Willowdale Christian School

Welcome

If you are reading this you are likely interested in learning more about Willowdale Christian School (WCS).

For over 50 years, we have been providing quality Christ-centred education by way of our integrated curriculum taught by highly qualified and dedicated teachers.  

We are recognized in the Christian community for program excellence and are a valued member of Christian Schools International and the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools.  

As you navigate through the various parts of our web site you’ll learn all about our mission and vision, our history, our programs, as well as our new strategic plan.  

To learn more or to see and experience WCS, please drop by or contact us.  We would love to show you around and answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Justin De Moor,

Principal

Computer Committee: WCS has a well equipped Computer Lab and offers Technology as part of its curriculum. The Computer Committee ensures that the computer hardware and software are well maintained.
Contact: Fred Zandberg

Contract Partnership Committee: The Contract Partnership Committee meets with staff to facilitate contractual matters.
Contact: Carol Griffioen

Education Committee: The Education Committee recommends a curriculum consistent with the Christian philosophy of the school and meeting the requirements of the Ministry of Education. It shall recommend to the Board of Directors a curriculum, developed in consultation with the Principal, that is in accordance with the Constitution of the Calvin Christian School Society and meets the requirements of the Ministry of Education.
Contact: Paula Wells

Finance Committee: The Finance Committee recommends a budget to the Board of Directors each year. It also assists the Treasurer in collecting all dues, fees and assessments. Consideration is given to limited help for parents who are financially unable to pay the full tuition.
Contact: Nancy Fernhout

Fundraising: We have many different fundraising efforts at WCS to raise funds and keep tuition affordable. Each project is run by a different person or team of people.
Contact: Carol Griffioen

Promotion Committee: The Promotion Committee recommends to the Board of Directors a regular planned program of action by which the cause of Christian Education may be advanced and strengthened.
Contact: Carol Griffioen

Property Management Committee: This committee ensures the proper care, maintenance and adequacy of the buildings, grounds and physical equipment used by WCS. It makes recommendations to the Board, in consultation with the Principal, concerning the appointment and work of the caretaker.
Contact: Boon-Kee Chew

WCS is run by parents and community leaders elected by members of the Calvin Christian School Society. Parent volunteers are an essential element to the proper functioning of WCS. The Board of Trustees meet on a monthly basis.

The Board of Trustees appoints the principal and teaching staff. It oversees all activities of WCS and ensures they are compatible with the objectives outlined in the constitution of the Calvin Christian School Society. All other committees of WCS are accountable to the Board.

The Board of Trustees can be reached at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WCS employs a dedicated professional staff who are committed to Christian Education for grades JK /SK to Grade 8. All of our teachers have graduated from an accredited university and have either an Ontario Teacher's Certificate or a Christian School Teacher's Certificate. All staff members are required to complete the the Christian School Teacher's Certificate and engage in regular professional development throughout the year.

To email a teacher, please click on their name below.

Employment Opportunity:

Willowdale Christian School is currently inviting applications for an Administrative Assistant position commencing Monday, August 30, 2010.  A brief list of duties follows. Please send letter of application, resume, and references to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

• Provide administrative support to ensure that school operations are maintained in an effective, up-to-date and accurate manner

   

  • Type correspondence, reports and other documents (including The Weekly newsletter, staff handbook, parent handbook and the school directory)
  • Maintain office files including Ontario Student Records (OSR)
  • Open and distribute the mail (postal mail and e-mail)
  • Maintain spreadsheets regarding student/family information, re-enrollment information, invoices sent to the book keeper, After School Care, etc.
  • Regularly update the school website
  • Manage the school schedule including rentals
  • ONSIS accounting and ministry reports
  • Order supplies as needed and/or directed
  • Coordinate maintenance and repairs to office equipment.

• Provide receptionist services

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  • Greet and assist visitors, parents, staff and students in a professional and courteous manner
  • Answer telephone and take messages or transfer calls as needed
  • Record and follow-up on student absences as needed and sign in students who arrive to school late

The story of Willowdale Christian School goes back to Thanksgiving Day, October 1955, when a Christian School Society was founded and named the Calvin Christian School Society. A board was elected by some members of a small Christian Reformed Church in Toronto. A constitution was agreed on in the next few years and meetings were held to talk about location and budgets. A lot was purchased and a three-room school was built. It was dedicated and opened in 1959, with Mr. van Kessel as principal.

Rapid growth necessitated an addition of five classrooms and a library. In 1979 a band program was begun. A further addition gave WCS a gymnasium. In 1983 Junior and Senior Kindergarten programs were added.

WCS continues to serve Christian families from a large geographical area (Aurora to the north, Scarborough to the east, downtown Toronto to the south and Keele to the west). These families represent diverse cultures and churches, but all desire Christ Jesus to be acknowledged as Lord of all of life.

Currently we have 85 families (155 students) involved in our school community. There are many different ethnic backgrounds and over 30 churches represented in the school.