The world is changing rapidly and exponentially. In fact, Raymond Kurzweil, noted Futurist and Director of Engineering at Google, tells us that the 21st century will experience 20,000 years of progress (at today’s rate), not 100!
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The concept of critical thinking has been around since the time of Socrates. But how do you teaching critical thinking and habits of the mind to young children who are also busy grasping the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy, all the while learning how to engage and connect with their peers in a positive and compassionate manner?
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The Campus Master Plan showcases a strong vision for the future of the QMS campus.
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When we embarked on developing a new strategic plan for Queen Margaret’s School last year, one of our priorities was the creation of renewed and unifying vision and mission statements for our school which reflect our current reality, yet honour the foundations upon which our community was built.
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A course has been set for our centenary in 2021 and beyond that will challenge us to reach our collective potential with courage and resilience. It celebrates our ability as a small independent school to be adaptive and flexible, and acknowledges the powerful strength of our community.
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“Growth Mindset” is a premise discovered by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck following decades of research on achievement and success.
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Each October, Queen Margaret’s School celebrates its Founders by inviting a distinguished alumnae to speak to students, staff and special guests about their passion and their path from the School to where they are now in their lives.
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Ever since I was little, I dreamed of going to Queen Margaret’s School. Whenever my school work seemed too easy and I found myself staring out the window, picturing a challenge, three little letters always came to mind: “Q.M.S.”
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During the summer before Grade 7, my mom sat me down at the kitchen table and asked me if I’d like to go to Queen Margaret’s School. Although I was hesitant, my mom asked me to try it for a year. Next thing I knew, I was being fitted for my own kilt.
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In April 1949, my sister and I were deposited at Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan, keeping us thankfully together after a series of foster homes. I thought the School was another place for homeless children.
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Since opening its doors in 1921, Queen Margaret’s School has operated on the belief that every child has unique gifts and talents that they bring into the world.
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As a community, we did it! We raised $120,000 to invest in a new fitness centre that supports our diversifying student population and our School’s commitment to health and wellness. Thank you!
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Recently, Queen Margaret's School lost a great friend, leader and community builder. This loss has been felt by our entire School community.
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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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QMS is more than just a school, it is a community. While students and teachers comprise the core, they are guided and enriched by administrators, support staff, and dedicated volunteers.
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Miss Sybil Phoebe Spurgin passed away on April 4, 2013, and Queen Margaret’s School lost a living legend.
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QMS is a wonderful and inspiring place to learn and grow, and the philanthropic support for our School Archives will have a lasting impact for years to come. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for their intentional act to preserve our School’s history. This gift is meant to be shared. We hope you take the opportunity to visit our Archives the next time you are on campus and explore the unique history of QMS.
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Intuitively we know change is happening around us all the time, even in schools. In his recent article, Why should schools change?, internationally-recognized thought leader on the transformation of K-12 education, Grant Lichtman, proposed schools change because they must; that the transformation of schools into ones of deeper learning that prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving future is inevitable.
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