The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew

AUTHOR: C.S. Lewis

GENRE: Fantasy Fiction

SUMMARY: The secret passage to the house next door leads to a fascinating adventure in NARNIA…where the woods are thick and cold, where Talking Beasts are called to life…a new world where the adventure begins. Digory and Polly meet and become friends one cold, wet summer in London. Their lives burst into adventure when Digory’s Uncle Andrew, who thinks he is a magician, sends them hurtling to…somewhere else. They find their way to Narnia, newborn from the Lion’s song, and encounter the evil sorceress Jadis before they finally return home.

Britfield & the Return of the Prince

AUTHOR: C.R. Stewart

GENRE: Adventure Fiction

SUMMARY: One year later, the Committee has struck back with a vengeance, crippling the Resistance now scattered throughout Europe. When Devonbury Academy in Switzerland is attacked, Tom and Sarah’s only hope is to make it to a safe house in northern Italy by relying on their own experience, covert training, and martial arts.

Overpowered and outnumbered, Tom and Sarah are ruthlessly hunted throughout Italy by the Black Nobility and a merciless team of killers. Henry and Oliver discover a devastating truth, Detective Gowerstone is confronted by a dark secret from his past, and Inspector Fontaine is pushed to her limits.

Will Tom and Sarah ever find the Britfields? Relationships will be challenged, new friendships forged, and an unparalleled finale of sacrifice, romance, and loss.

2023 Junior High Tournament in Pictures

SALT’s junior high tournament was hosted by Salem Academy on May 13, 2023. Students from Santiam Christian, Willamette Valley Christian, and Salem Academy came together to compete for the 7th-8th grade division crown. The students put forth their best efforts for a fantastic competition. Congratulations to all of the participants for a wonderful year of spirited skirmishes and memories made.

2023 Elementary Tournament in Pictures

Salem Academy hosted the SALT elementary tournament on May 5, 2023. Students from Western Christian, Santiam Christian, Willamette Valley Christian, and Salem Academy came together for a day of competition and team camaraderie. Every student, from 3rd to 6th grade, put forth their best efforts for a fun and memorable competition.

2023 Elementary Tournament Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 SALT elementary tournament. Well done!

3rd & 4th Grade Champions

Santiam Christian, THEE Reading Rockstars (Emma, Andrew, Heidi, Lydia)

5th & 6th Grade Champions

Salem Academy, Team Gary (Cooper, Piper, Ava, Alexis)

Duman Award Winner: Gracie Poore

Congratulations to our 2023 Duman Award winner, Gracie Poore from Willamette Valley Christian School!

Each year we ask SALT coaches from participating schools to nominate one student they feel is a behind-the-scenes hero and shows extraordinary kindness to their teammates. This year’s Duman Award winner stood out among the nominees. Here is what Gracie’s coach had to say about her…

“Since the beginning of the school year, Gracie Poore has always been a reader. When I was introducing SALT to our 3rd Grade class, she was one of the first to sign up. Gracie has enthusiastically read nearly all of the SALT books for this year. Her enthusiasm has encouraged others to read more in order to keep up with her. This is just one of the ways that Grace shows leadership in her quiet, humble manner.”

The Duman Award was established as a way to honor our beloved teacher Trisha Duman who passed away in 2018. Trisha was a huge supporter of SALT and served on our board. She was definitely one of the behind-the-scenes heroes for us as we were getting the program up and running. Trisha had many amazing characteristics, but she was best known for her kindness.