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Our Mission Statement
To assist the family by providing a Christ-centered, Bible-based education, that inspires each student to pursue
excellence in spiritual growth, moral character, academics, fine arts, physical fitness and service to others.
“Equipping Students to Impact the World for Jesus”
We are in the middle of a moral revolution, and it is happening faster than we can
react! Issues such as gender, marriage, sanctity of life, and dignity have been
redefined and challenged so swiftly that Christians can be left either not knowing
what exactly is happening culturally or without a proper response. With this
reality as the context, ‘equipping’ involves making students and parents aware of
the issues of the day and how to respond to them.
There is not enough time at school to thoroughly identify all the issues in today’s
society, much less, develop a respectable rebuttal. Yet, we know that if we don’t
diagnose the issues from a Christian worldview, we will not be able to prescribe the
solution. A moral condition with no biblical prescription leads to moral
deterioration. We equip students and ourselves when we know the topics of the
day, and when we are able to engage them in the practice of responding with
biblical truth.
This is the job of teachers, parent, and our children. Over the years, I have been
introduced to some resources that have begun to effectively guide my
understanding of the cultural issues around us and how to respond. Because time
can become an obstacle, the resources below vary in time commitment. However, a
little insight into our culture and into the subculture of our children
will allow us to demonstrate to our children how the Christian
worldview is appropriate in each and every situation.
The following page has some online resources that are a great way to
begin equipping ourselves and our children for our morally shifting
culture.
Web address: http://www.albertmohler.com/category/the-briefing/
Form: Podcast
Tagline: “Daily worldview analysis about the leading news headlines and cultural
conversations.”
Time Commitment: Up to 20 minutes
Synopsis: Although based out of the States, the topics and implications are relevant
anywhere.
Web address: http://www.breakpoint.org/bpcommentaries
Form: Podcast
Tagline: “What’s a Christian to Think (and Do)?
Time Commitment: Up to 4 minutes
Synopsis: A daily podcast critiquing current events from a Christian perspective
Web address: http://www.pluggedin.ca/
Form: Website
Tagline: “Shining a light on the world of popular entertainment”
Time Commitment: Browse
Synopsis: Reviews latest movies, music, videos, TV and games from a Christian
perspective.
Web address: www.axis.org/ct
Form: Weekly Newsletter
Tagline: “Providing biblical insight into your student’s world.”
Time Commitment: Browse
Synopsis: Subscribe for free to their weekly newsletter or pay a nominal fee for in
depth insight into teen culture.
With regards to the last resource, Axis, the school is hosting
a live event in which a team from Axis will make
presentations to both students and parents. These
presentations, which are dynamic and intentional, integrate
God’s truth with current media. This event is open to family
and friends and is scheduled for February 11th
.
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and
deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition
and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than
on Christ.” Colossians 2:8
This Month: Pg
Principal’s Address 1-2
What’s Happening 3
Announcements 4-6
Prayer Wall 7
Insights 8
Kindergarten & Gr 1 9
Fall Festival 10
Concert Band 11
Sports 12-13
Calendar 14
Remembrance Day Ceremonies Time Changes
We would like to invite all parents to join us for our Remembrance Day
ceremonies on November 10th
. Kindergarten to Grade 3 ceremony will run
from 10:25am to 10:55am. Grades 4 through 12 will be together from
8:40am to 9:25am. Join with us as we honour those Canadians who fought
and remember those who died.
C Our Story
Come enjoy a C Our Story tour and learn more about who we are and what we offer. Looking for a
fun and easy way to help the school – invite friends & family to “C Our Story”. For the month of
November, the family with the most number of guests will win a $100 gift basket from Inno
Bakery. And don’t forget, for every guest you bring you also receive 1 hour towards
your Parent Participation hours.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Tuesday, November 17th
@ 9:00am
Thursday, December 3rd
@ 7:30pm
Tuesday, December 15th
@ 9:00am
https://tricitiesbc.snapd.com/#/events/view/883577
Scholastic Book Fair
We are excited to be having a book fair again this year. It will run from
October 30th to November 9th. Volunteer opportunities are available. Please
email Mrs. Ko for information at [email protected]
Kindergarten Open House
We will be holding our first Kindergarten open house of the year on
November 16th from 9 - 10am, come and see what we are all about.
