What exciting times we are in for Christian education! God is filling and over-filling our schools with children eager to learn – eager to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Not only at Cairn Christian School are we experiencing growth, but we hear of other Christian schools throughout the province experiencing a similar surge in enrolment. God is moving!
For that reason, I am so excited and honored to be leading the Building the Way Campaign. Our goal is to raise $3.2 million in support of eliminating our debt, improvements to the Stoney Creek campus and an addition and renovation at the Smithville campus. The overarching reason to do all this is to provide necessary space for the many young hearts and minds coming through Cairn’s doors and to build a solid financial foundation. It is our privilege and duty as parents, grandparents and the greater Church family to proclaim the mighty acts and power of God to the next generation.
Personally, I am thankful that my grandson, Elijah, is one of the many children that have started at Cairn Christian School this year and will hear of His mighty acts and power. I am sure you have your own stories of how God has been faithful from generation to generation. I ask that you reflect on God’s mighty acts and power in your life and then prayerfully consider your support for this exciting movement. Through God’s blessing, we are Building the Way.
Wayne Schilstra
Chair, Building the Way Campaign
For that reason, I am so excited and honored to be leading the Building the Way Campaign. Our goal is to raise $3.2 million in support of eliminating our debt, improvements to the Stoney Creek campus and an addition and renovation at the Smithville campus. The overarching reason to do all this is to provide necessary space for the many young hearts and minds coming through Cairn’s doors and to build a solid financial foundation. It is our privilege and duty as parents, grandparents and the greater Church family to proclaim the mighty acts and power of God to the next generation.
Personally, I am thankful that my grandson, Elijah, is one of the many children that have started at Cairn Christian School this year and will hear of His mighty acts and power. I am sure you have your own stories of how God has been faithful from generation to generation. I ask that you reflect on God’s mighty acts and power in your life and then prayerfully consider your support for this exciting movement. Through God’s blessing, we are Building the Way.
Wayne Schilstra
Chair, Building the Way Campaign
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Smithville Campus
Our Smithville campus has experienced sustained increased enrolment since 2012, which has led to challenges for our building. The school was built to accommodate a single Kindergarten class and today, our program has grown to include a Junior and Senior Kindergarten, with both meeting five days a week. This campaign will allow us to: Add four more classrooms: Two dedicated Kindergarten classrooms with separate entrances and washroom facilities, two primary classrooms, renovations to our entryway, student services, and much-needed administrative spaces will welcome our visitors and provide enhanced security and accessibility to our diverse community of learning. 
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Stoney Creek Campus
Our school is a very busy place due to increasing enrolment and community use of our facilities. Parts of our building are aging and need some care beyond the limits of our yearly operational budget. This campaign will provide: Outdoor Education Space, allowing us to celebrate God’s gift of creation in a meaningful and hands-on manner. It will replace our aging play structures and enhance active learning. An enhanced rear entryway will provide full accessibility and will create a more open and welcoming experience for visitors, students, and staff. Roof Replacement on an older part of the building will prevent any further water damage and will provide long-term sustainability. 
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Eliminating our Debt
Debt incurred from amalgamations, past renovations and three consecutive years of deficit budgets many years ago, has given way to a strong financial picture today after a decade of balanced budgets. Increased enrolment, responsible budgeting and diligent, sustained payments have significantly reduced the debt to its current level. Fully eliminating the debt now will provide financial stability and ensure tuition fees will be directed entirely to operations. More importantly, it will allow our schools to invest further into our students and their learning. 
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Frequently Asked Questions about the projects and Campaign
Do you have more questions? We've had many questions oursleves along the way. Consult our FAQ document to have a more detailed look at common items people just like you are wondering about.
FAQ document (October 30/2019)
Do you have more questions? We've had many questions oursleves along the way. Consult our FAQ document to have a more detailed look at common items people just like you are wondering about.
FAQ document (October 30/2019)
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A campaign of $3.2M is an ambitious task. Its success depends on our faith in God and His guidance to help each one of us find a way to make a sacrificial gift to the campaign. Every contribution to the campaign is an important one and together, every gift will ensure our campaign is a success so the next generations of Cairn Christian School students will continue to thrive.
Thank you for prayerfully considering how you too can be part of the future of Cairn Christian School and the Building the Way Campaign. The campaign will bring many other positive outcomes for our school. It will help us build new relationships, strengthen existing ones and reconnect with the past. All this will be possible by placing our faith and trust in God who has provided us with so many resources to share generously with hearts of thanksgiving.
Thank you for prayerfully considering how you too can be part of the future of Cairn Christian School and the Building the Way Campaign. The campaign will bring many other positive outcomes for our school. It will help us build new relationships, strengthen existing ones and reconnect with the past. All this will be possible by placing our faith and trust in God who has provided us with so many resources to share generously with hearts of thanksgiving.
Canada Revenue Agency provides tax credits for donations to charitable organizations. In the majority of cases, the donation tax credit is approximately 40% of the total donation, resulting in an actual cost of 60% of the donated amount. There are other giving vehicles available such as gifts of stocks or securities that can provide increased tax benefits.
Ways of Giving
There are multiple ways of giving and supporting this campaign. For more information about available options, consult our guide.
Ways of Giving document
Frequently Asked Questions about the projects and Campaign
Do you have more questions? We've had many questions ourselves along the way. Consult our FAQ document to have a more detailed look at common items people just like you are wondering about.
FAQ document (October 30/2019)
There are multiple ways of giving and supporting this campaign. For more information about available options, consult our guide.
Ways of Giving document
Frequently Asked Questions about the projects and Campaign
Do you have more questions? We've had many questions ourselves along the way. Consult our FAQ document to have a more detailed look at common items people just like you are wondering about.
FAQ document (October 30/2019)
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Cabinet members present our first public face of the campaign at the annual Fun Fest.
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Building the Way Campaign Office 6470 Niagara Regional Rd 14 Smithville, ON L0R 2A0 905-957-7796 campaign@cairnchristianschool.ca |
The Dennis Group Inc. Jacqueline Jones Tracey Blodgett |
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Cabinet Members
Wayne Schilstra Kevin Huinink Joyce Koorneef Bonnie Desjardins Duane VanGeest Wendy Colyn Cheryl Janssen Danielle Vandenberg Jessica Dreyer Richard Hoiting Rob VanWely |
Canvassers
Nathan Anjema Henry DeKlerk Leah Haanstra Steve Haanstra Rob Heersink Joe Zantingh George Thies Dan VanGeest Steve VanLochem Justine Wierenga |
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