Why a Christian Classical School here in Ottawa?
Nicola and I were so pleased to attend the 20th anniversary celebration for St. Timothy’s. At the event, I provided some comments about...
Humble Wisdom, Beauty, and Virtue: Address to the 2024 Graduates
If I may address myself to the graduates in particular: I understand from Dr. Klaassen that you are a tight-knit group and that you enjoy...
Cultivating Imagination, Stories and Childlikeness
Last Spring I was making coffee in my kitchen for a group of teachers and moms, when suddenly some rhythmic chanting arose in the air
Why I continued in Christian, Classical Education
I love learning. There is rarely a time I don't have a Wikipedia article open, waiting to be read. Over this past week, I learned about...
Creativity as a Birthright
Why do the arts matter? This question may come to mind when we hear about education budget cuts and view artwork in the National Art...
The Formation of Affections through Education
Tonight, I hope to bring together two great Christian thinkers for you, an Englishman and a Canadian: C.S. Lewis and James K.A. Smith....
Illuminatio et Salus Populi (Light and Salvation to the People)
And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which...
Navigating the Digital Oceans: The Benefits of Classical Christian Education for the Next Generation
Socrates, in his wisdom, observed a society on the cusp of an amazing technological change: from an oral culture to a literary one....
Why Senior Kindergarten at St. Timothy's?
Our youngest students enter the Senior Kindergarten classroom eagerly ready for their day. They have just finished morning chapel,...
Why We Chose a Classical Education for Our Children
When I meet other parents at St. Timothy’s, I am always interested to hear the “why” behind their decision to commit to our little...
