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PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CHRIST-LIKE LIVING, CRITICAL THINKING, AND JOYFUL SERVICE
July 2013
Jean Nelson: secretary par excellence!
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fter 26 years, Mrs. Nelson, you have likely dispensed thousands of Band-Aids and “big-tooth necklaces”, you have no doubt cleaned hundreds of skinned knees and elbows, dried numerous tears, and tended many, many hurt feelings. And that is just among the students! Among the PCS staff and parents, you have shared tears and prayed countless prayers, as you ministered to broken hearts and wounded spirits. You were there for anyone who stopped by the office for a sympathetic ear and a caring heart as they were going through grief, loss or anguish “...an incredible ambassador of any kind. as the “front face” of PCS, You see, for Mrs. Nelson her work giving everyone a positive as the secretary in the elementary first impression of the school, office was far more than a job; to her and for being a faithful it was always a calling and a ministry ambassador for your Lord opportunity to serve and help and Saviour, Jesus Christ....” continued on p.2
The Ultimate Challenge At the end of the school year, our community honoured the life of one of our students, Xavier Pelletier, who was tragically killed in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. It was a solemn time for the family and the community, but it was also a celebration of a young man who chose to live his life ‘other-centered’. Listening to his family speak, it became apparent that there was much more to this young man than met the eye. He was a young man connected to Christ who chose to live his life in service to others and in doing so, he “did unto others as he would have others do unto him.” He modeled love and faith in action. He embodied the mission of PCS to serve joyfully and be an effective member of the Christian community. At the beginning of the school year, I challenged the student body to ‘live for Christ’. This challenge was based on Paul’s assertion in Philippians 1:21 that for him, “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” In this verse Paul states that if he is to go on living, it will be purposeful living, goaldirected living, Christ-centered living. Paul knew that words were not enough of a witness to the world, that these words needed to be coupled with a life lived in service to others. I believe Xavier understood this and lived it! As a school, we are so thankful for the time we had with Xavier. He has been a blessing to us all and PCS is a better place because he shared his life and love with us. David O’Dell - Secondary School Principal
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“...nurturing students in Christ-like living, critical thinking, and joyful service, to become effective members of the Christian community in God’s world.”
ELEMENTARY CAMPUS 671 Agnes St. Victoria, BC V8Z 2E7 elementary@pacificchristian.ca SECONDARY CAMPUS 654 Agnes St. Victoria, BC V8Z 2E6 secondary@pacificchristian.ca Phone 250-479-4532
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continued from p.1 anyone she came in contact with, including any guest or even delivery person to ever enter the front office. The number of students, parents and staff members who have sought out Jean when they needed someone, is simply too numerous to count. It is amazing to know how many consider Jean as one of their friends! For 26 years, Jean Nelson has served with distinction as the grandma to all the students, and the mom to all the parents and to many of the staff. Thanks, Jean, for your loyal service, compassionate heart, and zeal for God. You are truly a godly woman of integrity! You have been an incredible ambassador as the “front face” of PCS, giving everyone a positive first impression of the school, and for being a faithful ambassador for your Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Well-done, Jean, thou good and faithful servant! May God truly bless you in your retirement, which we know will only be the beginning of new opportunities to serve God and to help other people. We will ALL miss you very much! Jean can be reached at jeannelson1@shaw.ca. Bill Helmus - Elementary School Principal
Juanita rattray: dedicated primary teacher We’ve calculated that after 23 years of teaching mainly Grade 1 and some Grade 2 at PCS, Juanita Rattray would have taught nearly 500 young children how to read, write and do arithmetic. Along the way, however, she has taught far more than merely these crucial basic academic skills, as important as that is in itself! Juanita’s deepest desire for each child, above academics and learning skills, was to learn to know, love and serve Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Juanita deeply loved and cared for each child entrusted annually to her care, and she always desired the very best for each one. Thank you, Juanita, for that dedicated heart of service toward others. You are the only teacher I know who would invite last year’s class back for a visit in August for a pool party in your back yard! Thank you, Juanita, for the many wonderful contributions you have given to PCS through your teaching as well as your involvement and participation on our staff. You are a woman of integrity and a strong believer in Christian education. We will miss you at PCS, but we know that those wonderful grandsons of yours will give you plenty of excuses to come back and visit us often at PCS. May God richly bless you in your retirement! Jean and Juanita: May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make his face shine upon you And be gracious to you; may the Lord turn his face toward you And give you his peace, both now and through your retirement years.
