Foundation NewsRock Talkhttp://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013-05-23T16:56:34ZSquarespaceChip'n for Children Charity Golf Tournament!http://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013/5/16/chipn-for-children-charity-golf-tournament.htmlAdministrator2013-05-16T16:23:01Z2013-05-16T16:23:01Z
Interested in a great round of golf? Think supporting children is worth while?
Register your team for the 12th annual Chip ‘n’ for Children GOLF TOURNAMENT!
All proceeds will go to building and supporting the Children of Promise International Orphanage in Newly Formed South Sudan, and to Foundation Christian School.
Thursday June 6th, 2013 at the Cambridge Golf Club 1346 Clyde Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S7
Registration includes lunch @ 11:30am – Shotgun Start @ 1:00pm SHARP – Steak Dinner @ 6:00pm Prizes and Silent Auction
All registrants will also receive a gift card redeemable at Leroy’s Garage!
For more information pick up a brochure and registration form from Leroy’s Garage in Elmira, or from DA Kurt Insurance in Kitchener. You can also download a registration form here.
To register by phone or email contact Melissa at DA Kurt Insurance: melissa@kurt-ins.com (519) 579-544
]]>Spring Musical Sneak Preview!http://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013/5/9/spring-musical-sneak-preview.htmlMatthew Robinson2013-05-09T18:41:06Z2013-05-09T18:41:06ZSpring Musical Practice
At one o'clock today I was blown away! I waltzed on down to our gym, and stuck my head in to our school-wide rehearsal for the annual spring musical. The students sounded FANTASTIC! Here is an excerpt about the musical:
"Solid Rock Cafe begins with a group of children heading for the "Praise the Lord Music Festival" when they encounter several problems. They have a flat tire on their van, their lead singer has a cold, they lose their map, and they find their drummer has no drums. The kids feel like they are a praise team that has lost their praise. With the help of Soulman Mac and the rest of the Solid Rock Cafe staff, they partake of some great 'soul food' -the Bible- to help them solve their problems. This children's musical is one of hope and encouragement."
The musical is going to be great, and there seems to be tons of awesome items up for grabs in the silent auction as well! Come on out and support the kids, they sound amazing!
In Him,
Matthew Robinson
]]>Child-Like Faithhttp://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013/5/3/child-like-faith.htmlMatthew Robinson2013-05-03T16:02:19Z2013-05-03T16:02:19ZKids never cease to impress. Somehow they have a way of getting into our hearts, and taking us by surprise. God uses their child-like faith to speak to us in the most remarkable ways. Friday morning worship was a reminder, for me, of what my faith should really be like.
Last week our theme for worship was ‘No Fear’! We listened to the story of Elisha, and how he was fearless despite a whole army bearing down on him. He was fearless because he had faith to see the heavenly army that was on his side. If God is for us, then who can be against us!
As I shared this truth with the kids, I should have expected that God would want to teach me the same lesson through them. It amazed me how true the lesson was for kids who have child-like faith. They accept it so wholeheartedly – God is big, He loves me, He WILL take care of me. Simple. We all need faith like that!
Unbeknownst to me, one of our grade two students wanted to share a verse in the middle of our service. At her request, I let her come and read her verse at the front. She flopped opened her bible to where her finger had been anxiously holding the page throughout our service. Psalm 23. She read the words softly, and confidently.
1 TheLordis my shepherd,I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides mealong the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a tablebefore me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cupoverflows. 6 Surely your goodness and lovewill follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of theLord forever.
For that student, those words were completely true. The Lord is her shepherd. It should not come as a surprise, but whenever I try to impart God’s word to the children at Foundation Christian School, they invariable and with incredible suitability, teach his word to me. That we would all believe with child-like faith, with faith like the children at our school, that God is truly with us. What a relief that would bring.
Give your fears and worries over to God. For a little perspective on this, check out this video:
In Him,
Matthew Robinson
]]>Science Experiments with grade 5/6http://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013/4/30/science-experiments-with-grade-56.htmlJames Ferber2013-04-30T14:12:27Z2013-04-30T14:12:27ZWe now only have 6 weeks of school left!! Things are happening fast and furious :) The grade 5 and 6's are hard at work on a couple of different projects.
The grade 6's are building houses as part of their science unit on electricity. Not just any old houses, but houses with working lights in every room! They have all drawn up their plans and it will be exciting to see their finished projects in two weeks! If you have any cardboard at home right now, please send some in.
