Why We Wear Orange
Posted Sep 23 2022We would like to acknowledge the traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Tsuut’ina and Stoney…
2022
Strength & Courage
Posted Sep 2 2022One. Amazing. Week. That is the only way to describe this first week of school. Hearing laughter and excited voices, seeing smiles, and receiving welcoming hugs just fills our hearts and reminds us, as…
Welcome Back!
Posted Aug 30 2022It was amazing to have our atrium filled with the sound of children and parents this morning! Let's make sure our parking lot is a happy place this year - watch the video below for our parking lot etiquette.…
A Year to Remember!
Posted Jun 15 2022It was such a privilege to be back at Menno Simons Christian School again this year - and what a year to remember! Covid-19 mandated protocols required us to begin yet another year with closed doors and…
That's what Easter means.
Posted Apr 14 2022Charles H. Spurgeon was one of the great preachers of the 19th century in America. I ran across a quote recently in which he commented on the resurrection (Remember, this was over a century ago.): "The…
Kindness is Contagious
Posted Feb 26 2022For the last two years, we have been struggling with Covid and its effects on our school, our city, and our society. While Covid has demonstrated that it is very contagious, I want to turn our attention…
‘Black History is Canadian History’
Posted Feb 1 2022‘Black History is Canadian History’. This quote is from Jean Augustine, who in 1995 introduced a motion that led to the creation of Black History Month in Canada. For staff and students at Menno,…
Resolve to go Full Speed Ahead!
Posted Jan 8 2022Prior to the new year, there were posts shared on social media jokingly warning us to just sneak into 2022 and not disrupt anything. I don’t know about you, but I am thankful that’s not how my new…
2021
Waiting...
Posted Dec 8 2021One of my favourite stories that I watch every Christmas season is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. I like the version with Alistar Sims as Ebenezer best of all, but I must admit the Muppet…
The Other Mr. G - Mr. Graffunder!
Posted Oct 6 2021Hi, My name is George Graffunder, and I am the Vice-Principal here at Menno Simons Christian School. My role is to support the school administration and help make decisions that will guide the direction…
Acknowledging the Land Where We Gather
Posted Sep 22 2021We would like to acknowledge the traditional territories and oral practices of the Blackfoot Nations, which include the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Tsuut’ina and Stoney…
Meet the Valiant Mrs. Vienneau!
Posted Sep 5 2021We are excited to have Mrs. Vienneau as the new principal of MSCS. Are you curious to learn more about her? Well here are all the things that you wanted to know! What is your role at Menno (in your own…