Our senior math and science teacher, Mr. Coulter, is transforming the way students engage with problem-solving using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS)—a strategy from Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl. After the lesson introduction, students work in randomised small groups of three at whiteboards around the room. One student acts as a scribe while all three students discuss and collaborate regarding various problems and processes. This approach fosters conversational learning, encouraging students to talk through their thinking in a

We are incredibly proud of our high school students—along with a few talented middle and elementary students—for their outstanding performance in Anastasia! They used the wonderful gifts God has given them to sing, dance, and bring this story to life in an amazing way. A huge thank you to our dedicated cast, crew, and directors for their hard work and passion. We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the parents for their support—whether through encouragement, transportation, volunteering, or

This year, Mrs. Wilson and her students in her high school career life courses are using her Deep Hope to guide their activities and learning. Mrs. Wilson’s Deep Hope for her students is that “as you pursue your career, life, and educational goals, you will first ask yourself: ‘Who does God want me to be? What kind of person is He calling me to become? How do I live Jesus’ story in my life?’ Only then should we consider, ‘What

The importance of team building in influencing positive outcomes for sports teams and/or PHE classes is a vital component. Students are encouraged to work together to strategize and come up with the best possible strategy in completing the task at hand. Students learn to communicate, support, encourage and give feedback to one another as they work collaboratively to achieve a common goal. Students focused on cooperation, communication, group work and planning through a variety of cooperative games. Teaching Games for

Mr. Ketchum and his high school students have been examining and implementing his Deep Hope “that we honour God by cultivating virtuous minds”. In the various humanities courses that Mr. Ketchum teaches, he uses this as a guide to walk through what it looks like to have a virtuous mind from a Christ-centered perspective. Mr. Ketchum and his English Studies 12 class read a book by his own high school superintendent from Kenya. Through the reading of Virtuous Minds, Mr.

Our high school students had their annual high school camp — a time intentional gathering and connection. As God-worshippers, we thank God for the community and friendships built over this day and pray for a wonderful school year ahead, seeking the Lord in whatever we do. https://vimeo.com/1058703576