As we celebrate the growth and achievements of Thunder Bay Christian School, we recognize each milestone as part of our broader mission to provide unparalleled Christian education across all grades. We are so excited to offer Grades 9-12 and welcome Thunder Bay Christian High! It is not only a step forward for our high school program but also a significant enhancement that benefits our entire school community.

Are you a parent looking for more information on enrollment? Please contact Jolene@tbcs.school.

Are you a supporter looking to donate to TCH (Thunder Bay Christian High) Please contact the school office at (807) 939-1209 or at emily@tbcs.school.

NEWs

This spring has been very busy with many projects in Tech. Students have enjoyed learning new concepts with Go-Karts, LED circuits, picture frames, hand tools, and angles, while building Sawhorses, and constructing a school project of building two gaga ball pits (still to be installed in the yard once the weather warms up). We have had the opportunity to go to Confederation College to experience and learn about a variety of welding forms, and students welded together a plant hanger for Mother's Day. A few projects are still slated to be completed in the weeks ahead.

Students in other classes have been studying Science, Art, and working on Fitness Goals in Phys Ed.

In Grade 11/12 English, students have been studying the hero’s journey in The Odessey. We have read Macbeth and are currently studying Little Women. We've been doing Socratic seminars (a student-led discussion based on themes from the text). Students have taken on the challenge of leadership very well. Students have to write their own children's story, which will hopefully be shared with a younger grade (based on a hero's journey)

In Grade 11/12 History, students have been studying ancient civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Medieval Europe). They have been doing a civilization showcase, and preparing an element from that era. Students created items like an Aqueduct from Ancient Rome, pottery, and explored foods from the era. Students are also completing independent research projects to present at the end of term.

In Gr. 9 Math, students have been learning about data management, and had to create their own research data for graphing, by going to younger grades to collect information such as favourite sports, favourite foods, etc. Students had to hypothesize, sample principles, describe the data based on their hypothesis, and acquire the final data to create graphs of the collected data. Financial literacy will be the final unit in Math.

Looking ahead to the end of the school year, students will be running events for Field Day and continue to be good examples of disciples with their Bible Study Buddies.

Registration: Registration is open for Thunder Bay Christian High. For more information or to book a tour please contact the office at office@tbcs.school or (807) 939-1209

Co-Op update: Students have begun their on-site placements, and so far are enjoying their hands-on learning. If anyone knows of other locations for hands-on learning opportunities, please contact Amy Kukkee @ amy.kukkee@tbcs.school

Absenteeism: With an increase in the amount of absenteeism from school, staff had a conversation at our last staff meeting regarding our responsibility, as teachers, and how to properly assess when the student misses multiple days. We totally respect the importance of family time but please understand the amount of disruption it adds to the learning process and class structure. Also, please remember that when your child is being picked up early, it is the responsibility of the parent to contact the office promptly in the morning. When the teacher knows the exact time of the pickup, it is easier to confirm and have the child remain engaged in the lessons and seat work.

For more information please review the student handbook for expectations.

Excused Absences

Excused Absences are cases of illness or family emergency, which then the school will do everything possible to support the missed learning and work.

Parents are reminded to inform the school, either with a note or phone call that their child/children will be absent.

Unexcused Absences - when parents take children out of school for vacations, household or summer work, sports, etc.

Please notify the school office in advance, so some homework can be prepared.

Responsibility for making up work rests with parents and child(ren).

It is established policy of the school that the administration cannot give permission for such extra

holidays because of regulations of the Ontario Education Act.

If parents decide that it is necessary to do this, they take upon themselves the responsibility to see

to it that their child(ren) take some work along with them and also be prepared to do catch-up work upon their return, so that the student(s) will not fall behind. If and where necessary, parents are responsible to engage a tutor to have the child(ren) catch up on missed learning concepts.

5. Missed tests will be done upon return, or at the discretion of the teacher and Principal.

Thank you in advance for taking all of this into consideration.

Sports

We are thankful to be partnered with Hammerskjold Highschool for atheltics this year. We are thankful to report that our students have been a good representation of God and reports from their coaches have been positive.

Please contact Amy Kukkee @ amy.kukkee@tbcs.school, or Jami Breukelman if you have questions regarding tryouts or sports season information

High School Track & Field: The students did great at the NWOSSAA Track Meet.

Results can be found by clicking this link: https://m7.timerhub.com/605ff764c617d3cd28dbbdd72be8f9a2.html#_list

Triple Jump: Lucas B. (1st) and Kaleb B (3rd)

Long Jump: Mason M. (3rd)

Shot Put: Brock S. (7th)

Javelin: Hannah V. (7th) and (10th)

Shot Put: Nolan J. (7th)

Shot Put: Kaitlyn J. (7th)

Volunteers Needed!

If you would like to help please contact Amy at amy.kukkee@tbcs.school

College/Career Opportunities

Check back for more information!