Kids and Youth Groups

Kids and Youth Groups For families that are looking for churches in the neighbourhood, we have put together a list of churches in our community that have kids and youth programs and groups. Nelson Ave Community Church (5825 Nelson Ave, Burnaby) New West CRC (8255 13th Ave, Burnaby) Contact: Pastor Sion (sion@nwcrc.ca) Willingdon Church (4812 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby) Bethany Baptist Church …

Grade 8 Field Trip to Surrey Nature Centre and Green Timbers Park

In early preparations for this year’s science fair, grade 8 students have been learningabout Biomimicry, the process of looking to nature to improve sustainable livingpractices. Students have been challenged this year to consider looking to incorporatingBiomimicry into their projects, where applicable. To give the students inspiration for theirscience fair projects, we took our students to the Surrey Nature Centre and …

2024 Hawks News and Programs

Our JKCS Athletics program is growing, and coaches are always needed to help support it. If you are passionate about sports and young people and want to impact teenagers’ lives, we are looking for you. The time commitment ranges from two to four days a week, depending on the team, and the season can last about two to three months. …

Notable Dates and Special Events

Here are a few notable dates and special events in our school calendar. Please note that these dates may be subject to change. Please refer to the official school calendar: https://johnknoxbc.org/calendar Statutory Holidays and Pro-D Days (No School) Elementary Campus Secondary Campus Wed, Sept 18 – No school for KindergartenMon, Sept 30 – Truth and Reconciliation DayMon, Oct 14 – …

Recommendations from Fraser Health for Physical Activity

Get outside and play Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health – and the benefits are even greater if you can do it outdoors. Regular physical activity in childhood helps to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and bone density, and being outdoors is known to improve mental health. There are many benefits to unstructured, outside play. When children …

Parent Education Evening

Dear parents, You are invited to a special JKCS Parent Education Evening with presenter Hannah Beach. There are periods in history when cultural influences create parenting challenges that are unique to their time and place. Today, many children and youth are more anxious than ever before. Some of them are glued to their phones and devices; some are facing emotional …