Congratulations Class of 2013
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Where Are they Now? For the summer time edition of the Pacer Press, we thought we would focus on alumni. We tracked down a few and had the chance to ask them a little about their experience at PCS. They also passed on words of wisdom for the grads of 2013. We hope you enjoy reading about these alumni. Let us know if you know someone that we could feature in the future.
Melanie Easton What do you do when you are told that you have 18 months to move the store that has been a part of your family since 1974? What about the fact that marketplace is changing rapidly in the bookselling business and many similar stores across Canada have been forced to close? When faced with these challenges, Melanie and Michael Easton fell back on their faith, family and friends and sought guidance. Today, The Christian Book and Music Store is looking good in its new location, in part as a result of the local community rallying in support. Melanie is no stranger to trusting God in her life. In fact, she joined the first PCS grade 12 graduating class when she was in grade 11. It was challenging to leave many good friends and change schools but even today she reflects on how she was “immediately brought into the fold.” She still keeps in touch with several friends from that class, even pitching in to help a friend with the cleaning of their apartment. Retail requires a certain amount of charisma in a person, and you can see that in Melanie. Her love for Christ is evident and her enjoyment of life comes through in her conversations. This Christ-centeredness is something Melanie saw in the staff at PCS. As the teachers worked to teach and explore life issues, deep seated faith came through. It’s an encouragement to hear this reflection and see this faith still evident in the staff today. Recently, PCS students have represented very well as they have competed in various athletic activities. Melanie recalls that she was “totally in sports” when she was a student. She jokingly comments that there were fewer students so perhaps it was easier to get onto the school teams then. This eventually led to her coaching with Sue McKerracher - one of those small world incidents as Sue is also part of this Pacer Press! As much as athletics was a big part of her school life, Melanie was also “totally prepared for university.” Joining the PCS staff team made Melanie the first grad to return to teach at PCS. This year, once again, there were PCS grads among the student teachers learning at PCS. It’s a great testament to God’s faithfulness and the continued striving for excellence and service at the school. Melanie and Michael have sent all four of their children to PCS. Yes, the school is larger now and perhaps a bit less intimate as a result, but Melanie loves what she sees. There is a challenge to live out your faith day to day. The school has cultural and faith differences. It’s not a shelter, but the school is totally committed to the Lord. Reflecting back on your secondary school brings back memories like lab coats on fire, broken shoulders, West Coast trail trips and more. Melanie had the joy of moving into a the new school, new gymnasium and more. As the community embarks on a season of renewal, we are looking forward to many more students having similar memories made in the few years ahead! The past 18 months have been challenging, and Melanie has seen her prayer life change and grow. She is obviously very proud of how the store has evolved and is part of the community. But she also recognizes that the store is God’s ministry, not theirs. This has been a comfort for them. PCS is similar. There are many skilled, wonderful people working and learning there, but at the end of the day, it’s God’s ministry! Words for Grad 2013: Put the Lord first in your life. Give him glory and he will bless the paths you walk on. Take time to enjoy life, travel, enjoy the world! Pray and ask where God wants you to serve. Ask him for passion for your future career – he will deliver!
