Because we believe that children are a gift from God, we are serious about training up children to go in academics, behavior, and relationships in a fun way. At RPCS, we researched how young children learn best and then structured our primary grades to follow best practices. Our kid-friendly hands-on approach is academically sound, age appropriate, artistically creative, socially interactive, and fun! This multi-sensory approach to literacy and numeracy provides opportunities for a strong foundation and sets students up for success.
Putting the FUN back in Fundamentals and Featuring are, Action Based Literacy Instruction, Animated Literacy, Saxon Phonics Hands-on Learning, Literacy centers, Numeracy Centres, Caring Christian Atmosphere, Christian Principles like kindness, honesty, respect taught daily, fun action songs about godly character. Here at RPCS, we have three targets for our lively elementary students:
- 1st target - to foster and support the transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn."
- 2nd target - to create a love of learning and provide a vast knowledge base on which to build
- 3rd target - to manage time and materials in an orderly fashion
These three targets open up the world of knowledge to students and introduce them to new and exciting topics. Allowing them to dig into a topic sparks that love of learning. Then, of course, students need to be able to do all this within an appropriate time frame and "keep it all together" in an organized way so they can access it. These three targets equip RPCS elementary students to be engaged, motivated, and successful learners.
At this stage of life, the energetic "not quite teens" group thrives on doing. That is why RPCS Middle School's goal is for their learning experiences to be meaningful and concrete. A young person's development has so many aspects: character training, higher-order thinking, a Christian worldview, necessary solid skills, healthy relationships, and a heart to serve others.
At Ron Pettigrew Christian School, our students learn reading, writing, and arithmetic in many ways. Unique science projects, lively debates, becoming familiar with God's Word and creation, quality oral and pictorial presentations, drama, sports, group projects, music, and many activities are the framework for student success. As the Bible says, they 'get wisdom, understanding, and discipline,' learning teamwork and respect in a safe and dynamic learning environment.
At Ron Pettigrew Christian School, a full BC curriculum and Christian studies lead to graduation with a BC Dogwood Diploma. Our teachers are BC certified and dedicated to student success. Small class sizes with hands-on instruction and learning activities equip RPCS students to achieve.
We allow students to develop the character and competence necessary to leave school for further education, training, or entering the workforce. One emphasis is to equip each student to be a contributor for a lifetime. RPCS high school students take a leadership role in developing our unique kindergarten through grade 12 school community. From chapel to mentoring to house teams, high school students interact and encourage younger students. As part of our well-rounded program, high school students may participate in sports, mission outreaches, and in-school activities.
