We confess that Christ is Lord of all and He calls us, in community, to equip students for a life of discipleship as stewards of His creation.

NEWSLETTER

June 17, 2020

We continue to look ahead to September and plan for the most

likely scenarios, as guided by the Ministry of Education and the

Society of Christian Schools in BC (SCSBC).

Along with the Ministry of Education, we are hopeful that school

will look much more normal in September than it currently does

and we thank you deeply for your perseverance and support

over the last few months. The overall wellbeing of students

remains crucially important, which compels us to focus on more

than simply academic aspects of school, but also social,

emotional, spiritual, mental and physical supports and

opportunities.

Best-Case Scenario: BC Schools Stage 1

If BC schools are placed in Stage 1 by September, we expect to

see a full return of all K-12 students.

K-12 students welcomed back 5 full days/week

PE, Music, Arts, Athletics, Missions and extracurricular

activities resume

Use of some online tools continue

Some enhanced health and cleaning protocols continue

school-wide

Possible Scenario: BC Schools Stage 2

If we cannot return fully by September, we anticipate that DCS

may enter Stage 2, which could include:

K-7: 80-100% in-school

K-7 students welcomed back 4-5 full days/week

PE, Music, Arts, Athletics and extracurricular programs

resume, with enhanced health and cleaning protocols

Online/home-learning program available for families who

desire to keep children home

Continuing health and cleaning protocols school-wide

Gr.8-12: 40-60% in-school

Grade 8-12 students welcomed at school 2-3 full days/week

Online programs/courses facilitate some learning from home

Online program available for students/families who desire to

learn fully at home

Secondary Theatre, Athletics, Missions, Arts and

extracurricular programs resume, with enhanced health and

cleaning protocols

Continuing health and cleaning protocols school-wide

The Government of BC will determine whether schools are in

Stage 1, 2, or the current Stage 3. Regardless of which stage

the BC Government assigns in September, DCS leadership and

teachers will plan in a way that allows us to move between

stages if necessary over the duration of the school year. For

example, secondary students are very likely to continue using

Google Classroom as part of their courses.

We are cautiously optimistic about September’s outlook and

look forward to seeing students at school most of the time.

We’re also excited to see that hard work is being done across

the province for the purpose of resuming school sports, as

athletics programs are an important part of many students’

mental and physical health.

Should you have any questions, we will do our best to answer

them. Please contact Peter Terpstra, Michelle Nederlof, or

Jeremy Tinsley.

Even as the pandemic continues across the world, issues of

systemic racism, discrimination, hatred and violence have en-

tered our social consciousness. Our students need safe places

like our classrooms (both online and in-school) to process these

significant world events and reflect on how we in Duncan, BC,

are not immune.

At DCS, we have sought to create an inclusive and welcoming

environment and raise up compassionate and humble graduates

who are capable of impacting our communities in positive ways.

In light of this, we are grateful for a school that takes seriously

the Micah 6:8 call to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with

our God. We look forward to the day when our world will be

fully redeemed and become a place where all people are equal-

ly loved, valued and cherished as image-bearers of God.

I encourage you to read this thoughtful letter that was written by

our elementary French teacher, Mrs. Debora de Vries-Ouattara,

in which she invites respectful conversations surrounding this

important issue. Mrs. de Vries-Ouattara grew up in Cote D'Ivoire

and has been a member of our community for several years.

Her children also attend DCS.

Jeremy Tinsley, Principal

SEPTEMBER PLANNING AT DCS

CONFRONTING RACISM

PARENT & CONTACT INFORMATION

Parents and guardian, please keep the school

offices informed of any changes to your contact

numbers, home address, and/or email address

throughout the school year.

DCS receives regular updates from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health regarding the spread of coronavirus and measures the govern-ment is taking to prevent or respond appropriate-ly to the virus. DCS will respond as per Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health recommen-dations. Below are two useful links that provide reputable information. Please be cautious about what you read and encounter online - there exists much misinformation regarding the coronavirus.

• Novel Coronavirus Q&A from Health-LinkBC: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus

• BC Centre for Disease Control: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)

• Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Please note: If you have missed any information on Covid 19 from the school, all DCS corre-spondence in regards to Covid 19 can be found on our website

www.duncanchristianschool.ca

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Do you have any re-fundable beverage containers lying around the house? Why not donate them to the Duncan Chris-tian School Grade 12 Missions Trip 2021! For pick up, please call either school of-fice.

Thank you for your support.

