opportunities for their daughters. Their love of horses, the beauty of Vancouver Island, and immersion in an English speaking culture made Queen Margaret’s School the obvious choice for the Nishiuras.
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The cornerstone of a Queen Margaret’s education, past and present, is this solid foundation of self-mastery and sense of direction. Through our student-centred approach to teaching and learning—underscored by a focus on character building and service— our students are guided to discover these foundational gifts and build their future success.
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THE MAGICAL STORY OF GIANTS IN THE SKY explores the world of gentle giants who live high above the clouds. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain, and paint the sunsets. Everything is beautiful and life is perfect.
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It seems that if you ask anyone about their experiences as math students, they have very definite opinions. A few of us will smile and reflect upon feelings of success and mastery. Unfortunately, though, many of us will cringe.
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Upon first meeting Skye Koyote (’20), you would never think she describes herself as naturally aggressive. Yet this soft spoken Royals rugby sevens star is well on her way to making a name for herself in the sport.
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Congratulations to the QMS Grad Class of 2018.
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Horses live in the present moment and they allow their bodies to give them information about the world around them. They don’t make up stories about people, places or things. They accept what is and if it doesn’t feel right they do something about it. This honest, in the moment feedback allows us to notice how we are showing up, learn from it, adjust if necessary and receive an immediate response back from the horse reflecting any shifts we made.
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Each generation claims the world spins faster for them than the generation before. The attainment of skills and education through life experience has been a very different process for Baby Boomers, Gen X’ers, Millennials, and now iGen.
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One legacy outcome of the Senior School’s work with Ms. Hart and the Cowichan Elders has been the creation of a native garden at Queen Margaret’s School. Spearheaded by Miss Lorusso, with help from our Maintenance Staff, a pathway has been formed behind the Senior School that showcases native plants of the region. This “Ethnobotany Walk” has provided valuable hands-on learning opportunities for all students at QMS.
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The energy is palpable. The stage is silent as a team of motionless figures in black t-shirts close their eyes, take a deep breath, exhale and slowly open their eyes to the audience.
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QMS’ legacy of dramatic performances spans from comedies to dramas, the profound to the absurd, musicals to Shakespeare. Throughout the last 100 years, Queen Margaret’s School students have educated, reflected, entertained, engaged, questioned, and pushed boundaries each time they stepped onto stage.
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It was a busy Alumni Weekend for 2018 and we were thrilled to welcome back alumni from across the years. Several classes came together from ’56, ’57, ’62, ’78, ’88, ’89 and ’13 to reconnect and tour the School. Thank you for visiting us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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This past year, we were pleased to meet with alumni in Mexico City, China, Hong Kong, England and the Cowichan Valley. It is always exciting to reconnect with our former students and faculty to discover where their paths have led them after treading the halls of Queen Margaret’s School.
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In the 1920s, Duncan and the Cowichan Valley was the home to many upper class British families —retired military men and landed gentry—and Queen Margaret’s School was established by Miss Denny and Miss Geogheghan to serve the educational needs of these families.
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“When you spend your formative years surrounded by female classmates smarter than you, and women in positions of power educating you, there is no question that men and women are equal. Your reality is constructed in a way so that gender equality is completely normalized.”
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“Check it out!” Brittany Mayo gushes as she proudly shows off her latest tattoo. The image of four spitfire planes cruising over the fields of Britain graces her upper right arm in fresh black ink. “I love these planes. It would the fields of Britain graces her upper right arm in fresh black ink. “I love these planes. It would be incredible to be involved in a project on one of these…or a hurricane. I love classic planes.”
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Rotary International is a global network of volunteers who focus their energy on addressing some of our world’s most persistent problems such as fighting disease, promoting peace, growing local economies, making education accessible, and supporting mothers and their children.
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The desire to memorialize our loved ones in a meaningful way is part of the human condition. And when a loved one has made a lasting impact on not just a few lives, but an entire community, the need to celebrate the individual who has contributed to a lasting positive influence on others is not just a way of seeking solace, but also a way to pay homage.
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