John Knox Christian School

The June edition of the Knox News has just been released! Elementary families, you'll receive a copy in your child's backpack, and secondary families and friends of JKCS will receive a copy in the mail soon. The Knox News can also be read online at our website: https://johnknoxbc.org/knox-news/

Highlights include:
- Exploring the shared calling of parents, churches, and schools in the faith formation of children
- Student reflections from the Team Uganda 2026 trip
- Highlights from the Grade 8 band trip to Niagara Falls
- Interview with an alumni that's worked with Cirque du Soleil
- And more!

We did it! 🎉

Last Friday, our school community walked 5 km to Queen’s Park and back for the 21st Annual Knox Walk. Together we raised an amazing $214,338 for our Play It Forward Campaign!

Thank you to our students, families, staff, sponsors, and supporters for your generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to investing in the future of our school!

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS - This week starts our week of fun leading up to Field Day! All students, regardless of their team colour, wear Red on Red Day (June 1), Green on Green Day (June 2) and Blue on Blue Day (June 3). Then they are encouraged to wear their team colour on Field Day (June 5)! The more items, the better! Have fun with it!

SPICY CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Mr. Rodgers is sweating already. If we hit our Knox Walk fundraising goal, Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Wasik have pledged to eat the hottest hot sauce in the world at a special assembly next week!

Want to watch your principals (and a few brave teachers) cry spicy tears of joy? Support your favorite JKCS student’s walkathon today.

P.S. Don't worry, we’ll be filming the whole thing for those who miss it live!
P.P.S. Go to www.knoxwalk.com to donate to the Knox Walk!

The Knox Walk is this Friday!

Here's a few reminders:
1. Rain or Shine - look at the weather on Friday morning and ensure your child is dressed appropriately
2. Wear Red - all walkers should wear our school colour, red
3. Parent Walkers - please meet in the gym at 12:45pm and join your class
4. Donations - donations to the Knox Walk are accepted any time, but must be submitted by 9am on May 29 to be included for class & individual prices. Visit www.knoxwalk.com to set up your child's fundraising page or to make a donation
5. Our Goal - to raise money to improve outdoor play spaces at both campuses
6. $210k Goal - if we reach our school's goal, the principal and other staff will eat the hottest hot sauce and the sourest candy in the world
7. Have Fun - enjoy time with your classmates and the school community at the Knox Walk

The Knox Walk is next Friday! We're looking forward to all of our students and staff joining together for a 5km walk to Queen's Park and back.

This year we are raising money for the Play It Forward campaign, which has the primary goal of improving outdoor play and learning spaces at both campuses.

The campaign will include:
- Elementary: New Turf Field, Wildness Play Space, Modern Playground
- Secondary: Custom courtyard covering for year-round outdoor access
- Future: Strategic debt reduction to keep JKCS resilient

Stay tuned, an artistic rendering of these new spaces will be coming soon. In the meantime, here are some images of similar spaces to get our imaginations flowing.

Parents and Students, here's what you can do:
1) Create a fundraising page at www.knoxwalk.com
2) Send the fundraising page to family and friends, and tell them about the Knox Walk

The Knox Walk is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! We’re not just walking for fun, we’re walking to ensure students have excellent outdoor play spaces for years to come.

Looking for some creative ways to hit your fundraising goals? Take a look at some of the incredible ways our students stepped up last year!

Need Some Inspiration?
-Lemonade Stand: No one can resist a cold glass of lemonade on a sunny afternoon.
-Snack Box: Last year, some of our students got creative by curating "snack boxes" for friends and family.
-Garage Sale: Nothing sales long weekend like a local garage sale. Clean out your cupboards and raise some funds with a neighbourhood garage sale!

Important Reminders:
-Safety First: Always make sure you have a parent or guardian helping you with your fundraising events.
-Spread the Word: Use your personal fundraising link to share your progress with family and friends! Link in bio.
-Every Cent Counts: Whether it’s $5 or $50, every donation brings us closer to our school goal.

Show us what you’re up to! Send us your photos to be included in the newsletter.

The Knox Walk is Almost Here!

Our annual Knox Walk is coming up on Friday, May 29, and we’re excited to gather as a school community for a fun and meaningful afternoon.

Students will be walking to Queen’s Park and back (5km), and raising funds for our “Play It Forward” campaign, which includes a few elements. At elementary there will be a new turf field, wilderness play area, playground, and more. At secondary, outdoor work continues with a covering for the courtyard.

Families, here’s how you can help:
• Work with your child to get started on fundraising (goal: $200 per student)
• Share their fundraising page with friends and family
• Head out for a few practice walks together

Want to be involved?
We'd love parent volunteers to walk with classes or help along the route and at activity stations.

And yes, there are prizes!
Students can earn individual and class rewards, plus all who raise $200+ will be entered into a prize draw.

Let's make this a memorable 21st Knox Walk as we work toward our $210,000 goal together!

To sign up and learn more, go to the Knox Walk website: https://knoxwalk.com

You’re invited to attend our annual celebration of the arts: The Fine Arts Gala! It’s coming soon on Thursday, May 14 from 6:30-9:30pm at the JKCS secondary campus. This year’s theme is “CHEZA!” a Swahili word meaning “dance”. The night will include refreshments, art from students in Grades 7-12, and live music. Attendance is free, and it’s a drop-in event. We would love to see you there!