Remembrance Day
K - 12 students have NO SCHOOL on November 11th
. Take the opportunity to
be apart of your communities remembrance services, parades, workshops.
Annual General Meeting
November 24th
@ 7:00pm
All parents are strongly encouraged to attend the AGM in order to keep abreast of what is
taking place at your children’s school.
An agenda will be emailed out to all parents prior to the AGM.
Drop Off / Pick Up
Traffic Flow - Please continue to use the one-way traffic (counter clockwise) from Oakdale
to Fernwood to Evergreen every day between 8:00 - 8:30am and 2:45-3:15pm and on
Friday's from 12:30-1pm. According to the city, it is permissible during the brief drop-off
and pick-up times for you to park on the left-hand side of the street, where space allows.
PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS. All driveways should have a 1 metre space left on
either side to allow for access in or out. We have volunteer parents monitoring and
assisting with flow, and assuring safety for pedestrians.
New Building Security Procedures
Effective October 1, please note that all the exterior doors of the school will be closed and
locked each day at 4pm. After hours access will be through the front doors of the school
only. Kindly help us to keep our building safe by reminding your child(ren) to check that
any door they exit from is securely locked behind them, and to never leave the doors ajar
for someone who might be coming in later. For the security of our practicing sports
teams, staff and janitors, we ask that each of us be diligent about helping to secure the
building every afternoon. Those picking up their child(ren) from sports practices in the
gym will need to pick them up through the double doors at the SE corner of the gym.
3-C's into Action!
Here's an opportunity to let Christ shine through us with compassion and love! God has
brought a desperate situation to our attention, with a family that's recently had to flee
their country and seek safety here in the Tri-Cities. They have 5 sweet boys and need
everything, having left in haste with only their suitcases. Here's the plan - there is a poster
up in front of the office which has all the items (listed below) that this family needs in
order to set up a house. You simply tear off the strip that indicates the item you wish to
purchase or donate (only gently used items, in good working condition, please). Bring the
item to the collection area in our school lobby by November 16th and we will do all the
delivering. If you have a large item to donate, please call 604-347-7823 to arrange a pick-
up and direct delivery to the family. If you cannot stop into the school to claim an item,
please call the office and we will tear that little tag off for you, so that no duplicates are
purchased. Please do not take a tag if you are not able to follow through with providing
the item, as no one else will have your tag. Perhaps you could go in together with another
family or two to purchase a larger item. There are Christmas gift ideas for the boys, which
of course should be new items. You may choose to supply a gift card to one of the stores
listed. This is a time-sensitive offer to help. We would love to see this family have their
prayers met through the loving support of our BCCA family.
Name that Talent Show Contest Winner!
I am pleased to announce that Andreea Barbu is the winner of the Name That Talent
Show Contest! As a result she and her family will attend the talent night as honoured
guests, with reserved comfortable front row seating. Andrea herself will also be a guest
judge. Our High School talent show name is:
Up, Up, and Talent away!
Look out for more details about our upcoming talent show in the coming months.
Kindergarten “Eye See, Eye Learn” Program
Good eye health and vision are essential for academic and developmental success during
children’s early learning years. Statistics show that 1 in 4 school-age children has an
underlying vision problem that can interfere with learning and development.
If your child was born in 2010 and is currently enrolled in kindergarten in the Coquitlam
SD43, he/she is eligible for a comprehensive eye exam and, if needed, one pair of FREE
eyeglasses from a participating Doctor of Optometry through the Eye See…Eye Learn
program. See the files attached to email for details.
Report Card Writing and Pro D
There will be NO SCHOOL for K-12 students on November 20th
Report Card Dates
Elementary School reports will go home on November 27th, while the High School reports
will be handed out on November 19th.
