What Our Parents are Saying

When asked, how our son is doing in kindergarten, the answer comes so easy to both of us, “Great!” GDCS has been a wonderful experience for our family. Having my first born start school was a big step in our family life but sending him to GDCS felt like coming home as I had attended there myself as a child. From the principal, to the teachers, to the board, we have felt a part of the community of saints that God has given us in helping to raise our children. God has blessed Georgetown with this school and we are grateful that we are able to share in this blessing.

J & L Blaauwendraat

We are a new family to GDCS and our daughter is in Grade 5. Although we have lived in Georgetown for 8 years, we made the decision to change schools at my daughter's request. She had been attending the local Public School and she told us she "felt like a speck of dust on the wall" in the over-crowded conditions there. We decided that a smaller school with a more nurturing environment would be more appropriate for her. When we searched for alternatives, we were very pleasantly surprised to discover GDCS. My daughter visited the class for a 1/2 day last year and they very warmly welcomed her! She started at GDCS in September and she couldn't be happier. She now loves school! We are very grateful to have this school available, and to be part of the GDCS family!

D & R Germain

Last year we had the pleasure of speaking with a pastor friend of ours. We asked how Christian education fit into God's plan for our children and their life experience. He told us there is no higher responsibility in our lives as Christian parents than to care for and nourish our offspring in a manner pleasing to God. Christian education is one of the best gifts we can offer to our kids!

For most of us, it's both a stretch and sacrifice to make this education possible. The fruits are both boundless and endless. When chatting with people about our wonderful school, many people have the misconception that the parents of our school's children are all "rich." In truth many parents we know are hard working folks with strong values who have chosen to make sacrifices in order that their offspring can enjoy and practice their Christian faith in a diverse and ever-changing society.

As parents the benefits are both tangible and intangible. The joy we feel as we walk into the school for a play or concert is heart-warming. The children one passes in the hall are both courteous and respectful. The memory work of Bible verses directs their young minds to God and His purpose for their lives. The teachers exude love, compassion and genuine concern. There is none of the bullying one hears of in some schools. Best of all they are flourishing in a truly Christian, loving environment where Christ is woven into their lives and souls with joyful expectancy and without any misgivings or apologies.

Many of our friends and family members (such as siblings) remark they would like to have sent their kids to a Christian school "if they could afford it". However, many of these same people enjoy luxuries such as lavish vacations, cottages, luxury automobiles or golf memberships (all of which are wonderful) in lieu of an independent school Christian education. For us the decision to enroll in GDCS was simple once we met the staff, parents and fellow classmates. Our most valuable legacy indeed will be godly children, focused on God's will and the needs of others. Truly a blessing indeed!

K & M Pope

The Georgetown District Christian School was the school where my husband and I always knew that is where our children would attend school. There was no talk of sending our children to any other school but this one. Even when our oldest child was about three years old we were approached by a former parent of the school and we were asked if we wanted to become members. We had a meeting to find out more about what this all involved. After learning more, we thought this was a great way to help other parents who at that time were sending their children. We wanted to be able to help families with their tuition because we knew that in the future our children would be attending this school. Now here we are, with our oldest son in grade 7, our daughter in grade 5, and our youngest son in grade 2. GDCS has been an amazing school for our children. We would like to thank the teachers for their dedication and hard work in teaching our children. I am an alumni student and I have many great memories of this school. Miss Nightingale was my grade 2 teacher, and now she has taught all three of my children. My husband and I are very happy with the decision we made to send our children to GDCS. We have truly been blessed.

S Dekker

Three of our four children have had the benefit of being educated at GDCS. By the time we enrolled our children at the school, the eldest was starting high school so he did not have the chance to benefit from a GDCS education. The remaining three started in grade's 6 (Michael), 3 (Peter) and 1 (Rachel). Michael is now in his first year of university and Peter is in grade 10. Rachel has the most experience at GDCS and is in grade 7. While our children were doing well academically, we were looking for a more fulfilling education that prepared them to be good people, not just good learners. We found that at GDCS. We discovered that our Christian faith was a common thread that was woven throughout the school academically and socially.

We were refreshed by the teachers and their kind approach and dedication to the students while giving each the individual attention that brings out the best in young minds.

Our experience at GDCS has been very fulfilling as we continue to see our children move on through life and excel in their continued studies and especially as young people with a great Christian foundation."

R Palmieri & P Sproule