Lions Gate Christian Academy “Building Faith, Educating for the Future!” Nome: Lions Gat Creistia ae? 2d Street North Yancouvet Number i Students 83 Grate On yo Grade 8° in Beatin eat present eran eomrervieW applica! yon Juition Foes agra { ee for fai aes wi ‘edren) Unitor Requ in facade MY schoo! student jig more jremnents Wis the mission of the scheol to provide quality Christian education that complements the efforts of home and church. Our goat is to teach children to know and walk with God so as to influence their home. community and world. Our highly qualified and B.C. certified staff, is composed of committed Christians who desire to serve God by nurturing children. They are concerned with the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical development of each student. Lions Gate Christian Academy is a school with high expectations for its students. Excellence in academics, sports, fine arts and character development are emphasized. We offer French : beginning in grade 4 and computer access for all = grade levels. The students have the opportunity to ¥ participate in concerts and dramatic productions. wer" The school is presently located off Lonsdale, ions Gate Christian Academy was founded in 1994 as an independent and interdenominational Christian school which teaches from an evangelical Christian perspective. LGCA is fully accredited with the B.C. Ministry of Education. Biblical truths are integrated into the B.C. curriculum, challenging students to think and act in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ. across from the RecCentre, where we have access to facilities for skating, swimming, track and gym activities which are incorporated imo our PE. program. Our students attend weekly chapel times where they have the freedom to worship and encounter a faith-building experience. We believe that excellence in every aspect of school life prepares the student for a life of serving God and people. All learning and activities take place in a warm, caring and secure environment. Lions Gate Christian Academy An Inter-denominational Christian aceiny Lions Gate Christian Academy We are now accepting applications for Kindergarten to Grade 8 for September 1999. New students are also accepied ai anytime of the year. 201 East 23:d St., North Van., B.C. V7L 3E4 984-8226 Gatehouse Montessori School | Education For Life Gatehouse has eperated a preschool in West Vancouver since 1979, and opened its first Montessori Elementary class last fall. “Please come and see our classrooms yourself,” says Devon Codesmith, Principal. “You must see our children at work before you make 4 choice about your child's education.” Registration has now started for children aged three to nine years of age, and observations can be arranged by calling 925-1437. ontessori classrooms tend to fasci- nate both parents and children. “I just want to let you know how pleased we are with Zoe's abilities after the first semester of elemen- lary grade one scheoling in the Montessori method," writes Issac Kramer, who's daughter Zoe is in the elementary class at Gatehouse Montessori School in West Vancouver. What makes a Montessori school different? Gatehouse Montessori is based on the principals of respect and independence, and encourages children to think and discover for themselves. Maria Montessori opened her first “Children's House” in 1907; since then her teaching methods have been used successfully all over the world. When parents are looking for the best learning environment for their children, many of them find that a traditional Montessori program is par- ticularly relevant today. Instead of requiring chil- dren 10 memorize facts and reproduce the “right” answer on demand, Montessori schools help children become self-confident, indepen- dent thinkers who learn because they are inter- ested in the worid and enthusiastic about life. *elem smay ‘ase, grades 1to3 sic earnnstruction understanding of abstract concept in mathematics, language, and science. ° Integrated art, music, and physical education. Receiving applications now for September 1999. “Education for Life” For more information or to scheduie an observation, call 925-1437 1305 Taylor Way West Vancouver y 7 ATESSO RI A “oOo Ess scho of