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December

Wednesday December 16, 2009
Study explores current Christian education landscape

Monday December 14, 2009
Guldemond integral to building national Christian school movement

Friday December 11, 2009
Provincial presence and curriculum work grew under Guldemond’s leadership

Wednesday December 9, 2009
TDChristian builds new wing around educational ideas

Monday December 7, 2009
OACS responds to Maclean’s article on private schools issuing grades for fees

Friday December 4, 2009
Evening celebrates Adrian Guldemond’s 30 years of service

Wednesday December 2, 2009
Schools participate in Santa parades

November

Monday November 30, 2009
Kleinburg Christian Academy adopts new name as school seeks to ‘move forward’


Friday November 27, 2009
ISAO working to enhance communication with Ministry of Education

Wednesday November 25, 2009
Professional learning communities in development for Ontario’s Christian school educators

Monday November 23, 2009
Take time for Sabbath rest, delegates heard at recent Educators Convention

Friday November 20, 2009
Insurance partners celebrate more than 20 years with the OACS

Wednesday November 18, 2009
Students from Colombia attend Smithville school for a month

Monday November 16, 2009
OACS launching multi-stage review process for secondary schools

Friday November 13, 2009
‘Teachers are the key to the quality of the school’

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Olympic torch visits Ottawa Christian School

Monday November 9, 2009
Preschool program brings new families to Renfrew school

Friday November 6, 2009
New Dublin school gears up for its 50th anniversary

Wednesday November 4, 2009
Soccer tournament convenes Grade 6 students from Niagara Christian schools

Monday November 2, 2009
Canadian Olympic team visits Cambridge Christian School

October

Friday October 30, 2009
Musical talent Dana Jorgensen to perform benefit concert for Heritage Community Christian School

Wednesday October 28, 2009
Social media workshop teaches parents and students how to wisely use Facebook

Monday October 26, 2009
Smithville teacher’s cheer selected as finalist for national hockey team contest

Friday October 23, 2009
Sarnia Christian School has ‘outstanding’ results in provincial testing

Wednesday October 21, 2009
Schools benefit from reflective practices, exploring educational marketplace changes

Monday October 19, 2009
Schools need marketing and advancement programs

Friday October 16, 2009
Office and financial personnel conventions offer new components

Wednesday October 14, 2009
California school enrolls average of 200 new students annually

Friday October 9, 2009
Special education teacher focuses on strengths of students

Wednesday October 7, 2009
Ottawa Christian School exceeds fundraising goal

Monday October 5, 2009
Willowdale raises funds, awareness for breast cancer

Friday October 2, 2009
Principals’ conference focuses on student recruitment and retention

September

Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009
Conference highlights partnerships, business ideas to advance OACS schools

Monday September 28, 2009
London academy’s weekly chapels keep school theme at forefront

Friday September 25, 2009
Georgetown school changes name to reflect broader reach

Wednesday September 23, 2009
OACS encourages schools to plan for changes in electricity pricing

Monday September 21, 2009
Rhema Christian School embraces open source technology

Friday September 18, 2009
Metcalfe school aims to lower tuition with golf fundraiser

Wednesday September 16, 2009
Upcoming special education conference presents networking opportunities, support and new ideas

Monday September 14, 2009
Willowdale’s new principal brings experience from TDChristian

Friday September 11, 2009
Jarvis school raises funds through The Sound of Music all-inclusive trip

Wednesday September 9, 2009
Kingston school introduces innovative robotics program

Friday September 4, 2009
Dunnville Christian School receives CHI accreditation

Wednesday September 2, 2009
Listowel school joins grassroots initiative to build character in local community

August

Monday August 31, 2009

Hamilton school aims to reduce capital debt

Friday August 28, 2009
Director ‘in awe’ of growing preschool program

Wednesday August 26, 2009
TDChristian spared from tornado damage

Monday August 24, 2009
Willowdale’s first Grade 7 canoe trip enriches learning for students

Friday August 21, 2009
Georgetown school expands learning disability program as demand grows

Wednesday August 19, 2009
Burlington Christian Academy plans New Zealand trip

Monday August 17, 2009
Grieving school community shares pain, hope


Friday August 14, 2009
ELDI equips leaders with knowledge of Christian school administration

Wednesday August 12, 2009
Dundas school hosts late summer open house

Monday August 10, 2009
Drayton school raises funds with aerial photography

Friday August 7, 2009
Durham High continues cherished tradition of all-school campout

Wednesday August 5, 2009
Etobicoke school provides full-time kindergarten option

July

Friday July 31, 2009
Belleville school looks to exciting new school year


Wednesday July 29, 2009
Belleville Christian School launches full-time kindergarten

Monday July 27, 2009
Guelph school opens Arrowsmith program this fall

Friday July 24, 2009
Number of cutting-edge hybrid schools jumps in United States

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Covenant Christian School welcomes Christian ballet troupe

Monday July 20, 2009
Director lists advantages of University-Model Schools

Friday July 17, 2009
University-Model School solution for Christian education today, says director

Wednesday July 15, 2009
Service trip to Halifax helps students grow as they leave high school

Monday July 13, 2009
London church helps spread vision for Christian education

Friday July 10, 2009
Students help students through Gauss math competition

Wednesday July 8, 2009
Tineke Lutgendorff sets example with commitment to God and children

Monday July 6, 2009
Guelph Community Christian School wins national music award

Friday July 3, 2009
London high school hosts community-building weekend for incoming Grade 9 students

June

Monday June 29, 2009
OACS high schools create collaborative book club

Friday June 26, 2009
Willowdale honours retiring principal with peace garden

Wednesday June 24, 2009
Rhema Christian School partners with long-term care home

Monday June 22, 2009
Laurentian Hills student scores perfection in national math competition

