School Announcements
April 22
Rugby rugby rugby- 7/8s, you have a game tomorrow at the elementary school next to Centre Mountain Lelum. Please see Ms. Irving if you can’t make it or need a... Read more
April 21
If you’re in grade 6 or 7 come join us for art club on Wednesdays at 12:12pm in room 132. We’ll play with clay, paint and do fun creative projects!
Rugby... Read more
April 20
rugby rugby rugby- there is an important rugby practice today after school on the library field. 6/7 team you play here at Colquitz tomorrow. Please let ms Irving know if... Read more
April 17
Rugby rugby rugby- rugby practice Monday after school.
Thanks to everyone who participated in yesterday’s spirit day! We had a great turnout! Click here to watch the video we made at... Read more
April 16
A reminder that the library is closed today as Ms.Patten is with the Colquitz team at the 16th Annual Battle of the Books. This means that students cannot come during... Read more
April 15
Rugby rugby rugby- Grade 7/8’s you have a home game tomorrow after school here at Colquitz. Come out and cheer them on!
DISCUS Practice on the library field at 12:12 today... Read more
April 14
Today is Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi (pronounced va-SAH-kee), also known as Baisakhi, is an important spring festival celebrated primarily by Sikhs and Hindus, particularly in the Punjab region of India. It typically... Read more
April 13
RUGBYRUGBY RUGBY- There is an important rugby practice today after school from 2:50-4:15.
Please let Ms. Irving know if you can’t make it. Grade 6 team, you have a game at... Read more
April 10
RUGBY RUGBY RUGBY- There is a rugby practice Monday after school from 2:50-4:15. Please let Ms. Irving know if you can’t make it.
TRACK AND FIELD:
On Monday there will be a... Read more
April 9
Toonies to fight Cancer continues! Make sure to bring in your donations to your teacher and let’s see which grade has the longest toonie line on our walls. Make your... Read more
April 8
The Toonies to fight Cancer continues! Make sure to bring in your donations to your teacher and let’s see which grade has the longest toonie line on our walls. Make... Read more
April 7
April is officially recognized as Sikh Heritage Month in Canada, celebrating the rich history, culture, and profound contributions of over 500,000 Canadian Sikhs to the nation's social, economic, and political... Read more
April 2
April is World Autism Month, beginning with the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day today, on April 2. This year marks the 18th annual World Autism Awareness Day.
The goal of... Read more
April 1
Today is the first day of Passover (Pesach) which begins at sundown. Passover is a major Jewish spring holiday celebrating the Exodus—the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt... Read more
March 31
Today is International Transgender day of visibility - a day to celebrate transgender people in our community and around the world
Transgender or Trans means anyone who does not fully identify... Read more
March 30
RUGBY RUGBY RUGBY- There is a practice after school from 2:50-4 Wednesday and Thursday this week. Make sure to bring your cleats and mouthguards.
All badminton players are reminded that forms... Read more
March 13
The library is closed today except for nutrition break. If classes would like to use the space, please check the online schedule.
Order your yearbook! Order information is sent out in... Read more
March 12
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
March 11
Rugby rugby rugby- VERY important meeting in room 106 TODAY at nut break. Also please return your yellow forms to Ms. Irving ASAP.
There is NO Rainbow Club today because of... Read more
March 10
Rugby rugby rugby- VERY important meeting in room 106 TOMORROW at nut break. Also please return your yellow forms to Ms. Irving ASAP.
Interested in playing badminton on the Colquitz team?... Read more
March 9
Leadership club meets today in Ms. Schuring’s room at lunch recess-12:12.
Book battle meets today in the library at lunch.
Leadership Club will be holding a treat sale tomorrow at nutrition break,... Read more
March 6
Today is dress like a staff member day! Thank you to everyone who is participating!
Rugby rugby rugby- Anyone who missed the meeting yesterday and is interested in playing tackle rugby,... Read more
March 5
Here’s your challenge, students! Tomorrow, is Dress Like a Staff Member Day. Can you perfectly match a teacher’s style? Remember, staff will be dressing like students too. Who will do... Read more
March 4
Mark your calendars! This Friday, March 6th is Dress Like a Staff Member Day. Students can dress like their favorite staff member, and staff will be dressing like students.
