Pizza, Learning, and Colleagues At Our Christian School

Teachers like to eat too. Last month as part of our PD day, we dove into the task of preparing food together. It joined us together in a task - and a anticipation of good eating!

Next week we'll join together with a large group. On Thursday our teachers will be heading to Ancaster Ontario to attend an Educator’s Conference with more than 700 Christian educators. Based on Luke’s gospel, the chosen theme is “The Imperative of Love” with a focus on creating a place of belonging for all. Next Friday our teachers will be back at school working on more local professional development connected to ongoing local projects and topics. I’m thankful for these chances for our teachers to be reflective and grow.  

There was a time in the past when a Christian school was like a boat on its own in a vast sea. That is no longer the case! We are blessed at LCES to have a network of support from many other key players in Christian education in Ontario and beyond that help us greatly in these matters. 

 

Organization	Website	How they help us
Edvance	www.edvance.ca	Supports local school boards stay on top of provincial matters, school finance, instruction/curriculum, and government advocacy. They organize the annual convention our staff will be attending next week.
Edifide	www.edifide.net	Human resource type support for Christian teachers serving in schools.
Christian Schools International	www.csionline.org	Curriculum, human resources, pension and health plans for staff, administrative conferences.

We also have neighbors! The Prairie Association for Christian Schools, Society for Christian Schools in British Columbia, and Christian Schools Canada are very helpful in making our school a great place to be. These organizations are part of what allows us to offer Christian education at LCES.

SJ