Cedars Christian School

Our History

Cedars Christian School has a rich history of faithful and visionary people leading our school to become what it is today. September 1977 marked the beginning of grades 1 to 7 at Cedars Christian School with 75 students. This was made possible only after years of struggle and prayer by a few persistent and dedicated people. By 1982 the school had expanded to grade 9 and had begun a kindergarten class. A major building program was undertaken in 1983 in which a new gymnasium and several new classes were added.

In 1990 a second addition of two large classrooms, a library, washroom facilities and a new office was constructed. In 1996, a 3rd addition into a brand new building housing a new high school and expanding into grade 11 and grade 12. Over the years many exciting and new programs have been established at Cedars such as Learning Assistance, Music, Video and Technology, Home Economics, and international student exchange programs. French is taught in both elementary and secondary classes and a Christ-centered Family Life course has been developed for each level in our school.

What We Believe

The basis for the instruction offered at Cedars Christian School is the Word of God. We believe that the Bible, the written Word of God, is the power that directs our lives and is the infallible authority that is to govern all our activities including the education of our children.

Through the Scriptures we know that God created all things by His Word and that He continues faithfully to uphold and sustain all of created reality. We believe that man through sin and disobedience became estranged from God and thus became blind to the true meaning of life and reality. Jesus Christ, the Word of God Incarnate, reconciles the world to God and redeems our lives in their entirety. The purpose of Christian education is to guide and direct the children in such a way that they commit their hearts and lives to Christ, come to an integral and meaningful knowledge of the wonderful creation God has given us, and are prepared in all life's aspects to serve God and their neighbours. We believe that God has primarily given parents a responsibility to nurture and educate their children. Cedar's primary purpose is to assist parents to fulfill this educational task. Cedars Christian School presently offers programs from preschool to grade 12.

Cedars follows the BC Ministry of Education core curriculum which is taught from an inter-denominational Biblical perspective. Students who attend Cedars throughout their school years are well equipped with the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary for responsible citizenship in BC. More importantly, they are particularly well equipped for responsible citizenship in the Kingdom of Christ within a secular society.

High expectations characterize all facets of Cedars' educational program. This does not mean that only bright students succeed. Rather, it means that at Cedars we expect all students to work hard at developing the particular gifts and abilities God has given them.

We invite you to contact us if you have any questions about Cedars Christian School.