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Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2009 7:57 AM

OACS high schools create collaborative book club
Club promotes reading, provides forum for students
Monday June 29, 2009
Five Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) member schools joined together to form a Christian High School Book Club (CHSBC) during the 2008-2009 school year, and look forward to continuing the collaboration. Full Story
Rhema Christian School partners with long-term care home
Intergenerational program a ‘win-win’
Wednesday June 24, 2009
The Grade 5 and 6 class at Rhema Christian School in Peterborough has developed a partnership with Riverview Manor, a nearby long-term care home, that’s proving to be beneficial for everyone. Full Story
Ottawa Christian School breaks ground for new facility
Building slated to open doors September, 2010
Friday June 19, 2009
Celebratory music filled the air as a student ran the final steps across the future site of Ottawa Christian School (OCS) last week. Full Story
Faith-based school families await judges’ decision in lawsuit
Lawyer expects judgment could take six months
Monday June 15, 2009

Lawyer Allan Kaufman says the May 27-28 Ontario Divisional court trial for eight families who are suing the provincial government for discrimination on the basis of religion and disability received a full and complete hearing and are now awaiting the judgment. Full Story
 
Willowdale honours retiring principal with peace garden
‘I’m hoping it will be an amazing thing for the school,’ says Mary Jansen
Friday June 26, 2009
Willowdale Christian School (WCS) in North York surprised retiring principal Mary Jansen with a farewell gift of a peace garden, to honour her work over the years to make peace a priority at the elementary school. Full Story
Laurentian Hills student scores perfection in national math competition
Recognition is a boost for student and school, says teacher
Monday June 22, 2009
When he’s bored, Grade 8 student Braden Cok fills out online math quizzes. Full Story
OACS high schools host provincial soccer championships
Smithville and London welcome young athletes to OFSAA event
Wednesday June 17, 2009

Smithville District Christian High School and London District Christian Secondary School were the hosts of this year’s Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) A division soccer championships June 4-6. Full Story
Hosting OFSAA championship an opportunity for school to serve and build community
‘The experience of community was incredible’
Friday June 12, 2009

When Hamilton District Christian High School (HDCH) hosted the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) boys AA soccer championship last weekend, it was an opportunity for the school to extend its hospitality to the 20 teams participating. Full Story
 

 

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