Calendar of Events
Check out our upcoming events for 2011 at the Society of Christian Schools in BC Calendar of Events. See the year at a glance, find out what's happening in the coming week or search for events you want to attend. View Calendar
The Link Newsletter
Board member selection; sorting students or supporting teachers; on a fence post; communications basics; tuition, tax credits and donating shares - benefit from insightful articles written by SCSBC directors. See the latest issue
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Employment Opportunities
Review our extensive job postings list for open positions in teaching, support staff, administration, early childhood education, and international opportunities. Review Postings
Featured School
Richmond Christian School
Superintendent: Roger Grose
Students: 929
Richmond Christian School is a happy, growing and dynamic school on three campuses. With over 900 students, RCS is intentional in "equipping all students to joyfully serve Christ in all aspects of life." Our strong academic program includes a French language study beginning in grade one, Advanced Placement classes at the secondary level, and vibrant arts and athletics programs. Students from preschool through grade twelve are involved in the support of mission programs, both locally and internationally.
Secondary Campus
Principal: Bob White
Grades 9-12
Students: 281 Teachers: 25
Middle Campus
Principal: Edith Walker
Grades 6-8
Students: 183 Teachers: 15
Elementary Campus
Grades: PreK to 5
Principal: Darlene Neufeld
Students: 464 Teachers: 29
School Directory
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FOCUS DAYS AND MEETINGS
Throughout the school year, the SCSBC Directors of Learning facilitate a variety of focus days, meetings and inservices for learning leaders and curriculum groups. Dates for 2012-13 will be posted here as they become available.
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Visit the TWU website for the
2012 Summer Institute for Teachers
EDUC 490 A Spaces Where Learners Flourish
(1 sem. hr.)
Instructors: Elaine Brouwer, Director, Alta Vista;
Bill de Jager, Director of Learning at the Society of Christian Schools
in BC (SCSBC); Tim Krell, Adjunct Faculty, School of Education, Seattle
Pacific University
EDUC 490 B Emerging Strategies in Teaching Math (1 sem. hr.)
Instructor: John Dyck, TWU School of Education
EDUC 540: Christian Approaches to Teaching and Pedagogy Online Course (3 sem. hrs.)
Instructor: Elaine Brouwer, Director, Alta Vista
EDUC 545 Assessing and Evaluating Student Learning Online Course (3 sem. hrs.)
Instructor: Elaine Brouwer, Director, Alta Vista
EDUC 569 A: Curriculum and Pedagogy: Teaching Biblical Studies (3 sem. hrs.)
Instructor: Johanna Campbell
EDUC 623 A: Developing Educational Programs
(3 sem. hrs.)
Instructor: Ray Klapwyk
Featured Events
Articles in This Issue:
- Does Your Board Receive a Report Card?
Assessment. It seems impossible to imagine a school without some form of assessment. But what about the school board? Do they ever receive an assessment? How is board performance measured? Is there such a thing as a report card or performance review for school boards or individual school board members? - Green Light for a Christ-centred Education
It seems easier to think about Christian schooling as being student-oriented, teacher-guided, and community-connected. It is easier to talk about biblical worldview or Christian perspective, to question whether integrating faith and learning is dichotomous, to examine elements of discipleship or biblical through lines in a way that generates excellent dialogue and soul searching than to examine our practices as being Christ-centred. - Hitting Your Development Goals
Development encompasses all the activities of your school which share your vision and mission, build relationships, and invite others to support your school with their gifts of time, talents, and finances. While some schools have complete development programs, others have only bits and pieces, and some flounder because they have no focus or goals. - The Divine Mosaic
One of the blessings of being able to work in a Christian school is the opportunity I have to hear the faith stories of the parents who are enrolling their children. Some of these parents are from countries where they are not allowed to publicly practice their faith but have a long family history of faith in Christ. Others talk about miraculous conversions and the transforming work of Christ in their families, and yet others share how they have grown up in the faith and how God has been their stronghold throughout their lives.
