BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TERMINALFOUR//Events Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EventsCalendar X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13882-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 SUMMARY:Labour Day DESCRIPTION:Labour Day is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the la bour movement and the benefits of having a union at work. It is observed annually on the first Monday of September and is a statutory holiday in B ritish Columbia. Resources: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Labour Day in Ca nada BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Gold Fever\, Working People) BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Dark Day at the Second Narrows 13882 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/labour-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14198-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909 SUMMARY:First day of school DESCRIPTION:The first day of school is the Tuesday following Labour Day. T his is a shortened school day. Please confirm the hours students attend&n bsp\;with your child&rsquo\;s school.14198 CATEGORIES:Category,School District Events,Featured,Featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/first-day- of-school.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13630-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915 SUMMARY:Individual Photo Day DESCRIPTION:13630 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/individual -photo-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13856-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T150000 SUMMARY:QM Terry Fox Run & Assembly DESCRIPTION:13856 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/qm-terry-f ox-run--assembly.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13854-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 SUMMARY:Tennis Program in Gym LOCATION:Gym DESCRIPTION:13854 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/tennis-pro gram-in-gym.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13641-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T121000 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 12 (Day) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13641 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -12-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13642-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260917T141500 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 13 (McCauley) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13642 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -13-mccauley.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14568-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 SUMMARY:Autumnal equinox DESCRIPTION:The autumn equinox \;marks the start of the fall season.&n bsp\;It \;is \;observed \;annually in September\; the \;d ate \;may change from year to year. Resources: National Geographic - Equinox Time and Date - When is the first day of fall? 14568 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/autumnal-e quinox.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13644-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T121000 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 11 (Leschasin) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13644 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -11-leschasin.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13645-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260924T141500 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 10 (Powell) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13645 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -10-powell.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13980-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 SUMMARY:Grade 5 - Tire Stewardship BC workshop DESCRIPTION:13980 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/grade-5--- tire-stewardship-bc-workshop.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13859-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T102500 SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day Assembly for National Truth and Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:13859 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/orange-shi rt-day-assembly-for-national-truth-and-reconciliation.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13857-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T180000 SUMMARY:Welcome Back PAC Social / Meet the Teacher Night DESCRIPTION:13857 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/welcome-ba ck-pac-social--meet-the-teacher-night.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14203-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation DESCRIPTION:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for all Can adians to commemorate the history and legacy of the residential school sy stem. It&rsquo\;s a day to honour the resilience\, dignity and strength o f survivors and intergenerational survivors and remember the children who never came home. It's a chance to engage and educate people about B.C.'s colonial history and how it has and continues to impact Indigenous commu nities. [Source] National Day for Truth and Reconciliation \;is \ ;observed \;annually on September 30. \;It \;is a statutory h oliday in British Columbia. Note: September 30 is also Orange Shirt Day. Resources: Government of Canada - National Day for Truth and Reconcili ation Province of British Columbia - National Day for Truth and Reconcili ation Orange Shirt Society - Orange Shirt Day BCTF - Truth and Reconcilia tion BCTF - Orange Shirt Activities 14203 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys,Featured,Featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/national-d ay-for-truth-and-reconciliation.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13647-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T121000 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 9 (Krause) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13647 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -9-krause.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13649-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T141500 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 14 (Zallen) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13649 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -14-zallen.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14576-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006 SUMMARY:World Teachers' Day DESCRIPTION: World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually on October 5 to celebrate the work of teachers and educational staff. It has been celebrated since 1994. Resources: UNESCO - World Teachers Day 145 76 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Featured,Sub-featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/world-teac hers-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12167-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261005T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261005T200000 SUMMARY:Kindergarten Information Session LOCATION:Carson Graham Secondary\, 2145 Jones Avenue DESCRIPTION:Parents and guardians of children entering Kindergarten in Sep tember 2027 (children born in 2022) are invited to learn about the school district\, what to expect from the Kindergarten experience\, and the reg istration process. Representatives from a variety of school district pro grams and community programs will also be in attendance. Visit the page f or more information and RSVP (optional) to receive a reminder about the i nformation session.12167 CATEGORIES:Category,School District Events,Featured,Featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/kindergart en-information-session.