For over 60 years, Brantford Christian School has provided excellent Christian elementary education in a safe, stimulating environment. Located on a beautiful property just off Highway 403 in Brantford, we serve students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, drawing families from Brantford, Paris, St. George, and surrounding areas. Our diverse community, representing various cultures and churches, unites in a desire to acknowledge Christ as Lord.
- Meeting held about establishing a Christian School
- 39 people signed up as members and a Board was elected
- 3 room school house was constructed
- September grand opening with 38 students enrolled
- One classroom and hallway addition
- One classroom addition
- 2 portables purchased
- Plans for more expansion
- 2 portables purchased
- Plans for more expansion
- 4 classrooms, library, gym, offices, kitchen, staff lounge, supply room addition
- New playground equipment installed
- 2 more portables added, library expansion, computer lab
- 50th Anniversary
- Plans for facility expansion
Brick by Brick campaign launches
- 3.5 million Brick by Brick Capital Campaign launched
- New Jr. & Sr. Kindergarten classrooms, 6 additional classrooms, multi-purpose room, new office spaces, conference room, fully accessible building (elevator, washrooms)
Construction begins
- 4 classes relocated into temporary classrooms in the gym, 1 class in a trailer in front of school
- 6th bus route added
- French specialist hired
- COVID-19 Pandemic closed the building for remote learning
- In-person learning resumes
- 2 provincial lockdowns (January-February & April-end of June) – remote learning
- 262 students enrolled
BCS Society and Governance Structure
Brantford Christian School is governed by its Society, whose members—meeting eligibility requirements—elect the Board of Directors. Members can vote, nominate board members, and participate in committees.
Membership Meetings: Held twice annually (Spring & Fall), these meetings feature committee reports and allow members to approve key items like financial statements and board elections.
Board of Directors: Elected by the Society, the Board oversees the Finance, Fundraising, and Principal’s work. The 2024-2025 Board includes:
Stephen Shaffer, President
Matthew McEachren, Vice President
Marta Michniewicz, Secretary
Darren Kloet, Treasurer (Finance)
Julia Miedema, Thrift Shop Liaison
Sarah Malda, Fundraising Committee
Tonya Hamilton, Contract Partnership Committee
Vito Santos, Facility Consultant
Committees: BCS utilizes standing committees (Admissions, All God’s Children, Contract Partnership, Finance, Fundraising) and ad-hoc committees for specific projects. Committees support the Board and Administration with advice and direction.For committee involvement details, please contact the School Office.
