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7 Things About Mrs. Kailee Kirkbride
Introducing a new(ish) elementary school teacher at NCS. Meet Mrs. Kailee Kirkbride, an elementary school teacher who is returning to...
Oct 5, 20212 min read


Students and staff reflect during National Truth & Reconciliation Week
What does 'reconciliation' really mean? NCS explores Indigenous history and answers God's call for justice and healing. This week Nanaimo...
Sep 29, 20212 min read


More than 700 attend annual Meet the Teacher & Fun Fair
Thank you to the volunteer parents, grandparents, alumni, board members, and staff who made it a fun night. What a beautiful fall evening...
Sep 28, 20211 min read


Meet the Teacher / Fun Fair is Sept. 23
This year’s event is a hybrid version of our traditional fun fair and meet the teacher night. Get ready for a fun NCS community event!...
Sep 16, 20211 min read


Mr. Sijpheer shares COVID reminders and clarification
Watch a video explaining the school's health and safety measures and how we as a community can still have unity. As there have been many...
Sep 7, 20211 min read


New playground opens on first day of school
Thanks to so many of you who generously donated and volunteered, the new playground is now open! What a joy it is to watch students...
Sep 7, 20211 min read


Volunteers install new playground in August
In three days our volunteer crew assembled the new playground, moved the old playground and relocated the atom ball court. Wow! We did...
Aug 25, 20212 min read


Mr. Sijpheer hands out year-end awards and gives thanks to God
Watch the principal's weekly video to see service awards presented to current students, a former student, and a parent volunteer. In his...
Jun 21, 20211 min read


$1,200 Training & Education Savings Grant available
If your child is 6-8 years old, sign up for an RESP to receive the grant. Did you know that if your child is between the ages of 6-8...
Jun 15, 20211 min read


Mrs. Morin nominated in local radio's Teacher Appreciation Contest
An NCS parent shares what she appreciates about Grade 3/4 teacher Delsarose Morin, and the entry is read on-air. Mrs. Delsarose Morin...
May 12, 20211 min read


Elementary students say 'thank you' for $100,000 playground goal
Read their thank you notes, see the latest version of the playground equipment renderings, and sign up to help with installation. Thank...
May 11, 20211 min read


Your donations meet $100,000 playground fundraising goal!
Online auction and Comedy Night raise $28,500 plus another $6,000 over the weekend to meet the $100,000 goal thanks to your support. In...
May 3, 20212 min read


Mr. Sijpheer teaches about why God created you to laugh
Watch this weekly video to find out what the Bible and science say about laughter. In his weekly principal's video for students, Mr....
Apr 26, 20211 min read


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 19, 20211 min read


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 17, 20211 min read


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 15, 20211 min read


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 11, 20211 min read


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....
Mar 8, 20211 min read


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 24, 20211 min read


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 23, 20211 min read
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