“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” ~ Isaiah 48:17 This past fall, I was a little surprised when God told me this would be my last year teaching. I never intended on teaching till retirement but I […]
Category archives: Secondary
For the Love of Your Child
This is the birthing of a dream. In January 2018, the Society of Christian Schools in BC completed the production of their high quality, inspirational video which encourages parents to choose Christian education for their children. Since 1981, SCSBC has provided their member schools with the foundational booklet, For the Love of Your Child, conceived by their first coordinator, Harro Van Brummelen. Building on […]
VCS Students on Global News
SC Driven To Serve “Random Acts of Kindness Crew” was caught on film by Global News and broadcast on the evening newscast. Way to shine, VCS Students! Click photo-link to watch the story:
Ice, Fish, Sunshine, S’mores!
God provided a glorious day for ice fishing, skating and feasting on s’mores on Swan Lake last Thursday. Blue skies and warmer temperatures made for the perfect conditions for Mr. Reedyk, Mr. Bannick and the grade 9 PE class. Mr. Reedyk has been leading this exciting PE excursion for many years, but this year […]
SC Christmas Chapel
Secondary students, staff and parents celebrated the birth of our Saviour in music, art and humour on Wednesday, December 20th. Mr. Hayes lead musicians in a few new renditions of some old carols. Mr. Driediger and Mr. Guthrie had the crowd laughing with their musical performances. Our senior worship team lead us in song together. A number […]
Royals take Silver at Provincials!
Vernon Christian Sr. ‘A’ boys made school history with their best ever showing at a provincial championship winning a silver medal in volleyball. In pool play, the Royals went undefeated with solid wins against Credo Christian Kodiaks 25-23 & 25-22, Ebenezer Christian Auroras 25-23 & 27-25, Ucluelet Warriors 18-25,25-19, and 15-6, Carver Christian Eagles 25-13 […]
Shoebox Buddy Chapel
On Wednesday, November 8th, we had the opportunity to pack Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes as a whole school. This included everyone from kindergarten to grade twelve, and we packed a total of 143 boxes! We were lead in worship by the grade 9/10 worship team… …then started hard at work with the boxes. […]
Secondary moments…
Last week was “Spirit Week” at the SC. Students and staff were encouraged to participate by dressing up in selected spirited attire. Monday was PJ Day, Tuesday, school colours, Wednesday was ‘Hat Day’, Thursday each grade had a specific colour to dress in and on Friday we all wore a favourite meme. Wednesday was also […]
Welcoming a new VCS team member!
We are pleased to announce that VCS has hired a part-time Development Assistant to join the Department of Advancement. Savaya Hofsink will take on this role, focusing on areas such as community relations & events, fundraising and marketing. Savaya has many connection to Vernon and to VCS, and we are very excited about the talents […]
VCS Senior Boys Volleyball … Keep Tournament Trophy at Home
This weekend our Senior Boys hosted the first volleyball high-school invitational tournament of the year. It was a nervous start but the boys soon found their footing. Saturday was a confident day and winning was in their corner. 2 wins 2 loses and they finished second in pool play. Faced South Okanagan in the semi-finals […]