It sure looks and feels like winter has set in a little early this year. Here are a few things to note for the upcoming week: Annual Pancake Breakfast: You're Invited The 14th Annual GCS Pancake Breakfast is TOMORROW- Saturday, Nov. 24th from 8am - 11am. Tickets are $5 each and children under five [...]
And just like that, winter has arrived and so has the beginning of our second quarter of the school year. A sincere thank-you to each parent who took the time to meet with me to discuss your child’s progress throughout the first quarter. I cannot wait to see what this next quarter of learning will [...]
The first quarter of our school year saw my students investigating the realities of World War One & Two and completing some of the most incredible representations of their learning - from toy figurines representing the contributions of women during the Second World War and radio broadcasts outlining the significance of some of the [...]
History Project Extension: Students have been working diligently throughout our class time studying various aspects of World War One & Two. Although the due date for their final unit projects had been set for Monday, November 5th, a number of students have asked for an extension to ensure their projects are done well. I [...]
It is hard to believe that one year ago this Tuesday, October 30th, we broke ground for our new academic wing at GCS. The beautiful classrooms that our children are learning in each day are a true testimony to God's hand at work in our school community and the generosity of His people. In [...]
It's hard to believe that we are just a few weeks away from the end of first quarter. Please take note of the following announcements and important dates. ACSI Convention – No School Each member of the GCS team is committed to professional excellence and seeks to improve their teaching skills through professional development [...]
Science and Technology Week – October 15-19 It’s that time of year again when staff and students of GCS celebrate our Creator and the wonder of science! We have lots of activities planned for next week, including a Let's Talk Science Presentation, a robotics demonstration, a coding and mapping activity as we prepare to navigate [...]
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34) We have so much to be grateful for in this life, but the reality is that sometimes we forget to pause and give thanks for all that God has done, and continues to do in our lives. One of the many blessings I [...]
How can it be October already? Here are just a few announcements to keep you informed about the weeks ahead: Elementary Cross Country Event: Students in grades 3-6 will be participating in an upcoming Cross Country Meet on Wednesday, October 10th. Additional information will be sent home with your child in the coming week [...]
Once again, it has been a fantastic week of learning. I have especially enjoyed watching my students consider the true sacrifices made on the behalf of all Canadians throughout our studies of World War One. It has also been exciting to see them embrace the challenges of studying genetics in science class and hearing [...]
