Our History
Springs Christian Academy has a long history of raising leaders for the next generation. SCA is deeply rooted in the Christian faith, while providing a strong academic program for Preschool to Grade 12. See a glimpse into the school’s journey since its founding in 1985.
1985
Springs Christian Academy started with three makeshift classrooms and regular salaried teachers. Approximately thirty to fifty students attended during the early years. This was an evolution from a handful of students meeting in a room of the then Springs of Living Water Church, following a correspondence program.
1987
By 1987, seventy-six students graced the halls of the school which was now meeting at “Ecole Sainte Marie” located in the St. Mary’s Parish behind the 479 St. Mary’s Road building. The space quickly outgrew the thriving student body. The Springs of Living Water Church building started being used to contain the overflow classes and grades.
1991
Due to growth and the need for more space, Springs Christian Academy moved to 261 Rue Youville in St.Boniface to house the flourishing school.
1994
Pastor Leon Fontaine became senior pastor of Springs Church and President of Springs Christian Academy.
1999
In 1999, our new building at 595 Lagimodiere opened, and Springs Christian Academy Preschool to Grade 6 was relocated to this brand new facility which it shares with Springs Church. Our High School remained at the Youville Campus, now having more room to grow.
2016
In the summer of 2016, extensive renovations were made to the Youville Campus, including the washrooms, offices, windows, kitchen, gymnasium, the grounds, and more.
2021
Lagimodiere Campus added a new East wing, expanding to include 4 classrooms adding some much needed space!
2022
In 2022, Springs Christian Academy added an additional classroom to acommodate for it’s growing Preschool program.
2023
SCA expanded once again at both campuses to accommodate for the demand, adding an additional Preschool classroom, as well as expanding the East Wing to add an additional 3 elementary classrooms. Four classrooms were also added to the Youville Campus.
2023
In 2023, Pastor Zach Fontaine became the new Springs Christian Academy School President and Springs Church Senior Pastor.
History: Youville Building
The facility at 261 Rue Youville is one of the oldest and largest public school buildings in St. Boniface. It was designed by Winnipeg architect H. W. Greene and built from stone mined at the quarries in Tyndall, Manitoba. The stone and clay brick structure was one of the first fireproof schools in Manitoba and was completed in 1916. Since then, the building has undergone many upgrades and renovations, including the addition of a gymnasium in 1974 and new electrical and heating.
It was used as a public school until it was closed in 1989 due to declining enrolment. Afterwards, the building was used by the Child and Family Services department, the St. Boniface Diocesan High School and then renovated and reopened in September 1991 as Springs Christian Academy.
SCA's School President
In 2023, we announced a new Springs Christian Academy School President and Springs Church Senior Pastor, Zach Fontaine! After God’s call on Pastor Zach to be Senior Pastor of Springs Church was affirmed by the Springs Church Board, it only seemed fitting that since SCA is a ministry of Springs Church, Zach also lead SCA. We know God has great and mighty things for us as we move forward under the leadership of Pastor Zach. Our school mission has not changed – to come alongside parents in providing a Christ-centred education for their children, consistent with the Springs Church Statement of Faith, and to strive for excellence in education through Christ. As a staff it is our passion to see our students grow academically and in their relationship with Jesus and live a life that is honouring to God.
In 2024, SCA & Springs Church broke ground for our new Middle & High School building. This 135,500 square foot facility will be built alongside our Elementary campus on Lagimodiere, with the plan to move in the Fall of 2026.