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Trinity Christian School in Kailua Serves Windward Families
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school opened in 2007 and it was at that time that admin- istration leaders decided to embrace a classical method and philosophy of education.
as they bear witness to the power of Christ in their lives and the life of the school,” Kaneakua-Pia says.
to the end of last school year, but then we spent that time in the administration planning for reopening in the fall,” Kaneakua-Pia ex- plains.
a full schedule of student and staff performances, along with student- and staff-made items to auction off. Aside from our in-house features, we want to showcase the fabulous businesses of Kai- lua, Kāneʻohe, Waimānalo and everywhere our families reach,” Kaneakua-Pia says.
By June 2010, the school became fully accredited by Hawai‘i Association of Inde- pendent Schools and West- ern Association of Schools and Colleges.
All graduated students have been accepted to col- leges and universities across the country and beyond, she adds.
The school did a soft opening, in-person summer program for the month of July, with a very small num- ber of students, then opened full time, face-to-face, in August, she shares.
The event will feature items from businesses along with on-site tours of their es- tablishments.
Students at Trinity Christian School in Kailua participate in sports, music, gardening and a host of other activities.
PHOTO COURTESY TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
In addition, Kaneakua-Pia emphasizes that despite an economic situation in which other schools were closing, Trinity continued to expand, graduating its first senior class in May 2013.
“Like the preschoolers they once were, these grad- uates continue to love learn- ing as they live their lives for the glory of God,” she declares.
“We have been so bless- ed to be able to stay open and maintain a normal school schedule for all of our students throughout this year. We credit the protocols and caution that our facul- ty, staff and families are all so diligently applying,” she adds.
“Our hope is that this telethon will be able to spread the word about our school as well as serve to advertise the businesses and people of our community,” Kaneakua-Pia adds.
thankful to have found this gem tucked away in Maun- awili,” Sesoko concludes.
“A group of families stepped forward in faith and enrolled 26 students that first year. As the school grew and took shape, Trinity quick- ly gained a reputation for its Christ-centered mission, high quality educational programs, dedicated teach- ing staff and involved parent community — all features that have carried on to this day,” Kaneakua-Pia says.
The school, which has 55 employees, quickly adapt- ed to the pandemic. Ka- neakua-Pia shares that they immediately went into a plan of action to deal with the sit- uation that they called Trini- ty@Home.
Jennel Sesoko is a par- ent of two children in Trin- ity’s elementary program, who shares, “I have seen the tremendous growth and advancement in their aca- demics, love for learning and school. Trinity laid out a foundation that begins as early as preschool, and I am so grateful for the teachers and staff to their commit- ment as educators and to the classical Christian curricu- lum.”
Trinity officials explain that they openly welcome parent involvement in the life of the school and are geared toward serving par- ents, just as parents have long served the school.
“Trinity Christian School has steadily grown from its original 26 students to the 340 students and 240 fam- ilies it now serves today. Trinity students have earned a reputation around Kailua
“We maintained that plat- form with Microsoft Teams
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“The parent-teacher fel- lowship is one of a kind and through the challenges of COVID-19, this partnership thrived during a very tough time. Trinity is an extension of our ‘ohana and we’re
Trinity Christian School was founded in 1981 as a ministry of Trinity Presbyte- rian Church, with a vision for providing a quality Christian education for its community in Windward Oʻahu.
Originally just a pre- school, Trinity Christian slowly expanded into an el- ementary, middle and high school, and currently serves students in preschool to the 12th grade. The secondary
Graduates of the school also attest to the value of the education they’ve received there.
What began as a private home in Maunawili Valley transformed through the years into a campus with an elementary building; a new administration building with offices, library, computer lab, sanctuary; and a remod- eled preschool center.
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“Trinity taught me how to learn not just what is valu- able to learn. I developed a sense that I needed to partic- ipate in the process of cre- ating as an image bearer of God,” shares graduate Ama- ris Capen.
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