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December 2008

Wednesday December 31, 2008
New initiatives, building on tap for OACS in 2009

Monday December 29, 2008
Georgetown District Christian School's new Arrowsmith Program showing signs of success

Wednesday December 24, 2008
Belleville Christian School supporters pay for new playground equipment

Monday December 22, 2008
Christian school gears up to launch preschool program on Jan. 5

Friday December 19, 2008
Christian school alumni take top academic honours in public school

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Laurentian Hills students want to bring hope to children in Central Asia


Monday December 15, 2008
Scugog Christian School aims to update computer lab

Friday December 12, 2008
OACS webinars draw people together

Wednesday December 10, 2008
TDChristian students featured in AIDS campaign video

Monday December 8, 2008
School in Owen Sound highlights gifts and talents of students

Friday December 5, 2008
International program expands worldview, enriches life experiences of Strathroy students

Wednesday December 3, 2008
John Knox Christian School in Woodstock to pilot international program

Monday December 1, 2008
King's choir and band receive first place at music festival

November 2008

Friday November 28, 2008
Immanuel Christian School links with local community groups to raise abuse awareness

Wednesday November 26, 2008
Guelph school’s name change fosters community involvement, says principal


Monday November 24, 2008
New OFIS executive director looks to strengthen provincial presence

Friday November 21, 2008
Toronto District Christian School team wins regional competition

Wednesday November 19, 2008
59 teams participate in Knox Christian School volleyball tournament

Monday November 17, 2008
Schools encouraged to move to new tuition payment plan

Friday November 14, 2008
OACS welcomes new member

Wednesday November 12, 2008
Christian Education Enterprises expands financial options for schools

Monday November 10, 2008
Christian school trends show need for strategic partnerships

Friday November 7, 2008
Conference to delve into leadership trends

Wednesday November 5, 2008
Teachers discuss obstacles, joy found in overseas work

Monday November 3, 2008
OACS unveils new Kindergarten Resource Manual

October 2008

Friday October 31, 2008
OCSTA convention brings together OACS educators

Wednesday October 29, 2008
OACS governance conference to explore cultural trends

Monday October 27, 2008
Schools plan to strengthen ties to community

Friday October 24, 2008
Ontario-based study shows school choice increases academic outcomes

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Schools challenged to embrace organizational change

Monday October 20, 2008
New Rhema principal explores Strengths movement

Friday October 17, 2008
School food booth at local event promotes school, raises funds

Wednesday October 15, 2008

Office personnel convention an opportunity for professional development and networking

Friday October 10, 2008
TDChristian hosts all-candidates meeting

Wednesday October 8, 2008
Rhema Christian School’s walk-a-thon is a great success

Monday October 6, 2008
Shift from teacher to principal smooth with transition year: Marcus

Friday October 3, 2008
Heritage Christian School welcomes new principal

Wednesday October 1, 2008
Stratford District Christian School builds new facility


September 2008

Monday September 29, 2008
Christian Schools Canada conference brings educators together

Friday September 26, 2008
Guelph Community Christian School and teachers honoured with several awards

Wednesday September 24, 2008
Director emphasizes that it takes patience to develop support for a foundation

Monday September 22, 2008
Expansion of services, skills brought into OACS with new staff members

Friday September 19, 2008
Christian school athletic coach wins highest honour

Wednesday September 17, 2008
Special education conference provides specialized training on assessment tool

Monday September 15, 2008
Grade 9's experience unique back-to-school service trip

Friday September 12, 2008
New OACS directors share Christian education vision for province


Wednesday September 10, 2008
Christian education director suggests more Canadians could afford Christian education


Monday September 8, 2008

Foundation for Niagara Christian Schools adds six new member schools


Friday September 5, 2008
ELDI participants discover and share their strengths

Wednesday September 3, 2008
Educators Leadership Development Institute helps build Christian school administrators

August 2008

Friday August 1, 2008
Parents choose Christian schools for the calibre of teachers, focus of instruction

July 2008

Wednesday July 30, 2008
U.S. study finds faith-based schools provide academic advantage

Monday July 28, 2008
Thrift shops help curb tuition costs

Friday July 25, 2008
Families would like to see tuition made more affordable

Wednesday July 23, 2008
Parents make Christian education a top priority

Monday July 21, 2008
Parents list benefits of Christian education

Friday July 18, 2008
Second income helps families manage tuition costs

Wednesday July 16, 2008
Camp Edge utilizes school resources to provide fun summer camp

Monday July 14, 2008

School choice supporters engage in policy discussions


Friday July 11, 2008
New school studies provide information on benefits of school choice

Wednesday July 9, 2008
Orangeville Christian School principal becomes a chicken for literacy

Monday July 7, 2008
Survey says inexpensive independent schools provide better academics, social conditions than public schools

Friday July 4, 2008
Quality academics, proactive marketing and advocacy important for Christian school movement: Vanasselt

Wednesday July 2, 2008
NHL family says Thunder Bay Christian School provided 'solid foundation'

June 2008

Friday June 27, 2008
John Vanasselt retires after more than 30 years of contributing to Christian education

Wednesday June 25, 2008
School receives award for environmental achievements

Monday June 23, 2008
OACS golf tournament raises $20,000 for curriculum development

