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December

Friday December 17, 2010
Team celebrates sportsmanship and success

Wednesday December 15, 2010
V-ball Pioneers upset ‘very strong’ Woodland Christian’s team

Monday December 13, 2010
Word-of-mouth drives new families to OACS schools

Friday December 10, 2010
V-ball team’s character leads to championship

Wednesday December 8, 2010
Parents ‘thrilled’ with positive Christian school experience

Monday December 6, 2010
Students eager to help care for school

Friday December 3, 2010
Maranatha Christian Academy celebrates 25 years

Wednesday December 1, 2010
Passion for Christian education strong in South Korea

November


Monday November 29, 2010
Families choosing independent schools share hopes, expectations

Friday November 26, 2010
BCS class benefits from intergenerational program

Wednesday November 24, 2010
Attending Ottawa Christian School ‘a dream come true’

Monday November 22, 2010
Netherlands student investigates how OACS school teaches responsible citizenship

Friday November 19, 2010
Family-feel attracts mom to Ottawa Christian School

Wednesday November 17, 2010
People the best part of the job, says OACS staff member

Monday November 15, 2010
New school family hopes for comprehensive education, spiritual growth

Friday November 12, 2010
Milton Chen’s innovation ideas worth exploring, says OACS director

Wednesday November 10, 2010
New realities call for a new approach: OACS ED

Monday November 8, 2010
Focus on character development, community attracts family to NCS

Friday November 5, 2010
LDCSS’ students in limelight for proposing plastic bag ban

Wednesday November 3, 2010
Jarvis school ‘feels like family’

Monday November 1, 2010
School’s career day focuses on integrating faith and work

October
Friday October 29, 2010
Family seeks to strengthen child for life through Christ-centred education

Wednesday October 27, 2010
NCS social event gears up Living Out Community theme

Monday October 25, 2010
Mom has great hopes for son's development at Halton Hills

Friday October 22, 2010
Oakville students excited about serving

Wednesday October 20, 2010
Parents value quality of Christian character in school staff

Monday October 18, 2010
Hamilton high school director succeeds with local press

Friday October 15, 2010
Individualized education key to family’s school choice

Wednesday October 13, 2010
Parents give their children ‘the best’ in schooling

Friday October 8, 2010
Christian high school ‘turned my daughter around’

Wednesday October 6, 2010
Ottawa high school partners to offer job training for people who have a disability

Monday October 4, 2010
Foundation helps provide financial support to deliver high-quality Christian education: Lutgendorff

Friday October 1, 2010
OACS Foundation takes next steps to support Christian education

October 2010 OACS Communicator PDF

September


Wedneday September 29, 2010

Immanuel Christian School grapples with nuts and bolts of solar energy

Monday September 27, 2010
Christ-centred environment, solid foundation key to choosing school: Milne

Friday September 24, 2010
Oshawa school explores providing solar energy through Ontario Power Authority initiative

Wednesday September 22, 2010
Family ‘elated’ with daughter’s first experiences at King’s

Monday September 20, 2010
Family looks to Ottawa Christian School as promising alternative

Friday September 17, 2010
Christian school empowers and sparks passion in students, says mom

Wednesday September 15, 2010
Audit confirms Bowmanville school is achieving high standards

Monday September 13, 2010
Family chooses Christian education because of biblical worldview

Friday September 10, 2010
New family finds Ottawa Christian School a ‘perfect match’

Wednesday September 8, 2010
Series to engage new school families in sharing their stories

June

Friday June 18, 2010
Positive Christian education trends continue to emerge in province

Wednesday June 16, 2010
Retiring OACS director reflects on career in Christian school movement

Monday June 14, 2010
New Redeemer president answers call

Friday June 11, 2010
Ottawa school celebrates official opening of new building

Wednesday June 9, 2010
Julius de Jager joining OACS

Monday June 7, 2010
Convention to address ‘tsunami-like’ changes in faith-based education


Friday June 4, 2010
Staying focused on vision essential for future: Lunshof

Wednesday June 2, 2010
Jump into JK program ‘win-win’

May

Monday May 31, 2010
Students win for proposing plastic bag ban

Friday May 28, 2010
Board enthusiastically embarks on governance review

Wednesday May 26, 2010
Retiring principal’s mission: preparing students to influence culture for Christ

Friday May 21, 2010
School finds treasure in intergenerational storytelling program