MEXICO MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER

Tuition Payment Frequency: If you need to change your tuition payments frequency from Lump Sum to monthly payments or from 10 to 12 monthly pay-ments, etc, please contact the bookkeeper, Stacey Green by June 30th, so the necessary changes can be made. Bookkeeper Summer Hours: The Bookkeeper, Stacey Green, will be available sporadically overy the summer between July 12-August 23. The best way to reach her is via email at sgreen@duncanchristian.com. The phone will not be checked for messages. She will be back in the office begin-ning August. 24. Tuition will be deposited during the summer and pre-authorized debits will still be processed on the 25th of each month, so if you have any issues, please contact Stacey by July 9th.

We have reached the end of the school year and we still have your stuff in your lockers. We would love for you to come and get it. Drop by the school and connect with Mrs. VW in the high school. Thank you!

SECONDARY LOCKER CLEAN UP

PLEASE RETURN THESE SCHOOL ITEMS

ELEMENTARY REPORT CARD AND PERSONAL ITEMS PICK UP

SCHOOL TUITION AND SUMMER BOOKKEEPING HOURS

Please check for the following items at home

and return by Friday, June 26.

Library books

Textbooks

Classroom novels,

Chrome book and Laptops

Band instruments.

School Uniforms

Elementary students If you have personal items from

your desk, hooks or lockers at the elementary please

pick them up when you pick up your report cards on

Friday, June 26

GRADE 12 GRADUATION JUNE 23, 2020

The community is invited to come to DCS to drive by the grads to celebrate them. Instead of a red carpet, we will be hosting a "drive by" grad reception line prior to the ceremony beginning at 1:15pm. Following the drive by reception line we will be holding a two-part ceremony beginning at 3:00pm. The grad class will be divided in half and will be in two different locations close to DCS. Parents will be able to join their son/daughter at these ceremonies which will follow one right after the other. We will be live-streaming the event as well so that the larger DCS community can be a part of it.

GRADE 7 RECOGNITION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 CONGRATULATION GRADE 7 STUDENTS!

2020 GRADUATION CLASS

Ryan Baines

Andrea Canute

Luna Castellanos

Michael DeVries

Nicholas Fernandez

Isaiah Halloran-Bro

Rajan Hayer

Vallery Huang

Anne-Marie Jack

Logan Jacobsen

Piteel Johnnie

MJ Johnnie

Sarah Johnson

Isaiah Kremer

Connor Loch-Labelle

Raven McArthur

Kearra McMormick

Ethan Mills ( no picture)

Morgan Nederlof

Corbyn Neudorf

Janelle Paige

Marianna Sillseemult

Tristan Spencer

Zandreah Spong

Clara Telfer

Anysia Tellier

Kevannah Thorne

Isabelle Walker

Eric Wikkerink

Kristine Williams

Jordan Wilson

Congratulations!

WELCOME

Welcome to Jackie Broughton.

Hi! My name is Jackie Broughton and I am so excited to join the Duncan Christian School community. I have had many wonderful experiences at DCS, and it is a privilege to officially join the school as the new Secondary Art teacher. I started teaching in 2012,

at Lighthouse Christian

Academy, in Langford, BC.

In 2014, my husband and I

moved overseas to teach

at a BC Offshore School in

China. For the past two

years, we have been living

and teaching in the Cowichan Valley. This is also where our son

was born last summer. Cowichan is our home and we are so

blessed to be here.

Over the past eight years, I have taught the arts at the elemen-

tary, middle, and secondary levels. This has given me valuable

experience in developing purposeful art programs that fit the

unique needs of my students and the school community. As an

art teacher, I look for opportunities for my students to explore

and understand important issues in their school and community,

while developing their Core Competencies. Art is a powerful tool

that can help all students, regardless of their ability, to develop

their communication, creativity, and leadership in meaningful

ways.

I chose to become a teacher because I am passionate about

helping young people learn and grow. I believe that successful

learning happens in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environ-

ment, which is what I strive to create for my students. It will be

my great pleasure to support students as they learn and devel-

op in faith at DCS.

I am so grateful to be joining the amazing staff, students, and

families at Duncan Christian School. I look forward to meeting

you next fall!