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13641-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T121000 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 12 (Day) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13641 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -12-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13642-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T141500 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 13 (McCauley) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13642 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -13-mccauley.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16601-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day DESCRIPTION:​World Mental Health Day is celebrated to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Starting in 1992\, it is observed annually on October 10. Resources: World Federation for Mental Health - Mental Health Day Wo rld Health Organization - World Mental Health Day 16601 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Featured,Sub-featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/world-ment al-health-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14213-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:​Thanksgiving Day was first observed as an annual event on N ovember 6\, 1879\, though Indigenous peoples have a history of celebratin g the fall harvest that predates the arrival of European settlers. Since 1957\, Thanksgiving is observed as an annual event on the second Monday o f October. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Resources: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Thanksgiving Day Canada's History - The History of Thanksgiving in Canada 14213 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/thanksgivi ng-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13861-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T125500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T131500 SUMMARY:Lockdown Drill (Level 3: Shelter in Place) DESCRIPTION:13861 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/lockdown-d rill-level-3-shelter-in-place.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13863-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T102500 SUMMARY:The Great BC Shake Out (Earthquake Drill) DESCRIPTION:13863 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/the-great- bc-shake-out-earthquake-drill.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13644-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T121000 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 11 (Leschasin) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13644 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -11-leschasin.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13645-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T141500 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 10 (Powell) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13645 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -10-powell.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13631-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 SUMMARY:Individual Photo Retake Day DESCRIPTION:13631 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/individual -photo-retake-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13647-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T121000 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 9 (Krause) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13647 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -9-krause.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13649-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261022T141500 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 14 (Zallen) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13649 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -14-zallen.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14222-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 SUMMARY:School district-wide (NVTA) Pro-D Day DESCRIPTION:A is a work day for school staff where staff participate in or ganized\, professional development activities such as workshops\, seminar s\, conferences\, and other educational events. Students do not attend sc hool on these days.14222 CATEGORIES:Category,Pro-D,Featured,Featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/school-dis trict-wide-nvta-pro-d-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16602-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027 SUMMARY:Canadian School Library Day DESCRIPTION:Canadian School Library Day celebrates the role school librari es have in the development and education of young people. It is observed annually on the fourth Monday of October. Resources: Canadian School Lib raries - Canadian School Library Day 16602 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Featured,Sub-featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/canadian-s chool-library-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13865-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261026T132000 SUMMARY:D.E.A.R. Day DESCRIPTION:Drop Everything and Read for 20 minutes for ALL staff and stud ents.13865 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/dear-day.p hp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13641-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T121000 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 12 (Day) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13641 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -12-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13642-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T141500 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 13 (McCauley) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13642 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -13-mccauley.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13869-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T190000 SUMMARY:PAC Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:13869 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/pac-fall-f estival.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13872-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T102500 SUMMARY:Halloween - Dress Up & Primary Parade DESCRIPTION:13872 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/halloween- --dress-up--primary-parade.