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December 2007

Friday December 21, 2007
Students spread holiday cheer

Wednesday December 19, 2007
School takes Christmas program to retirement residence

Monday December 17, 2007
Strategic plan helps boost enrollment

Friday December 14, 2007
School surpasses enrollment goals for school year

Wednesday December 12, 2007
Ontario school wants to bring hope to students in South Africa

Monday December 10, 2007
Students learn about international issues

Friday December 7, 2007
New high school offers unique programs for students

Wednesday December 5, 2007
School ties community service to in-class work

Monday December 3, 2007
New families introduced to school through story hour

November 2007

Friday November 30, 2007
School accredited for delivering high-quality education

Wednesday November 28, 2007
Orangeville Christian School celebrates Christmas season with community

Monday November 26, 2007
Rhema reaches out to community

Friday November 23, 2007
Students help beautify local park

Wednesday November 21, 2007

Northumberland Christian School gets involved with the community

Monday November 19, 2007

Science teacher has creative, effective teaching approach

Friday November 16, 2007
Student council directs service projects at Smithville school

Wednesday November 14, 2007

Schools engage their community to provide quality education

Monday November 12, 2007
Enrollment jumps at Redeemer Christian High School

Friday November 9, 2007
Redeemer Christian High School tackles world poverty

Wednesday November 7, 2007
London school partners with Youth for Christ ministry to help needy

Monday November 5, 2007

Schools practice what they preach through community service

Friday November 2, 2007
Hamilton school gathers backpacks for Afghani school children

October 2007

Wednesday October 31, 2007
Students bike for United Way

Monday October 29, 2007
Conference explores Hope in Troubled Times

Friday October 26, 2007

School integrates Good Neighbour activities with values, vision

Wednesday October 24, 2007
Service trip an 'eye-opening' experience

Monday October 22, 2007
School partners with community organizations for Good Neighbour Campaign

Friday October 19, 2007
New computers enhance BCS

Wednesday October 17, 2007

Wilderness trip hones leadership skills of students

Monday October 15, 2007
Ottawa school sees success with fundraising efforts

Friday October 12, 2007

Faith-based schools to continue quest for fairness

Wednesday October 10, 2007
TDChristian engages in election issues

Tuesday October 9, 2007
Letter: The 'hot topic' of faith-based schools

Friday October 5, 2007
OACS schools embrace citizenship, unity

Wednesday October 3, 2007
Free vote for faith-based schools promotes discussion, say supporters

Monday October 1, 2007
Funding all religious schools is the right message for children, says Jewish mother

September 2007

Friday September 28, 2007
Education is an essential component of Judaism

Wednesday September 26, 2007
Jewish schools provide excellent education while embracing heritage, says UJA spokesperson

Monday September 24, 2007
Democracy is key in Christian schools

Friday, September 21, 2007
Schools benefit from a defined culture, says principal

Opinion
A culture of educational profiling

Wednesday September 19, 2007
Best practices independent schools illustrate can benefit the public

Monday September 17, 2007
Ottawa school to introduce new intensive French program

Friday September 14, 2007
School challenged to reflect God’s love amid changes

Wednesday September 12, 2007
PC representatives meet with faith-based school supporters around province

Monday September 10, 2007
Burlington academy offers cutting-edge athletic program

Friday September 7, 2007
School expands kindergarten program to accommodate parents

Wednesday September 5, 2007
OACS encourages members to be engaged and informed during election

August 2007

Friday August 31, 2007
New group to educate about need for fairness in education funding

Wednesday August 29, 2007
Students consider the"big questions"

Monday August 27, 2007
Renfrew school brings music to seniors

Friday August 24, 2007
Parent-based decision making key to Christian schools

Wednesday August 22, 2007
School to grow planned giving memorial garden

Monday August 20, 2007
Christian schools provide public benefit, should receive public funds: principal


Friday August 17, 2007

Governance and role of school boards uncertain if receive public funds

Wednesday August 15, 2007
Two OACS schools finalists for Donner Awards

Monday August 13, 2007
School society “cautiously interested” in government funding developments

