Weekly Updates
Queen of All Saints School
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
| Monday, September 29 | Orange Shirt Day – School Assembly at 8:50am |
| Tuesday, September 30 | Truth & Reconciliation Day – No School |
| Wednesday, October 1 | First Day of Hot Foods |
| Thursday, October 2 | Blessing of the Pets @ 1:30pm |
| Thursday, October 9 | Earthquake/Emergency Release Drill @ 2:15pm |
| Friday, October 10 | Walkathon – dismissal is at 12pm |
School News
· Earthquake/Emergency Release Drill
On Thursday, October 9th at 2:15 p.m. we will be holding an earthquake drill. During this drill, we will be practicing our emergency release protocols. This means that staff and students will evacuate the building and gather on the gravel field.
We will have a station set up for parents to come and pick up their children, beginning at approximately 2:25 and up to 3:00 p.m. When you arrive, parents should head to the table and check in with the staff members. A staff member will then go and get the child(ren) and bring them to the parent. Parents are asked to not enter the gravel field area.
Families are asked to head straight home, once the child(ren) have been picked up. The playground will be closed after school on this day, so the drill can proceed.
If your child(ren) attends the afterschool care on this day, they will be released to the afterschool care team.
In addition, there is a “Student Emergency Release” form attached to today’s email. All families are asked to fill this our and return it to the office before September 26th. If someone other than the Parent or legal guardian picks up the child(ren), ID will be checked. Even if you plan on picking your child(ren) up on October 9th, we need you to return the form, as this will be kept on file in case of an emergency.
· Nut Free School – just a reminder that we have students in the school who are highly allergic to nuts. Please send only nut free snacks.·
Orange Shirt Day Assembly – will be on Monday, September 29 at 8:50am. Parents are welcome to come to the assembly.
· QAS Choir – if your child is interested in joining choir this year, please fill out the permission form attached. They need to be handed in by Friday, September 26. Practices will start Monday, October 6 (juniors) and Tuesday, October 7 (seniors).
· Dr. Neufeld Course for Parents– the Archdioceses of Vancouver is offering Neufeld Parenting Course on “Making Sense of Counterwill” this fall. Participants will learn more about the dynamics of the “counterwill” instinct and understand it’s role in a child’s development. Courses will be run with the assistance of a trained facilitator from our Catholic community, Kevin Bredeman. Click the above link for more information or to register.
· Fraser Health Dental Resources – If families don’t have private dental insurance, you may be eligible to apply for basic coverage by applying to the following:
· Healthy Kids Program – children under the age of 19 years may be eligible for basic dental services.
· Canadian Dental Care Plan – children under the age of 18 years who do not have access to a private dental insurance plan.
· UBC Dentistry – offers a free dental program for children 12 years and younger. Please see the attached application form.
· Affordable dentistry options for children – Fraser Health Authority
· Carney’s Garage Sale Donation Drop Off – They are accepting donations on Saturday, September 27, and October 4, 11, 18 at 1355 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Hot Foods
· Hot Dog/Grilled Cheese – The Monday Hot Dog and Grilled Cheese lunches are back! This year new menu items are added. See attached brochure for details. First session to order opens on Munch a Lunch Monday, September 22nd and closes October 1, 2025. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Preferred payment is credit card through Munch a Lunch.
Fundraising
· Walkathon – will be taking place Friday, October 10th. Students will be dismissed at 12pm.
New this year, donations will be accepted online through the link below. Please follow the instructions to donate.
Visit the following link to make your donation:
https://my.charitableimpact.com/campaigns/queen-of-all-saints-walkathon-2025
1. Scroll down and click on your child’s “GIVING GROUP” (GRADE/TEACHER).
2. Click on the “GIVE” button and enter your donation.
3. Click “CONTINUE” and in the “MESSAGE BOX” enter your child’s full name.
4. FAMILIES WITH MULTIPLE CHILDREN, PLEASE MAKE SEPARATE DONATIONS TO SPECIFIC GRADES, as this will help with the process of tracking Walkathon Challenges (Class, School, Half-Way Hero) and Prize Draw Categories.
Deadline for donations and eligibility for Category prizing: Friday,
October 17th.
· Halloween Party – Please join us for our first ever QAS Halloween party ft. DJ Rock n Beau!
Ticket sales are live and limited! Please click the link to get your tickets https://form.jotform.com/252535058497264
Blaze burgers and the Saliba family will be donating a portion of their food sales back to QAS. So please participate in the dinner portion of the event!
Ticket sales are exclusive to QAS families only at this time.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you to our vendors
Caffe Delish, goldfish media, & blaze burgers.
Parish News
· Friday Morning Coffee & Treats! – September 25. Join us for the school Mass at 9:00 AM this Friday, then head to the parish hall for coffee and great conversation!
· Altar Server Ministry – TRAINING ON FRIDAY, 26 SEPT, Is your child interested in serving at the Mass on Fridays and Sundays? This is a beautiful ministry, and a special way for your child to serve the Lord, and the community. New and returning altar servers are welcome to register here (for Grade 3 and Up): Altar Server Sign-Up 2025-2026
Registration Closes on Sept 25. Email [email protected] to rsvp for Friday.
· Parish Family Living Rosary – Thursday, 9 OCT at 6PM. Please join us for our Parish Family Living Rosary. We will begin with Holy Mass, followed by a short candlelight procession to the parking lot, where we’ll pray the Rosary together. Afterward, we’ll gather in the parish hall for light refreshments and fellowship. Children from the parish will help lead the Rosary.
· Calling all Grade 6 and 7! – Join us for an awesome evening on Thursday, October 3rd from 5:00pm –7:30 PM in the Parish hall! We’ll have fun games, exciting activities, and a chance to hang out with friends—and yes, free dinner is included!
Don’t miss out—bring a friend and make it a night to celebrate and connect!!
Stay Connected!
School Calendar: https://qasbc.ca/calendar/
Contact Us:
Phone: 604-931-9071
Email: [email protected]
Website: qasbc.ca
Thank you for being a part of our school community! Have a great week!
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