Volunteers Needed
Given the volume of car and foot traffic each day, we need several more volunteers, which
will allow for two people to be on duty at all times. Please contact the office or see Mr.
Brandsma to sign up for a shift. The commitment would be for a semester, or more, as
you are able.
Parent Participation Opportunities
As the year goes on their will be many opportunities for parents to get involved at BCCA.
In order to keep you all informed we have created a document where you can find what
ways you can contribute to our community. For example, our theatre department has
some need for help. Please check out what is needed. We will have links to PPP forms
shortly.
Here is the link to access this document: goo.gl/hShTAJ
Listed here are the parents who will be this year’s Communication Team Member for your
class. If there is anything you would like to bring to the Administration of the School
please contact your class Communication Team Member who will liaise with the school on
your behalf.
Grade
Represented Name Email
K Claire Kerr [email protected]
1 Feona Schalk [email protected]
1-2 Astar Henry [email protected]
2 Matt Glezos [email protected]
3 Ryan Hobenshield [email protected]
4 Elisha Thomas [email protected]
5-6 Loredana Donciag [email protected]
6 Tiesha Focken [email protected]
Cammy Vijulie [email protected]
6-7 Jennifer Domingo [email protected]
8 Ranjoo Hong [email protected]
9 Linda Gibson [email protected]
10 Christina Rajasooriar [email protected]
11 Nina Beigi [email protected]
12 Michelle Wong [email protected]
NEW! Healthy Options Bake sales
Bake Sales are popular events that offer a special mid-week treat for our
students. In addition to baked items, we would encourage parents to
consider supplying healthy choice items such as single-serving popcorn
bags, fruit kebabs, beef jerky, granola-yogurt cups, watermelon wedges,
cereal snack mixes and many other healthy treats. Check out https://
www.pinterest.com/smdeye/a-healthier-bake-sale/ for ideas. Proceeds from bake sales
provide new classroom books and educational games, special art supplies and fun
teaching resources. Thanks for your healthy, hearty support of our weekly bake sales!
A Home
Please be in prayer that God would provide a location for our school, whether it be our
current location or elsewhere and that He will continue to increase our numbers!
We appreciate your prayers, thank you.
“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it:” — Psalm 127:1a
Join our Parent Prayer Group at BCCA
We invite you to join us once a week to pray for our school community, staff and
students. We meet every Friday (except holidays) from 8:30 - 9:15am at the staff room.
Arise, cry out in the night, at the beginning of the night watches! Pour out your heart like
water before the presence of the Lord! Lift your hands to him for the lives of your children,
who faint for hunger at the head of every street. — Lamentations 2:19
Prayer Hub
The Prayer Hub is a new ministry starting up this year. It is a time of prayer for students
led by one of our staff members, Shirley Eu. All High School students are welcome. We
meet every Wednesday from 3:15-4:15.
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” — Colossians 4:2
New Parliment
No matter where you stand politically or who you hoped to win the election, God calls us
to pray for all those in authority, so that we may live lives of godliness and holiness, so
let’s ask God’s blessing on our elected officials. Pray that Canada will be a nation that
“exalts righteousness”
“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life,
Mission Trip
Please be in prayer for our mission trip planning team and God’s provision. Keep the
students in prayer as well, that God would tug on the hearts of all our young people that
they would desire to share Christ here and abroad.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” — Matthew 28:19
For the past number of years, the Elementary staff has participated
in a book study. Former books have included Your God is Too Small
by Mark Buchanan, Sixty-Six Love Letters by Larry Crabb, The Jesus
Manifesto by Frank Viola, and The Grand Weaver by Ravi Zacharias.
We have found that there is value in reading and studying a book
corporately.
This year we are reading Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman. The crux of
the book is that “Jesus was never interested in having admirers.
It’s not fans he is looking for.”