Friday August 10, 2007
School leading way with heritage fair

Wednesday August 8, 2007

Students learn unique skills at Renfrew school

Friday August 3, 2007
Funding to increase enrollment, allow expansion at Durham Christian High School

Wednesday August 1, 2007
Time is right for faith-based school funding, says Georgetown principal

July 2007

Monday July 30, 2007
Board prepared to refuse government funding: principal

Friday July 27, 2007
Appeal filed to Ontario government for stalling on access to information

Wednesday July 25, 2007
Principal hopes to see Christian education made affordable

Monday July 23, 2007
Conservatives give details on faith-based funding

Friday July 20, 2007
Learn as much as you can before election: Bierman

Wednesday July 18, 2007
New curriculums for OACS students

Friday, July 13, 2007
Rhema's school theme from living sanctuaries to shining like stars

Wednesday, July 11, 2007
New school blends Christian worldview with high academics

Monday, July 9, 2007
School eliminates student council for a year

Friday, July 6, 2007
Grade 6 class donates art piece to hospital

Wednesday, July 4, 2007
School blesses community with 700 hours of service

June 2007

Friday, June 29, 2007
Belize co-op trip “life-changing”

Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Multi-faith coalition and families of disabled children sue provincial government

Monday, June 25, 2007
Rhema team paddles for breast cancer awareness and support

Friday, June 22, 2007
Toronto school raises funds for hospice

Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Small school has big heart

Monday, June 18, 2007

School offers unique program for students with learning disabilities

Friday, June 15, 2007
Opening doors to faith-based schools brings cohesion, ends discrimination: Klees

Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Group fights for rights of disabled children in religious schools

Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Conservatives announce faith-based school funding plan

Friday, June 8, 2007

Verdict opens doors for Calgary independent schools to join public boards

Wednesday, June 6, 2007
School top fundraiser in community cancer run

Monday, June 4, 2007
"No compromise" for government-funded Christian school in Alberta

Friday, June 1, 2007
More Alberta independent schools go public under alternative program funding

May 2007

Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Funding independent schools benefits everyone: B.C. residents

Monday, May 28, 2007
Regulations not onerous for government-funded independent schools in B.C.: executive director

Friday, May 25, 2007
B.C. independent schools funded by government for 30 years

Wednesday, May 23, 2007
New method of teaching French a hit at two OACS schools

Friday, May 18, 2007
Independent school study dispels myths, stereotypes

Commentary
Christian Education: Participating in public education

Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Catholic board chairperson supports choice in education

Monday, May 14, 2007
Redeemer’s Education Symposium focuses on provincial study

Friday, May 11, 2007
Independent schools improve the public system: studies

Wednesday, May 9, 2007
In-depth provincial study shows society benefits from independent schools

Monday, May 7, 2007
Oakville school opens doors to international students

Friday, May 4, 2007

The goal to help children with autism at any cost

Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Successful fundraiser builds home and community

April 2007

Monday, April 30, 2007
School undergoes major renovations

Friday, April 27, 2007
Resolution opposing future funding of independent schools defeated

Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Students and staff members enjoy Grow Smart activities


Monday, April 23, 2007
Christian high school students experience cross-cultural co-op program


Friday, April 20, 2007
John Knox Good Neighbour efforts focus on kids helping kids

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Orangeville Christian School participates in the community

Tuesday, April 17, 2007
News Release
Expanding education in the public interest


Monday, April 16, 2007

Students clean up neighbourhood to celebrate Earth Day

Friday April 13, 2007
It’s time to share for OACS members

Wednesday April 11, 2007
School and business collaborate to donate batteries

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Brantford Christian academy performs musical at school for the visually impaired

Monday April 2, 2007
Gearing up to be good neighbours

March 2007

Friday March 30, 2007
School offers parenting workshops to community

Lighting the way for learning

Burlington Christian Academy students deliver baked goods

OACS would like to see autism supports follow children in all school systems

 

 

 

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