School Announcements

April 19

Do you like popcorn? Good news - band and choir are selling popcorn! Bring your money on TUESDAY to buy Kernals popcorn at lunch. Bags are $3 each. Choose from... Read more

April 18

  Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

April 17

Friday is silly sock day!    Rugby practice tomorrow at lunch. The ⅞ team have their first game tomorrow afterschool at Monterey.   Attention Grade 8 volleyball players who are playing in the staff... Read more

April 16

Treat day is TODAY!  Blue Pod will be selling candy bags at nutrition break for $2.  All proceeds will be donated to The Kids Run on May 5th. This money... Read more

April 15

Blue Pod will be selling candy bags tomorrow at nutrition break for $2.  All proceeds will be donated to The Kids Run on May 5th. This money will help children... Read more

April 12

Blue Pod will be selling candy bags next Tuesday at nutrition break for $2.  All proceeds will be donated to The Kids Run on May 5th. This money will help... Read more

April 11

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

April 10

Rugby rugby rugby- practice tomorrow at lunch and afterschool until 4:00pm on the library field. Games start next week so please get your mouth guards by Monday.    Badminton, Badminton, Badminton! Today... Read more

April 9

Rugby rugby rugby- practice today at lunch on the library field.   Lead the change club today at 12 in the library.    Treat day is TODAY!  Blue Pod will be selling candy bags... Read more

April 8

Treat day is on Tuesday!  Blue Pod will be selling candy bags tomorrow at nutrition break for $2.  All proceeds will be donated to The Kids Run on May 5th.... Read more

April 5

Rugby rugby rugby- there will be a tackle rugby practice today at lunch on the library field.    Mr. Brown’s Volleyball team has an optional practice Monday morning at 7am-8am   Students with Indigenous... Read more

April 4

Rugby rugby rugby- there will be a tackle rugby practice today at 12 on the library field. Please return your green forms to Ms. Irving or Ms. D    Ms. Irving’s... Read more

April 3

Rugby Rugby Rugby- there will be a practice at lunch this Thursday and Friday at 12 for all tackle Rugby players. Please meet on the field behind the library. If you... Read more

March 14

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

March 13

Volleyball news: Ms Irving’s volleyball team, please return your jerseys. I am looking for jerseys from Holli, Camryn, and Violet. Also if you are wanting to order a hoodie, please... Read more

March 12

Colquitz is looking super tacky today!  Thank you to everyone who is wearing tacky tourist outfits.  Prizes for the tackiest tourist in each class were delivered yesterday afternoon.  Classes can... Read more

March 11

Get your cameras and safari hats because tomorrow, March 12th, it’s tacky tourist Tuesday! Wear your sunglasses, sandals and button-up shirts, you can even bring a suitcase! The best costume... Read more

March 8

Today is International Women’s Day.  The emphasis this year is around inclusion for all, including women.  Take a moment to celebrate and thank the women in your life who inspire... Read more

March 7

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

March 6

Get your cameras and safari hats because on March 12th, it’s tacky tourist Tuesday! Wear your sunglasses, sandals with socks and button-up shirts! You can even bring a suitcase! The... Read more

March 5

Lead the Change Club will be in Ms. Schuring’s room today after the lunch eating time.  Please join us at 12:12 in Ms. Schurings room after you eat lunch.    Book battle... Read more

March 4

Congratulations to the Colquitz swim team on an outstanding final swim meet yesterday. We had many personal best times and great showings from our relay teams. You have all shown... Read more

March 1

Fine Arts *1:04pm Beginner Strings *1:44pm Intermediate/Advanced Strings Sunday rehearsal this weekend for Castle characters.  Next week is our Spring Concert on Wednesday!   Volleyball News: Congratulations to the 6/7 triple ball boys team who ended... Read more

February 29

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

February 28

Thank you so much to all the Colquitz staff and students who made paper t-shirts and are wearing pink today to raise awareness of the issue of bullying and take... Read more

February 27

  Lead the Change Club is today at lunch in the library.   Tomorrow is anti-bullying day. Bullying prevention takes a united effort of students and adults. It is about each individual being... Read more

