PARENT RESOURCES
Welcome Parents!
You are an incredible blessing to Nanaimo Christian School. You’re involved in education in meaningful ways at home, on campus and within our community of school families. We appreciate all you are and do!
Connect with other parents
Stop by and get connected at our new parent community cottages -- between Building A (Grade K-2 building) and Holland Road. One cottage is the office space for the school's new Parent Community Coordinator, Karen Richardson. The other cottage -- a cozy space with a couch, chairs, coffee maker and tea kettle -- is a hub for our parent community at NCS.
Groups now meeting in the cottages:
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Drop-in coffee group -- Fridays after a.m. drop off
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Prayer groups -- Thursdays after a.m. drop off & before p.m. pick up
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Parents of children with special needs support group -- Mondays before p.m. pick up
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Hiking group (meet at trail TBD) -- Wednesdays after a.m. drop off
For more info, please contact Karen at karen.richardson@ncsnanaimo.com.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Be an NCS ambassador
Welcome a new NCS family by phone or meet for coffee. Contact 250-754-4512 or karen.richardson@ncsnanaimo.com.
Volunteer opportunities
Check current volunteer opportunities.
Complete the volunteer interest survey
Single moms' group
Connect with other NCS single moms for hikes, coffees, and more. Join the Facebook group or contact 250-754-4512 ext. 120 or jamie.moore@ncsnanaimo.com
Society & board membership
Have your say on school issues.
Consider becoming a voting member.
Follow us on social media
Facebook @ncsnanaimo
Facebook @NanaimoChristianSchoolAlumni!
Facebook @NanaimoChristianSchoolEarlyCareAndLearning
Instagram @ncsnanaimo
Instagram @ms_at_NCS (middle school)
Instagram @ncs.sc (student council)
SCHOOL CALENDARS
School holidays & Pro D calendar
SCHEDULE
8:30am -- 3:00pm (12:20pm dismissal on Fridays)
8:30am - 3:10pm (12:30pm dismissal on Fridays)
8:30am - 3:15pm (12:30pm dismissal on Fridays)
Before & after-school care program
7:00am - 8:30am, 3:05pm - 5:30pm
*staggered pick up times
KEY CONTACTS
General info
250-754-4512
Head principal
Elementary school learning director
High school & middle school learning director
shannon.gillespie@ncsnanaimo.com
Elementary school office
High school & middle school office
Preschool
terri.vanek-veenstra@ncsnanaimo.com
Student support
sue.deschiffart@ncsnanaimo.com
International program
Athletics
Admissions
Accounting
Donations/sponsorships
School bus
Before & after school care
terri.vanek-veenstra@ncsnanaimo.com
Counselling
Volunteering
Parent engagement committee
karen.richardson@ncsnanaimo.com
Society/board membership
Alumni connections
Facility rental
BACK TO SCHOOL
Student handbook
School supplies
Parents can order 2022-23 school supplies now at https://schoolstart.ca. Go to:
> Parents Shop Here
> Purchase School Supply Kits
> Select Province, then City, then School
> "Click Here to Purchase your School Kits"
> Select Your Grade
School bus
Tuition (2021-22)
High school (9-12) — $7,200
Middle school (6-8) — $6,850
Elementary school (K-5) — $6,850
* Families receive significant reductions in fees for additional students. Our family-based tuition rates, rather than per student tuition, ensure that Christian education is affordable for families with 1, 2, 3 or more kids. Read more.
FORMS
Permission forms
Latest forms at your MySchool login
Emergency kit info & forms
Procedures | Comfort kit instructions | Release form | ID form
FOOD
Hot lunch program
** Currently suspended due to COVID-19 **
Contact: terri.vanek-veenstra@ncsnanaimo.com
NCS is a nut-free zone
Several NCS students have life-threatening nut allergies.
This year, all of NCS is a NUT-FREE zone, including peanuts and all tree nuts.
LIBRARY & LEARNING
NCS library & online research
Family Summer Literacy Boost Video Series
Get free videos, games and activities here.
ONLINE SAFETY
Keeping students safe online
Keeping students safe online, both at home and at school, is extremely important to us! The following resources are provided to help families navigate an ever-changing and incredibly difficult digital world.
Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age Resources
Screenagers: Next Chapter
More for parents of teens and tweens
"Why Social Media is Not Smart for Middle School Kids"
Weekly insight into how pop culture, technology, and media are influencing students. Equipping teachers and parents to start Biblically-based conversations.
"How to Talk with Your Kids About Pop Culture, Technology, and Social Media"
Contact shannon.gillespie@ncsnanaimo.com to request a copy!
Protect your teens: 7 apps and websites parents should be aware of
If you want to protect your kids you need to know where they are.
RECENT FACEBOOK POSTS
RECENT INSTAGRAM POSTS
“NCS has not only been a place of education and inspiration for our children for almost 10 years but a place to grow spiritually, a place to be loved on, guided through, and embraced by the staff and students alike … like family -- and, well ... It IS family! And that's why we love NCS!"
Susan Boland, NCS parent