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 this day and month are to focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and fostering worldwide support.
The more specific purpose and goals of today and this month are to:
- Promote Acceptance & Inclusion: We want to move beyond mere awareness to actively supporting, accommodating, and including autistic individuals in all aspects of life.
- Celebrate Diversity: We need to recognize the unique talents, strengths, and perspectives of autistic individuals rather than viewing autism solely as a disorder.
- Shine a Light: We need to highlight the need for early diagnosis and specialized support systems, and to be aware of the importance of accepting and supporting ALL PEOPLEin their unique needs.
- 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 your classroom door with a paper towel in hand in alphabetical order and wait for a runner to take you to the pizza serving tables. Students who have a lunch time activity can go straight to their table when the bell goes. Students in divisions 1-14, will go to the foyer and students in divisions 15-23 will go to the blue pod table
- RUGBY RUGBY RUGBY- There is a practice after school today on the library field from 2:50-4. Make sure to bring your cleats and mouthguards.
ARE YOU READY FOR FIELD HOCKEY?! There will be a quick meeting for all field hockey players in room 108 at nutrition break. There will also be an after school practice in the gym for anyone that is available to come. Our first game is next week!
One of our goals at Colquitz Middle School is to raise awareness of childhood cancers and to support Pediatric Oncology for Vancouver Islands’ Kids through fundraising events! We are proud to be teaming with Kids Run 2026 once again this year May 3rd, 2026.
Get ready, Colquitz! It’s time to come together for an exciting school-wide competition with a powerful purpose THE CHALLENGE: Each grade will go head-to-head to see who can collect the most toonies! HOW IT WORKS: Every toonie you bring in will be colour-coded by grade and proudly displayed on our school walls—watch your impact grow right before your eyes! THE CAUSE: All funds raised will support children on Vancouver Island who are battling cancer. Your toonies will help provide: Transportation to vital treatments and Essential hospital equipment. WHY IT MATTERS: This is more than just a competition… it’s Kids Helping Kids. Every toonie brings hope, support, and strength to families who need it most. LET THE CHALLENGE BEGIN! And don’t worry, you do not have to scrounge around for toonies. Bills are accepted!
Which grade will rise to the top? Bring your toonies. Make a difference. Show your school spirit!
Check the lost and found!!!!!!!!
Yearbooks are on sale! Advisory teachers, if you have not yet shared the order list that was sent out on Tuesday with your class please do so today. Students, if you would like to order a yearbook, please don’t leave it to the last minute! Write yourself a note to ask your parents to order you one. Order information is sent out in the weekly newsletter.
Staff- Please upload your photos to the Collaboration Drive! You can still upload photos after next week but yearbook club would like to get the bulk of the images uploaded as soon as possible.
Ms. Schuring is looking for some leadership students to set up the April bulletin board. Please see her at break or lunch recess if you are interested.
We are going to start collecting refundable containers for Life Skills activities and field trips!! If you have an empty juice box or drink can, you can put it in the refundable collection box in the foyer or beside room 110. Advisory teachers, if you make a collection in your room, we can come and pick it up block 1 every morning- just let us know!! Thank you.
BADMINTON – There will be recreational badminton for all interested grade 6,7,8 students at 12:12 (AFTER lunch eating) today in the gym. Please wear appropriate footwear. No boots, slippers, Crocs, sandals, etc!
Dungeons & Dragons ⚔️🎲🐉
Is cancelled as our Dungeon Master is away today.
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Chess club in room 122 at lunch recess.
Fine Arts
*8:54am Band 8
*9:30am Grade 6 Band (green pod)
*10:34am Band 7
*11:15am Grade 6 Band (orange pod)
*Lunch: Nala
*Lunch TOUR STRINGS
*After school: Lionesses
FRI-YAY:
IT IS TUESDAY TRIVIA ANSWER TIME!
The Student Question was: What is a baby goat called?
Answer: Kid
There were a lot of correct answers this week, including correct guesses from every division except 1, 13, 14 and 15. Unfortunately there can only be 3 winners!
Winners: Mercy in Div.9, Elise in Div.20 and Julia in Div. 22
The Staff Question was: How many bones does a great white shark have?
Answer: Zero (Their jaws are actually made of mineralized cartilage)
Winner: Ms. Harvie
Next week will feature questions on our new topic of MOVIES.