Ed Noot, Executive Director, Society of Christian Schools in BC ‘Thoughtful, caring and community-oriented people of deep faith’ Western society is almost entirely secular, but if there’s one core value it shares with those who hold religious beliefs, Read More …
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A Lot of Good Can Happen From Working Together
What do a Christian school, a Jewish school and a Waldorf school have in common? In fact, this is not a joke. They are all participants in FISA’s Associate Members Society (AMS). President of the AMS and FISA board Read More …
‘You hear them come to consensus, peacefully and politely with caring’
Just about anyone who calls FISA speaks with Magda Hogewoning, first. Some people might say that she is “just” an executive assistant — and one who will be retiring soon, at that. But FISA executive director Shawn Chisholm doesn’t hold Read More …
ArtStarts Artist in Education Grant applications due Sept. 13, 2019
Again, this year, the B.C. Arts Council and the Province of BC is extending grants to independent schools in British Columbia to assist in bringing the arts and children together. Up to $24,820.00 will be made available to independent schools Read More …
SET BC Applications due May 31, 2019 *Date change
The submission cycle for SET BC has been changed from the previous fall due date to a spring one. Applications are due May 31, 2019. Application forms available HERE. Please note that there is only one intake period for SET Read More …
FISA & POPEY Phonological Awareness Pro-D May 31st Vancouver
Playing with Language to Discover How Words Work Engaging Phonological Awareness Instruction in the K-3 Classroom This POPEY workshop will provide an exploration of how words work through hands-on instruction & practice of phonological awareness skills & strategies. We will Read More …
A Common Desire for a Diverse System and Parental Choice
If government funding of independent schools were to stop, the impact on Christian schools would be immediate, according to Philip Hills, Executive Director for Western Canada of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Although there is currently no suggestion Read More …
Space available: ERASE Training May 31, 2019 Prince George
There is still space available for the May 31st Ensuring Safe and Caring School Communities (Formerly Level 1a) ERASE Training at Immaculate Conception, 3285 Cathedral Avenue, Prince George. Registration 8:30 a.m. Event 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Register HERE
Invitation: Parent Info Session about Independent Schools April 27, 2019
Cornerstone Christian Academy invites all parents interested in learning more about school choice to an information session on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. Representatives from FISA will speak about the different categories of independent schools in BC and explain Read More …
Workshop Opportunity Duncan – May 3rd, 2019
Connecting the Dots that Matter: Building Resilience in an Age of Anxiety – Anxiety workshop agenda 2019-05-03 Registration form fillable 2019-05-03 PJ Lewis Pro-d