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Sep 30, 20202 min read
Students have meaningful discussions and reflect during Orange Shirt Day
NCS honoured Canada's Indigenous children (now adults) who were taken far away from their families and placed in residential schools....


Sep 29, 20201 min read
Meet-the-Teacher Car Rally draws 400+ NCS parents and students
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and participated! Sending out a big thank you to everyone who volunteered and participated in last...


Sep 18, 20201 min read
7 Things About Mrs. Jenna Pye
Introducing our newest educational assistant at NCS. Over the next couple of weeks we'll be introducing new staff members joining our...


Sep 9, 20202 min read
7 Things About Miss Hannah Hughes
Introducing our newest Grade 1/2 teacher at NCS. Over the next couple of weeks we'll be introducing new staff members joining our team at...


Sep 8, 20201 min read
Welcome, students!
A surprise discovery on a boring hike reminds Mr. Sijpheer of our 2020-21 school theme ... that we were made to thrive. In his weekly...


Sep 2, 20201 min read
7 Things About Mrs. Melissa Friend
Introducing our newest kindergarten teacher at NCS. Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing new staff members joining our team at...


Sep 1, 20201 min read
2020-21 school year theme: THRIVE
“It’s time for us to more than just survive, we were made to THRIVE.” Our school theme this year is one that fits our changing and...


Aug 27, 20201 min read
Return to school update - August 27, 2020
Mr. Sijpheer updates families about new remote and hybrid learning options at NCS this year. Yesterday the BC Ministry of Education...


Aug 25, 20202 min read
7 Things About Miss Josefin Johansson
Meet a new Grade 5 teacher at NCS. Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing new staff members joining our team at Nanaimo Christian...


Aug 20, 20201 min read
UPDATE: September 2020 re-entry plan
The updated plan sees 100% of students returning to school five days per week and organized into cohorts or learning groups. Thank-you to...


Jul 30, 20201 min read
Return to school update - July 30, 2020
Mr. Sijpheer updates NCS staff and families after the Ministry of Education announced a return to school plan for BC schools. Yesterday...


Jul 21, 20201 min read
September 2020 re-entry plan: School is open, flexible & safe
The new plan outlines various potential scenarios at NCS this fall. We hope you are healthy and that you have also had time to enjoy some...


May 28, 20201 min read
Welcome back, students!
Videos introduce students to pandemic protocols at NCS in June. We are well prepared and very excited to welcome more students back on...

May 26, 20201 min read
Fitness fun for kids
Here's a video challenge with track and field events you can do with your whole family. During the COVID-19 pandemic we keep hearing that...


May 14, 20204 min read
Students send encouragement during Grandparents'/Grandfriends' Week
Read excerpts from "Why my grandparent is the best in the world." Grandparents’/Grandfriends’ Week at NCS looked a little different this...


Apr 30, 20201 min read
NCS families surprise staff with parade of gratitude
Watch a short clip of the parade. This week NCS families surprised teachers and staff at the school with a parade of gratitude. The...

Apr 23, 20201 min read
NCS sends video thank you to parents
Teachers and staff express gratitude during COVID-19 pandemic. NCS parents & guardians: Thank you for stepping up to the plate and...

Apr 20, 20201 min read
CHEK News: Nanaimo principal sings 'Little Mermaid' rendition
Nanaimo principal sings ‘Little Mermaid’ rendition as part of incredible Zoom challenge with students. Story by CHEK News reporter Graham...

Apr 8, 20201 min read
An Easter message for our NCS community
During the pandemic teachers and staff collaborate on Zoom to send a Dr. Seuss-style message of God's love. We continue to pray for all...


Apr 6, 20201 min read
Coin drive raises $5000 for Crossroads Pregnancy Centre & NCS
Mr. Sijpheer presents cheque and announces winning classrooms. Throughout February students brought in loose change for our annual Home &...
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