DCS Principal and Grade 8 Boys Basketball Coach Honoured with

the Brian Craig Memorial Coaching Award The Brian Craig Memorial Award is presented annually. It is awarded to Central Vancouver Island Athletic Association coaches who through coaching techniques & philosophy best epitomize the qualities of Sportsmanship and Fair Play" Jeremy Tinsley has faithfully coached and supported both Girls and Boys basketball players over the past 12 years at Duncan Christian - for the first couple of years he coached girls and then during the past 2 years he has been coaching boys. He has also been a keen and avid supporter of hosting many Island and Provincial Championships that have included soccer, volleyball and basketball. All of Jeremy's players consistently feel honoured and valued as they learn the game and develop their skills. He is a great encourager and motivator. Jeremy's focused, enthusiastic and masterful coaching style is highly respected by his athletes, colleagues, fellow coaches and officials. He totally emphasizes fair play and sportsmanship. A great example of fair play took place during the 2018/2019 season, when he had 18 grade 8/9 boys show up at a home game and he was able to skillfully put them into the game. He had it mathematically worked out so that each player saw a significant amount of playing time and they ended up winning somehow! We have really appreciated the dedication of co-coach Mike Dunn - Jeremy and Mike are a great basketball coaching team that we will definitely miss next year!

June 22-26 and June 29-30 9:00am to 3:00pm School will be closed July 1 for Canada Day and for Summer Break July 2 to August 23. Reopen Monday, August 24.

Last Day of High School Classes Friday, June 19

Last Day of Elementary Classes Friday, June 19

Grade 7 Recognition Wednesday, June 17

Grade 12 Graduation Tuesday, June 23

Report Card Pick up Friday, June 24

CONGRATULATIONS

IMPORTANT DATES

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

SECONDARY MERIT ROLL, HONOUR ROLL AND STUDENT OF DISTINCTION

JUNE 2020

MERIT ROLL

HONOR ROLL

STUDENT OF DISTINCTION

Based on Terms 1 and 2

Merit - Grade 8

Olivia Allen

Kaia Cools

Becky DiLalla

Sydney Dollman

Anabelle Faustino

Seth Fordham

Micah Galbraith

Dontae Hill

Jerika Maracle

Vivien McNeely

Ethan Mitchell

Lize Nagtegaal

Hannah Nelson

Hannah Neufeld

Sarah Neufeld

Anika Olson

Clare Scholefield

Faith Telford

Maaike Worrall

Irene Zeng

Honour - Grade 8

Becky DiLalla

Sydney Dollman

Anabelle Faustino

Seth Fordham

Vivien McNeely

Lize Nagtegaal

Hannah Nelson

Sarah Neufeld

Clare Scholefield

Maaike Worrall

Irene Zeng

Student of Distinction

Grade 8

Becky DiLalla

Sydney Dollman

Anabelle Faustino

Lize Nagtegaal

Hannah Nelson

Sarah Neufeld

Clare Scholefield

Irene Zeng

Merit - Grade 9

Contessa Bertucci

Corbyn Bird

Kaylie-Grace Brown

Dara de Vries

Nema de Vries

Danielle Doherty

Julianna Dunn

Ethan Hafso

Jamie Kremer

Sascha Spencer

Sophia Tinsley

Michaela Wall

Nathanael Worrall

Honour - Grade 9

Contessa Bertucci

Kaylie-Grace Brown

Dara de Vries

Julianne Dunn

Jamie Kremer

Sascha Spencer

Sophia Tinsley

Michaela Wall

Student of Distinction

Grade 9

Contessa Bertucci

Julianna Dunn

Jamie Kremer

Sascha Spencer

Sophia Tinsley

Michaela Wall

Merit – Grade 10

Jayden Croswell

Simon Deng

Connor Hengstler

Julianna Kapteyn

Anna Kempe

Zino Liu

Josiah Nelson

Monique Rice

Parker Terpstra

Brodie Waldron

Honour - Grade 10

Jayden Croswell

Connor Hengstler

Julianna Kapteyn

Josiah Nelson

Parker Terpstra

Student of Distinction

Grade 10

Jayden Croswell

Connor Hengstler

Julianna Kapteyn

Parker Terpstra

Merit – Grade 11

Emily Alyward

Jaymie Brandsma

Chloe Bruce

Josh Grier

Zoe Guo

Ellie Kremer

Micah Lewis

Sarah McLelland

Kate Neufeld

Quang Nguyen

Nathan Powell

Lakota St. Clair

Andrew Young

Honour - Grade 11

Emily Alyward

Jaymie Brandsma

Micah Lewis

Kate Neufeld

Nathan Powell

Lakota St. Clair

Student of Distinction

Grade 11

Jaymie Brandsma

Micah Lewis

Merit - Grade 12

Isaiah Halloran Bro

Rajan Hayer

Valerie Huang

Connor Loch-Labelle

Kearra McCormick

Tristan Spencer

Zany Spong

Anysia Tellier

Isabelle Walker

Eric Wikkerink

Kristine Williams

Honour – Grade 12

Isaiah Halloran Bro

Valerie Huang

Connor Loch-Labelle

Kearra McCormick

Tristan Spencer

Anysia Tellier

Eric Wikkerink

Kristine Williams

Student of Distinction

Grade 12

Kearra McCormick

Tristan Spencer

Eric Wikkerink

Kristine Williams

Notable Awards Student(s) that have contributed to the course by showing a genuine passion for learning in a particular subject area, shown significant effort and improvement, or excelled in a single unit of study/project during the course.

