Mary Queen of Peace News

Dear Families, We are delighted to announce that we will be having a school-wide Covid-19 friendly literacy activity, which will involve a cohorted book picnic from June 21st-23rd.  In preparation for this event, we are inviting students to contribute by donating a gently used book from home.  We will accept books until Friday, June 18th, which will give us plenty of time to ensure all books are sanitized and ready for distribution.  Please note, donating a book is not mandatory. The book picnic will take place at our school from Monday, June 21st until Wednesday, June 23rd at which time each child can choose a book of their choice for the outside picnic, and then bring the book home. Each class will determine a time that is good for them and your child’s teacher will let you know the date for their class.  Students are welcome to bring a small blanket or mat from home to use during their picnic as well.  Students will be offered a popsicle treat after their boo...

  Don't forget that their is no school for students tomorrow, May 31st. There is a teacher professional learning day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, June 1st, which will be Day 5 on the cycle. 

Wow! Can you believe the June Newsletter is now available? Click the link below to make sure know what is happening during the last month of school. June Newsletter

  There is no school  for kindergarten students on Friday, May 21st. Our last Kinderstart session is going ahead.  Kindergarten students will return to school on Tuesday, May 25th. It will be Day 7 on the cycle. 

 We are delighted to announce that our very first  MQP Online Auction is now live with Bartlett’s Auctioneering Services!  You have until 8:00pm on Friday, May 14th for Bidding! We appreciate your support!  Please Note: All Bidding is Anonymous  To Register and to begin bidding, please click on this link: Bartlett' Auction House This auction will have a soft, staggered close on Friday, May 14th, starting at 8 pm. For those of you who are new to online auctions, this means each lot will close 30 seconds apart and, if someone bids in the last 30 seconds before the item closes, the bidding opportunity will be reset to 30 seconds. This allows you (as a bidder) to have additional time to place another competing bid, just as you would at an auction in person. The bidding on an item will close when there are no further bids made.  Pick up of Items:  We will arrange for an opportunity for successful bidders to pick up items here at MQP on Saturday, May 15th fr...

Due to a teacher professional learning day there will be no school on Tuesday, May 11th.  School will resume on Wednesday, May 12th. It will be day 6 on the cycle. 

Kindergarten Registration is around the corner! Please note this registration process is for children who will be in Kindergarten for September 2022. Children must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2021. Online registration will take place on Wednesday, May 12th and Thursday, May 13th for Metro/Avalon beginning at 9am. To register please visit www.nlesd.ca . You will need the following in order to completre an online application: MCP Number including expiration date email address to receive confirmation of application phone/emergency contact information and of course, an internet enabled device to complete the registraiton.