SCA ANNOUNCEMENT
We are so excited to announce our 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.
2023
SENIOR PASTOR ZACH FONTAINE BECAME PRESIDENT OF SCA
HOW WE BEGAN
In 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.
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.
In 1991, the move to 261 Youville was made to house the flourishing school.
The Springs Elementary School was moved to 595 Lagimodiere Blvd in 1999 and the Christian High School campus remains at the 261 Youville location to this day.
1985
SCA WAS ESTABLISHED
1991
MOVED TO 261 YOUVILLE
1999
EXPANDED TO 2 CAMPUSES
35+
YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
King George V School (circa 1915)
Source: Education Department Report, 1915, Manitoba Legislative Library.
Source: Education Department Report, 1915, Manitoba Legislative Library.
Springs Christian Academy
Middle & High School Campus
Middle & High School Campus
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS
261 Youville Street
The facility at 261 Youville street 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.
Renovations at the Youville Campus
In the summer of 2016, renovations were made to the washrooms, office, windows, field, kitchen, gymnasium and more.
ELEMENTARY CAMPUS
595 Lagimodiere Blvd
In 1994 Pastor Leon Fontaine became senior pastor of Springs Church and President of Springs Christian Academy. In 1999 our new building at 595 Lagimodiere opened, and our Christian Elementary School was relocated to this brand new facility which it shares with Springs Church.
1994
PASTOR LEON BECAME SENIOR PASTOR OF SPRINGS CHURCH & PRESIDENT OF SCA
1999
SECOND CAMPUS OPENED
ALUMNI
Our Alumni have gone on to successful careers such as entrepreneurs, financial services, lawyers, doctors, teachers, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, engineers, political science, media and communications, internet technology, computer science, among others. We also have alumni who have gone on to compete at the University level in sports, and many past students are now teaching at Springs Christian Academy themselves.