English/New Media Isaiah Bro Jayden Croswell Piteel Johnnie Connor Loch-Labelle Lakota St. Clair Bible Anna Kempe Lakota St.Clair Parker Terpstra Ben Williams Andrew Young Sciences Physics Isaiah Bro Valerie Huang Eric Wikkerink Biology Connor Loch-Labelle Kevannah Thorne Andrew Young Chem 12 Valerie Huang Chem 11 Zoe Guo Earth Sc 11 Tyana Price Mathematics Isaiah Bro Zoe Guo Valerie Huang Micah Lewis Patrina Sillseemult Michaela Wall Eric Wikkerink Vanessa Wu Applied Design (ADST) 8/9 Aiden Adzich Micah Galbraith Trinity Gray Clare Scholefield Languages: French and Hul’qumi’num Sydney Dollman Ethan Hafso Jamie Kremer Kate Neufeld Clare Scholefield Michaela Wall Grade 11 Hul’qumi’num Raph Henry Ellie Kremer

Grade 12 Hul’qumi’num Piteel Johnnie Kevannah Thorne Jordan Wilson Physical Education Reuben Broadway Ellie Kremer Kevannah Thorne Ben Williams Musical Theatre/Drama Luna Castellanos Michael DeVries Morgan Nederlof Corbyn Neudorf Marianna Sillseemult Kristine Williams Art Emily Alyward Ben DiLalla Sebastian Fernandez Sarah McClelland Kearra McCormick Kate Neufeld Lakota St. Clair Psychology Olivia Jacobsen Woodworking/Trades Reuben Broadway Andrea Canute Grasein Daniels Jordan Day Mickey Johnnie Piteel Johnnie Micah Lewis Raven McArthur Kaleb Olson Nathan Powell Foods and Nutrition Jayden Croswell Rajan Hayer Anna Kempe Thematics 8 Seth Fordham Micah Galbraith Vivien McNeely Faith Teleford Humanities 9 Corbyn Bird Danielle Doherty Julianna Dunn Michaela Wall Law Emily Alyward Chloe Bruce

Yearbook Sarah McClelland Education Exploratories (EdEx) Ryan Baines Corbyn Bird Jordan Day Joshua Murray Parker Terpstra Andy Yu

General Awards Servant Leadership—Chapel Reuben Broadway Michael DeVries Corbyn Neudorf Lakota St Clair Servant Leadership—Student Life Reuben Broadway Mollie Corbett Ellie Kremer Vivien McNeely Morgan Nederlof Tristan Spencer Anysia Tellier Kevannah Thorne Izzy Walker Ben Williams Servant Leadership—Student Council Kaylie-Grace Brown Izzy Walker Servant Leadership Athletics Candice Bennett Cohen Floucault Julianna Kapteyn Lauryn Low Sarah McClelland Ethan Mitchell Nathaniel Worrall

Micah Award (Principal’s Award)

Marianna Sillseemult

SECONDARY AWARDS

DUNCAN CHRISTIAN CHARGERS ATHLETIC AWARDS 2019 - 2020

Volleyball Grade 8 Girls - Thank you to Coaches Roz Campbel and Jessica Vanderveen

Volleyball Junior Girls Most Improved Player - Nema deVries Most Sporstmanlike Player - Dara deVries Most Inspirational player - Gigi Joe and Sophia Tinlsey Thank you to Coaches Roz Campbell and Jessica Vanderveen Thank you to Team Moms Darlene Kemp and Jen Tinlsey

Volleyball Junior Boys Most Improved Player - Parker Terpstra Most Sportsmanlike Player - Connor Hengstler Most Inspirational Player - Cohen Floucault Thank you to Coaches Andrew Lacey and Ryan Politano Thank you to Team Mom Sondra Neudorf

Volleyball Senior Girls Most Improved Player - Anne Kempe Most Sportsmanlike Player - Chloe Bruce Most Inspirational Player - Jaymie Brandsma and Kearra McCormick Thank you to Coaches Jim Brandsma and Katrina Neilsen Thank you to Team Parents Darlene Brandsma, Carol Kapteyn and Tim McCormick