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Flo Neutel Generations of Dedication If you find yourself in the over forty stage of life, it can be a bit tricky to remember what school was like in the early grades. When Flo Neutel was asked to reflect back, her memories revolved around her classmates, many of whom she is still friends with today, including Mrs Bomhof, one of the grade one teachers. Flo and her siblings were among the very first students at PCS, then known as Calvin Christian School. But, some memories do jump to mind. For Flo, a few of these memories revolve around discipline. You can tell by the twinkle in her eye that she had fun as a student. If you get the chance to chat, you’ll notice that her joy of life flows naturally. Flo and her husband, Harry, have been a very involved part of the PCS community. From subbing for Jean Nelson to building a 32 foot Eiffel tower as part of a fundraiser, they have followed God’s prompting to be a part of the action. Flo comes by this naturally. She saw her Dad help build the original school and sacrifice to send her and her 6 siblings to PCS. How they did it, she doesn’t know but what is certain in her mind and experience is that God works in amazing ways! “Without a doubt, the investment is worth it,” Flo comments. “It was tough for us to send all four children to PCS but you just do it. The relationships and commitment and spiritual depth, in addition to the education are truly worth it.” Flo recounts the story of Ralph Numan and Mary van Egmond as a memory of how important community is. The tragic death of this young engaged couple helped plant the seeds of PCS. The bequest from Ralph was used to kick start the school and church partnership. He was a cousin of Flo’s mom, who was going to be catering the wedding. “It changed from a wedding to a funeral,” she recalls with some emotion. Through these tough times, something truly God-honouring emerged. Flo didn’t graduate from PCS secondary; that wasn’t an option at that time. But she recalls a close, non-Christian friend who bought her a Bible for a grad present. “You always had a peace about you that I never had,” said the friend. I hope that our grads can have that peace and share it with others as they move on. Grads of 2013 – Dare to try different things because if you’re using your God given gift, it will work. Do something that you feel you’d be good at – don’t say you can’t. If God gave you the gift, go for it.
Talk Board Congratulations from the Board of Directors to the grads of 2013. May God bless you on the journey ahead as you seek to follow His path. Your life story will always include a piece of PCS. We hope you will return and bless the community with stories of your adventures and how you have experienced God on the journey.
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Grads of the 80’s now teaching at PCS: As we started on this edition and began interviewing alumni, the 80’s became very prominent. That’s probably not a bad thing as the majority of the readers of the Pacer Press are also grads of the 80’s. What we found interesting was the number of PCS graduates from that decade who are now teaching at PCS. We decided to focus on these alumni.
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God Fills in the Blanks Starring at the 15 and 34 second mark in the Elementary School Video, Mrs. Leean Harvie’s joy for teaching is obvious. Take a few minutes to talk to her sometime and you will see that this wasn’t put on for the video. She loves life and is working to see others catch this love as well.
Most of these alumni’s reflections are centred on their time in secondary school. Elementary years are very formative and launch young adults into secondary school years and help create vivid memories of becoming a young adult. Many of these grads also joined the PCS community during the middle school years or above. We’re looking forward to hearing from more alumni in the future and perhaps focus on elementary days.
Rick Fletcher Rick Fletcher graduated from PCS in the 80’s. To put that in context for some readers, that was pre-mp3, pre-DVD and on the cutting edge of VCR. In fact, one of Fletch’s fond memories of his grad year includes “breaking” into the school to watch a movie. At that time, VCR’s were not as popular but the school had one, so when a bunch of grad 12 students wanted to watch the 1979 classic, “Apocalypse Now”, what were they to do? Sloffee might not be aware of his close cameo appearance that night as the grads prepared for the movie! Fast forward to today and Mr. Fletcher is clearly still loving life and striving to teach to the best of his ability. Even though there was a fourteen year gap in his participation in the PCS community, he felt immediately at home when he returned as a teacher. Rick recalls that so many familiar faces and families made his transition from student to teacher very easy. He always felt comfortable and at home as a student, and that sense of family only grew deeper as he became more involved in the community as a teacher. Grads: Remember the word graduate comes from the Latin roots “gress/grad” meaning “to go” or “take a step”. Granted, high school graduation is a big step, but it is just a step. Don’t imagine for a minute that you have arrived. I advise you to consciously keep learning. Confront big issues. Ask hard questions. Be unsatisfied with what you think you know. Train yourself in the art of autodidacticism!
