QMS Gala

Join Us for the 2025 QMS Gala:

The Spirit of QMS!

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 QMS Gala will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Founders’ Hall on our beautiful campus. This year’s theme, The Spirit of QMS, celebrates the heart and soul of our community and our shared commitment to the future of QMS.

As one of the most cherished traditions at QMS, the Gala is our premier fundraising event—a meaningful opportunity for us to come together, celebrate our collective spirit, and work towards an even brighter future. This year holds special significance, as it marks the final year of David Robertson’s leadership as Head of School. We are grateful for his unwavering dedication and vision, which have helped shape a vibrant, resilient QMS community.

The proceeds from this year’s Gala will support our Financial Aid program, ensuring that exceptional students, regardless of financial background, have the opportunity to experience all that QMS has to offer. Your support will help preserve the socio-economic diversity that is foundational to our School and our mission.

Under David’s leadership, QMS has emerged from the challenges of the pandemic with renewed energy. One of his core goals was to make a QMS education accessible to students of all backgrounds, and Financial Aid plays a key role in achieving this. Together, we are building a school where young people grow into confident, compassionate individuals, living our values of Be Curious, Be Kind, Be Brave, Be You.

To make this event a success, the Gala Committee is seeking your support in the form of donations for our silent and live auctions. We are looking for a variety of items, including:

• Activity experiences
• Gift cards
• Consumable goods
• Lifestyle items
• Landscaping materials and services
• Household décor
• Outdoor living items, and more.

The Gala is not only a wonderful opportunity to contribute to our school but also a chance to connect with fellow parents, faculty, and business owners in the QMS community. For local businesses, this event offers valuable networking and promotional opportunities.

We deeply appreciate your consideration of a donation to the 2025 QMS Gala. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference, helping to create lasting opportunities for our students and the entire QMS community.

Thank you for supporting the Spirit of QMS. We look forward to celebrating together and working toward a bright and inclusive future for all.

2025 Gala Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to the generosity of our event sponsors who have provided financial support for this year’s event!

✨ CROWN Sponsor – Pacific Edge Properties

🌼 BUTTERCUP Sponsors – Elite Real Estate Team, Cobble Hill Dental, Taylor Pelton Law
🔗LINK Sponsors – Drumroaster Coffee, RBC, Redcliffe & Co., Smith Fuel Services
⭐ STAR Sponsors – Acera Insurance, Cowichan Valley Orthodontics, Gordon Food Services, Remedy’s Rx, Westisle Mechanical Services, Valley Carpet One
In-Kind Sponsors – Mark’s Instant Signs & PrintCraft

Safe Ride Home Sponsor – QMS Parents’ Association

Tax Deductible Donations

Queen Margaret’s School is a registered charity (Charitable Registration #107868135RR0001). All gifts over $20 in value are considered tax deductible and will be issued a receipt. Donors living in the US may make tax-deductible contributions through Friends of Independent Schools and Better Education (FRISBE). Unfortunately, QMS cannot issue US tax receipts.