Wednesday May 19, 2010
Upcoming summit explores 'transformative power' of assessment

Monday May 17, 2010
Principal looks to foster positive word-of-mouth through social media

Friday May 14, 2010
Cardus president encourages, challenges Christian schools

Wednesday May 12, 2010
Board member says experience has positively changed her life

Monday May 10, 2010
OACS teacher scores success with YouTube math videos

Friday May 7, 2010
King’s school board focuses on school vision, excellent education

Wednesday May 5, 2010
Surge of new teachers shifts hiring scene for Ontario’s Christian schools

Monday May 3, 2010
Grandparents’ Day fosters storytelling between generations

April

Friday April 30, 2010
Prospective students experience Christian education through school readiness program

Wednesday April 28, 2010
Northumberland Christian School offers 5-day kindergarten

Monday April 26, 2010
Beacon students read for a good cause

Friday April 23, 2010
Cardus president to challenge Knox Christian School in Bowmanville on future vision

Wednesday April 21, 2010
Tapping into gifts, communicating clear expectations essential for school boards

Monday April 19, 2010
Technology the new way to engage students, facilitate educator collaboration: Beerens

Friday April 16, 2010
Students SHINE through Cash for Change

Wednesday April 14, 2010
King’s Christian Collegiate builds music conservatory to enrich student learning

Monday April 12, 2010
Christian high school librarians host all-day literary celebration


Friday April 9, 2010
Unified Christian perspective critical for school boards

Wednesday April 7, 2010
Resource centres strengthened by School Health Support Services

March

Wednesday March 31, 2010
Students honour closing Ford plant employees through artwork

Monday March 29, 2010
Hiring development director a highlight for board chair

Friday March 26, 2010
Alliston students show appreciation for hospital staff


Wednesday March 24, 2010
Focusing on what’s best for the community a key element for school boards


Monday March 22, 2010
Upcoming Christian school economic summit designed to position schools to thrive

Friday March 19, 2010
Cardus director speaks to importance of recognizing Christian education as a public good

Wednesday March 17, 2010
Student leadership groups help run Halton Hills

Monday March 15, 2010
Board rallies to overcome challenges and looks towards an optimistic future

Friday March 12, 2010
Willowdale attracts prospective families with new approach to open house

Wednesday March 10, 2010
Halton Hills introduces Lego Serious Play to align with changing educational focus

Monday March 8, 2010
School Health Support Services a ‘significant blessing’ for Hamilton school

Friday March 5, 2010
OACS principals participate in School Health Support Services review

Wednesday March 3, 2010
Redeemer Christian High School purchases new track and field equipment with Try Day funding

Monday March 1, 2010
St. Catharines school buys a goat for every Canadian gold medal

 

February



Friday February 26, 2010
Students reach out to help others through fundraising for Haiti

Wednesday February 24, 2010
Woodstock school’s international program heightens students’ global awareness

Friday February 19, 2010
Schools work together to purchase water purifier for Haiti

Wednesday February 17, 2010
Student diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes accesses in-school nursing support

Friday February 12, 2010
‘True compassion requires us to put feet to our faith’

Wednesday February 10, 2010
Belleville Christian School students offer community service to mall merchants

Monday February 8, 2010
Schools engage community experts for phys.-ed program

Friday February 5, 2010
TCS Williamsburg fantasy hockey league 'a fun way to build community'

Wednesday February 3, 2010
Cross-grade devotional time generates positive outcomes at Trenton Christian School

Monday February 1, 2010
Schools get involved in fundraising for Haiti

January

Friday January 29, 2010
Wallaceburg Christian School commits to week of prayer

Wednesday January 27, 2010
New OACS executive director Hugo Marcus identifies four key activity areas for provincial association

Monday January 25, 2010
Ottawa Christian School students sell muffins to raise funds for Haitian relief effort

Friday January 22, 2010
Thunder Bay Christian School opens ice rink donated by Staal brothers

Wednesday January 20, 2010
OACS directors visit member school boards

Monday January 18, 2010
Smithville teacher wins national hockey cheer contest

Friday January 15, 2010
Rhema students get involved in supporting African health clinic

Wednesday January 13, 2010
Ontario Christian School Teachers Association grapples with creating ‘excellent learning communities’

Monday January 11, 2010
Advancement programs, staff contracts and student achievement key for Christian education movement

 

 

 

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