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Upcoming Events :

May 21 , 2025-PAC Meeting (May)

May 28 , 2025-PAC Parent Education Event

Jun 02 , 2025-Bike to School Week

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May. 21, 2025 7:00 PM
PAC Meeting (May)
May. 28, 2025 6:30 PM
PAC Parent Education Event
Jun. 2, 2025
Bike to School Week

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Wed, May 21, 2025 PAC Meeting (May) 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

PAC, Parent

Meetings will run from 7:00 to 8:00 PM and be held in hybrid mode – you can join us in Room 206 or virtually. Free childcare will be available for those attending in person. The agenda will be sent closer to the meeting dates.

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Wed, May 28, 2025 PAC Parent Education Event 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

PAC, Parent

Rethinking Risk: The Importance of Outdoor Risky Play for Children's Health, Well-Being, and Development

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Location: JQ Gym
Date: Wednesday May 28th, 2025
Start Time: Doors open 6:15pm
End Time: 8pm

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Mon, Jun 02, 2025 Bike to School Week All Day

School & Student

JQ students and staff are encouraged to ride your bike, walk or wheel to school June 2 to 6 for Bike to School Week!

https://bikehub.ca/events/bike-school-week

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