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Last Updated: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:28 AM

Positive Christian education trends continue to emerge in province
Christian education has crucial role to play in society: Redeemer president
Friday June 18, 2010
Recent coverage of the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) members reveals the continuing emergence of a number of positive trends and activities, providing added reason to hope in a bright future for the movement. Full Story
Retiring OACS director reflects on career in Christian school movement
Colleagues share of Lorna Keith’s faith, commitment and contributions
Wednesday June 16, 2010
Having started her career in Christian education 34 years ago, Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) director of school quality programs Lorna Keith is retiring at the end of the month. Full Story
Ottawa school celebrates official opening of new building
Hosts building dedication, ribbon cutting ceremony
Friday June 11, 2010
Ottawa Christian School (OCS) is inviting community members to celebrate this evening (June 11) at the official opening of its new school, with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m.
Full Story
Staying focused on vision essential for future: Lunshof
Retiring Oakville principal sees hope in new generation
Friday June 4, 2010
John Lunshof, principal at John Knox Christian School in Oakville, is retiring this spring and says he sees hope in the new generation of administration and teachers to continue the reformed world view of praising the Lord in all areas of life. Full Story
 


Students from Immanuel Christian School in Aylmer participated in a Keep Kids Safe Day Camp at school, sponsored by the Elgin Farm Safety Council. A group of community volunteers and the local fire departments presented a total of 12 sessions, each focusing on one area of safety.

New Redeemer president answers call
Krygsman sees institution playing critical role in addressing global issues
Monday June 14, 2010
When he considers the top global concerns of today, Dr. Hubert R. Krygsman, the new president of Redeemer University College, finds hope and opportunity in his role and the institution as a whole. Full Story
Julius de Jager joining OACS
New director looks forward to challenges, opportunities
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Julius de Jager, current Cambridge Christian School principal, will be joining the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) Aug. 1 as director of human relations and school quality. Full Story
Convention to address ‘tsunami-like’ changes in faith-based education
New school models offer hope 'best may be yet to come'
Monday June 7, 2010
The bulk of an upcoming Christian education convention will focus on the emerging realities in the sector, as well as look at some of the exciting new school models that provide hope for the future. Full Story
 
 
In Other News

SENTINEL-REVIEW
John Knox students will provide clean water
John Knox Christian School has teamed up with London District Christian Secondary School to fundraise for a water purification system for Haiti relief efforts. Read More

TheRecord.com
Driven by ‘faith and experience,’ local Christian schools proceed with expansion despite recession

Laurentian Hills Christian School in Kitchener has moved into a brand new $2.4-million, two-storey, 900-square-metre (10,000-square-foot) expansion.
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The London Free Press
$100,000 donated to back Trojan water project
Read about the students and staff at Chatham Christian high school, who in one week raised $15,217 to help supply clean water to Haiti. Read More

 

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