Story Telling
The Power of Stories in Learning Stories have a special way of teaching lessons that facts alone cannot. At CNCS, storytelling is woven into our classrooms and chapels—not only through books, but also through the stories of faith, history, and the experiences of our students. This November, as the days…
Read MoreGratitude and Giving
Building Community Through Gratitude and Giving October is a season of thanksgiving. At Carmel New Church School, we believe gratitude is not only something we feel but something we share with others. This month, our students are learning about the importance of giving back—whether that’s helping a classmate, contributing to…
Read MoreA Breath of Fresh Air
– Exploring Local Hiking Trails September is the perfect time to explore nature as a family. The weather is cooler, the air is crisp, and the trails around Kitchener are alive with changing colors. Hiking is a simple yet powerful way to recharge, connect, and make memories outside the classroom.…
Read MoreBack to School Jitters
Preparing for Back-to-School Jitters As summer winds down and the start of a new school year approaches, it’s natural for both parents and students to feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. Back-to-school jitters are common, but with a little preparation, you can help your child transition smoothly into the…
Read MoreNavigating Nutritious Choices: A Guide to Children’s Well-Being
Navigating questions about what constitutes healthy eating, understanding portion sizes for children, and addressing picky eating can indeed be challenging for parents. It’s crucial to recognize the impact of food on various aspects of a child’s well-being, including behavior, attention, energy levels, and mood. The Region of Waterloo’s resource is…
Read MoreInstruments in the Forest Playspace
We are very excited to share with you our instrument selections that will be added to our playspace during the summer months. We have been very fortunate to be working with percussion play to select the right pieces for our space. In our Primary playspace placed within our Bee Garden…
Read MoreYouth Weekend
On April 22 and 23, 2023 we had 58 teens visiting from across Canada and the US for the Youth Weekend. A sincere thank you to the teens who participated from the following New Church Schools: Carmel New Church School ~Kitchener ON, Olivet School ~Etobicoke ON, Pittsburg New Church School…
Read MoreWoodlot Tree Care
Our beloved specimen Beech tree, near the primary classrooms at the back of the school, received some tender loving! Local arborists from All Green Tree Care pruned the canopy of the tree. Pruning the tree canopy helps to decrease the risk of broken limbs and falling branches, especially in a high-traffic area.…
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Play Based Learning in Worship
What is play based learning We have all been hearing the term ‘play-based learning’ a lot these days. It gained popularity in the early 2000s, even though research goes back way further. Play-based learning offers many benefits for children learning through play. The way children learn through play is quite…
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Why modern educators are ditching the classroom for the great outdoors
“What’s important is that children have an opportunity to bond with the natural world, to learn to love it and feel comfortable in it, before being asked to heal its wounds.” David Sobel Why are modern educators ditching the classroom for the great outdoors? Educational theorist Froebel initially envisioned kindergarten…
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Learning About the Christmas Story in the Classroom
Christmas season at Carmel New Church School is the time of the year when our greatest strengths and differences are on display. The story of Jesus’ birth is taught and discussed in chapel and during worship in respective classrooms. Students are able to converse about what happens in the Christmas…
Read MoreHolistic Learning – Educating the Whole Child
At Carmel New Church School, we strive to engage students on all five domains; intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual. Intellectually, students are engaged through academic discussions and independent exploration. Physical engagement is stimulated through kinesthetic learning opportunities and extensive hands-on experiences. An environment is cultivated that lends itself to…
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