Good morning, Queen Elizabeth School families—

Once more, we look very forward to welcoming students to the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Whether you are a returning student or are new to Queen Elizabeth School, we look forward to having you as a valued member of our incredible Wolfpack community.  The start of each school year is filled with so much promise… we cannot wait to see what our new school-year has in store.

The first stop for school information continues to be the school website and Back-to-School page.

An e-mail will be received by parents/guardians by the afternoon of Friday, August 28 from each homeroom teacher welcoming each student to their classroom and new year.

Classes begin each school day at 8:45 AM with:

  • ‘soft entry’ possible at 8:35 AM for grades 1-6, and
  • ‘soft entry’ possible at 8:40 AM for AM kindergarten.  Instructional time begins at 12:29 PM for our afternoon Kindergarten students. The Kindergarten doors will open at 12:24 PM.  Please see the note from Ms. Shannon Neale about staggered start by surname for Tuesday, September 2.

On our first day of school, students will be greeted outdoors by our staff team.  Dismissal is at 3:20 PM each Mon-Thur. and 12:37PM each Friday with exceptions for kindergarten.  Lunchtime each day will run from 12:30 PM to 1:10 PM.

We would also like provide some further reminders for our Wolfpack families.

Pick-up/drop off

  • With safety top-of-mind, pick-up and drop-off are strictly prohibited from Calgary Board of Education school parking lots.  Students must not be picked-up nor dropped-off from QES nor QEHS parking lots.

Video Surveillance

  • Our school has a video surveillance system to help maintain a safe and secure environment at the school for students, staff and the public, and to help address vandalism and criminal activity on school property.

The video surveillance system is installed and reviewed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 1066. Personal information is collected under the authority of the School Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) section 33.

This technology can be placed in areas such as ​the school parking lot, building entrances and exits, stairwells and hallways. This information is recorded and collected to help maintain a safe and secure environment in the school and on school property. The users of this information are the principal or designate and​ law enforcement personnel in the case of reported incidents that would require an investigation. Only authorized persons will review video surveillance information.

Inquiries concerning the video surveillance system, or the collection and use of recorded information may be made by contacting the school office.

Dogs on School Grounds

A reminder to our school community that according to City of Calgary Bylaw on Responsible Pet Ownership, dogs are not permitted on school grounds in the City of Calgary or around playgrounds.  The bylaw includes the direction below:

  1. The Owner of a dog must ensure that such dog does not enter or remain in or on:
    • A School Ground, Playground, Sports Field, Golf Course, Cemetery, Wading or Swimming Area; or
    • Any other area where dogs are prohibited by posted signs.
  2. The Owner of a dog must ensure that such dog does not enter or remain in the Park, or any part thereof, where the dog is within five (5) meters of a Play Structure, a Wading or Swimming area, a sports Field, a Golf Course or a Cemetery.

(aa) “School Ground” means that area of land adjacent to a school and that is property owned or occupied by the Calgary Board of Education or the Calgary Catholic Board of Education and includes property owned or occupied with another party or The City.

Wheeling to School (Bicycles/Scooters/Rollerblades)

As a courtesy reminder, we also want to remind students and visitors about:  

  • wheeling to/from school.  
    • For personally owned wheels, racks exist for both bicycles and scooters, with no wheeling permitted on school property (before, during, or after school).
    • Bicycles, rollerblades, and scooters must be dismounted and walked, once upon school property.
      • personal property:
        • School or staff members are not responsible for lost/stolen/damaged bicycles/scooters/wheels/etc. as proper locks, etc. are considered by parents/guardians/students).

As yet another school year takes further shape, I look forward to seeing what each of us will accomplish together within the weeks and months, ahead.  Our incredible staff looks forward to working with our amazing community of parents and guardians, ensuring that every learner achieves success, and feels welcomed, cared for, respected, and safe within our school.  Until then, we wish each of you a safe and enjoyable rest-of-summer!

 

Kind regards, 

Mr. Travis Robertson, Principal &
Mr. Dan Tinaburri, Assistant Principal