February 26

Volleyball News Grade 6 tripleball girls practice today in the Gym at lunch. Please bring information on your ride to the game tomorrow.  Good luck to the boys ⅞ comp... Read more

February 23

Fine Arts Rehearsal Sunday for the Village Volleyball news: Mr. Browns Volleyball team will have a practice at 7am Monday morning  Good luck to our three comp teams playing in the Spectrum... Read more

February 22

Volleyball news: Ms. Irving’s 7/8 volleyball team will have a game against Ms. Steffans’ 6/7 team today at lunch.  Volleyball practice tomorrow morning for 8 comp and grade 6’s Congratulations... Read more

February 21

Volleyball News:  Congratulations to the 7 comp team who played at home yesterday. They had one win and one loss and played fantastic volleyball with tons of rallies.  Thanks to... Read more

February 20

Reminder: Popcorn sales today!   Yearbooks are now on sale.  Make sure to copy down the order information that is on the posters around the school or ask your parents to check... Read more

Feburary 15

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

Feburary 14

Volleyball News Such great volleyball last night by the grade 6 girls.  Lots of energy and positivity. Thank you to our amazing scorekeepers, Ali, Maria, Poppy, Emma and Hannah!   Good... Read more

February 13

Lead the Change today at noon in the library. We will be stuffing survival socks, so we need as many club members as possible. You can also invite a friend... Read more

February 12

Popcorn sales tomorrow at lunch!   Wednesday is Valentine’s Day!  Wear red or pink!     Advisory teachers, pink shirt day supplies will be brought to your room after the announcements.    Do you like candy?!  There... Read more

February 9

Ms Irving’s ⅞ Volleyball team, there is an important meeting today at nut break in room 106.    Reminder to all students who would like to plan or present at our Black... Read more

February 8

Chips and Bubly will be sold tomorrow at nutrition break for $1 each.  Supplies are limited so make sure to line up quickly!   Colquitz students and staff, just a reminder that... Read more

February 7

Chips and Bubbly will be sold on Friday at nutrition break for $1 each.  Supplies are limited so make sure to line up quickly!   Advisory teachers, a pink shirt day survey... Read more

February 6

Lead the Change club today at 12 today in the library. We need all hands on deck as we are preparing Survival Socks and other events.    Staff and students: Please ensure... Read more

February 5

Volleyball News: ⅞ boys comp game after school today against Cedar Hill and Central.  Come out and cheer them on.  Scorekeepers:  please come to the gym right at the bell... Read more

February 2

Please bring in your Survival Socks donations by Monday February 5th to help out those in need in our community. We currently have a high need for long new or... Read more

February 1

Please bring in your Survival Socks donations by Monday February 5th to help out those in need in our community. We currently have a high need for long new or... Read more

January 31

Please bring in your Survival Socks donations by Monday February 5th to help out those in need in our community. We currently have a high need for long new or... Read more

January 30

Popcorn sales today at lunch - 5 delicious flavours to choose from. Black History Month begins on Thursday.  If you are interested in being part of sharing ideas and planning activities... Read more

January 29

Here are some important announcements from Ms Schlappner: It seems there is a need to review and reinforce some school expectations with everyone.  Please listen carefully, and staff, we will send... Read more

January 25

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

January 24

Tomorrow is Twin Day!  Dress up in matching clothes with your friends and have Colquitz seeing double!  Twins, triplets and large groups are all encouraged.  Volleyball News: There will be an... Read more

January 23

This Thursday, January 25th is Twin Day!  Dress up in matching clothes with your friends and have Colquitz seeing double!  Twins, triplets and large groups are all encouraged.    Lead the Change... Read more

January 22

Em will do a Black Excellence Day Announcement Thank you to div 17 for grounds clean up this week. Lead the change tomorrow at noon in the library Volleyball News: Girls 6 with... Read more

January 18

Here is an update from Ms Schlappner about the rules around throwing snowballs. As we established yesterday, you may only throw snowballs AT ANY TIME within the snowball area indicated by... Read more

January 17

Twin day is coming up on January 25th!  Get a friend or group of friends and dress up the same!  Twins, triplets or large groups are all welcome!     Volleyball News: Boys... Read more

