Grade 9 SALTS Blog
2019
Last Day on the Tall Ships
Posted on Sep. 27, 2019The last day on the tall ships was another day of building faith and enhancing community. What a great way to start the grade 9 year. And, as always, the SALTS crew helped us experience another first…
Memories That Will Last a Lifetime
Posted on Sep. 26, 2019Well, we’re four days in and while our students report having a blast trying new things and stretching their limits, they are also getting excited for dry clothes and warm cozy beds. Some of our most…
Day Four: Playing Hard. Working Hard.
Posted on Sep. 26, 2019Day started out sunny and beautiful, and we headed to shore on Pender Island. After some exploring time, half the group went on a short hike, while the group that remained played some games on shore.After…
Day Three: Sunshine and Smiles
Posted on Sep. 24, 2019Today we awoke to a slightly overcast sky that quickly turned into a vast blue horizon. This encouraged smiles on everyone’s faces after a solid day of rain on Monday; both through the day and night…
Day One: Victoria
Posted on Sep. 22, 2019Our trip started out great - early but great. Five am came early, but the students were very enthusiastic, and after checking luggage, group photos and a few tearful good-byes, we were on our way. …
Day One: And The Adventure Begins . . .
Posted on Sep. 22, 2019Our grade 9 students, along with their chaperones, were up early and at the airport by 5 am to start their adventure. Each year our grade 9 students sail along the West Coast with the SALTS program,…