School Updates – November 11, 2026

DateEvent
Friday, November 13QAS Movie Night @ 6pm
Friday, November 27Learning Reports sent home
Tuesday, December 15Christmas Concert – Matinee & Evening Performance
Friday, December 18Last Day of School before Christmas Break 12pm Dismissal
December 21 – January 1Christmas Break
Monday, January 4Pro D Day – No School
Tuesday, January 5School Opens

· Kindergarten 2027/28

If there are siblings that will be coming to kindergarten next September 2027, please let the office know. So far, we have the following siblings coming to kindergarten next year: Pokrajac, Wark, Chang, Barnaby, Gillooly and Amaral.

· Archbishop Carney Information Night

The Principal of Archbishop Carney, Mr. De Julius will come to QAS on Wednesday, November 18 from 7:00 to 8: 00 p.m. to give parents an overview of the school. All Grade 5, 6 and 7 parents are invited to attend. We will meet in the QAS Library.

· Visitors to our School

All Parents and visitors to our school are asked to come to the front office door when entering the school. This is for safety reasons, as not all staff and students know who you are. In addition, in the case of an emergency, we need to know who is in the building.

· Movie Night

Movie Night is this Friday, November 13. Doors open at 6:00PM. Ticket and food vouchers will be available for pick up at the door. Admission tickets and food will also be available for purchase on the day. For questions, please contact Tricia Estoque at [email protected].

· Grade 5 Girls Volleyball

Congratulations to our team who place 4th overall at the CISVA Finals today. Thanks to

Ms. Abbinante for coaching the girls. A job well done team!

· QAS Jersey

If the soccer or volleyball season has ended for your child, could you please wash and return the jersey to the school office.

· Halloween Candy

The grade 7 class is still collecting Halloween candy until the end of the month. Please bring them to the office.

· Community Values Book Sale

Thank you to all our families for making this year’s Community Values Book Sale a great success!

Congratulations to Mikaela in Grade 6, who won four tickets to a Vancouver Giants game.

If you received a golden coop in one of your mystery bags, please contact [email protected] to claim your extra surprise squishy dumpling. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

· SAVE THE DATE! –Queen of All Saints Biannual Gala – February 6, 2027

Mark your calendars for a special evening of fun, celebration, and fundraising in support of our school community!

More details to come. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

· Breakfast with Santa save the date!

For December 6th at the Parish Hall- Come after Mass and enjoy some crafts, Photos, Food and Hot Chocolate!! If anyone needs hours / wants to Volunteer, please contact Marla 778-896-5972

· School Supervision

If you are looking for hours, consider afterschool supervision. We need a volunteer for afterschool on Wednesdays from 2:30 – 3:15. If you are interested, please contact the office.

  • Friday Morning Coffee & Treats! – Nov. 13

Come join us for coffee and some treats after the Friday morning Mass! Feel free to bring something to share.

· Listening to God’s Voice – Nov. 4, 10, 18

Does God really hear me when I talk to him? Is that voice inside your head really God speaking to you? Join us for a 3-part series on how to hear God’s Voice and pray with the Holy Spirit. This three-part series begins on Nov. 4, Wednesday. 7PM to 9PM in Room ⅔ in the Parish Centre. Click the link to register: Listening for God’s Voice

· Advent Wreath Making – Nov. 27

Come and create an Advent Wreath together as a family and enter into the beautiful season of Advent.🎄✨

FRIDAY, NOV. 27, 2026 at the Parish Hall

3PM – Wreath Making

4PM – Blessing of the Wreaths

Register Here: ADVENT WREATH MAKING 2026

You can E-transfer $15 to [email protected] for the following supplies (please indicate the Child’s Last Name):

· 4 Advent Candles

· Foam with Base

· Flower Tape

What to Bring:

· Greens! Please bring GREENS for your wreath! Feel free to bring more to share with other families.

· Plant Scissors (big scissors to help cut branches)

You can also watch this video on how to make an Advent Wreath:

Step-By-Step guide to making an Advent Wreath

· Children’s Choir for Christmas Eve

Join us for the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass on December 24 at 5:00 PM. Children are invited to join the choir and help make this special celebration joyful through music and songs. Please contact Tricia Estoque at [email protected] to sign up and be part of this beautiful Christmas tradition.

ROOTED IN FAITH