Teaching today in a classroom where she was a student is an interesting reflection for Leean. The essence of PCS has remained, but the size and shape has evolved. Relationships and friendships at all levels are nurtured, often with lifelong results. She still hangs out with her best friend from grade nine. Leean sees God filling in the blanks in life. For example, she once ran into one of her former grade seven students who started the conversation with, “I remember you because I got in trouble for wearing makeup.” A somewhat nervous Leean smiled as the student continued, “but you really helped me when you said, ‘you don’t need makeup, you’re already beautiful.’” Did Leean recall thinking about that response? No, but as she said, God was filling in the blanks, something that happens regularly when we rely on Him. Words for Grad 2013: What got me through school was a positive self-esteem and self-image. I remember a silly cartoon from “Man in Society” class (something else that has changed!): The cartoon said, “You’re special! God don’t make no junk!” It’s corny, but true, and something I come back to regularly. Leean Harvie Grade Three Teacher
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Grads of the 80’s We Didn’t Have Much but We Had A Lot When asked about his memories of PCS as a student, Tim Kamsteeg pauses and reflects that PCS was a very small, tight knit school. Although a student here from grade 1 through 12, his thoughts head to high school, probably because that is where he is called to serve today. Working in the Industrial Arts area and also teaching Law 12 has given Mr. Kamsteeg a unique viewpoint on the school. Reflecting on his time as a student, he realizes how close he and his classmates were. During his elementary years, he went to school and church with most of his classmates. It was something they took for granted. Transitioning to the larger, more diverse secondary school stands out for Tim. There were many new people coming to the school, in many ways broadening his horizon. You can sense his regret when realizing that for some new students, this was a tough time. The close community at times felt closed. However, he recognizes that much has changed and senses a much more open community now. PCS is a “healthy size.” PCS was quite small in the late 70’s and into the 80’s. The program offering was “very thin” but the teachers really seemed to care. “We didn’t have much, but we had a lot,” says Mr. Kamsteeg, reflecting on the secondary school. Now it’s quite different. The program offerings are diverse and help students of all walks, and teachers still care deeply. After working in the local trade scene for a few years, Mr. Kamsteeg headed to university and then took a position at Duncan Christian. Launching their shop program was rewarding, but the opportunity to work and develop the industrial arts program at PCS brought him back. “Shop was my whole world as a student at PCS,” and it is easy to see Mr. Kamsteeg’s continued passion in this area. Students getting involved in the local community and mission work, such as the 30 Hour Famine, has been an encouragement for Mr. Kamsteeg. It’s been great to see the students engaged, not for the credit (either academic or public recognition), but because they can make a difference. Grad 2013: When I graduated, the economy was the mantra. There was fear; students felt disheartened and pensive about the future. I think that issue is still here. You might feel it’s going to be too hard and not worth it. It is worth it. Use your giftedness and follow your heart. Tim Kamsteeg: Industrial Arts Coordinator
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Grads of the 80’s Mrs. TufFin and Ms. McKerracher It’s The Best Thing That Could Have Happened to Me. Sometimes God moves in mysterious ways. Being quite happy where she was, and set to be the grad class president, Sue McKerracher was not going to move to a much smaller school and attend PCS. However, after many discussions at home and laying a ‘fleece’ for God, she ended up attending PCS in her grade 12 year. Reflecting back she clearly says, “It’s the best that could have happened to me.” Within two years of Sue’s experience, Becky Tuffin joined the PCS community in grade 8. In this case, moving from a much smaller school to a ‘large’ high school, Mrs. Tuffin also reflects back positively on her experiences and recalls that this was also the first time she had male teachers! It was formative for her to augment her family life and Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship life with a solid Christian school.
