News

2020

Finding the Way

Posted Mar 30 2020

Maybe this time of uncertainty will give us exactly what we have been looking for all along. Maybe we are on our way to the best places we once knew -- peace, trust, real community and practices of kindness…

Walk Each Other Home

Posted Mar 17 2020

How often in the last week have you heard this, “We are living in crazy times.” I guess we are. I have lived and worked in some crazy places during crazy times, perhaps not exactly like these times…

Pop in and meet Mr Potvin!

Posted Feb 5 2020

Tell us a little bit about your educational experience "I have been very fortunate and really quite blessed to have worked in education in many different countries and in various roles, from program designer,…

A New Day!

Posted Jan 8 2020

Welcome back to the new year, the new decade, and the new arrival of daylight! As we emerge from our winter of cold and darkness, we are reminded of the new creation that comes with the year roll-over,…

2019

The Shining Light

Posted Dec 4 2019

December. The shortest daylight month of the year. A time where we feel the cold and the dark pressing in on us. But we are also reminded of a shining light - the Star of Bethlehem - that is arriving…

School Happenings!

Posted Nov 4 2019

It was an amazing week at Menno as we hosted our annual Penny Carnival to raise funds for Friends of Mennonite Centre Ukraine. Tickets were sold in bunches of 8 for $2 and kids were given the opportunity…

Thanksgiving to God

Posted Oct 23 2019

As we move into October and through the time of Thanksgiving, I am reminded of what an amazing country it is we live in, and how blessed we are. The right to vote freely in a federal election; the ability…

The Delightful Mrs Deren

Posted Oct 8 2019

Menno is pleased to welcome Mrs Deren to our community. She walks around with a kind smile that is delightful to see! What is your role at Menno?  I am an Educational Assistant!  Why did you come to…

The Wonderful Miss Welsh

Posted Sep 25 2019

Menno is pleased to welcome Miss Welsh to our community. You can always see her in the halls with a smile and a calm patient demeanor.  What is your role at Menno?  I am an Educational Assistant! …

Too Cool for School!

Posted Sep 20 2019

Today we had a "Menno Fashion Show" hosted by our esteemed Turkey Man and Duck Girl. Our teachers showcased the hottest looks at Menno for our students and families. I think it's safe to say that Menno…

City on a Hill

Posted Aug 30 2019

Welcome Back! 1 Peter 4, V 8-11: "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place…

Summer Reading?

Posted Jul 14 2019

Featuring news articles from many of our students, grade 9 graduate memoirs and a feature article on Marvin Grasmeyer, one of the veterans of Menno Simons Christian School! Perfect for some lazy-day,…