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16606-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 SUMMARY:Halloween DESCRIPTION: ​Halloween is a day when many people dress up in costumes\, carve pumpkins into Jack-o-lanterns\, and younger children go out trick- or-treating to receive candy. It is observed annually on October 31. Reso urces: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Halloween in Canada Britannica - Why do we celebrate Halloween? Government of Canada - Halloween safety 16606 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Featured,Sub-featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/halloween. php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13644-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T121000 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 11 (Leschasin) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13644 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -11-leschasin.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13645-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T141500 SUMMARY:NVCL - Div 10 (Powell) LOCATION:North Vancouver City Library DESCRIPTION:13645 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/nvcl---div -10-powell.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13874-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 SUMMARY:EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2pm for Student / Parent / Teacher conferences LOCATION:In the classrooms DESCRIPTION:Early Dismissal @ 2pm Student / Parent / Teacher conferences - Informal Learning Updates13874 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/early-dism issal--2pm-for-student--parent--teacher-conferences.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14257-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 SUMMARY:Remembrance Day DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Day is a memorial day for those who served and con tinue to serve Canada during times of war\, conflict and peace. It is cel ebrated annually on November 11 to recall the end of the First World War hostilities at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Remembran ce Day \;is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Resources: Gove rnment of Canada - A Day of Remembrance The Canadian Encyclopedia - Remem brance Day in Canada The Canadian Encyclopedia - Remembrance Day Poppy Th e Royal Canadian Legion - Remembrance Day BCTF - William Wood's War: A WW I Historical Thinking Activity BCTF - Canadian Letters and Images Project - Teacher's Guide 14257 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/remembranc e-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13874-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113 SUMMARY:EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2pm for Student / Parent / Teacher conferences LOCATION:In the classrooms DESCRIPTION:Early Dismissal @ 2pm Student / Parent / Teacher conferences - Informal Learning Updates13874 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/early-dism issal--2pm-for-student--parent--teacher-conferences.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13874-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117 SUMMARY:EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2pm for Student / Parent / Teacher conferences LOCATION:In the classrooms DESCRIPTION:Early Dismissal @ 2pm Student / Parent / Teacher conferences - Informal Learning Updates13874 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/early-dism issal--2pm-for-student--parent--teacher-conferences.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13874-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118 SUMMARY:EARLY DISMISSAL @ 2pm for Student / Parent / Teacher conferences LOCATION:In the classrooms DESCRIPTION:Early Dismissal @ 2pm Student / Parent / Teacher conferences - Informal Learning Updates13874 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/early-dism issal--2pm-for-student--parent--teacher-conferences.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14259-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 SUMMARY:Curriculum Implementation Day DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Implementation Day is a non-instructional day where students do not attend school\, but educators and staff engage in profes sional development\, training\, and collaborative planning focused on pro vincial or school district-wide educational curriculum updates.14259 CATEGORIES:Category,Pro-D,Featured,Sub-featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/curriculum -implementation-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16005-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261210T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261210T120000 SUMMARY:Choir @ Lonsdale Quay LOCATION:Lonsdale Quay DESCRIPTION:16005 CATEGORIES:Category,School Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/choir--lon sdale-quay.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14570-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261222 SUMMARY:Winter solstice DESCRIPTION:The winter solstice \;marks the start of the winter season . It has the shortest day and the longest night. Many countries and relig ions hold festivals and ceremonies marking the winter solstice\, the day of the "sun&rsquo\;s rebirth." \;It is \;observed \;annually in December\, and \;the date may change from year to year. Resources: Britannica - Winter solstice Reader's Digest - 13 Fascinating Winter So lstice Traditions around the World Time and Date - December Solstice: Lon gest and Shortest Day of the Year 14570 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/winter-sol stice.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13279-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 SUMMARY:Winter break DESCRIPTION:Schools are closed for winter break. Classes resume on Monday\ , January 4\, 2027.13279 CATEGORIES:Category,School District Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/winter-bre ak.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14263-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226 SUMMARY:Christmas Day DESCRIPTION:Christmas is a religious holiday \;in the Christian faith& nbsp\;that is observed annually on December 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Resources: Britannica - Christmas The Canadian Enc yclopedia - Christmas in Canada HMH - 8 Fun Christmas Classroom Activitie s National Geographic Kids - 10 facts about Christmas 14263 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/christmas- day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14269-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102 SUMMARY:New Year's Day DESCRIPTION:New Year&rsquo\;s Day is the date the new calendar year begins \, according to the Gregorian calendar\, which is the most widely used ca lendar system. Often\, on the first day of the year\, people take time to reflect and make New Year&rsquo\;s resolutions. It is \;observed ann ually on January 1 \;and \;is a statutory holiday in British Colu mbia. Resources: Britannica - New Year festival HMH - 12 Classroom New Y ear's Activities for Students The Old Farmers Almanac - New Year's Day 20 24: Why Does the Year Start on January 1? 