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2 days ago
2 min

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....

2 days ago
1 min

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 2...

3 days ago
1 min

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 Nan...

4 days ago
1 min

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 vide...

Nov 17
2 min

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 hel...

Nov 16
1 min

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. Si...

Nov 11
1 min

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 a...

Nov 10
1 min

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. Sij...

Nov 2
1 min

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 t...

Oct 26
1 min

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
1 min

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 vid...

Oct 6
2 min

10 blessings of COVID-19

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

Oct 6
1 min

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
2 min

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. Eac...

Sep 29
1 min

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 w...

Sep 28
1 min

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 28
1 min

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 t...

Sep 27
1 min

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 ...

Sep 23
1 min

7 Things About Mrs. Jamie Schaap

Introducing our newest middle school teacher at NCS. We're introducing new staff members who have joined our team at Nanaimo Christian Sc...

Sep 21
1 min

Lessons from Disney's Mr. Incredible

Watch the video for 3 things: Mr. Incredible wisdom, a virtual ride on the Incredicoaster, and info on Thursday's NCS car rally! In his w...

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