The grand total for the Knox Walk is: $103,019.35!Thanks to God for His provision for John Knox Christian School. It was thrilling to reach our goal of $100,000, especially because that meant we would be shaving Mr. Rodgers’ and Mr. Wasik’s heads! Students enjoyed watching their principal’s heads get shaved in chapel this week. A huge thank you to both …
Employment with Cornerstone Transportation Services
Cornerstone Transportation Services is looking for Class 2 drivers to come join us to provide bus service for JKCS! It’s a great part-time job; Monday to Friday, before and after school. If you are interested but do not have a Class 2 license we can assist you in getting one.We would like to hire two drivers who are committed Christians …
Grade 5 to New West Museum
This week, the grade five classes enjoyed a field trip to the New Westminster Archive Museum and Archives at Anvil Centre. We learned about the local First Nations communities, sampled traditional foods such as nettle tea, cranberries, and smoked salmon, and explored historical artifacts like hammer stones and cedar baskets. We also walked along the Fraser River and enjoyed the …
Knox Walk 2022
The Knox Walk is just a week away!First up, let’s pray for a beautiful sunny day so that we can enjoy our 5km walk to Queen’s Park. A few reminders as we head into the home stretch:Fundraising pages: If you have not yet set up your child(ren)’s fundraising page(s), you can do so at knox-walk-2022.raisely.com. Each JKCS student is asked …
Congratulations to Jeyne Lund!
The Christian Educators of BC (CEBC), has chosen Jeyne Lund, secondary campus Missions and Outreach Coordinator and Academic Counsellor, as the recipient of their International Service and Learning Grant. This grant is awarded to CEBC members who are traveling overseas to volunteer in cross-cultural teaching and learning. This summer Jeyne will be traveling to Costa Rica to provide Bible and …
Elementary: Share Your Music Days
Students in kindergarten to grade 3 (primary) will have an opportunity to perform for their classmates during music classes June 6-10. Many students are practicing at home for a recital this time of year and we would love to hear what they are learning! Students are welcome to share something they practice at home or during lessons: singing, dance, poetry, …
Rescue Heroes @ Elementary
The JKCS Rescue Crew was called into action Thursday as a brave EA got locked in the staff bathroom! Three cheers for our own heroes Norlito and Joseph!
Secondary: Poetry Contest Winners
Congratulations to Emilia J. in grade 7 and Filbert W. in grade 11 for winning this year’s poetry contest with their poems “Poem” and “The Meaning of Happiness”, respectively.
Secondary’s Science Fair: Wednesday June 15
With COVID restrictions easing, it is with great pleasure that we are able to host a Science Fair organized by our grade 8 students and their teachers. We invite you to come and explore the projects created by our students on Wednesday, June 15th. Our Science Fair will be held in the gym and possibly spilling out into the courtyard …
Secondary: JKCS Hawks+Finish Strong Basketball Summer Camp
JKCS Hawks Athletics and Finish Strong Basketball is back for another summer with the Finish Strong Basketball Camp series. This summer we’re offering 3 basketball camps over 2 weeks. July 11-15 have boys ages 12-15 from 9-11am and the girls ages 12-15 from 11:30am-1:30pm. We are also offering a co-ed camp for those ages 9-11 on July 18-22 from 9-11am.Register …
Educating for Faithful Presence
At the beginning of our weekly admin team meetings, we have been taking time to reflect on what defines us. What defines us as a school: in our offices, in our classrooms, during social events, service events and times of prayer? In other words, what does, “Educating for What Matters,” look like at John Knox Christian School? Educational theorists Hetzel …
Knox Walk 2022: Journey Home
This year we are blessed to give 10% of our Knox Walk fundraising efforts to Journey Home. Journey Home provides a range of support for families immediately on their entry to Metro Vancouver as refugees. Housing is offered through “Welcome Houses”. These houses are a safe place for families to recover from the shock of leaving their countries, often having …
Elementary: Inspirational Change-Makers
In Mrs. Wasik’s grade five class, students have been developing their communication and interview skills by inviting a number of guest speakers into the classroom. We brainstormed how to demonstrate active listening, be a respectful audience member, ask thoughtful questions, and make personal connections to the new ideas we’re exploring.
1KH Writing
Last Friday, the Grade One students at JKCS were blessed with a special guest, Dr. Ward! He is a Canadian author and our school’s superintendent. Dr. Ward shared about his journey of becoming a writer and showed us some of the books he has published. He encouraged everyone to keep on writing. The students were excited and loved Dr. Ward’s …
Secondary: More Winners from JKCS Badminton Team
Not to be missed! Our grade 7 winners from last week’s badminton tournament are following:Girl’s Singles : Emma L. (2nd place)Girl’s Singles: Panya K. (5th place)Boy’s Singles: Ethan Y. (2nd place)Boy’s Singles: Nathan H. (8th place)Mixed Doubles: Jamie G. and Xavi M. (1st place)Mixed Doubles: Erica W. and Daniel W. (9th place)Girl’s Doubles: Joelle C. and Ellie L. (1st place)Girl’s …
Secondary: April’s Poetry Month
Enjoy the following poetry written by our secondary student, Alison T.! Words WordsCreate the boom without fireworksPuts the tears in waterworksIs the distraction from school workWordsFrom the late-night reader to the avid speakerWords are the building blocks of stories, worlds, ideasThe expression of thoughts on the tip of our tongue weaved like yarn so craftily spunWords were the weapon of …
Secondary: Parent Prayer Team
A group of secondary parents would like to start up weekly prayer meetings beginning Thursday, May 12 at 2:00pm at the secondary campus. To join them, or to find out more information, please email parent Meina Y. at miena.yue@gmail.com. Thank you for praying for our school!