School Profile:
Tween Valley Christian School is a private Christian school that has been functioning as an accredited, provincially funded school since 2000-2001.
The student population has grown from 40 students in 2006 to 206 students in 2022. Most of our students are from Kanadier Mennonite homes, ranging from various Mennonite denominations. We are privileged to open our doors to non-Mennonite families as well. Most of our students are bussed into Tween Valley Christian School from Bow Island, Grassy Lake, Burdett, Taber, and Barnwell.
Tween Valley Christian School today has evolved into a viable alternative for parents seeking an educational institution where their children can attend and still maintain many of their cultural and religious identities and beliefs. The school board’s purpose is to create an educational system that accommodates a variety of religious beliefs and practices within the Christian faith.
A positive feature which helps create a positive learning environment for our students is that our school is committed to become more reflective of the community in which we serve and live. Clearly, English is the second language learned for many of our students, with Low German being prevalently spoken in the home. Thus, there is a strong focus on building English skills in all academic areas. Teaching at Tween Valley Christian School continues to consist of multi-grade environments.
Currently Tween Valley Christian School employs 16 teachers and assistants. Four of the certified teachers grew up in Mennonite communities, three of whom graduated from Tween Valley Christian School. It has been common for a number of years to hire graduates as assistants or secretaries, and presently we employ two graduates as educational assistants.
The school auth has become much more inclusive and invitational in its beliefs and practices. Their inclusiveness is now positively affecting the vision and mission of our school. This inclusiveness is ensuring that parents, boards, teachers, and support staff work more collaboratively in the practical implementation of this concept. A more inclusive school authority is essential to greater involvement of parents and students in the total school program. The more parents and students contribute to this process, the greater the degree of commitment.
The student population has grown from 40 students in 2006 to 206 students in 2022. Most of our students are from Kanadier Mennonite homes, ranging from various Mennonite denominations. We are privileged to open our doors to non-Mennonite families as well. Most of our students are bussed into Tween Valley Christian School from Bow Island, Grassy Lake, Burdett, Taber, and Barnwell.
Tween Valley Christian School today has evolved into a viable alternative for parents seeking an educational institution where their children can attend and still maintain many of their cultural and religious identities and beliefs. The school board’s purpose is to create an educational system that accommodates a variety of religious beliefs and practices within the Christian faith.
A positive feature which helps create a positive learning environment for our students is that our school is committed to become more reflective of the community in which we serve and live. Clearly, English is the second language learned for many of our students, with Low German being prevalently spoken in the home. Thus, there is a strong focus on building English skills in all academic areas. Teaching at Tween Valley Christian School continues to consist of multi-grade environments.
Currently Tween Valley Christian School employs 16 teachers and assistants. Four of the certified teachers grew up in Mennonite communities, three of whom graduated from Tween Valley Christian School. It has been common for a number of years to hire graduates as assistants or secretaries, and presently we employ two graduates as educational assistants.
The school auth has become much more inclusive and invitational in its beliefs and practices. Their inclusiveness is now positively affecting the vision and mission of our school. This inclusiveness is ensuring that parents, boards, teachers, and support staff work more collaboratively in the practical implementation of this concept. A more inclusive school authority is essential to greater involvement of parents and students in the total school program. The more parents and students contribute to this process, the greater the degree of commitment.