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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 &...

Mar 29, 20201 min read

Nanaimo News Now: Nanaimo teachers helping families relax with new podcast

NCS middle school teachers appear in local news story. Story by Nanaimo News Now reporter Spencer Sterritt NANAIMO — A new podcast hopes...

Nov 18, 20192 min read

NCS dancing dads & principal perform The Nutcracker

Mr. Sijpheer and other dads join NCS students on stage with Kirkwood Ballet for performance at the Port Theatre. More than 10 students...

Oct 23, 20191 min read

Tech and mental health resources from Screenagers film

Get tips on reducing screen time struggles, Internet parental controls, mindfulness apps and more. In our ongoing efforts to equip and...

Sep 29, 20191 min read

It's Orange Shirt Day!

On Monday, September 30th our staff and students join others across Canada by wearing orange to recognize Indigenous reconciliation. It's...

Sep 17, 20191 min read

Did you know we pray for you weekly?

Join other NCS parents on Wednesdays at 8:30am or submit your prayer requests. We're praying for you and your children. ❤️ Every...