Peace Christian School provides a Christ-centered environment focused on the development of the whole child. This values thinking above reflecting, service over receiving, and fosters life skills and goal setting in the context t of eternity. Our Mission is to provide a Christ-centred learning environment focused on the whole child. Peace Christian School has developed the following objectives to support our mission statement: to guide the student to experience a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. To acquaint the student with the great themes of the Bible in context with eternity. To make the student aware that God is personally interested in the things of everyday life.
For the student to develop honesty, integrity, purity, dependability, neatness, and punctuality. For the student, to develop the ideals of self-respect and respect for others. To have the student develop a sense of responsibility for his/her behavior. To bring the student to commit himself to service for God and his fellow man. To strengthen the intellect so that the student becomes a thinker is not just a reflector of others' thoughts. To help the student develop academic achievement according to his or her abilities and place a high value on academic excellence. To help the student become aware of the importance of maintaining a cooperative attitude toward others.
Peace Christian School follows the British Columbia government curriculum. The BC government approves texts supporting the curriculum. All teaching staff are fully trained, certified, and committed to providing an integrated learning environment. The Government of British Columbia has developed a fair system of schools to make law-abiding citizens. We promote that Christianity applied to a person's life further enhances that experience.
Worship and prayer are held in the classrooms at the beginning of each school day. Each day is also closed with prayer. Part of the required curriculum is a systematic study of the Bible. Pastor Erroll also conducts worship talks regularly. Students are expected to have a reverent attitude towards all religious activities. Christianity is the central theme throughout the educational experience at Peace Christian School. The philosophy of PCS is a reflection of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We believe that the purpose of education is to bring man into harmony with his Creator.
Promotion is based on a pupil's readiness for the next grade. We believe it is not in the student's best interest to be placed in a grade level where it is almost impossible for the child to be successful. We also feel that it is essential for parents to be an integral part of this process and promote an open dialogue with teaching staff.
As students reach the upper grades, homework will increase. Parents are encouraged to read to their children and have their children read to them regularly. Basic math drills at home (multiplication tables) will significantly benefit the student in mathematics. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education by taking an interest in their day-to-day work and assisting them in preparation for exams and quizzes. A few minutes per day can make a huge difference in your child's educational experience.
Throughout the school year, students of Peace Christian School reach out to the community of Chetwynd. PCS Choir performs in the community on special occasions. December brings Christmas hampers, and PCS students join in with the Santa Claus Project to help fill hampers for needy families in our community. Through Service Class, students are encouraged to help the community by picking up garbage, recycling duty, helping seniors with yard work, and shoveling driveways for those who are snowed in. Parents need to be aware that these activities will sometimes require them to leave the school grounds under staff supervision.