Lahal players,... Read more
March 3
Mark your calendars! This Friday, March 6th is Dress Like a Staff Member Day. Students can dress like their favorite staff member, and staff will be dressing like students.
Lahal players,... Read more
March 2
Attention students! Get ready for some fun because this Friday, March 6th is Dress Like a Staff Member Day! Ever wondered what it’s like to be your favorite teacher or... Read more
February 27
Mark your calendars! Friday, March 6th is Dress Like a Staff Member Day. Students can dress like their favorite staff member, and staff will be dressing like students.
Fine Arts
*1:02pm Beginner... Read more
February 26
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
February 25
[Ms S] Today is PINK SHIRT DAY. If you’re wearing PINK, please come to the foyer at Nutrition Break for a group photo!
If there is only one thing you learn... Read more
February 24
WEDNESDAY (tomorrow) is PINK SHIRT DAY. Please wear pink to show your support of being KIND, SAFE and RESPECTFUL with others, and to stand up against bullying of all kinds,... Read more
February 23
Today is CC Day. All students not required to stay leave at 11:45. If you’re on the lunch program, go get your lunch from the canteen FIRST.
All students staying, take... Read more
February 20
Volleyball news:
Girls grade 6 volleyball: Team yellow and green play the boys grade 6 team today at 12. Turquoise if you didn’t play last week, come play this week. If... Read more
February 19
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
February 18
Go Canada, Go! To show our support for the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes, we will be having an impromptu Spirit Day on Friday. Dress in red and white and... Read more
February 17
Happy Ramadan, Everyone.
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, where Muslims fast from dawn to sunset for 29-30 days to practice self-discipline, empathy for the less fortunate, and... Read more
February 12
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
February 11
Guess how many candies are in the jar and win it for your class! Advisory teachers, please make sure your class has completed their candy jar guesses by the end... Read more
February 10
Thank you to everyone who is participating in Twin Day!
Its great to see all the creative matching outfits around school today. If you dressed up, be sure to look for... Read more
February 9
Tomorrow is Twin Day! Grab a friend or group and plan to dress alike! Pick out your matching outfits tonight and get ready to show your school spirit! Twins, triplets,... Read more
February 5
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
February 4
Grade 8s - don’t forget it’s the SKI TRIP TOMORROW. If you’re going, you MUST be at school by 4:45am. DO NOT BE LATE!
Dungeons & Dragons ⚔️🎲🐉
Group 2 today at... Read more
February 3
volleyball news:
-The ⅞ boys went toe-to-toe last night in a thrilling, point-for-point battle! Coverage was stellar. Despite the grit and determination, Royal Oak just edged them out in the end.... Read more
February 2
Today is the start of Black History Month. In a few minutes, everyone will be called to the gym for our assembly organized and presented by members of our Culture... Read more
January 30
Thank you Colquitz for all of your survival sock donations! We are making a wonderful difference in our community. We will be loading up the socks this coming Monday. If... Read more
January 29
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
January 28
Leadership is collecting Survival Socks donations until Monday at lunch. Want to help? Check the list of most needed items on the colourful boxes around the school. Thank you for... Read more
January 27
From Division 1: If you noticed the flower garden board on display in the library, it was created for Holocaust Remembrance Day. January 25 was a day to remember a... Read more
January 23
Leadership Club will be holding a treat sale today at nutrition break, lunch recess and after school! Chips will be sold for $1 a bag and candy will be sold... Read more
January 22
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
January 21
Rainbow Club is today at lunch recess time in the library! Eat in your classroom and come at the recess bell. Everyone is welcome!
What do you expect to use each... Read more
January 20
Yearbook Club meeting after school in Ms. Schuring’s room today.
