The Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-05-06, Page 44Christian school celebrates 25 years
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Following their religious
beliefs, the -desire to establish a
Christian elementary school
was firmly embedded in the
hearts of the people who
emigrated from th-e
Netherlands.
In Clinton, the. Christian
School Society was established
in June of 1953 with a support of
40 parents. Over the next
several years, financial and
moral support continued to
grow and on January 19, 1962
the school board was able to an-
nounce that a new two -room
school would open in
September.
The building was constructed
on land north of the Christian .
Reformed Church at the east
end of Princess Street, and free
labor helped to put the school
up, and keep the costs down.
That September, 54 children,
from Grade 1 to Grade 8 sat in
the brand new desks and learn-
ed their lessons.
Today, under the direction of
principal Mr. Ralph Schuur-
man, the school has an enrol-
ment of over 190. In 1980 an im-
pressive new gymnasium -
auditorium was added to the
existing school. At a cost of
$155,000, the needed addition in-
cludes an auditorium, attrac-
tive . front entrance, kitchen,
dressing rooms, equipment and
storage rooms.
The Christian School is fast
becoming known as the place to:
go for delicious pancakes, and
each year the students,.
teachers and helpful parents
feed many people at their an-
nual pancake supper. Proceeds
from this event go to school
purchases.
As well, students clearly -11-
' lustrated
learly-11-
lustrated their musical and ac-
ting talents with plays each
year.
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