Eastern Christian School Class of 2017: Graduation Highlights
Congratulations to the EC classes of 2017! As a preschool through high school community, we are blessed to be able to celebrate four unique annual ceremonies honoring promotion and graduation for our students. Click the pictures below for a link to graduation and promotion photo galleries:
The Song of Eastern Christian School
We needed a class speaker for the 2017 graduation. On less than 24 hours notice, EC Senior Scott Steenstra pinch hit. In keeping with the metaphor, if this was a pinch hit at bat, Scott knocked it out of the park! Adapting portions from his senior worldview project and blending it with some critical thinking and…
3 Reasons Why My Passion for Christian Education Has Grown at EC
Before a civilian can become a US soldier, they must complete Basic Combat Training, a ten-week course teaching concepts such as teamwork, survival skills, and combat techniques. We would never think to send untrained men and women into battle, but how often do we, as Christian parents, send our untrained children into the world unprepared?…
2017 Field Day Highlights
Recently, EC athletes in grades 3-8 competed in The Northern New Jersey Christian School Association Field Day Competition. The team was led by physical education teachers Deb Veenstra and Aaron Goldstein. Six other schools were represented at the event. Students competed in the 50 or 100 meter dash, soccer dribbling obstacle course, broad jump,…
God is good ALL the time and ALL the time, God is good! Prayers were answered and the rain was held at bay, allowing Touch A Truck to move forward as a huge success both in the community and on the books! The event had people traveling from as far as Staten Island, Spring Lake…
Spring Athletic Highlights
[caption id="attachment_4481344" align="alignnone" width="600"] Class of 2017 Senior Athletes[/caption] A rainy spring did not put a damper on our athletic program as many in it exceeded expectations and enjoyed fine seasons including some individual champions! The softball team finished with a winning record and 12 wins including two in the state tournament. Junior Tiffany Martin…
Honors Choir 2017-2018 Announced!
Many thanks to all who audaciously auditioned! Congratulations to the members of 2017-2018! Selection Process is based upon the following factors, in no particular order: Christian Leadership Vocal part Vocal tone in terms of Choral singing Sight reading Theory understanding Merit Scheduling priority Application form Confidence in performance ability Interest Audition preparation Soprano Cassie De…
Thursday, June 1 marked the first ever Senior Athletics pep rally which also helped kick-off the 3rd annual SLAMFEST event. A flash mob style dance by the high school faculty helped get the party started before members of the class of 2017 who participated in the athletic program gathered on the gym floor for a…
What’s better than a robot fight? A robot fight combined with a race track! Eastern Christian High School's Robotics class recently hosted our third ever Robotics competition. In a unique twist, this event featured robot teams facing off in 1 versus 1 races around an obstacle-laden track.The double-elimination tournament ultimately yielded the championship to the…