School News
October 2024
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Gratitude in Action: A Chapel of Thanks and Praise
We gathered as a community on Thursday, October 10, 2024 for our Kindergarten to Grade 7 Thanksgiving Chapel. Classroom presentations, praise as a community, and prayers encouraged guests to nurture a posture of gratitude. Principal Bryan Schroeder welcomed guests and opened up in prayer. Our Grade 5 Choir reminded guests to be thankful in all … Continued
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Athletic Director Named MHSAA Coach of the Month
Linden Christian School’s Athletic Director Manfred Glor has been selected by the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association as the September Payworks Coach of the Month! Manfred Glor has been coaching and teaching at LCS for over 20 years. He has coached both boys and girls teams, spanning Grade 7-8 athletics to JV and Varsity teams. … Continued
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Little Feet, Big Impact: Students Unite for Cancer Research
Kindergarten to Grade 8 students participated in the Terry Fox Run on September 24 and 25, 2024. We joined over 600 communities across Canada, helping to continue Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. This year’s theme, No Matter What, highlighted the importance of raising funds for cancer research. Terry’s dreamcontinues to inspire us to … Continued
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Kicked Off the Year with Connections
Our Kindergarten to Grade 12 community kicked off the school year with a Meet the Teacher event onTuesday, September 24. Families ate in the small gym and South Hall and then spent time touring the school and meeting their children’s teachers. Administration was on hand to greet new and returning LCS families. Parents enjoyed catching … Continued
September 2024
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Strong Connections to Support Each Student
Our Grade 1-6 students enjoyed individualized time with their teachers and gathered in smaller group settings for activities during Strong Connections on September 13 and 16, 2024. Strong Connections is an assessment and relationship building program that equips students in Grades 1-6 for the year ahead. Our teachers spent time in individual assessments to learn … Continued
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Reconnecting and Celebrating: LCS Homecoming Highlights
The building was abuzz with excitement as alumni headed back for our annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2024. It was a whirlwind of activity, beginning with a welcome and refreshments before families headed to a high-energy basketball challenge. Alumni players relived their years with the Wings during a friendly scrimmage against our current … Continued
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Staff Gather in Preparation for a New School Year
LCS faculty and staff gathered for their first Professional Development Day of the 2024-2025 school year on August 29, 2024. They enjoyed refreshments, catching up with colleagues, a time of worship, meeting new staff, and games that encouraged connections. Our Head of School/CEO Robert Charach gave a keynote address on the importance of mission and … Continued
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Smiles and Enthusiasm on the First Day of School
After much prayer and preparation for the return of our students, the day finally arrived! The first day of school on September 4, 2024 was full of excitement. Grade 1-6 parents and guardians gathered with students outside the Main School Entrance. First day nerves were calmed with encouragement, smiles and prayers from our fantastic teachers, … Continued
June 2024
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Celebrating a Year of Learning at Farewell Chapel
Our Kindergarten to Grade 6 students enjoyed a Farewell Chapel on June 26, 2024. We praised God together, prayed for staff and students, and heard a fun poem from Vice Principals Jeff Thiessen and Heather Karr about how LCS teachers spend their summer vacation. Principal Bryan Schroeder encouraged our students to think about the ways … Continued
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Class of 2024 Convocation
Our Class of 2024 Convocation Ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 27 at 4:00 pm. We can’t wait to celebrate our 93 graduates! Diplomas, scholarships, and awards will be presented and the Class of 2024 will enjoy a challenge from Mr. Kevin Gilmour. This year our Valedictorian address will be given by Kieran J. … Continued
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Top Provincial Scores in Mathematics
The Fryer and Galois Contests (Grades 9-11) and Euclid Contest (Grade 12) offer unique opportunities for students to enhance problem-solving and communication skills. Focused on critical thinking rather than specific curriculum content, these contests feature progressively complex tasks that encourage logical thinking and mathematical problem-solving. The Euclid Contest, taken by over 20,000 students globally each … Continued
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Help Us Close the Gap / HVAC Renewal
The HVAC units at LCS were installed in 1997 and have outlived their expected lifespans. We are in need of a $750,000 upgrade to mitigate the risks of HVAC failure and ensure reliable heating and ventilation for years to come. Our current HVAC capital project is crucial to avoid disruptions in the school’s daily operations while … Continued
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LCS Alumni Reunite After Ten Years
Linden Christian School classes of 2010-2014 gathered to celebrate their 10 year reunions on Saturday, June 8, 2024. There was much laughter and conversation as alumni reminisced about their days at LCS. They looked through old yearbooks, walked the school hallways that they had shared with their peers, introduced spouses and children, and collected the … Continued
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Early Years Spring Concert Delights Guests
Our Early Years Spring Concert What a Wonderful World delighted guests on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Thank you to our Early Years Music Teacher Brenda Johnson, accompanists Lynelle Thiessen and Biju J. ‘ 25, teachers, support staff, and the technical team for a fantastic evening. What a Wonderful World featured our Kindergarten to Grade 4 … Continued
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Senior Years Students Support LCS’ Vision through Ride for Impact
Senior Years students recently participated in Ride for Impact, a fundraising initiative that saw students bike and walk to raise funds in support of Impact Ministries in Tactic, Guatemala. Our Grade 9-12 students (343 of them) participated, choosing to either bike for 10 or 20 km, or walk for 5 km. They brought in donations, … Continued
