FAQ
Please direct any questions to Steve Bastian, Professional Development Coordinator.
RenewED occurs at Kelowna Christian Centre Society (KCCS), located at 905 Badke Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 5Z5
Contact your fellow teachers for ride share options as many bring their own vehicle or are local. If you are unable to find a solution, please email renewed@onlineschool.ca and someone will be in touch.
All keynotes, workshops and learning labs will be recorded. There will be no live stream of sessions at Renewed 2024.
Teachers are expected to attend all of the keynotes, workshops, learning labs and breakout sessions unless they have applied for an exemption from the Academic Head of School.
Lunches for RenewED are catered. Please note that we are only able to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: dairy free, gluten free, dairy free and gluten free, and vegetarian. If your dietary restrictions do not fall under these categories, you will need to make alternative arrangements for lunch.
Monday – Lunch
Chicken Souvlaki
Lemon, Herbs, Garlic
Rice
Oregano, Garlic
Green Salad
Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Feta, Lemon Oregano Vinaigrette
Pita
Tzatziki, Hummus
Tuesday – Lunch
Pulled Pork
BBQ Sauce
Slow Roasted Beek Brisket
BBQ Sauce, Chimichurri
Roasted Corn Salad
Corn, Artisan Lettuce, Peppers, Red Onion, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad
Bacon Dressing, Asiago, Croutons
Smoked Cheddar Cornbread & Dinner Buns
Tuesday – Dinner
Chicken & Beef Burgers
Assorted Condiments and Toppings
Potato Salad
Grainy Dijon Aioli, Bacon, Green Onions
Garden Salad
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Ranch and Vinaigrette
Pasta Salad
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Bell Peppers, Herb Vinaigrette
Wednesday – Lunch
Butter Chicken
Creamy Tomato Sauce
Basmati Rice
Seasonal Vegetables
Olive Oil, Sea Salt
Mixed Green Salad
Shaved Local Vegetables, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Naan Bread
There will be signs and lots of friendly staff to help you find your way. Here are the basics:
- Ministry Center – The main auditorium on the ground level floor.
- Fellowship Room – The main room in the basement.
- Hospitality Centre – One of two meeting rooms on the upper floor. It is located in the center of the upstairs floor.
- Meeting Room 1 – The second of the two meeting rooms on the upper floor. It is located to the back of the upstairs floor.
A workshop consists of a one-hour session dedicated to transmitting either theoretical knowledge or practical tools relevant to workplace and professional practices.
A learning lab consists of a one and half hour session dedicated to offering more opportunities for a hands-on approach with time for practical application or preparation of skills.
Accomodations
Fairfield Inn & Suites
When calling, let the reservation attendant know that we have a corporate rate under Heritage Christian School. To book online, please go to their website and use the code: D6280 under special rates corp/promo code.
An average cost per night $199 + tax
Sandman Hotel & Suites
Year round all over the world
For everyone at HCOS (staff, teacher, flex, kccs)
Can be used year round for work or personal travel
Code: HCOS
Date: Always
Locations: All over the world, all Sandman Group (Hotels: https://www.rsvprewards.com/our-hotels)
Prices
Silver rate (approx 20% discount) right now (the more we book the better the rates will get in the future)
How to Book
Online and add our code (HCOS) in “Add Code” (see picture below) or contact the hotel directly (phone) or the central reservation department and give them the code (HCOS).
Central Reservation
- Phone: 1800 726 3626
- Email: reservations@sandman.ca
Rewards program (each individual person can sign up): https://www.rsvprewards.com/
Special RenewED Rate
- Code: HCOS
- Call Sandman Front Desk at 1-250-860-6409 and give them the code above to get the special rate.
- Standard Single Queen at $172.80
- Standard 2 Queen at $189.00
