November 2022

The last few weeks have brought a return of winter weather to Southern Ontario, and to WCS. The recent snowfall was my first experience with winter weather in many years, as Hong Kong does not get winter quite like we do! For our students, the fresh snow was like a toy that hasn’t been played with in awhile. They were so excited to play with  it again and they had a blast collaborating with their classmates rolling giant snowballs, making forts, and playing in the snow. It has melted since, but I’m sure we’ll get more snow soon.

Perhaps we don’t look forward to it quite as much, but the winter season is a reminder of God’s faithfulness. Genesis 8:22 says “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” 

We praise God for each changing season because it reminds us of His continual faithfulness, day after day, week after week, and season after season. We serve a God who fulfills His promises, and this is a great blessing, even on those chilly winter mornings. 

                                                                                           Mike Vander Kooi, Principal

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matt 11:28

This verse reminds me that I can’t do everything in my own strength. When I try to, that's when I get overwhelmed and stressed. Jesus gives us His presence to guide and strengthen us. We can “rest” knowing that not only will he enable us to do the “work” we find before us, but most importantly that our entire future is secure in his hands. I pray that as you walk through this week, you will give Jesus the heavy burden of trying to “do it all” and focus on what matters the most, knowing and following him every step of every day.

                                                                         Ms. Martin, Grade 6 Teacher

It is a special time of year in our school. No, not the winter season; it’s report card season! Students have been busy completing term ending assessments and presentations, and teachers are busy grading those same assignments. It is a busy time of year for everyone in our school building. This week Friday teachers will spend the day finalizing their report cards.

Assessment is an important part of what we do as a school, and it happens throughout the year. But report cards are another way to help students and parents understand where they are in their learning, highlight areas of strength, and identify areas where students have room to improve. Report cards are also a chance for us to communicate what really makes your child special. 

My prayer is that students feel affirmed that they are children of God, uniquely made and set apart for the tasks that God has given them.

                                                                       Mike Vander Kooi, Principal