We’re deep into the second semester and nearly
completed the course selection process for next year. Students will have an
opportunity to verify their courses for 2011/12 in late May should any
modifications be necessary and plan for the coming year. The process of
verification is used by administration to determine staffing requirements. As
Queen Elizabeth is currently projected to increase by approximately 20 students
next year (for a total enrolment of 1490), it is very important that we have a
solid understanding of course requirements.
Grade 12 students are busy making plans for post
graduation now and many are applying to universities, colleges and other
post-secondary programs. Any students seeking additional information about
options or particular programs should contact our Counselling and Career
Department.
As part of the requirements for Grad Transitions,
Grade 12 students participated in Exit Interviews on April 19th and
20th. Please note these are mandatory interviews and failure to
complete them will mean loss of eligibility to graduate in June. For further
information regarding student completion, please contact the Grad Transition
Co-ordinator, Ms. Beck.
Our first formal report cards of the 2nd semester
were issued on Thursday, April 7th and Parent/Teacher Interviews were held on
Thursday, April 14th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the large gymnasium.
We suggest that you take time to carefully review the results of this report
and make special effort to focus on those areas requiring greater emphasis and
improvement as we finish up the semester.
As well, I encourage Grade 10 students that are
experiencing any challenges with Science, English or Math to take advantage of
the Exam Preparation Tutorials that will begin in late May.
The Queen Elizabeth Community experienced yet
another fantastically successful “Roots & Rhythm”. This annual event took
place on Wednesday, April 13th and drew a large appreciative
audience to celebrate an evening of entertainment. This year’s production was
inspiring as it demonstrated what a great multi-cultural school we have.
This event has become one of the defining moments
of the school year as it celebrates the cultural diversity of our school community.
Proceeds from the evening were donated (over $5000) to the Surrey Memorial
Hospital. Congratulations to the sponsor teachers and student committee members
for their time and effort.
Sponsor Teachers:
Mr. Cosens,
Ms. Dhillon, Mr. Lendvoy,
Ms. Punj, Mr. Romswinckel,
Ms. Riendeau, and Ms. Seeton
Committee Members:
Amina
A. Raman B. Jenny B. Kylean B. Gagan B.
Ashley C. Stephanie C. Bhavna C. Lakhdeep C. Ama D.
Jagvir D. Amrit G. Harjot G. Joyti G. Khushi G.
Harvy J. Rupy J. Karan K. Justin L. Gurjodh M.
Raman M. Harleen M. Anthony M. Robyn
N. Jasmine S.
Shahnoor S. Sukhdeep S. Gagan S. Harjot S. Ricky
T.
Milly T. Kyle
T. Alisha V.
And last, but not least, I want to acknowledge the
hard work that the Dry Grad Committee is doing for the Class of 2011. This
dedicated group has been working hard to create a positive, safe and enjoyable
Dry Grad event for this year’s Grade 12’s. I have been involved in many of
these events over the years, and to make it a great success requires everyone’s
support and help. Anything that you can do to help and support this committee
would be greatly appreciated, please contact the school administration to
volunteer.
I wish everyone the best as we enter this final
quarter of the school year.
B.
Filsinger
Principal