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Jan 12, 20221 min read

Your year-end donations bring extracurricular fund total to $20,000

In December your generosity raised more than $10,000 toward the $50,000 goal of the extracurricular fund. In December, several Nanaimo...

Jan 5, 20221 min read

Teacher videos help prep students for their return next week

What COVID safety measures will students need to take next week? Teachers offer tips and welcome back students. We are so excited to see...

Jan 4, 20222 min read

Full return to school K-12 delayed until January 10

NCS teaching and support staff returned to campus Jan. 4 to plan for enhanced safety measures. Students of some essential service workers...

Dec 2, 20212 min read

Middle school students adopt the NCS neighbourhood this school year

Students set aside one chapel time per month to serve residents in the surrounding neighbourhood. (Use arrows to scroll) This fall NCS...

Dec 2, 20211 min read

Giving Tuesday event raises $7,500 for extracurricular activities

NCS joined the global Giving Tuesday movement and surpassed $5,000 goal at drive-thru event. On Giving Tuesday (November 30) NCS student...

Nov 16, 20212 min read

Help raise $50,000 for extracurricular activities in 2021-22

The 2021-22 fundraising campaign kicks off now, supporting athletics and performing arts with a $50,000 goal HELP SUPPORT ATHLETICS &...

Nov 9, 20211 min read

Students and staff reflect during Remembrance Day assembly

NCS students and staff pause to honour veterans and those still serving This week during Remembrance Day assemblies at Nanaimo Christian...

Nov 4, 20211 min read

Free RightNow Media subscription for NCS families

Get access to kids' shows, videos about real-life struggles from teens, and parenting resources through a Christian lens. Did you know...

Nov 2, 20211 min read

Join us for the virtual playground grand opening ribbon cutting

Mr. Sijpheer, teachers and students celebrate and thank everyone who contributed to the new playground in this 3-minute video Our NEW...

Oct 7, 20211 min read

7 Things About Mr. Craig Woelke

Introducing a new middle school teacher at NCS. Meet Mr. Craig Woelke, a new middle school teacher at Nanaimo Christian School! Here are...

Sep 29, 20212 min read

Students and staff reflect during National Truth & Reconciliation Week

What does 'reconciliation' really mean? NCS explores Indigenous history and answers God's call for justice and healing. This week Nanaimo...

Sep 28, 20211 min read

More than 700 attend annual Meet the Teacher & Fun Fair

Thank you to the volunteer parents, grandparents, alumni, board members, and staff who made it a fun night. What a beautiful fall evening...

Sep 21, 20211 min read

7 things about middle school's new student support staff

Introducing a new learning support teacher and a new educational assistant in middle school at NCS. Meet Mrs. Jessica Rand (left) and...

Sep 16, 20211 min read

Meet the Teacher / Fun Fair is Sept. 23

This year’s event is a hybrid version of our traditional fun fair and meet the teacher night. Get ready for a fun NCS community event!...

Sep 7, 20211 min read

Mr. Sijpheer shares COVID reminders and clarification

Watch a video explaining the school's health and safety measures and how we as a community can still have unity. As there have been many...

Sep 7, 20211 min read

7 Things About Mrs. Jadine Golbeck

Introducing a new middle school teacher at NCS. Meet Mrs. Jadine Golbeck, a new middle school teacher at Nanaimo Christian School! Here...

Jun 21, 20211 min read

Mr. Sijpheer hands out year-end awards and gives thanks to God

Watch the principal's weekly video to see service awards presented to current students, a former student, and a parent volunteer. In his...

May 25, 20211 min read

Ms. Taves nominated in local radio's Teacher Appreciation Contest

An NCS parent shares what she appreciates about middle school teacher Hannah Taves, and the entry is read on-air. NCS middle school...

May 3, 20212 min read

Your donations meet $100,000 playground fundraising goal!

Online auction and Comedy Night raise $28,500 plus another $6,000 over the weekend to meet the $100,000 goal thanks to your support. In...

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Mr. Sijpheer teaches about why God created you to laugh

Watch this weekly video to find out what the Bible and science say about laughter. In his weekly principal's video for students, Mr....