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Calvary Schools of Holland Unveils New Brand Identity, Reflecting Growth and Change
HOLLAND, MI – Calvary Schools of Holland is proud to announce the launch of a refreshed brand...
The New Look of Calvary Schools of Holland
By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Three years ago, we began to understand...
Narration
By Zach Ward Director of Instruction, High School Teacher Calvary Schools of Holland We are a storytelling people. It’s one of the primary means by which we relate to one another and make sense of our relationship to the world. Charlotte Mason, the educator upon whose...
Living Books
By Ben Sytsma Principal Calvary Schools of Holland In a Charlotte Mason education, studies should serve as a delight, not a chore or a drudgery to get through. The reading of books, when chosen well, should bring joy, inspiration,...
Nature Study: Discovering The Creator
By Brandon & Melissa Byrd 8th Grade Teacher & 4th Grade Teacher Calvary Schools of Holland Creation points people back to our Creator. “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” - Psalm 8:1 We are...
Handwork & Its Role in Habit Formation in Students
By Ben Sytsma Principal Calvary Schools of Holland Handwork is one of many subjects that students engage with on a weekly basis at Calvary Schools of Holland. It is the practice of using our hands in the making of real, beautiful...
New things happening this year
We're extending a big welcome to our new Class 2 teacher, Nikki Hassevoort. Dear Calvary Families, We are three weeks into our new school year and students are settling into their new routines. Elementary students “weathered” the heat with fans and popsicles, while...
From Chicago to Holland
Cheryl and Zach Ward at their first-ever Tulip Time Kinderparade in their first year at Calvary Schools in 2016. Dear Calvary Families, Throughout this past school year, I have been sharing parts of my story about how specific life experiences have had transformative...