Narration

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

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, deep thought, and satisfaction. Click...
Nature Study: Discovering The Creator

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 invited to give glory to God through...
Handwork & Its Role in Habit Formation in Students

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 things. Students of all ages engage in...
New things happening this year

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,...

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...