14269 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/new-years- day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14222-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270213 SUMMARY:School district-wide (NVTA) Pro-D Day DESCRIPTION:A is a work day for school staff where staff participate in or ganized\, professional development activities such as workshops\, seminar s\, conferences\, and other educational events. Students do not attend sc hool on these days.14222 CATEGORIES:Category,Pro-D,Featured,Featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/school-dis trict-wide-nvta-pro-d-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14283-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270216 SUMMARY:Family Day DESCRIPTION:Family Day is observed annually on the third Monday of Februar y and is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. It provides families an opportunity to spend time with each other. Resources: B.C. Government - B.C. Family Day 14283 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/family-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14274-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327 SUMMARY:Spring break DESCRIPTION:Schools are closed for spring break. Classes resume on Tuesday \, March 30\, 2027.14274 CATEGORIES:Category,School District Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/spring-bre ak.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14285-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327 SUMMARY:Good Friday DESCRIPTION:Good Friday is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia and the date changes each year . \; Resources: Time and Date - Good Friday in Canada 14285 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/good-frida y.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14286-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270330 SUMMARY:Easter Monday DESCRIPTION:Easter is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. Easter M onday takes place the day after Easter Sunday\, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. Easter is not a fixed date on the Gregorian calend ar. Schools are closed on Easter Monday. Resources: Time and Date - East er Monday in Canada 14286 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/easter-mon day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14222-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270427 SUMMARY:School district-wide (NVTA) Pro-D Day DESCRIPTION:A is a work day for school staff where staff participate in or ganized\, professional development activities such as workshops\, seminar s\, conferences\, and other educational events. Students do not attend sc hool on these days.14222 CATEGORIES:Category,Pro-D,Featured,Featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/school-dis trict-wide-nvta-pro-d-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14290-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270525 SUMMARY:Victoria Day DESCRIPTION:Victoria Day \;was \;established \;around 1845 to honour Queen Victoria. \;It \;is observed annually on the last Mo nday preceding May 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Res ources: Britannica - Victoria Day The Canadian Encyclopedia - Victoria D ay 14290 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/victoria-d ay.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14282-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270630 SUMMARY:Last day of school DESCRIPTION:The last day of instruction for students. Have a wonderful sum mer!14282 CATEGORIES:Category,School District Events,Featured,Featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/last-day-o f-school.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14297-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270702 SUMMARY:Canada Day DESCRIPTION:Canada Day marks the anniversary of Confederation in 1867. It was originally known as Dominion Day and was renamed in 1982. Canada Day is observed annually on July 1 and is a statutory holiday in British Colu mbia. Resources: Government of Canada - Canada Day The Canadian Encyclop edia - Canada Day The Canadian Encyclopedia - Confederation Britannica - Canada Day 14297 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/canada-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14294-origin@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270803 SUMMARY:B.C. Day DESCRIPTION:B.C. Day was first introduced in 1974 as the \;British Col umbia Day Act \;with the idea of recognizing the pioneers that helped build \;the province. B.C. Day is observed \;annually on the fir st Monday of \;August \;and \;is a statutory holiday in B.C. Resources: \; Time and Date - British Columbia Day 14294 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/bc-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13882-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270907 SUMMARY:Labour Day DESCRIPTION:Labour Day is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the la bour movement and the benefits of having a union at work. It is observed annually on the first Monday of September and is a statutory holiday in B ritish Columbia. Resources: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Labour Day in Ca nada BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Gold Fever\, Working People) BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Dark Day at the Second Narrows 13882 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/labour-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14568-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270924 SUMMARY:Autumnal equinox DESCRIPTION:The autumn equinox \;marks the start of the fall season.&n bsp\;It \;is \;observed \;annually in September\; the \;d ate \;may change from year to year. Resources: National Geographic - Equinox Time and Date - When is the first day of fall? 14568 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/autumnal-e quinox.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14213-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271012 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:​Thanksgiving Day was first observed as an annual event on N ovember 6\, 1879\, though Indigenous peoples have a history of celebratin g the fall harvest that predates the arrival of European settlers. Since 1957\, Thanksgiving is observed as an annual event on the second Monday o f October. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Resources: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Thanksgiving Day Canada's History - The History of Thanksgiving in Canada 14213 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/thanksgivi ng-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16602-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271026 SUMMARY:Canadian School Library Day DESCRIPTION:Canadian School Library Day celebrates the role school librari es have in the development and education of young people. It is observed annually on the fourth Monday of October. Resources: Canadian School Lib raries - Canadian School Library Day 16602 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Featured,Sub-featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/canadian-s chool-library-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14570-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271222 SUMMARY:Winter solstice DESCRIPTION:The winter solstice \;marks the start of the winter season . It has the shortest day and the longest night. Many countries and relig ions hold festivals and ceremonies marking the winter solstice\, the day of the "sun&rsquo\;s rebirth." \;It is \;observed \;annually in December\, and \;the date may change from year to year. Resources: Britannica - Winter solstice Reader's Digest - 13 Fascinating Winter So lstice Traditions around the World Time and Date - December Solstice: Lon gest and Shortest Day of the Year 14570 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/winter-sol stice.