Since I announced that I would conclude my time at ACS in December, several people still stop me at the crosswalk or in the school hallway and say, “I thought you were done here?” It really depends on how you emphasize the sentence as to whether I choose to be offended. A Common Question This [...]
A few months ago, I shared with you the privilege of hearing a presentation from Hilda deWolde’s grade 2A class about reimagining our elementary campus’ playground. Part of their proposal included more than just the typical things you find on a school playground. The students decided that natural elements, such as a play forest, [...]
I have a favourite camping spot. Amy would argue it's not “truly” camping because we are parked like sardines, side-by-side other trailers. Crammed in with the sweet scent of your neighbour’s black tank changing the taste of your morning coffee. Regardless, Horse Lake near 100 Mile House is my favourite. It’s less about the spot, [...]
I’ll admit, I'm one of those people who loves the start of the school year. That hasn’t always been the case, but ever since I became a school leader, I've enjoyed the fresh start that every September offers. I love the eager anticipation of teachers and staff as they return refreshed from an extended summer [...]
Teaching entrepreneurship isn’t exactly in secondary teacher Todd Bakker’s comfort zone. After all, he teaches courses with predetermined curriculum and objective answers such as chemistry and grade 9 science. “I’m not an entrepreneur beyond having a lawn mowing business as a kid,” says Todd. However, he was up for the challenge and sought to learn [...]
Well, it’s time to sign off as your interim executive director. I have the privilege of bookending our school year blog cycle and I promise this will be better than my August one! 😉 In August, I introduced you to our theme for the 2024-2025 school year, “Press On” based on Hosea 6:3: “Let us [...]
If you’ve ever been to the Celebration Week fashion show in May, you may have noticed one particular student who was spunkier and smaller than the average secondary student. But that hasn't stopped her from “strutting her stuff” on the runaway with a big smile on her face, garnering loud cheers from the audience. This [...]
There are few joys greater than being a grandparent, and the annual Grandfriends Day celebration at the elementary campus was a reminder of just how special that role can be. From the moment I stepped into the school lobby, there was a buzz of excitement in the air and the energy could be felt in [...]
“This must have God’s hands in it,” says grade 4 teacher, Measha Thompson, who, overcoming many challenges, moved from teaching kindergarten for the past three years to teaching grade 4 for the 2023-24 school year. Finding Her Home When Measha visited ACS for the first time, she knew this would be her home. Although her [...]
“C’est la Tour Eiffel!” “Magnifique!” “Can you believe these walls are hundreds of years old?” “This is where the King of France lived—and was beheaded!” These were just a few of the excited whispers we overheard from our eager students as we wandered through France. The Adventure Ahead For many of us, this trip was [...]
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