Friday June 20, 2008
Kings Christian Collegiate soccer team takes OFSAA gold

Wednesday June 18, 2008
'It’s been quite a ride,' says retiring principal

Monday June 16, 2008
Professor suggests Protestant Christian schools explore linking with Catholic schools

Friday June 13, 2008
Rhema school honours community’s 'ultimate soldier'


Wednesday June 11, 2008
Alternative Christian school aims to teach Christian faith under public board umbrella

Monday June 9, 2008
School runs cell phone recycling program to benefit environment, impoverished and school’s music program

Friday June 6, 2008
Young man with spina bifida helped bring health funding to Ontario’s independent schools

Wednesday June 4, 2008

OACS encourages members to advocate for French grants


Monday June 2, 2008

Social justice class organizes walk for cancer research

May 2008

Friday May 30, 2008
Burlington Christian Academy hosts literary tea to celebrate student authors

Wednesday May 28, 2008
Schools to change website to be more attuned to interests of prospective families

Monday May 26, 2008
Principal says benefit of Christian education needs to be emphasized

Friday May 23, 2008
Schools explore options for drawing new families in light of shrinking demographics

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Four students from OACS schools take top spots in regional Historica fair

Friday May 16, 2008
Trenton Christian School promotes active living, healthy lifestyles through intramural programs

Wednesday May 14, 2008
NACE to introduce weekly open house for prospective families

Monday May 12, 2008
Retiring principal leaves legacy of commitment to students, support for colleagues

Friday May 9, 2008
High school raises funds, awareness to help cure leprosy

Wedneday May 7, 2008
Willowdale runs international program to meet need in community

Monday May 5, 2008
London school hosts first winter-camp for international students who want to learn English

Friday May 2, 2008
Students show incentive, innovation with this year’s 30-Hour Famine

April 2008

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Holland Marsh works toward new facility to meet future needs

Monday April 28, 2008
Hamilton school accommodates a great deal to meet needs of individual students

Friday April 25, 2008

Upcoming choral festival organized 'to inspire love of singing'

Wednesday April 23, 2008
New Milton school meets need in fast-growing community

Monday April 21, 2008
Man devotes life to supporting and serving Christian schools

Friday April 18, 2008
School reflects on 50 years of Christian education

Wednesday April 16, 2008
Unique governance model works for London school

Monday April 14, 2008
OACS staff member chosen to be artist in residence

Friday April 11, 2008
Ontario government cuts grants for French instruction

Wednesday April 9, 2008
Students have their say at Toronto’s Speaker’s Corner

Monday April 7, 2008

Wallaceburg school works on its attitude

Friday April 4, 2008
Niagara schools consider joining efforts

Wednesday April 2, 2008

Learning Conference offers tools, ideas, inspiration

March 2008

Monday March 31, 2008
Chatham Christian Schools launches tuition assistance campaign

Friday March 28, 2008
School to change name to reflect broader reach

Wednesday March 26, 2008
School looks to satisfied parents to promote school

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Rural school explores options for boosting enrollment

Monday March 17, 2008
Community theatre production brings people together

Friday March 14, 2008
Grassroots Conservative members support school choice

Wednesday March 12, 2008
Drama teams connect to share interests, knowledge

Monday March 10, 2008
South Africa visitors glean information from OACS members

Friday March 7, 2008

School supports Multiple Sclerosis research

Wednesday March 5, 2008
Volunteers commit to developing leadership knowledge, skills

Monday March 3, 2008
School partners with media group on creation of films

February 2008

Friday February 29, 2008
Fundraising campaign for OACS building underway

Wednesday February 27, 2008
Student’s restorative justice essay selected in national contest

Monday February 25, 2008
OACS offers ongoing opportunities for professional development

Friday February 22, 2008
Ambassadors spread word about school

Wednesday February 20, 2008
New course teaches students to be good stewards

Friday February 15, 2008
School stages powerful drama about Jewish family during Second World War

Wednesday February 13, 2008
School reduces kindergarten rates, hoping to draw new families

Monday February 11, 2008
25 schools signed up for Ontario Christian Musicfest

Friday February 8, 2008
Enrollment jumps at Timmins school

Wednesday February 6, 2008
School provides space for government-funded autism program

Monday February 4, 2008
Support for Christian school foundations in Ontario grows

Friday February 1, 2008
School tackles enrollment challenges

January 2008

Wednesday January 30, 2008
Garden to grow long-term financial support for school

Monday January 28, 2008
Student numbers steady at Trenton Christian School

Friday January 25, 2008
Enrollment looks promising at PEI school

Wednesday January 23, 2008
Family with deaf child finds much better supports in public school

Monday January 21, 2008
Festival celebrates art in the Christian community

Friday January 18, 2008
Students transfer learning about servanthood to community

Wednesday January 16, 2008
School participates in national spelling bee

Monday January 14, 2008
School receives Try Day funding

Friday January 11, 2008
Principal lists benefits of review process for accreditation

Wednesday January 9, 2008
New film on bullying depicts characters asking God for help

Monday January 7, 2008
Student group shows compassion to refugees

Friday January 4, 2008
OACS gears up for the new year

Wednesday January 2, 2008
Students run with project to buy livestock for families in developing countries

 

 

 

 

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