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Centennial Christian School is located at 3608 Sparks St, Terrace, BC V8G 2V6. The school serves families from preschool/PreK through Grade 12 and describes itself as a community-focused, independent, non-denominational Christian school in Terrace, BC. It follows BC Ministry of Education K–12 learning outcomes while approaching learning from a God-centered worldview, with a “Head, Heart and Hands” focus on educating the whole child. The school’s stated “Deep Hope” is that students’ formational learning experiences will help them find their role in God’s story, supported by staff, resources, and community partners.
School type: Independent School (Coast Mountains)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: Centennial Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school that intentionally integrates faith and faith formation into the learning environment. The school describes its worldview as based on the sovereignty of God and the authority of His Word, with a goal of nurturing and empowering students to Christ-like living.
Grades: K-12
Phone: 250 635-6173
Email: principal@centennialchristian.ca
Principal: Edgar Veldman
Centennial Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school that intentionally integrates faith and faith formation into the learning environment. The school describes its worldview as based on the sovereignty of God and the authority of His Word, with a goal of nurturing and empowering students to Christ-like living.
Athletics and extracurricular sports Community events / fitness opportunities The school highlights community-wide athletic events such as the Annual Centennial Spring Classic and a Golf Scramble, and notes that athletics offerings vary by year based on student numbers and interests. It also runs separate Sports Days for primary, elementary, and high school near the end of the school year.
The school emphasizes “learning in and with community” and a Head, Heart, and Hands approach to educating the whole child. Its core values include Community of Grace, Identity in Christ, Servant Heart, and Stewardship. The school also states an intention for the learning environment to reflect the diversity and unity of God’s creation, and it highlights supporting each other as a community.
Families are encouraged to learn about the school by exploring the website and/or booking a meeting or school tour. To apply, families submit a Student Registration Form (one per student) along with the student’s two most recent report cards (unless applying for Kindergarten) and a birth certificate, plus membership and information-release forms. After submission, the school schedules an interview with the principal (and a student assessment if needed) to determine educational needs and grade placement; acceptance depends on factors such as class size and resources. New families are invited to a New Member Info Meeting during the first week of the school year.
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Academic Performance
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - well below the province independent school average of 54, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 43
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2023-2024, literacy is 49, numeracy is 43, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 6 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2023-2024, academic performance is 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019-2020.
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Academic Performance
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - well below the province independent school average of 54, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 43
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2023-2024, literacy is 49, numeracy is 43, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 6 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 8 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 4 points since 2019-2020.
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2023-2024, academic performance is 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 6 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance
Showing latest available year: 2022-2023. Scores out of 100.
Grade 4 overall score: 53 - well above the comparison cohort average of 44, ahead by 9 points.
Literacy: 55
Numeracy: 51
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
School year trend view: Grade 4. In 2022-2023, literacy is 55, numeracy is 51, and overall is 53.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 6 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 55, while numeracy is lowest at 51.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 5 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Grade 4 trend view. In 2022-2023, academic performance is 53.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 6 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance
Showing latest available year: 2023-2024. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 46 - well below the province independent school average of 54, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 49
Numeracy: 43
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2023-2024, literacy is 49, numeracy is 43, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 9 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 49, while numeracy is lowest at 43.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 14 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 5 points since 2019-2020.
Grade 7 trend view. In 2023-2024, academic performance is 46.
Academic Performance shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019-2020.