Volleyball Senior Boys Most Improved Player - Ben Williams Most Sportsmanlike Player - Corbyn Neudorf Most Inspirational Player - Andrew Young Thank you to Coaches Emily Harder, Scott Harder and Scott Young Thank you to Team Mom Sondra Neudorf

Soccer Senior Boys Most Improved Player - Josh Greir Most Sportsmanlike Player - Conor Hengstler Most Inspirational Player - Nathan Powell and Andrew Young Thank you to Coaches Chris Muller, Ian Smith and Scott Young

Basketball Grade 8 Girls Thank you to Coaches Nicole Fitzpatrick, Chelsey Dollman and Darlene Kemp Thank you to Team Mom Caroline Nagtegaal

Basketball Junior Girls Most Improved Player - Julianna Dunn Most Sportsmanlike Player - Addy Klassen Most Inspirational Player - Michaela Wall Thank you to Coaches Michelle King, Mike Dunn, Jaymie Brandsma and Zoe Wall

Basketball Senior Girls Most Improved Player - Mollie Corbett Most Sportsmanlike Player - Candice Bennett Most Inspirational Player - Morgan Nederlof and Kristine Williams Hard Hat - Julianna Kapteyn Thank you to Coaches Michelle Nederlof, Tammy Klassen, Sarah Jones and Olivia Bakker

Anne Muller Memorial Award for the DCSS Senior Girls Basketball player who demonstrates the most enthusiasm, energy and encouragement towards her term - Grace George

Basketball Grade 8 Boys Thank you to Coaches Mike Dunn and Jeremy Tinsley Thank you to Team Mom Katie McLeod

Basketball Junior Boys Most Improved Player - Tim Kempe Most Sportsmanlike Player - Parker Terpstra Most Inspirational Player - Ethan Hafso Thank you to Coaches Johhny Caron, Matt Miller, and Harman Rathor Thank you to Team Moms Dennise Croswell and Tara Floucault

Basketball Senior Boys Most Improved Player - Elias Floucault Most Sportsmanlike Player - Cam Stevens Most Inspirational Player - Jameson Hengstler, Nathan Pow-ell, and Jordan Wilson Thank you to Coaches Jim Brandsma and Arnie Hengstler Thank you to Team Mom Tara Floucault

Bowling - DCS Chargers Most Valuable Player - Eric Wikkerink Most Sportsmanlike Player - Mickey Johnnie Most Inspirational Player - Rajan Hayer Rookie of the Year - Izzy Walker

Times Colonist Virtual 10K Run 4 years in a row!! - Raven McArthur

Grade 12’s and Coaches who missed the opportunity to participate in Spring Sports (based on Gr. 11 year)

Badminton - Coaches Brian Cryer, Brenton Rae and Raymond Witteveen Most Valuable Player - Morgan Nederlof

Track - Coaches Chris Muller, Julia Hengstler and Danielle Groenendijk Inspirational Players - Nick Fernandez, Rajan Hayer, Michael deVries, Morgan Nederlof, and Kristine Williams

Soccer Senior Girls - Coach Ivan Schulz Most Determined Player - Ann-Marie Jack Most Valuable Player - Kevannah Thorne

Softball - Reigning Homer Champ - Mickey Johnnie

Golf - Coaches Norm Jackson, Roger Bruce and Scott Young Teacher Sponsor Michelle Nederlof Most Potential Player - Connor Loch-Labelle

Beach - Most Valuable Player - Keara McCormick

Outstanding Athletic Service - Kate Neufeld, Mickey Johnnie, Sophia Tinsley, Connor Hengstler, Quang Nguyen, Josh Greir, Andrew Young, Ben Williams, Ellie Kremer, Landon Brooks, Sophia Tinsley, Ann-Marie Jack, Mickey Johnnie, Kearra McCormick, Morgan Nederlof, Kristine Williams

2019-2020 Sportsperson of the year - Jaymie Brandsma and Anne Kempe

Junior Girls Athlete of the Year - Candice Bennett and Julian-na Kapteyn

Junior Boys Athlete of the Year - Connor Hengstler and Par-ker Terpstra

Senior Girls Athlete of the Year - Morgan Nederlof and Kris-tine Williams

Senior Boys Athlete of the Year - Nathan Powell and Andrew Young

Servant Leadership Plaques in Athletics: Candice Bennett, Julianna Kapteyn, Cohen Floucault, Lauryn Low, Sarah McClel-land, Ethan Mitchell, Nathaniel Worrall