As we learn from this book, we would like to share with you a few
insights that may challenge your own thinking on the topic and,
God willing, move you into a deeper understanding and relationship with Jesus. Each
month, one of the staff will highlight some poignant quotes to be shared in the
newsletter. So, please, learn along with us!
In chapter one, Ms. Mende found the following excerpts of interest:
"My concern is that many of our churches in America have gone from being sanctuaries to
becoming stadiums. And every week all the fans come to the stadium where they cheer
for Jesus but have no interest in truly following Him. The biggest threat to the church
today is fans who call themselves Christians but aren't actually interested in following
Christ. They want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that
it requires anything from them."
"Many fans mistakenly identify themselves as followers by using cultural comparisons.
They look at the commitment level of others around them and feel like their relationship
with Jesus is solid. Essentially they grade their relationship with Jesus on the curve, and
as long as they are more spiritual than the next guy, they figure everything is fine."
The High School Concert Band attended a festival on Friday and Saturday 22nd and 23rd
October which was held at Regent Christian Academy in Surrey. Two small Christian
schools from Prince George joined with our school, Regent Christian and Lion’s Gate
Christian from North Vancouver to form a beginner and a senior band. The aim of the
festival was to exchange ideas, play together and enjoy learning more about playing music
in the context of a large band.
The students worked very hard to prepare music to perform at the Saturday evening
concert where they delighted parents and other audience members with their professional
and excellent performance. It was good to see Mr. Bryerton, who is now at Regent
Christian. Besides preparing pieces for the concert, the students also attended workshops
for their various instruments, enjoyed a worship evening and relaxed by spending time
together. Our students contributed very positively in both bands and played a large part
in the success of the concert.
Upcoming Games
Friday, November 6th – At Reno International Prep
Saturday, November 7th – At Reno International Prep
Tundra Tipoff Classic (Anchorage, Alaska)
Friday, November 13th Vs. Eagle River Christian Prep(Alaska) 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 14th Vs. Word of God Christian (North Carolina) 7:00pm
Sunday, November 15th Vs. Advanced Prep International (Texas) 3:00 pm
Pac Prep recorded their first win!! The
student-athletes got off to a great start and
were up 5 at halftime. CBC went on a huge
run to put them up 5 (67-62) with 1:30 to
go. Awak Piom then showed why he was the
best player on the floor and scored with 3
seconds to go to give him 5 points in the last 1:30 of the game. Great
overall team effort and win, playing against older, college guys.
You can check out their schedule @ pacprepbasketball.com
Pacific Coast Prep 61 Langara College 68
Pacific Coast Prep 68 Columbia Bible College 67
HS Junior Soccer
Coaches: Gery Speck, Ercides Cruz, Paul Lukianiuk
Soccer season had some exiting moments this year with the team winning their
first play off game in a shootout. Philip was able to tie the game and Jack was able
to score the winning shootout goal. The team was very excited as their regular
game season had few highlights. The coaches are thankful for the support of our
seniors, who helped train the players at practices, and for the parents support with
driving and cheering on the team. All-in-all we had a good season with excellent
weather and little injuries which helped our team enjoy the time together.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9
Last day for Book Fair
10 Remembrance
Day Ceremonies
K-3 @ 10:25am
4-12 @ 11:00am
11
Remembrance Day
K-12 NO SCHOOL
12 13 14
15 16 Kindergarten Open
House @ 9-10am
Kindergarten Vision &
Hearing Testing
17
C Our Story @ 9:00am
18 19
HS Term 1 Report Cards 20
PRO-D Day
K-12 NO SCHOOL
21
22 23 24
Annual General
Meeting @ 7:00pm
All Parents Welcome
25 26 27
K-7 Report Cards
28
29 30
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3
C Our Story @ 7:30pm
4 5
6 7 8 9 10
Christmas Concert @
7:00pm
11 12
13 14
Kindergarten Open
House @ 9-10am
15
C Our Story @ 9:00am
16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24
Christmas Eve
25
Christmas Day
26
27 28 29 30 31
New Year’s Ever
Scholastic Book Fair
