“It feels like I’ve won the lottery,” is how Koenraad Beugelink describes his time mentoring secondary students during the annual Nicaragua trip. Whether he is a speaker for both middle school and secondary chapels, a leader on the Nicaragua service trip, a soccer coach, or an influence within the Student Life Centre, creating strong relationships [...]
I often joke that all the staff at ACS have “other duties as required” written into our contracts (it’s in white ink…😉). But it doesn’t come from a contractual obligation, but a passion for the mission and vision of ACS and our desire to serve God in this place. My Annual Tradition Just in case [...]
On November 6, it rained. A lot! Late that afternoon, the rain came down hard. The kind of rain that makes you glad to be under a sound roof…until your son notices the basement décor (aka laundry basket) is floating at the bottom of the stairs. Soggy, Damp, and Beautiful There we were…processing soggy floors, [...]
A month ago, I was driving my six-year-old grandson home at the end of our school day. He was a little chatterbox in the car, excitedly sharing everything he had done that day. Out of the blue, he exclaimed, “Grandma, did you know that I am your sister in Christ?” I laughed and said, “I [...]
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 [...]
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