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14283-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280222 SUMMARY:Family Day DESCRIPTION:Family Day is observed annually on the third Monday of Februar y and is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. It provides families an opportunity to spend time with each other. Resources: B.C. Government - B.C. Family Day 14283 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/family-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14285-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280415 SUMMARY:Good Friday DESCRIPTION:Good Friday is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia and the date changes each year . \; Resources: Time and Date - Good Friday in Canada 14285 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/good-frida y.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14286-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280418 SUMMARY:Easter Monday DESCRIPTION:Easter is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. Easter M onday takes place the day after Easter Sunday\, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. Easter is not a fixed date on the Gregorian calend ar. Schools are closed on Easter Monday. Resources: Time and Date - East er Monday in Canada 14286 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/easter-mon day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14290-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280523 SUMMARY:Victoria Day DESCRIPTION:Victoria Day \;was \;established \;around 1845 to honour Queen Victoria. \;It \;is observed annually on the last Mo nday preceding May 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Res ources: Britannica - Victoria Day The Canadian Encyclopedia - Victoria D ay 14290 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/victoria-d ay.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14294-recurs_1@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280808 SUMMARY:B.C. Day DESCRIPTION:B.C. Day was first introduced in 1974 as the \;British Col umbia Day Act \;with the idea of recognizing the pioneers that helped build \;the province. B.C. Day is observed \;annually on the fir st Monday of \;August \;and \;is a statutory holiday in B.C. Resources: \; Time and Date - British Columbia Day 14294 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/bc-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13882-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280905 SUMMARY:Labour Day DESCRIPTION:Labour Day is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the la bour movement and the benefits of having a union at work. It is observed annually on the first Monday of September and is a statutory holiday in B ritish Columbia. Resources: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Labour Day in Ca nada BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Gold Fever\, Working People) BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Dark Day at the Second Narrows 13882 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/labour-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14568-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280923 SUMMARY:Autumnal equinox DESCRIPTION:The autumn equinox \;marks the start of the fall season.&n bsp\;It \;is \;observed \;annually in September\; the \;d ate \;may change from year to year. Resources: National Geographic - Equinox Time and Date - When is the first day of fall? 14568 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/autumnal-e quinox.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14213-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281010 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:​Thanksgiving Day was first observed as an annual event on N ovember 6\, 1879\, though Indigenous peoples have a history of celebratin g the fall harvest that predates the arrival of European settlers. Since 1957\, Thanksgiving is observed as an annual event on the second Monday o f October. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Resources: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Thanksgiving Day Canada's History - The History of Thanksgiving in Canada 14213 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/thanksgivi ng-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16602-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281024 SUMMARY:Canadian School Library Day DESCRIPTION:Canadian School Library Day celebrates the role school librari es have in the development and education of young people. It is observed annually on the fourth Monday of October. Resources: Canadian School Lib raries - Canadian School Library Day 16602 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Featured,Sub-featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/canadian-s chool-library-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14570-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20281221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281222 SUMMARY:Winter solstice DESCRIPTION:The winter solstice \;marks the start of the winter season . It has the shortest day and the longest night. Many countries and relig ions hold festivals and ceremonies marking the winter solstice\, the day of the "sun&rsquo\;s rebirth." \;It is \;observed \;annually in December\, and \;the date may change from year to year. Resources: Britannica - Winter solstice Reader's Digest - 13 Fascinating Winter So lstice Traditions around the World Time and Date - December Solstice: Lon gest and Shortest Day of the Year 14570 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/winter-sol stice.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14283-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290220 SUMMARY:Family Day DESCRIPTION:Family Day is observed annually on the third Monday of Februar y and is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. It provides families an opportunity to spend time with each other. Resources: B.C. Government - B.C. Family Day 14283 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/family-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14285-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290331 SUMMARY:Good Friday DESCRIPTION:Good Friday is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia and the date changes each year . \; Resources: Time and Date - Good Friday in Canada 14285 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/good-frida y.