My third son, Aiden, drives a 1997 Volvo. He bought it from Gary Verbeek at the school’s mechanic shop when he was in grade 11. It cost him a whole $700, and he was so proud of it. At the time he didn’t have his license yet but that didn’t matter to him. He was the [...]
I began attending ACS in grade 1. My sister Linda, my brother Ken, and I walked at least 2 km to the end of Harris and Beharrell Road to the old wooden bus stop every day, there and back…okay, maybe not 2 km, but at least 1.5 km rain or shine. The yellow Ridgedale bus [...]
I first met Carrie Lockwood when I was a student teacher at Fraser Valley Christian High School (now Surrey Christian School). She was teaching grade 8 and I was invited on the grade 8 trip to Camp Kawkawa. She left a lasting first impression on me. She was one of those teachers who loves building [...]
Jackie Stewart was called to ACS Secondary 25 years ago, bringing her energetic, can-do attitude, and abilities to the community. As always, Jackie took on this new challenge enthusiastically and poured herself into her calling and career wholeheartedly. She plunged into this new opportunity as if it were Jaffray lake on a hot summer’s day. [...]
The very best part of working at an elementary school is always the kids! This year was no different. Even in a year with many challenges, we look back and see God’s goodness often reflected through our students experiences as they loved God and others. We asked our elementary staff what was their best moments [...]
BY NANCY HUMPHRIES, RETIRED ACS TEACHER When I first arrived at ACS in September 1991 to begin my grade 2 teaching assignment, little did I know that I would be working with an unforgettable man named Maury Thiessen. He was also teaching grade 2. From the first day we met he made me feel so [...]
As I am moving out of my role as middle school principal, I thought it would be appropriate to share my highlights from the past 13 years. In no particular order, some of the things I will remember are: Coffeehouse performances Pre-pandemic, our middle school would hold an annual celebration of the arts. We often [...]
BY FLO KEHLER, ACS PARENT AND BOARD MEMBER Friends always knew to bring Kleenex to the end-of-year chapel when our youngest, Brett, would complete his time at an ACS campus. They knew, inevitably, that my emotions would get the best of me. They would hug me, nudge me, wink at me, and know that moving [...]
What a year! Looking back on the past school year, we can all agree it’s been nothing short of memorable. Doing school through a pandemic is full of challenges and blessings. And through it all, we can see God’s grace and his goodness. We asked our elementary staff to share their reflections and special moments [...]
BY KAREN VAN EGMOND, ACS PARENT Just for once I would like to get my act together and send a proper Christmas card. You know the kind—everyone looking at the camera, smiling, wearing matching sweaters. It’s true; I’m dreaming of an unrealistic Hallmark moment. So, when I said, “Hey! I have an idea for an [...]
