Who We Are

Students are active in the community through field trips, volunteering locally, elementary sport playdays, high school athletics and more. The purpose and objective at the core of our school drives academics, culture, extra-curricular activities, and athletics. Northside teachers enjoy engaging learners using competency-focused BC curriculum and assessment.

Vanderhoof offers rich opportunities for families including strong schools. The team at Northside Christian School is excited to contribute to our excellent educational community.

Northside Christian School is one of the many vibrant schools in Vanderhoof and is operated as a ministry of the Northside Church. As a Group 1 Independent BC School, Northside is designed for families who seek BC education from a Christian perspective. Northside teachers are BC Certified, curriculum and assessment practices follow BC Ministry of Education and Child Care standards, and regular inspections are directed by the Independent School Act.

Affiliations

Northside Christian School is a member of Federation of Independent School Associations in BC (FISA) and Society of Christian Schools BC (SCSBC). These partnerships provide connection with other schools as well as training and professional development opportunities for staff.

Safer Schools Together (SST) is an organization through which regular safety training is accessed for the Northside School Safety Officer and Team.

Northside Administrators collaborate regularly with other Independent School Principals.

Northside Christian School is a BC School Sports (BCSS) member and athletic teams compete within BCSS procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Northside offers Kindergarten through Grade 12.

  • Parents contact the school office for information and office staff will arrange a family tour when school is in operation. If parents are interested in enrollment following their tour, they contact the school for a formal interview with both parents and principal. Following the interview conversation, parents may apply for enrollment. If the Northside Admissions Team feels we have the resources to serve the family, acceptance follows.

  • Northside Christian School is for families where parents are daily training their children to love God and who want to enroll their students in a small Christian school. Students in Grade 7 and above should desire attendance at Northside. Northside Christian School is one of the many good schools in Vanderhoof and isn’t designed to recruit students from other schools or accept students whose needs would be better served by the resources available in another local school.

  • Yes, even during the current teacher shortage, Northside teachers are certified by the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care. When certified teachers are not available, Northside administration works through the process of receiving short term certification through the MECC and provides mentoring for qualified individuals who apply to teach and do not yet have a teaching certificate.

  • Each year tuition is evaluated and is usually raised at the current inflation rate. Please contact the office for more information.

  • Contact the Northside Christian School office for information regarding our Student Tuition Fund. Funds are directed to families who need tuition assistance.

  • Northside Christian School is a ministry of the Northside Church, and is operated by Northside Church Society.

  • Each year we raise funds for specific events. In the fall of 2023, the Northside school community will be raising funds for Northside Athletic Teams.

  • Northside Christian School began September 1977 in the current Grade 1 classroom. The building was enlarged once in the late 70’s and again in the 80’s with the gymnasium addition.

  • Northside Christian School is a member of BC School Sports. Teams are offered according to student interest and numbers. Last year several Northside NorthStars teams won Zone Championships and participated in Provincial Finals. Northside Athletics is an important facet of our school. How do our active students pay for athletic costs? Personal savings of course; and fundraisers like baking pies, pizzas, cinnamon buns (yum!) and work projects help them achieve their goals.

  • Northside Christian School is a Group 1 Independent School in BC operating under the Independent School Act. Provincial curriculum and assessment are part of the Grad Program resulting in BC Dogwood or BC Evergreen Diplomas. As an Independent School, Northside undergoes regular, rigorous inspections of curriculum and assessment, records, policies, personnel, facilities, and more by the MECC.