https://cheq.ubc.ca/survey/07e82ae9cdca4d78a4316cc57cfe895f/?code=PJF7YWelcome 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 2025 May 27.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.pdf
Ways to support your child's journey to kindergarten .pdf
Queen Mary's Welcome to Kindergarten Photo Booklet (PDF attached)
MY NEW SCHOOL-QM.pdf
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.pdf When I Go to Kindergarten - Persian.pdf
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.pdf Play Today A Guide for Families - PERSIAN.pdf
Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CHEQ)
Our school is partnering with the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), a research institute at the University of British Columbia, to do the Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (CHEQ). The CHEQ is an online questionnaire completed by parents and caregivers as their child enters Kindergarten.
CHEQ-Information-Sheet.pdf CHEQ-Info-Sheet_Farsi.pdf CHEQ-Info-Sheet_Taglish.pdf
From Vancouver Early Years Partnership (www.selmatters.ca)
Ways to Support Social Emotional Learning - Tips for Parents.pdf
VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH - Kindergarten Programs in schools (dental and vision screening, immunizations)
Healthy Kids Happy Learners.pdf Kindergarten Immunization Clinics.pdf
Reporting Your Child Immunization Record to Public Health May 2025.pdf
Lunches To Go - Suggestions.pdf
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.pdf
Full Day Kindergarten – Ministry of Education Program Guide: fdk_program_guide.pdf
Handouts provided by the Community Health Nurse (VCH) LunchesToGo.pdf VCH - Screen Time and the Young Child.pdf
VCH-mouth care for 3-6-year olds.pdf
For topics about health and wellness please visit our school link to Vancouver Coastal Health and BC Healthy Kids programs.
