Elementary (Grades 1 - 6)

Teachers hold a valid Alberta Learning teacher’s certificate and are committed Christians with a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ who love and enjoy being with children.  Our teachers are also supported by various Educational Assistants as needed.

Elementary opens a door to possibilities for students to grow in their faith, and begin to believe in themselves as learners and as unique individuals. Academic studies provide a strong foundation in learning skills such as reading, writing, math, problem solving, social sciences and other creative and essential life skills. This foundation is further strengthened as students develop self-discipline and social skills required to learn and live both independently and abundantly. In addition to Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science classes and Bible our students all have classes in Physical Education each day.  Elementary classes also enjoy Music twice a week and have time on computers at least once a week. French as a Second Language is introduced in Grade 4. Students in grade 2 through 5 regularly participate in the international online Mathletics program, with increasing frequency in the higher grades.  On the creative side, art is a part of the Elementary curriculum, and students are frequently involved with assembly performances that involve singing, choral speaking, drama and musical instruments.

While teaching the Alberta Curriculum objectives, we deliver our curriculum from a Biblical Worldview, believing that God is Lord over ALL things. This curriculum planning model, called Teaching for Transformation, has as the goal of Christian education “not just a certain way of  thinking, but a certain way of  being in the world” (Smith). To that end, teachers weave in “throughlines,” or discipleship traits throughout their lessons so that students learn how to play their part in God’s story well.

In grade two students are called to become EARTH-KEEPERS while they are learning about “Small Flying Animals and Insects” in Science class. Students learn how God designed small animals, what they need for survival and how we can take an active part in caring for them.

In grade four, as students discover the properties of “Light and Shadows” in a Science unit they are also becoming GOD WORSHIPPERS.

In grade five, students are learning about God’s incredible creative power when it comes to “Mechanisms Using Electricity.” Harnessing that knowledge, students are challenged to build circuits and use the creativity God’s given them to create something beautiful that will be useful or a blessing unto others.