If you created a yearbook cover design and would like your original artwork back, please come to Ms. Schuring’s room during... Read more
January 19
We had an amazing turnout at the Games Night on Friday! Thank you so much to all of the staff and students who attended and to the leadership students who... Read more
January 16
Fine Arts
*Lunch: If you missed any part of the audition process, this is the last opportunity to do a make up audition!
*1:02pm Beginner Strings
*1:44pm Intermediate/Advanced Strings
*CALL BACK AUDITIONS BY INVITATION... Read more
January 15
TODAY is Black Excellence Day.
Black Excellence Day is a day to celebrate Black history, achievements, and contributions. The date honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and serves to promote... Read more
January 14
ALL Students with Indigenous Ancestry: Our next pizza lunch will be on Monday, January 19th in the Home Ec Room. Afterwards, Claryssa will be teaching traditional beading for those who... Read more
January 13
Today is LOHRI!
Lohri is a midwinter folk and harvest festival celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs that marks the passing of the winter solstice and the end of winter. It is... Read more
January 12
Tomorrow is the celebration of Lohri!
Lohri is a midwinter folk and harvest festival celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs that marks the passing of the winter solstice and the end of... Read more
January 9
Leadership Club and Interactivity Board Game Cafe are hosting a family game night next Friday, January 16, at 5:30-7:30 in the Colquitz gym. Admission is free, and there will be... Read more
January 8
Volleyball news:
-Grade 6/7 boys volleyball team, there is a practice today at lunch 11:57.
-Boys ⅞ comp practice with Mr Robillard today from 3:00-5:00PM.
-Girls ⅞ Rec volleyball team, there is a... Read more
January 7
Volleyball news:
Girls ⅞ Rec volleyball team, there is a practice today at lunch 11:57
Grade 6 girls volleyball has a VERY important practice today after school until 4PM. If you can’t... Read more
January 6
Volleyball news:
Boys ⅞ comp practice with Mr Robillard today from 3:00-5:00PM. Please see Ms. Irving in Room 106 if you can’t make it.
Girls ⅞ Rec volleyball team, there is a... Read more
January 5
[Ms S] - Welcome back, everyone, and Happy New Year!
We’re excited to see you all and get started on a great Term 2 together!
Please remember that it is very important... Read more
December 19
Attention grade 6 girls volleyball players- due to scheduling conflicts, our practice in January will now be Wednesday Jan. 7 after school until 4pm. It will not be on Tuesday.
Come... Read more
December 18
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
December 17
Candy Gram sales start TODAY at 12:12 (Outside lunch time)! Purchase candy grams for $0.25 each and have them delivered to your friends, a crush, or yourself! All proceeds from... Read more
December 16
Candy Gram sales start TODAY at 12:12 (Outside lunch time)! Purchase candy grams for $0.25 each and have them delivered to your friends, a crush, or yourself! All proceeds from... Read more
December 15
Mark your agendas! Candy Grams are on sale tomorrow at lunch! Join the craziness and support a great cause! Candy grams are only $0.25 each!
Reminder to leadership students to check... Read more
December 12
While retrieving PE equipment from the roof yesterday, Mr. Arnott found a single air pod on the roof yesterday. If you lost one, please bring your case and the other... Read more
December 11
Join our Holiday Sweater Contest next Tuesday, Dec. 16! Wear your favorite festive sweater for a chance to win a prize!
Can leadership students Lena, Ruby and Charlie please see Ms.... Read more
December 10
Basketball News:
Attention Grade 8 basketball players who met with Ms. Irving last week to play in the Staff V Student basketball game. There is a very important meeting today in... Read more
December 9
Join our Holiday Sweater Contest next Tuesday, Dec. 16! Wear your favorite festive sweater for a chance to win a prize!
Lahal in the cafe by green pod at lunch recess... Read more
December 8
Candy Gram sales start TODAY at 12:12 (Outside lunch time)! Purchase candy grams for $0.25 each and have them delivered to your friends (or yourself)! All proceeds from candy gram... Read more
December 5
Attention Grade 8 basketball players!
