About us
Our School
Thunder Bay Christian School is located on an expanse of sprawling green space dotted with whispering pines. The school yard hosts baseball diamonds, soccer fields and several modern playground structures.
The school has a large gymnasium, computer lab, library, music room, special education resource room, special needs area, and Christ centered studies. Christian education affirms our participation in the covenant God made with us, and renounces the false separation between secular and sacred truth. Learning music, language, and mathematics from the Christian perspective draws our attention to the wonder of God and what he has created.
TRANSPORTATION
TBCS offers bussing inside and outside city limits.
LIBRARY
Our library is modern and fully equipped with fiction, non-fiction, reference books and magazines.
MUSIC
In our music program, various musical opportunities as well as supplemental piano lessons during school hours for interested students is offered. For grades 7/8, guitar class is part of curriculum.
Assemblies, which combine speaking, singing, musical instruments, and acting experiences are a monthly occurrence and a parent favorite!
SPECIAL NEEDS AREAS
The school employs one special education teacher as well as a personal services worker. A French educator is also part of our staff.
DEVOTIONS
Mornings at TBCS begin with devotions and Bible studies that are a regular curriculum component.
T.B.C.S is a member of the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools and a member of Christian Schools International. It is an interdenominational school operated by parents. In 2006/07 TBCS has 165 students registered JK-10. Thunder Bay Christian School was established in 1962.
Our Vision
Thunder Bay Christian School is a community of discerning and creative servants of God, who know and live out God's Word in the world as image-bearers of Christ, stewards of His creation and Christ-honouring citizens.
Our Mission
To serve God and assist Christian families by:
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providing a quality, Christ-centered education within a loving environment
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exploring and evaluating all of life under God
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nurturing students in the development of their abilities
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encouraging a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Tuition
Click here for an overview of our tuition fees.
Map
Our staff
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Bea Hayen
Principal and Grade 8 teacher
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Audrey Grootenboer
Administrative Assistant
Staff member since 1981
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Jacke Bakker
Secretary (Fridays)
Staff member since 2008 |
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Jetty Boer
Grade 3/4 Teacher
Staff member since 1989
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Michelle Bolt
French 3-6
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Jessica Bunn
French 7-8
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Sandra de Haan
Grade 1/ 2 Teacher
Staff member since 1996. |
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Jennifer Drost
Junior High Teacher: English, Bible, Geography, Business
Staff member since 1991
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Lorrie Dykstra
Personal Services Worker
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Margaret Hawkins
Resource Teacher, Music,
Junior High Teacher: Art, Civics and Career Studies
Staff member since 1993
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Joanne Himanen
Grade 5/6 Teacher
Staff member since 1988
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Peter Himanen
Vice-Principal
Junior High Teacher: Math, Science, Physical Education, History
Staff member since 1991
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Patricia Kaemingh
JK/SK teacher
Staff member since 1996
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Susan Korstanje
Grade 7 Teacher
Staff member since 1999
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Debby VanderWees
librarian - since 2007 | |
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