Teacher's Blogs
Grade 5/6 Week of Fun
This week has been a tough one for both students and teachers. It was originally our March Break, and it is clear that we all needed one! Fuses are short, yawns are plentiful and the time change has even affected Owen, our service dog! I thought it would be helpful to have a fun activity …
Temple Treasures
We have been learning about King Solomon and all his wisdom wealth. As a hands on way to learn about the construction of the temple, the class was able to building their own Solomon’s temple. We read from the Bible how it was built, and after that…. the sky wasn’t the limit as far as …
Update on KCS’s Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
As a school that enjoys a robust connection within its community, our primary focus at this time is the health and safety of the students that we serve. KCS is in regular communication with the KFL&A Public Health Unit, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, and Edvance Association of Christian Schools regarding recommendations …
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Is Cursive Writing Still Valuable?
It is that time of the year! Students in grade 2 anticipate the development of their cursive writing skills. Finally, the day has arrived and the cursive writing packages are handed out and the learning begins. Students embrace the curves and loops with steadiness and care. As we learn one letter, and …
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th in the Grade 3/4 classroom is an opportunity to celebrate friendships. This Valentine’s Day, we shared ideas while creating a craft, gifted each other with cards and treats, and just enjoyed spending time together! Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience…. Forgive …
Nature Art
Integrating Arts and Literature is always a great way to give the written word a tactile and visual reality. In a recent art project, the Grade 7/8 students gave form, texture and colour to nature poems by weaving colourful lines of poetic imagery together with found objects they had collected on a nature walk. Their …
God’s Wonderful Colours
Kindergarten enjoys the many wonderful colours God creates for us. They treat their body as a temple of God and have fun preparing and eating good food.
Art Gallery Field Trip
During two recent field trips to the Agnes Etherington Art Center, I was reminded of the enormous benefits of visiting an art gallery. As the 3/4 and 7/8 classes viewed and discussed paintings and prints, they were inspired in subtle and inspirational ways! They engaged with people in the arts community and were able to …
Forces in Motion – Inclined Planes
Our current science unit is investigating Force and how simple machines are used to make Work easier. There is a lot of formula use in this unit, something that some students are being challenged by. This lab was looking at the use of inclined planes and how the use of them makes the force required …