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Dec 10, 20201 min read

Playground fundraiser update: $20,400 so far!

Parents, grandparents, alumni and friends of the school have come together in just a few short weeks to raise $20,000+ toward the...

Dec 7, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer teaches about peace and how to have it

Watch the principal's weekly video to hear about inner peace and how Jesus brought about peace in a different way. In his weekly video...

Dec 1, 20202 min read

NCS joins pilot program with the Christian School Foundation

Working together as a Foundation means we can strategically invest donations and long-term gifts, seeking higher returns with lower fees....

Dec 1, 20201 min read

Corporate supporters bless NCS during pandemic

In spite of reduced traffic in our gym due to COVID restrictions, corporate advertisers continue to support Nanaimo Christian School in...

Dec 1, 20201 min read

Giving Tuesday donations roll in during drive-thru event

School parents, grandparents and friends make generous donations to NCS during #GivingTuesday drive-thru event at the school. Several...

Nov 30, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer teaches about hope vs. wishful thinking

Watch the principal's weekly video to hear about his wishful thinking about the Edmonton Oilers and his hope in Jesus. In his weekly...

Nov 17, 20202 min read

NCS playground fundraising campaign kicks off this month

A new playground was already included the school's future plans, but we need it more than ever now so we're fast-tracking it. Help us...

Nov 16, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer teaches about rules and how they keep us safe

Watch the principal's weekly video to hear about how the devil tries to tempt us to break rules. In his weekly video for students, Mr....

Nov 10, 20201 min read

For Remembrance Day, students write letters from the trenches

Grade 11/12 creative writing students create a website with "letters home" that they have written, imagining they were military serving...

Nov 10, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer teaches about freedom and how it isn't free

Watch the principal's weekly video to hear about those who have paid the price for our freedom. In his weekly video for students, Mr....

Nov 2, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer teaches about bringing our problems to Jesus

Watch the principal's weekly video to hear how problems can grow if we ignore them like a chipped windshield, but Jesus is always there...

Oct 26, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer teaches about Sampson and his hair

Watch the principal's weekly video to hear how getting a haircut can remind us of Sampson's hair and where his superhuman strength really...

Oct 19, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer imagines campfire conversations with Jesus

Watch the principal's weekly video to hear how campfires can be a place for learning and growing with others and Jesus. In his weekly...

Oct 6, 20202 min read

10 silver linings of COVID-19

The pandemic has prompted our NCS community to do things differently … and amazing blessings have resulted. As Thanksgiving draws near,...

Oct 6, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer introduces his dog and teaches lessons from Job

Watch this 5-minute video to see tricks Jak does for treats and hear how Job loved God even when he wasn't rewarded. In his weekly video...

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 27, 20201 min read

Mr. Sijpheer takes us fly fishing

Watch this 5-minute video to see how to reel in a big salmon and hear what the Bible says about fishing. In his weekly video for students...

Sep 27, 20201 min read

Families Helping Families initiative makes a difference during pandemic

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to prepare meals, buy grocery gift cards, pray for our community, and more since March. Thank you...

Sep 26, 20201 min read

7 Things About Mrs. Leslie Patterson

Introducing an educational assistant returning to NCS. We're introducing new staff members who have joined our team at Nanaimo Christian...