Valley Christian School

🎉Congratulations to our teacher, Donna Edward - 30 Years at VCS... and Counting!🎉

This year, we have the privilege of recognizing someone who has dedicated an incredible 30 years of service to Valley Christian School - Ms. Donna Edward!

Thirty years is a remarkable milestone. It represents thousands of lessons taught, countless prayers offered, hundreds of students encouraged, and an immeasurable impact on the lives of children and families in our community.

Ms. Edward has been part of Valley through many seasons - times of growth and celebration, as well as times of challenge and change. Through it all, she has remained a steady and faithful presence, serving our school with dedication, grace, and a deep love for children.

For three decades, Ms. Edward has been a blessing to students in the primary grades. Her classroom has always been a place where children feel welcomed, valued, and cared for. She has a unique gift for making learning memorable. In fact, if there's a concept to learn, chances are Donna has a song, rhyme, or creative way to help students remember it!

Those who know Ms. Edward know her for her kind heart, compassionate spirit, and calm demeanor. She brings a sense of peace wherever she goes and is someone that both students and colleagues naturally trust and respect. Her wisdom and experience have been an invaluable gift to our staff team over the years.

Teaching has truly been part of Ms. Edward's story from the very beginning. Even as a child, after coming home from school, she would line up her stuffed animals and teach them the lessons she had learned that day. It seems God was preparing her for this calling long before she ever stepped into her first classroom.

Over the years, Ms. Edward has created countless memories for her students. Some highlights in her class include Learn-to-Fish field trips, hatching chicks and ducklings in the classroom, hosting Career Day, celebrating student's birthdays, teaching and entertaining students with line dancing - one of her favorite pastimes. Ms. Edward has always found ways to make learning come alive.

Outside of school, Ms. Edward is passionate about hockey and spent many years cheering from the sidelines as her four boys competed in sports. Her family has deep roots at Valley, as her sons also attended our school. Today, she enjoys spending time with her family, savoring Greek food and herbal tea, and most of all, loving on her precious grandchildren.

While we celebrate 30 years of service, what we are really celebrating is the impact of a life faithfully lived. Generations of students have been encouraged, nurtured, and pointed toward Christ because of Ms. Edward 's commitment to Christian education.

Ms. Edward, thank you for your unwavering dedication, your servant heart, your creativity, your kindness, and your love for the children God has entrusted to your care. The seeds you have planted over the past three decades have made an eternal difference in the lives of so many students and families.

We are deeply grateful for all that you have contributed to Valley Christian School. We are blessed to have you as part of our community, and we pray that you know just how loved and appreciated you are.

Congratulations on 30 years of faithful service. May God continue to bless you as you continue to bless our school. Thank you, Ms. Edward!

Mrs Edward 30 years @ VCS Honoring the amazing memories of Donna Edward who celebrated a 30 y...

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨

We are so incredibly grateful for the team of teachers and EAs at VCS. Our students are truly blessed to have such caring professionals guiding them and supporting them both academically, but more importantly, spiritually.

Teaching is so much more than just a job - it’s a calling. It takes a very special person to patiently lead, encourage, and guide young minds. Teachers inspire their students, they help shape who the students become, and they celebrate their wins together.

But teachers and EAs are also there in quiet, difficult moments that many people never see. They notice when a student is struggling, feeling discouraged, or having a hard day, and they step in with patience, kindness, and support.

Thank you to all of our amazing teachers and EAs who followed their calling to become mentors. Thank you for the long nights that you’re up praying and planning for your students. We know you pour so much of yourself into each of these children. We thank God for you this week and always! 🙌

And a special THANK YOU as well to our incredible parent volunteers who made May 4th extra memorable with a fun Star Wars-themed staff appreciation lunch - what a treat! 💫

“Let all that you do be done in love.” - 1 Corinthians 16:14 🤍

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉

In honour of this special day, we thought we would share some fun facts about our office team!

Did you know that…
• Our two Admin Assistants are a mother-daughter duo? Mrs. Bourdon is actually Mr. & Mrs. Ediger’s daughter!
• Mrs. Ediger was a long-time VCS parent and joined our staff 10 years ago.
• Mrs. Bourdon was a VCS student for 9 years and has now been on staff for 14 years!
• Our Bookkeeper, Miss Rhonda, has been part of VCS for 2 years and is a pie baking master! You can also catch her out on weekends doing outreach ministry!

Whether we’re answering emails, organizing the chaos, or greeting you with a smile, it’s a joy to support our students and families in any way we can. We truly love getting to serve our awesome school community each and every day.

And to all the amazing school administrators out there—today we celebrate YOU! We hope your day is filled with appreciation, laughter, and maybe even a little extra coffee! ☕💐

🌎✨ Happy Earth Day! ✨🌎

Today our students rolled up their sleeves and got to work in our school garden! 🌱 They were busy sorting, bagging, and planting dahlias tubers, weeding garden beds, and watering everything. The kindergarteners even helped plant all the potatos. Next up, the carrots! 🥔🥕

It was a fun morning of hands-on learning—getting a little muddy, working together, and caring for the space we’ve been given. As a Christian school, we’re grateful for opportunities like this to teach our students about stewardship and the importance of tending to God’s creation.

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” – Psalm 24:1

Happy Earth Day! 💚🌿

Sometimes the best learning doesn’t happen at a desk—it happens when we’re willing to pivot.

Teachers are constantly reading the room, adjusting their plans, and finding new ways to capture the students’ attention. During a recent science lesson, the stuffy classroom wasn't cutting it—so the teacher shifted gears and took the learning outdoors!

Fresh air, open space, and a new environment helped spark curiosity and re-engage minds. There’s something powerful about stepping outside the classroom walls—suddenly energy shifts, focus returns, and learning comes alive in a whole new way. 🌿✨

Because great teaching isn’t just about sticking to the plan… it’s about knowing when to change it.

Snack time just got a whole lot sweeter! 🍎🍌🍊

Each week, our students get to enjoy a different healthy food option—and this week was extra exciting with three different fruits to choose from! We’re so grateful to participate in the FRESH for KIDS program, thanks to the Feeding Futures grant from the Ministry. Helping our students stay fueled, focused, and ready to learn! 😎

We are so grateful to have had Simon Fraser University's lacrosse head coach spend an entire day with our grade 1 to 7 classes. Thank you Coach Tej Grewal! 🥍

The students were full of energy and excitement as they were introduced to the exciting sport of lacrosse. Coach Tej led classes focused on building fundamental skills like cradling, passing, and shooting—while keeping things fun with relay races and interactive games.

It was awesome to see our students grow their confidence in the skills they learned and use teamwork to complete the drills. Thank you, Coach Tej, for investing your time, passion, and expertise into our school community—we are so grateful! 🥍👏

A big thank you to the City of Mission Crime Prevention Volunteers for promoting our school zone today! 🙌

Your presence—with speed signs and no-texting reminders—helps keep our students safe and raises important awareness in our community. We truly appreciate your dedication and support! 🚸💛

We had such a fun time at our special chapel yesterday! A huge thank you to Atlas and Kinobe from Camp Luther ~ Mission BC and Camp Tulahead for bringing so much energy, joy, and excitement to our students.

They gave our students a great glimpse into camp life and had everyone laughing and engaged with an interactive game show that was an absolute hit! 🎉

We are so grateful for the time you spent with us and for the way you inspired our students—camp adventures are definitely on their minds now! ⛺💛