Newsletter
Dear Parents
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 NIV
Influence – The Hard Truth
A few years ago, while speaking with students—either in daily conversations or during new family interviews—I was introduced to a new “occupation” when I asked students what they wanted to do when they grew up. We’re all familiar with the standard answers: becoming an electrician, a teacher, perhaps even a doctor or a lawyer. But about six or seven years ago, young people began telling me they wanted to become “an influencer.”
From a Christian perspective, I was initially excited. I assumed they were talking about influencing people to follow our Father God. However, I was quickly corrected and realized they were referring to becoming a social media or online influencer.
If you have a teenager with access to an online device, I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that there are many voices speaking into your child’s life. From group chats to YouTube and various other platforms, young people are constantly receiving messages. Often, those messages may not align with what we would hope for them. This reality certainly tests what we are doing both at home and at LGCA.
However, no matter how loud those outside voices from the online world become, remember something important: your child knew your voice as early as 18 to 20 weeks in the womb. Your voice still holds the greatest influence in your child’s life.
Even though some days it may feel like we’re fighting an uphill battle, don’t give up the influence you have in your child’s life. Don’t abdicate that love and authority to someone you’ve never met. Remember, none of those outside voices know your child the way you do. You are the original influence in your child’s life.
Yes, other voices will try to influence your child—that’s a natural part of growing up. But you have the incredible opportunity to walk alongside them and help them discern which voices are worth listening to.
May God bless you and strengthen you as we continue this journey together—empowering our children to realize the incredible capacity God has placed within them. Adam Reid, Principal
Cambridge Uniforms
Attached please find an information letter from our school uniform supplier for all families for the 2026/2027 school year.
Website address is: www.cambridgeuniforms.com
Your online school code is: ATE432
Uniforms for Lions Gate Christian Academy are only purchased at our DOLLARTON LOCATION.
Please place all back to school orders by June 15, 2026
Orders placed in August and September are likely to incur delays.
PAC Reminders
Please mark your calendar for the PAC Spring Fair which will be held at LGCA on Saturday, May 30th. Please see attached flyer.
LGCA Yearbook
It is that time of the year again. Please consider placing an advert in the school yearbook. Please find a letter attached with further information. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Chan at bchan@lgca.ca
Each LGCA family receives one complimentary yearbook. If you would like to purchase an additional copy, please use the link below to place your order and submit payment.
The deadline to order an extra yearbook is April 30th.
https://square.link/u/XxY3q7OK
Summer Camps
Please find attached a flyer for two summer camps being offered by LGCA staff this summer. Additional information and registration details can be found on the posters.
1) Ms. Munro’s Highland Dance Camp- 13th – 17th July
2) Mr. Whang’s Sports Camp; July 6-10th & August 24th to 28th
North Shore Alliance Summer Camps
North Shore Alliance Church will be hosting the following summer camps – see details below.
SummerJAM 2026: MAGNIFIED, exploring God’s greatness in the smallest of things.
Psalm 34:3 “Magnify the Lord with me, let us exalt His name together.”
For kids entering K – Grade 5
July 6th - 10th
9:00 - 12:00
Cost $70
Junior SummerJAM camp (parent participation)
For babies - 5 year olds (older siblings welcome)
July 14th - 17th
10:00 - 12:00
Cost $15
Sign up is through their website: https://www.nsac.bc.ca/ministries/nsa-kids/pages/summer-camps
Pro D Days/Early Dismissal/School Closure Days:
Monday, May 4th PRO D Day – No school for students
Friday, May 15th Non- Instructional Day – No school for staff and students
Monday, May 18th Victoria Day – No school for staff and students
Friday, June 5th Elementary Sports Day (K-7) Noon dismissal – elementary students only
| April | |
|---|---|
| Wed 29 | Non-Uniform - ES & HS Character Day |
| May | |
|---|---|
| Thur 07 | Celebration of Learning |
| Mon 11-15 | Outdoor Ed Trip |
| Wed 20-22 | Grade 7s to Capernwray |
| Mon 25-29 | Outdoor Ed Trip |
| Thur 28 | Spring Band Concert |
| Sat 30 | PAC Spring Fair |