January 16

Lead the change today at noon in the library. Bring colouring items.  Twin day is coming up on January 25th!  Get a friend or group of friends and dress up the... Read more

January 15

Em will do a Black Excellence Day Announcement Thank you to div 17 for grounds clean up this week. Lead the change tomorrow at noon in the library Volleyball News: Girls 6 with... Read more

January 10

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

January 9

Lead the Change Club today after lunch eating time in Ms. Schuring’s room in Blue Pod. Eco and Outdoor Education Push-In starts today. Mr. Leblond will meet you in the designated... Read more

January 8

Lead the Change club tomorrow at 12:12 in Ms. Schurings room in Blue Pod   Volleyball News: Grade ⅞ Rec Triple Ball Team A- Ms. Irving’s team, practice at 7AM tomorrow.  ⅞ comp practice... Read more

December 22

Happy Last Day! We will call classes down by Division for Hot Chocolate this morning.  Bring your own mug if possible, and know that we have the Dairy-Free option of Hot... Read more

December 21

Last Pizza of the Year! Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order(very important) with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza... Read more

December 20

Congratulations to Division 5, Ms. Irvings class for their awesome participation in this year’s holiday sweater contest!  They had a whopping 79% participation!  Grade ⅞ boys volleyball team, there is a... Read more

December 19

Holiday Sweater Contest today- the class with the most participation will win a prize!    Attention to all grade 8 basketball players who met with Ms. Irving earlier in the month to... Read more

December 18

Lead the change club will be selling candy grams in the front foyer at lunch today for 25 cents. All of the profits will be given to Jeneece place to... Read more

December 15

Please everyone, Listen to the announcements.  It is important to those students who are expected at clubs and practices to be able to hear the deetes! Volleyball news: There is a... Read more

December 14

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

December 13

Tomorrow is our final day to bring non-perishable food items and unwrapped gifts to Cram the Cruiser tomorrow! The class with the most items will win a pizza party for... Read more

December 12

Who wants to win a pizza party for their class? Only 2 more days until we Cram the Cruiser at Colquitz! The division with the most items will win a... Read more

December 11

Fine Arts *9:36am Grade 6 Choir (all Grade 6) * 10:34am Grade 8 Choir (all Grade 8)  *1:04pm Grade 7 Choir (all grade 7) *1:04pm Beginner Strings (music room) *1:44pm Intermediate/Advanced Strings (music room) *7:40am tomorrow... Read more

December 8

Volleyball news: -Final cuts were made this morning for ⅞ girls comp.  Please check the new list on the athletic board for your name at NB. -Boys ⅞ competive practice today after... Read more

December 7

Volleyball News: ⅞ girls tryouts Friday 7:00 am 6/7 girls practice Friday am 7:00am ⅞ boys tryout/practice Friday after school The Colquitz Rainbow Club will meet today at lunch in the Library! Reminder to all... Read more

December 6

Any grade 8 basketball players who are interested in playing in a staff vs. student basketball game, please come to room 106 (Ms. Irving’s room) at nut break today. Grade 6... Read more

December 5

Any grade 8 basketball players who are interested in playing in a staff vs. student basketball game, please come to room 106 (Ms. Irving’s room) at nut break on Wednesday.  Yearbooks... Read more

December 4

Any grade 8 basketball players who are interested in playing in a staff vs. student basketball game, please come to room 106 (Ms. Irving’s room) at nut break on Wednesday.... Read more

December 1

Battle of the books students are invited to come to the library on Monday at lunch to read and get a new book during the second half of lunch break.... Read more

November 30

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

November 29

Please note that because of CC Day there will NOT be Popcorn sales today.  See you next week! Can the students who are working on the yearbook and leadership bulletin boards... Read more

November 28

Attention all Volleyball Players! All volleyball players! There will be a general meeting tomorrow at lunch during OUTSIDE time. If you are interested in playing here at Colquitz, please attend.... Read more

November 27

Attention all Volleyball Players! All volleyball players! There will be a general meeting tomorrow at lunch during OUTSIDE time. If you are interested in playing here at Colquitz, please attend.... Read more

