Announcements – Thursday, October 8th Posted on October 8, 2026 QMS Morning Announcements Today is DAY 4, October 8th 2026 Did you know… Some turtles can breathe partly through specialized tissues near the rear of their bodies. COUGAR REMINDERS Today is SCHOOL COLOURS DAY! I hope you are wearing your MAROON AND GOLD Teachers: Remember to send how many students in your homeroom are participating to Mr Nelson. WELLNESS CENTRE: Attention UBU: There is NO UBU today, as Mr. Kearney is away. See you all Tuesday! LIBRARY CLUB – Every Day 5 first half of lunch (bring lunch) SPORTS Three on 3 Basketball:Please note the change in time3 on 3 Boys Basketball on Monday from 3:00 to 4:003 on 3 Girls Basketball on Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00. Lunch Soccer Intramurals (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays): Games: Sweden vs Portugal and England vs Italy Referee and Score keepers: Fiona/Leah and Eila/Nora Tech Room The Tech Room is open the second half of lunch all week. Morning Intramurals Bring your gym shoes and enter the school at 8:00 a.m. Badminton Club Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Music There is a Beginner Band practice after school today. It ends at 4:15pm. No school for students tomorrow or on Monday? What a great time to practice! All band students are encouraged to take your instruments and music home to play your songs! PRIDE PASSES: Today we are recognizing two students in 6Starkey who actively participate! Great job Cougars! TUESDAY TRIVIA / Answers on Wednesday – Please send answers to Mrs. Lyon in an email QMS Inspirational Quote of the Day: It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.Confucius Happy Birthday to: Maud 6StarkeySam 6Lamey Mohid 7Sankey FridayLillian 7Hannam Friday Reuben 7 Hannam SaturdayYarden 7Hannam SaturdayEvan 7Hannam Saturday