The grade 5's are building a dog house as part of their science unit on structures. These dog houses must be able to stand up to the elements and provide their dog (Mr. Ruffles?, Rover?) with all the comforts of home. I have already seen the drawings and it will be exciting to see the finished projects!!
Somehow science seems to have turned more into construction training. Hard hats on! A building we will go... :)
]]>BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM PLACES 4THhttp://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013/2/25/boys-basketball-team-places-4th.htmlCatherine Dietz2013-02-25T15:00:04Z2013-02-25T15:00:04ZThe boys basketball team competed in the CAASO basketball tournament on Thursday, February 21st. Every team member came out to play and competed with each team they faced. The boys faced off with Faith for 3rd place however lost a close one 15-20. Top scorers for the tournament were Gew with 30 points, Goanaer with 22 points, and Roan with 12 points. Congratulations boys you made our school proud!]]>World Math Dayhttp://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013/2/22/world-math-day.htmlSheri Leeder2013-02-23T01:45:34Z2013-02-23T01:45:34Z
Over 4 million students from over 200 countries are getting ready to participate in the largest online mathematics competition in the world and our students are now registered. Check your child's bag or planner for their individual username and password and get them practicing because beginning Tuesday, March 5th the competition begins! Students will be given the opportunity to participate at school, but you can also login and play from home. Check out www.worldmathsday.com for more information and remember to have fun!
]]>Do Kids Love Snow days?http://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013/2/22/do-kids-love-snow-days.htmlMatthew Robinson2013-02-22T16:09:13Z2013-02-22T16:09:13ZAssuming the role of Headmaster has all kinds of unique privileges, not least of which is getting to call the (in)famous snow day! At last I could live my boyhood dream and cancel school. I would be a hero to children, and protect their right to have fun at home on days when the weather isn’t cooperating. I would be a little peoples’ champion. Or so I thought.
I always thought kids absolutely loved snow days. And they do. However I recently learned that a child’s undying love for the snow day can be a bit of a paradox. As I walked the halls of Foundation earlier this month on a day when the weather seemed ominous for the next, I learned something new about the kids in our school. They have mixed feelings about snow days. “I hope it ISN’T a snow day tomorrow!” “I want to come and play with my friends!” “It might be a snow day – awesome. But wait, then school is cancelled…” The paradox? Our kids love snow days, but they don't want to miss school!
Foundation always amazes me with its power to transform children. Our school is a place where it actually makes the awesomeness of snow days a question mark. Kids love their teachers, they love each other, they love their Lord, and they love their school. What a blessing to be part of such a unique and prospering school community!
The grade 1 to 6 students have been busy learning and memorizing their parts for the French plays and recently performed these plays for other classes, parents and grandparents. This was a great drama and public speaking experience for the students and some of them even discovered that they like acting! Thanks to the grade 5 and 6 students who also painted back drops and props for the plays. A big thank you to Liam and Abigail's mom for sewing the big acorn for the grade 1&2 play and the frog hands and feet for the grade 3&4 play. We appreciated all the parents and grandparents who were able to come watch. We will be performing new plays in June so if you missed them this time round hopefully you will be able to see them next time.
]]>Prayer Walkhttp://onarock.ca/rocktalk/2013/2/4/prayer-walk.htmlMatthew Robinson2013-02-04T20:53:59Z2013-02-04T20:53:59ZToday I experienced one of the most refreshing activities since coming on staff at Foundation. Of course I have loved the BBQs and events, and I have absolutely cherished my time spent with kids in the classroom, halls, and yard of the school. However, to date, one of my best experiences has been the prayer walk we did as a staff this afternoon.
As we walked through the halls of the school, and gathered in every classroom and office, I was reminded by God over and over of the precious thing we have here. We have a family. We have a ministry. We have the opportunity to pour into the lives of children. As the staff lifted up prayers for one another, for the students, and families involved in the school, I was reminded of just how amazing that staff really is. God brought to my mind the gift that He has put into each of them to teach, and the desire He placed in their hearts to shepherd children in their relationships with Jesus. Each room we entered brought to life one more of the many different facets of Foundation.
Today, as you think about our school, do a prayer walk. I would encourage you to walk through the school in your mind and experience for yourself the wave of activities and aspects of life at Foundation that God will place in your mind to help you pray. What a worthwhile experience!
For the first time in Foundation's history we have a boys basketball team. The grade 5 to 8 boys have been practicing to prepare for the CAASO Basketball tournament held on February 21st. Come on out to support and cheer on our team at RIM park!