November 24

If you are interested in joining Battle of the Books club we are having a meeting today during lunch ‘outside’ time in the library. Come on down when your class... Read more

November 23

-Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

November 22

Do you like popcorn? Good news - band and choir are selling popcorn today at lunch recess! Bring your money to the foyer to buy Kernals popcorn. Bags are $3... Read more

November 21

The yearbook cover design contest has now closed and the votes have been tallied.  Staff, a slide deck was emailed to you to share with your class.  Thank you so... Read more

November 17

Yearbook club is canceled today as Ms. Schuring is away.     Reminder to all advisory staff to please review the yearbook cover design contest slide deck with your class and submit your... Read more

November 16

-Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. Someone will come and lead your class to the pizza serving tables. If... Read more

November 15

Basketball News: The girls Comp 6 team played hard yesterday and showed huge improvement with passing and defending.  Well done!  This Friday, Patrick cannot attend practice but Mrs. C will open... Read more

November 14

TRIVIA, TRIVIA, TRIVIA. Here are this week’s music themed questions. Good luck! Student question: What singer named Bruno has the same last name as a planet? Staff question: What is American rapper’s... Read more

November 10

Basketball NEws: Girls ⅞ Comp practice at lunch Boys ⅞ comp practice after school. Girls 6 comp practice Tuesday am at 7:30 as Monday is a holiday.   TRIVIA, TRIVIA, TRIVIA! Here were this week’s... Read more

November 9

Pizza Pizza Pizza Pizza Lunch today. Please line up in your classrooms in order with a paper towel. If you have an activity at lunch please go directly to the serving... Read more

November 8

Basketball news: -Congratulations to the girls 6 Comp team who played at Colquitz last night.  It was the closest score of the season so far.  Your next practice is Friday 7:30... Read more

November 7

Basketball News: Congratulations to all three teams who played last night!  They played with heart and grit which left the crowds nail biting down to the last basket! Girls ⅞ Comp practice... Read more

November 6

Basketball News: Boys 6/7 intramurals in the gym at lunch. Boys/Girls Double Header after school.  You will be scorekeeping for each other.   Boys Rec have a tourney after school.  There is an important... Read more

November 2

Basketball  news: Today there is a practice at lunch for 6/7 boys intramurals.  This is for boys not on the rec team. Tomorrow am is gr 6 girls comp pratice at 7:30 Tomorrow... Read more

November 1

Lead the change club, if you have food donations from our We Scare Hunger campaign, please drop them off in or by the boxes in front of the library. Thank... Read more

October 31

Happy Hallowe’en! We’re looking forward to the Pumpkin Display contest and Costume Contest at lunchtime (after we eat!)  Staff - please meet in the foyer at Nutrition Break RIGHT AWAY... Read more

October 30

Basketball news: Today: Good luck to the Comp ⅞ teams who are traveling to Glanford and Centre Mtn Lellum.  Make sure your rides are in order. There will be a meeting... Read more

October 27

Halloween is coming! -Come to the roundabout on Tuesday October 31st dressed up in a costume. You can win a prize for…Scariest costume, Funniest costume, Best group [3+], Best prop,... Read more

October 26

Pizza, pizza, pizza Pizza lunch is today. Please make sure that you are lined up at the door in alphabetical order by your last name with a paper towel in your... Read more

October 25

If classes could settle down for the announcements that would greatly be appreciated by all the volunteer staff holding programs. Many students are not hearing important information. Wondering what you can... Read more

October 24

Please bring a pencil and eraser to Home Economics Exploratory! Gr 8s bring socks if you have them. This Friday evening Marigold Elementary is hosting their school Halloween Dance. Marigold School... Read more

October 23

If classes could settle down for the announcements that would greatly be appreciated by all the volunteer staff holding programs. Many students are not hearing important information. We are excited to... Read more

October 18

 A list will be posted after school for the grade 8 and seven boys who tried out for the basketball team. Be sure to check as the next practice for... Read more

October 17

X-country runners who have not returned their jerseys to Mrs. C, please return it immediately.  Basketball is starting and we need those jerseys. Lead the change club today at lunch in... Read more

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