An unusual opportunity has just come to Anchor Academy’s grade 7 through 12 student body. Although our school name was added to the waiting list two years ago, it seemed highly unlikely that we would be invited to board one of S.A.L.T.S.’s (Sail and Life Training Society) tall ships. But it’s happening.

Just imagine, five days of high adventure aboard the Pacific Grace sailing through Desolation Sound, viewing the Gulf Islands, becoming part of the Pacific ecology in a way you could never have thought possible. So here it is!

Vessel name: Pacific Grace

Dates: From 1030 hours on March 23, 2009 to 1530 hours on March 27, 2009.
Who: grades 7 - 12 students either registered or enrolled with Anchor Academy, on a first come, first served basis. (Final decision at principal’s discretion.)
Costs: $634 per trainee plus GST (includes meals); 35% deposit already paid by Anchor Academy, including GST; 65% payable by student/family in two installments.

See the Application Form for up to another 15% discount through Honour Roll achievement by your son or daughter!

In order to minimize additional costs, accepted students will be invited to meet the Anchor bus between Salmon Arm and the lower mainland, scheduled to arrive at Victoria’s inner harbour in time to board the Pacific Grace on March 23. A corresponding bus route will return students after disembarking on March 27.

The Pacific Grace sleeps 15 in the fo’c’s’le and 16 in the hold: therefore the genders will be divided accordingly. Two of the 31 total will be adults - one male, one female for whom there will be no charge. High school teacher, Lana Gotzy, has volunteered as our girls’ representative. We need a boys’ representative preferably a licensed bus driver willing to drive Anchor’s bus to and from Victoria.

The 2009 S.A.L.T.S. Group Participant Registration form can be found at www.salts.ca/sail2009.html. Both students and leaders will need to complete this registration form. Once the form is completed they will be sent automatically to a ‘Trip Suitcase’ webpage where they will be able to download and print their consent/waiver form, a gear list, and a copy of the Sailor’s Handbook. The Minor Consent form must be signed by the parent or guardian of every underage trainee and the Adult Waiver forms must be signed by each adult accompanying the trainees. All forms must be presented to the Ship’s Master at the time of boarding. (It is usually best for the trip leader to collect these consent/waiver forms prior to the trip.) Please contact us if you have any questions about the online registration process.

God will meet you wherever you are! The team of 8 students and 4 adults who made up this year’s Guatemala STM know that
statement is true. For 3 weeks the city of Chimatenango, Guatemala was our home. We were warmly welcomed by the Chimaltenango
Bible Seminary where we were based and did our ministry from. We joined with local Pastor Natanial Comez to serve the people in Chimaltenango and surrounding area.

Once again we were challenged by the needs of the impoverished in this country and stretched out of our comfort zones to
engage in ministry. As each one their part,
God met us -wherever we were! PDF Article

Anchor Academy office has expanded into its new quarters, including an attractive entranceway off Hurst Road.

Lots of photos were taken at Anchor’s 2008 Graduation. The 14 attending grads were a photogenic group in their traditional caps and gowns. Many comments were heard describing this memorable event such as “ I wouldn’t have missed this for anything”, “There was so much bonding”, and “I’m so glad I came!”

We’re excited to honour three more young people who have received their high school graduation diplomas in the last month. These most recent ones have each earned an International General Program diploma with very commendable averages. Congratulations go to:

Christina Madle, Kelowna, BC 92%
Daniel Petkau, Prince George, BC 93%
Samuel Petkau, Prince George, BC 96%

May the Lord guide and bless each and every Anchor graduate!