Information Sessions & Workshops
Welcome to the Queen Mary Community Elementary School Parent Information page
We value and encourage parent/guardian involvement in our school community and recognize that providing opportunities for parents to come together to engage in topics relevant to their child's education, development and well-being as integral to school community involvement.
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN!
Thank you to all who attended our Kindergarten Orientation Session!
Here is a copy of the Power Point that was shared with families who attended: 
K Orientation PP 2026 May 11 FINAL.pdf
The Kindergarten Gradual Entry Schedule for September will be emailed to families at the end of June.
NVSD Kindergarten Transition Guides for Families:
Ways to Support Your Child’s Transition to Kindergarten NVSD handout
Ways to support your child's journey to kindergarten
Queen Mary's Welcome to Kindergarten Photo Booklet (PDF attached)
Ministry of Education and Child Care Documents and Resources:
Many valuable resources available, in multiple languages, to support early learning and transition to Kindergarten - LINK HERE!!
When I go to Kindergarten This booklet is designed specifically for children and is helpful for parents / guardians as a starting place to talk about Kindergarten with their child.
When I Go to Kindergarten - English
When I Go to Kindergarten - Persian
Play Today: A Guide for Families: This guide puts a focus on play-based learning for children from age three to eight (approximately Grade 3). It includes examples of a range of play experiences that benefit children’s learning. The examples include opportunities for play that children lead, as well as those that adults may guide. It also explains how learning happens and invites family members and caregivers to consider the value of play experiences for learning at home and elsewhere. (Play Today A Guide for Families, 2020. p.5)
Play Today A Guide for Families - ENGLISH
Play Today A Guide for Families - PERSIAN
Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CHEQ)
NVSD_CHEQ Letter_Farsi
CHEQ-Information-Sheet
CHEQ-Info-Sheet_Farsi
CHEQ-Info-Sheet_Taglish
https://cheq.ubc.ca/survey/07e82ae9cdca4d78a4316cc57cfe895f/?code=PJF7Y
From Vancouver Early Years Partnership
www.selmatters.ca
Ways to Support Social Emotional Learning - Tips for Parents
VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
Kindergarten Programs in schools (dental and vision screening, immunizations)
Healthy Kids Happy Learners
Kindergarten Immunization Clinics
Reporting Your Child Immunization Record to Public Health May 2025
Lunches To Go - Suggestions
Queen Mary's Parent Advisory Council
Join the QM PAC Facebook Page - LINK HERE
You are welcome to take part starting now - meet other parents/guardians, enjoy social events, get involved in fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, stay informed, contribute ideas and feedback to the school community!
Other Kindergarten Program References:
B.C.'s Early Learning Framework: early_learning_framework
Full Day Kindergarten – Ministry of Education Program Guide: fdk_program_guide
Handouts provided by the Community Health Nurse (VCH):
LunchesToGo
VCH - Screen Time and the Young Child
VCH-mouth care for 3-6-year olds
For topics about health and wellness please visit our school link to Vancouver Coastal Health and BC Healthy Kids programs.