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Mar 19
1 min

Anonymous donor matches coin drive's $7,178.65, bringing the playground total to $63,983!

Mr. Sijpheer surprises student council officers with the announcement and thanks our generous community. This morning as our student...

Mar 17
1 min

Coin drive raises $7,000+ toward playground and ping pong table!

Congrats NCS! Together, you blew away the $4,000 goal. Winning classes will celebrate with pizza parties. Dear NCS Community, Thank you...

Mar 15
1 min

Reflections on the one-year anniversary of the COVID pandemic

Mr. Sijpheer highlights things he's thankful for, sharing funny and memorable video clips from students and staff. He's not saying, "Hey,...

Mar 12
1 min

Thanks to you we're half way to our playground fundraising goal!

Grade 1/2 students are spreading encouragement with beautiful chalk messages about God's love on this gorgeous day. We hope you feel it!...

Mar 8
1 min

Student council officers chat with Mr. Sijpheer about why they serve and what they're planning

Watch to see what motivates Jenna and Paige to lead student council and this year's coin drive. In his weekly principal video, Mr....

Feb 24
1 min

On Pink Shirt Day NCS students join anti-bullying movement

Today students are choosing kindness, making a friendship mobile, creating anti-bullying video skits, and attending a virtual chapel on...

Feb 23
1 min

Help fill the NCS piggy bank for annual coin drive March 1-12

Bring in your loose change to help elementary and middle school build a playground and help high school buy a ping pong table. $4,000 is...

Feb 8
1 min

NCS grade 5 student talks with Mr. Sijpheer about his cancer journey

Watch the principal's weekly video to hear about Tristan's highs, lows and the Bible verse that has encouraged him during his journey...

Feb 2
1 min

Is NCS the right school for your family?

On this virtual tour, check out our campus and find out what is different about our student-centered approach to learning. Choosing a...

Jan 27
1 min

What kindergarten looks like at NCS

Follow the principal into the classrooms, meet the teachers and see what's different about the way we do kindergarten. Choosing a school...

Dec 17, 2020
1 min

Playground fundraiser update: $43,000 and counting!

Since November you have helped raise $43,000 toward the playground project. Thank you to all of our families, grandparents and friends...

Dec 10, 2020
1 min

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...

Nov 17, 2020
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...

Sep 30, 2020
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....

Sep 29, 2020
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...

Sep 21, 2020
1 min

7 Things About Mrs. Karen Wetklo

Introducing our newest educational assistant at NCS. Over the next couple of weeks we'll be introducing new staff members who have joined...

Sep 19, 2020
1 min

7 Things About Mrs. Jenna Pye

Introducing our newest educational assistant at NCS. Over the next couple of weeks we'll be introducing new staff members joining our...

Sep 10, 2020
2 min

7 Things About Miss Hannah Hughes

Introducing our newest Grade 1/2 teacher at NCS. Over the next couple of weeks we'll be introducing new staff members joining our team at...

Sep 8, 2020
1 min

Welcome, students!

A surprise discovery on a boring hike reminds Mr. Sijpheer of our 2020-21 school theme ... that we were made to thrive. In his weekly...

Sep 2, 2020
1 min

7 Things About Mrs. Melissa Friend

Introducing our newest kindergarten teacher at NCS. Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing new staff members joining our team at...

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