Friday June 19, 2009

Ottawa Christian School breaks ground for new facility

Wednesday June 17, 2009
OACS high schools host provincial soccer championships

Monday June 15, 2009
Faith-based school families await judges’ decision in lawsuit

Friday June 12, 2009

Hosting OFSAA championship an opportunity for school to serve and build community

Wednesday June 10, 2009
Leader optimistic about potential of alternative revenue stream for Christian schools

Monday June 8, 2009
Heritage Christian School’s hymn fest gathers community through music

Friday June 5, 2009
OACS releases Grade 4 rocks and minerals curriculum

Wednesday June 3, 2009
Belleville Christian School honours retiring teacher with alumni homecoming, fun fair

Monday June 1, 2009
Durham region Christian schools collaborate for golf tournament

May

Friday May 29, 2009
Beacon Christian Schools celebrate 50 years of Christian education

Wednesday May 27, 2009
Families head to court challenging the provincial government’s treatment of disability in faith-based schools

Monday May 25, 2009
St. Thomas students get involved in local issue through artwork

Friday May 22, 2009
John Knox organizes inaugural Move-a-Thon fundraiser

Wednesday May 20, 2009
TDChristian breaks ground for new science wing

Friday May 15, 2009
Excitement high for tomorrow’s Michael W. Smith concert

Wednesday May 13, 2009
TCS kicks off campaign, receives ‘overwhelming response’ from community

Monday May 11, 2009
Students dig into local history at school’s Historica Fair

Friday May 8, 2009
OCS starts Grade 6 Intensive French program this fall

Wednesday May 6, 2009
Faith-based school students proceed to court against provincial government

Monday May 4, 2009
Workshop participants explore ways to use CTBS results

Friday May 1, 2009
Education changes bring challenges and opportunities for OACS member schools

April

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Metcalfe school hosts successful corporate sponsorship and church awareness event

Monday April 27, 2009
OACS celebrates official opening of new building

Friday April 24, 2009
100 Mile ART Project illustrates beauty in local area

Wednesday April 22, 2009
Unity’s Spring Thaw 5K raises money, brings running community out in support of the school

Monday April 20, 2009
KCS auctions student art to fundraise for malaria prevention

Friday April 17, 2009
Learning the Right Moves conference to convene board members and administrators

Wednesday April 15, 2009
TBCS students take part in regional science fair

Thursday April 9, 2009
OFIS and OACS respond to Minister of Education’s comments

Wednesday April 8, 2009
Upcoming Schools as Communities of Safety and Hope conference to engage teachers in conversation

Monday April 6, 2009
Smithville District Christian High School develops plan to tackle enrolment challenges

Friday April 3, 2009
New OACS Grade 5 science unit explores the human body

Wednesnday April 1, 2009
International education conference a worthwhile experience

March

Monday March 30, 2009
OACS office prepares for moving day

Friday March 27, 2009
Ticket sales going strong for Michael W. Smith concert

Wednesday March 25, 2009
Ontario Christian MusicFest returning to Bowmanville

Monday March 23, 2009
Children First grants make school choice a reality for low-income families

Friday March 20, 2009
OACS member schools to benefit from new CLP Adobe agreement

Wednesday March 18, 2009
OACS and partners bring Christian leadership event back to Ontario

Monday March 16, 2009
Burlington Christian Academy’s edVENTURE program engages students, increases enrolment

Friday March 13, 2009
School teams up with Worldwide Christian Schools for Guatemala service trips

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Stratford District Christian School and city partner on new building project

Monday March 9, 2009
Smart Boards enhance learning at Burlington Christian Academy

Friday March 6, 2009
Unity Christian High School’s pancake dinner an overwhelming success

Wednesday March 4, 2009
Smithville school contributes to GROW SMART

Monday March 2, 2009
Dundas Calvin Christian School students create podcasts

February

Friday February 27 2009
Newmarket school completes SQAP, looks towards public accreditation

Wednesday February 25, 2009
King’s Christian Collegiate students learn about God and themselves through service trip

Monday February 23, 2009
Redeemer students give university top marks in national satisfaction survey

Friday February 20, 2009
Laurentian Hills Christian School prepares for approved expansion

Wednesday February 18, 2009
OACS and OCSTA release new personnel and best practices manuals

Friday February 13, 2009
Program confirms Brampton school’s quality of education

Wednesday February 11, 2009
Aylmer school looks to ‘open doors’ for children who have learning disabilities through Arrowsmith Program

Monday February 9, 2009
OACS Foundation presents Michael W. Smith concert

Friday February 6, 2009
School Quality Assurance Program helps new administrator dig into school’s policies

Wednesday February 4, 2009
Strathroy school brings in interactive boards, other new technology

Monday February 2, 2009
Family grateful OACS school offers Arrowsmith Program

January

Friday January 30, 2009
Guelph Community Christian School opens Arrowsmith Program enrolment

Wednesday January 28, 2009
Project-focused learning creates buzz around learning at TDChristian

Monday January 26, 2009
Rhema hockey game a 'fantastic community event'

Friday January 23, 2009
Accreditation process affirms, propels Listowel Christian School forward

Wednesday January 21, 2009
King's Christian Collegiate offers individualized phys-ed program

Monday January 19, 2009
OACS school partners with academy in Kenya

Friday January 16, 2009
School Quality Assurance Program completing first cycle

Wednesday January 14, 2009
London school drama class raises funds to support Kenya school

Monday January 12, 2009
School develops leadership program for junior high students

Friday January 9, 2009
School takes steps to become more involved in community

Wednesday January 7, 2009
OACS explores secondary level curriculum developer network

Monday January 5, 2009
OACS CAM Centre capital campaign underway

 

 

 

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