The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here. Think you’ve got what it takes to take on the staff? Come to Ms. Irving’s room at... Read more
December 4
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
December 3
Exciting news! We’re starting a new, student-led Dungeons & Dragons club. Experienced players only for now. Join us today at Nut Break in Ms. Deegan’s room (102)!
Candy Gram sales start... Read more
December 2
In the world of Basketball:
Let’s wish our grade 7 boys luck tonight in their final playoff game! Come out and cheer them on. Colquitz needs to be loud! Boys, if... Read more
December 1
In the world of Basketball:
-A huge shout-out to our Grade 7 Boys Basketball Team, who have powered through an undefeated season so far! Their hard work, teamwork, and determination have... Read more
November 28
In the World of Basketball:
What a showdown for the Grade 7 boys last night!
It was a thriller from start to finish — point for point, all the way into... Read more
November 27
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
November 26
Rainbow Club is today at lunch recess time in the library! Eat in your classroom and come at the recess bell. Everyone is welcome!
Keep those school forms coming! We are... Read more
November 25
Today is the last day to vote for your favourite yearbook cover design. Advisory teachers, if you have not yet shared the cover design slideshow with your class, please do... Read more
November 24
The Yearbook Cover Design Contest: A voting card has been placed in every advisory teacher’s mailbox and the slide deck has been emailed out to all staff to view the... Read more
November 21
Pro-D Day :)... Read more
November 20
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
November 19
Teachers: Please ask students to look in their backpacks, desk and locker for missing school forms! We have a total of 21 missing verification forms and 9 emergency forms left... Read more
November 18
Teachers: Please ask students to look in their backpacks, desk and locker for missing school forms! We have a total of 21 missing verification forms and 9 emergency forms left... Read more
November 17
Yesterday, Sunday, November 16th, was Louis Riel Day.
Louis Riel (1844-1885) was a Métis leader (people of mixed Indigenous and European descent) and a key figure in Canadian history. He led... Read more
November 14
Staff wearing Red, please come down to the lobby at Nutrition Break for a quick photo.
Swim team practice today at 3:15 at Commonwealth. Elliott, Ash & Elise please bring your... Read more
November 13
Outdoor Education Push-in starts today for the Tuesday and Thursday groups. Stay in your classrooms as your teacher is coming to you.
A big Thank you to all of the Leadership... Read more
November 12
Attention Leadership students- please if you have not returned your non perishable items from We Scare Hunger for Burnside Gorge, please bring them in ASAP as they are being delivered.
SPIRIT... Read more
November 11
Holiday... Read more
November 10
Fine Arts
*1:02pm Beginner Strings
*1:44pm Intermediate/Advanced Strings
After school: Champions
This week at nutrition breaks, lunch recesses and silent reading, students who have signed up will be doing their term check-ins with Ms.... Read more
November 7
All students with Indigenous Ancestry: we will be having our monthly pizza lunch TODAY in the Home Ec room for ALL GRADES. We look forward to seeing you and connecting... Read more
November 6
Attention leadership students, if you have not already brought in your WE SCARE HUNGER donations, please count how many items you brought in, drop them off in the boxes in... Read more
November 5
Attention leadership students, if you have not already brought in your WE SCARE HUNGER donations, please count how many items you brought in, drop them off in the boxes in... Read more
November 4
All students with Indigenous Ancestry: we will be having our monthly pizza lunch this Friday in the Home Ec room for ALL GRADES. We look forward to seeing you and... Read more
November 3
“Today marks the beginning of Hindu Heritage Month. Throughout November, we honour the invaluable contributions of Hindu communities across the country.
Hinduism originated more than 5,000 years ago on the Indian... Read more
October 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Leadership Club is hosting a costume contest today in the roundabout. If you would like to enter the contest, meet in the roundabout at 12:10pm. This will allow enough... Read more
October 30
Pizza, pizza, pizza - Please listen carefully. Advisory teachers, please let your students know who has ordered. A list was emailed out by the office. Students, please be ready at... Read more
October 29
Costume Contest: Dig out your most awesome costumes and wear them to school this Friday. Colquitz Leadership is hosting a costume contest for all students. The categories are, scariest, funniest,... Read more