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14286-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290403 SUMMARY:Easter Monday DESCRIPTION:Easter is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. Easter M onday takes place the day after Easter Sunday\, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. Easter is not a fixed date on the Gregorian calend ar. Schools are closed on Easter Monday. Resources: Time and Date - East er Monday in Canada 14286 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/easter-mon day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14290-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290522 SUMMARY:Victoria Day DESCRIPTION:Victoria Day \;was \;established \;around 1845 to honour Queen Victoria. \;It \;is observed annually on the last Mo nday preceding May 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Res ources: Britannica - Victoria Day The Canadian Encyclopedia - Victoria D ay 14290 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/victoria-d ay.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14294-recurs_2@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290807 SUMMARY:B.C. Day DESCRIPTION:B.C. Day was first introduced in 1974 as the \;British Col umbia Day Act \;with the idea of recognizing the pioneers that helped build \;the province. B.C. Day is observed \;annually on the fir st Monday of \;August \;and \;is a statutory holiday in B.C. Resources: \; Time and Date - British Columbia Day 14294 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/bc-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13882-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290904 SUMMARY:Labour Day DESCRIPTION:Labour Day is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the la bour movement and the benefits of having a union at work. It is observed annually on the first Monday of September and is a statutory holiday in B ritish Columbia. Resources: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Labour Day in Ca nada BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Gold Fever\, Working People) BCTF - A History of Labour in BC (Dark Day at the Second Narrows 13882 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/labour-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14568-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290923 SUMMARY:Autumnal equinox DESCRIPTION:The autumn equinox \;marks the start of the fall season.&n bsp\;It \;is \;observed \;annually in September\; the \;d ate \;may change from year to year. Resources: National Geographic - Equinox Time and Date - When is the first day of fall? 14568 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/autumnal-e quinox.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14213-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291009 SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:​Thanksgiving Day was first observed as an annual event on N ovember 6\, 1879\, though Indigenous peoples have a history of celebratin g the fall harvest that predates the arrival of European settlers. Since 1957\, Thanksgiving is observed as an annual event on the second Monday o f October. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Resources: The Canadian Encyclopedia - Thanksgiving Day Canada's History - The History of Thanksgiving in Canada 14213 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/thanksgivi ng-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16602-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291023 SUMMARY:Canadian School Library Day DESCRIPTION:Canadian School Library Day celebrates the role school librari es have in the development and education of young people. It is observed annually on the fourth Monday of October. Resources: Canadian School Lib raries - Canadian School Library Day 16602 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Featured,Sub-featured URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/canadian-s chool-library-day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14570-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291222 SUMMARY:Winter solstice DESCRIPTION:The winter solstice \;marks the start of the winter season . It has the shortest day and the longest night. Many countries and relig ions hold festivals and ceremonies marking the winter solstice\, the day of the "sun&rsquo\;s rebirth." \;It is \;observed \;annually in December\, and \;the date may change from year to year. Resources: Britannica - Winter solstice Reader's Digest - 13 Fascinating Winter So lstice Traditions around the World Time and Date - December Solstice: Lon gest and Shortest Day of the Year 14570 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/winter-sol stice.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14283-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300219 SUMMARY:Family Day DESCRIPTION:Family Day is observed annually on the third Monday of Februar y and is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. It provides families an opportunity to spend time with each other. Resources: B.C. Government - B.C. Family Day 14283 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/family-day .php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14285-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300420 SUMMARY:Good Friday DESCRIPTION:Good Friday is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia and the date changes each year . \; Resources: Time and Date - Good Friday in Canada 14285 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/good-frida y.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14286-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300423 SUMMARY:Easter Monday DESCRIPTION:Easter is a religious holiday in the Christian faith. Easter M onday takes place the day after Easter Sunday\, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection. Easter is not a fixed date on the Gregorian calend ar. Schools are closed on Easter Monday. Resources: Time and Date - East er Monday in Canada 14286 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/easter-mon day.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14290-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300521 SUMMARY:Victoria Day DESCRIPTION:Victoria Day \;was \;established \;around 1845 to honour Queen Victoria. \;It \;is observed annually on the last Mo nday preceding May 25. It is a statutory holiday in British Columbia. Res ources: Britannica - Victoria Day The Canadian Encyclopedia - Victoria D ay 14290 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/victoria-d ay.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14294-recurs_3@queenmary.sd44.ca DTSTAMP:20261010T214631Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20300805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20300806 SUMMARY:B.C. Day DESCRIPTION:B.C. Day was first introduced in 1974 as the \;British Col umbia Day Act \;with the idea of recognizing the pioneers that helped build \;the province. B.C. Day is observed \;annually on the fir st Monday of \;August \;and \;is a statutory holiday in B.C. Resources: \; Time and Date - British Columbia Day 14294 CATEGORIES:Category,Significant Dates and Events,Category,Statutory Holida ys URL:/about-our-school/calendar--hours-of-instruction/all-events/bc-day.php END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR