Heritage Christian School's principal, Jeremy Verity, says a redefined system of governance has been established at the school.
In his first term as principal, having come from a teaching position in Hafford School, Verity and the school's board of directors have set a priority of establishing a healthy culture at the school.
"We want a renewed sense of energy," he told members of the Living Sky School Division Board of Education at a meeting with the board Feb. 27.
In addition, with recent professional development events he and board members have experienced, they hope to increase enrolment, he said. He and board member Allan Klippenstein have attended an Associated Christian Schools International event and the board as a whole has benefited from professional development provided by the Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit.
Klippenstein said he has been on the board a year and a half, and is excited about the progress of the restructuring.
Board member Gaylene Kennedy said the school has seen a lot of changes and looks forward to growth.
Located in Battleford, Heritage Christian School is a Pre-K to 12 school with an enrolment of 53 at the beginning of the school year. In addition to the principal, there is a teaching staff of five plus a secretary. It is an independent Christian School in association with the Living Sky School Division.
The school is required to adhere to the Saskatchewan core curriculum in all areas of learning, however the school teaches from a Bible-based Christian perspective.
Living Sky's superintendent of school operations, curriculum and instruction, Brian Quinn, told board members the same curriculum outcomes are expected as in other Saskatchewan schools, with the differences found mainly in the instruction of biology and health.
As a school associated with Living Sky, Heritage Christian School receives support services from the division.
Principal Verity says these services are appreciated, especially services for students with challenges.
It is one of two associated schools of the division. The other is Meadow Lake Christian Academy. The academy also had representatives at the Feb. 27 meeting.
Director of Education Randy Fox said having two associate schools adds to the richness of the school division.
"We are proud of having diverse schools," he said.
