Celebrations

Feb 6, 2023 9:00:00 AM | Celebrations

February 5th concluded, the celebration of Chinese New Year with the Lantern Festival. I was blessed to experience two Spring Festivals while living

Dear Village Family,

February 5th concluded, the celebration of Chinese New Year with the Lantern Festival. I was blessed to experience two Spring Festivals while living in Shanghai, China. The richness of the celebrations brought a wonderful sense of community and belonging.

Whether a global remembrance, national holiday, or personal achievement, celebrations provide a way for us to come together and engage in joy. So let's celebrate together some wonderful achievements throughout our Village:

  • Noetic Math: Congratulations to our fourteen students who took part in the Noetic Math, led by Mrs. Fator:
    • Eight students received National Honorable Mention
    • Four students received National Honor Roll.
    • One student received the highest score for their Grade in the state.
  • Robotics Club: Congratulations to our team for a great inaugural season and for winning a Judge’s Choice Award in the Orlando League’s FIRST Tech Challenge.
  • MYP Dance: Congratulations to the students and team for an incredible 1st dance for our Middle Years students (6th through 8th Grade)!
  • Global Gala: We received our final donations for the 1st Annual Gala and raised a total of $92,407.25! What a grand celebration of our school family and community. Donations and sponsors designated their funds to celebrate and support the following program areas:
    • 64% for the Farm & Garden
    • 23% for The Arts
    • 10% for Athletics
    • 3% for Academics
  • 100th Day of School: Congratulations to our Kindergarten students who celebrated turning 100 with a day filled with festivities and fun.

We look forward to continuing to celebrate with joy our students and team as we serve and grow as a Village of God.

In His Grace,


Derek Cummings
Head of School
Derek Cummings

Written By: Derek Cummings

Spend a few minutes with Derek and you will know that he is passionate about education. Not just any education, but one that is founded in Christ. That is why he counts it a privilege to lead Creation Development Foundation in developing and funding educational projects which provide whole child health. His vision is to provide children with a healthy foundation from which they can pursue their dreams with the hope that one day these amazing little ones will become Christ-like leaders who strengthen their families and communities. Derek was blessed to serve in the technology and communications field where he gained valuable experience managing operations, delivering solutions, and creating new businesses. The opportunity to combine his experience and his passion into the same pursuit was a God sent blessing and that is what he wants to pass on to each child the Foundation serves.