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 [...]
Amy and I have a terrible work-life balance. We are both working nearly full-time right now, and that leaves little margin for the “extras.” What Now?! A few weeks ago, feeling the load from a busy week, and Amy swamped with all her responsibilities, we both found ourselves at the front reception at the same [...]
On rainy days at ACS Elementary, students love to gross out the teachers on supervision by showing them big, fat worms. To their giggling delight, the teachers respond as they hoped:“Ewwww! Gross!” Except when they bring the wiggling creatures to Nature Kindergarten teacher, Christine Beugelink. “Cool! Let me see!” she says, stopping them in their [...]
This past December, I had the privilege of being invited to a presentation from the students in 2A where the students presented a proposal for some new, exciting, and inclusive play spaces. Earlier in the year the class agreed to take on a big challenge—reimagining our elementary school’s playground! As part of our school’s Drive [...]
A few months ago, our educational staff embarked on an “In Real Life” field trip to local businesses and non-profits to explore the attitudes, attributes, skills, and education necessary for success in today’s job market. The goal? To better understand how our educational approach, including project-based learning, equips ACS students to thrive in their future [...]
Christmas has always been my favourite time of the school year, a season where joy dances through the hallways and love fills every corner of the classroom. It’s a time to celebrate our Saviour’s birth and spread His light to those around us. My fondest Christmas memories aren’t about the decorations or the festive tunes. [...]
As my kids get older, I’m constantly finding ways to be relevant for them. I’ve even gone so far as to adopt some of their language. Have you come across any of these? “Hey, Caleb that’s fire!” “Jude, that’s drip!” “Wow, boys, that’s W!” “You’re alpha.” “That’s cap, you’re capping.” “That’s skibity sigma” (yes, that’s a [...]
As a principal, I’ve seen a lot of things. But nothing prepared me for the day last year when I got “a-quack-ed.” Imagine this: I walk into my office, ready for a typical afternoon of emails, meetings, and decision-making. But something’s off. There’s an unusual sense of stillness in the room, a quiet—too quiet—until I [...]
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