ECS Stories
Welcome to “Chemwarts”
American Poet, Mary Oliver has on many occasions reminded people to live life with eyes wide open: In the Youtube world we live in, astonishment in life's (extra)ordinary things is [...]
Sharing Gifts on Option Day
The energy and excitement in the school was quite noticeable within minutes of arriving. I soon found out that it was Grade 4-6 Option Day at Edmonton Christian [...]
“I Didn’t See That Coming!
Another "Throwback Thursday" alumni story I didn’t see that coming! It’s something Matthew Oosterhuis, award winning coach of The Kings University Eagles soccer program must have said a [...]
Those February Blues
The January calendar page gets flipped over, torn off or grayed out. And just like that, the new year isn’t so new any more. The excitement that brought [...]
Trade-A-Palooza
The amount of energy in a room can tell you lots about the event that is going on. When I stepped into the Edmonton Christian West School gymnasium [...]
More Than Just a New Look
No two classrooms ever look the same. But for years, perhaps going back to when you were in school, there have been similarities. Typical classrooms would have individual [...]
Island Hopping?
I imagine on a cold winter day, like the day I am writing this, more than a few people will be dreaming of life on a tropical island [...]
A Throwback Thursday Rescue Hero
Like anyone doing this kind of work, Michael Walters would be uncomfortable being called a "hero." But, c'mon, he spends 12 hour shifts driving a "Rescue Van." A [...]
The Music of Christmas
Three different productions. Three different venues. Countless hours of preparation. Seven public performances. Much joy! Twelve pictures would never be enough, but they are our Christmas card to [...]