Ms. McKerracher (above) Mrs. Tuffin (right)
Stories about the 80’s at PCS seem ready to flow from these two grads! The many stories from Leigh Bradfield, walking for a block with all the music equipment to the nearby classroom and typing with ABBA are just a few. The smiles and reflective laughs reveal that PCS was indeed a lively community. Recognizing that we are not a perfect community, there is an obvious passion in these two staff to see God at work in the lives of staff and students. They comment that the close community from the 80’s has now expanded in many ways, but is still working to honour God. The evolution of the Bible curriculum into today’s Christian Studies modules in grades 10-12 is something that both appreciate. The openness to explore how God is working in all aspects of life – the lack of division between sacred and secular – is important to the atmosphere that is PCS. Ms. McKerracher reflects on the wonderful way that PCS is now integrated with the Victoria community. Participating in sports leagues, debating tournaments and many other activities allow us to be an active, important part of Victoria. The current complement of over 90 churches and the diversity in courses positions PCS well for educating in an ever changing environment. Both Mrs. Tuffin and Ms. McKerracher point back to specific teachers who in part inspired them to choose teaching as a career. Although they were certainly prepared for their university studies when they graduated, the sense is that now there is even a greater opportunity for students to leave PCS prepared for the journey where God is leading. Mrs. Tuffin reflects, “I wish I could take the AP Art classes that are being offered now!” It’s great to be large enough to have teachers focused on their area of expertise. Mrs. Tuffins words for the Grads of 2013: There is a sense of urgency with graduation – particularly when my son is one of them! Jesus seemed to have this urgency when talking to his disciples in John 16. He knows he is leaving soon but gives them the Holy Spirit to be with them. That same Spirit is here today, and the hope is that the seed is firmly planted in you as you move forward. Ms. McKerracher’s word for the grads of 2013: Trust that God is leading you. Don’t sit around waiting but take advantage of every opportunity as it presents itself.
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Another Grad of the 80’s teaching at PCS... Authentic Relationships It’s been great to have Mrs. Simmonds team-teaching grade four at PCS this year. Janet has been part of the PCS community for many years, and her children enjoy being students here too. If you get a chance, be sure to connect and say hi to Janet. Her laugh is contagious, and very similar to her sister’s, Sue McKerracher! Yes, the PCS community is interwoven, but as in Janet’s experience, also very open and welcoming to new families. Janet admits that when she first joined the grade 8 class at PCS she didn’t really want to make the switch. Now she is very grateful that her family made the move. She still has connections with her former classmates - deeper, authentic relationships that she recognizes as part of a faith community. During her grad year, Janet’s class moved into the new secondary building. It was an exciting time as they “broke the place in.” “It felt good,” she reflects. “Everything was brand new!” Although time has passed, and even Mr. Jentink has aged a little since teaching Janet, she sees many continuing trends as PCS. The care of teachers for students is evident as they invest in lives of young people. She sees the continued, authentic relationships that she experienced as a student, all stemming from an authentic relationship with Jesus. The student population is much larger now, but Janet sees this as a positive as it allows for a wide range of options that just weren’t available in her time as a student. The level of competition, professionalism and excellence in drama, athletics and sciences are just three areas where she has seen growth. She particularly appreciates the changes in the secondary school Bible curriculum. It is still rooted in scripture but now has many other components to challenge students. If you are a grad from previous decades, you are encouraged to come by and see the developments. Janet says she is going to miss her students after the final bell rings in June. Yes, summer break is a great time, but she has valued the opportunity to strive to help her class develop. Words for Grad 2013 – Examine what you value. Work to understand the value of the people you will come in contact with. Strive to see beyond issues to the people that are before you. Janet Simmonds: Grade 4 Teacher
Congratulations To the grade 7 class of 2013
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Q&A with Katrina Nassichuk Q: As your teachers, we saw you to be a person with many God-given talents in high school; what are you doing now? I am a ballet dance teacher at “Dance On It”, a brainchild of former PCS parent and now owner, Tracey Woiwood. The vision of this unique dance school, based out of the Lion of Judah Church. To provide a place where people would pursue excellence through the art of dance while receiving life mentoring based on solid values. And it’s exploding—we currently have 150 participants, male and female, which include toddlers, special needs students, elite dancers, and seniors. We just rented The Ridge Theatre for their very popular year-end show. The music, costumes, dance, and community celebrated, inspired beauty and ultimately glorified God. Q: Looking back, did PCS help shape how you do what you do today? PCS definitely modeled how to create academic excellence based on a Christian worldview. I now see that its education philosophy, which has a mainstay of critical thinking and not being afraid to engage the world and real life, gave breath to being in the world but not of it. That philosophy can transfer to their world of the arts. “Dance On It” is supportive of family values and of each person’s unique giftedness granted by God, and like an educational institution such as PCS, we want to develop those individual talents. I know that taking on the task of providing a dance studio which marries Christianity and the Arts is a necessary and satisfying challenge; after all, when “God’s name is on something,” it needs to be done well. I’d love to impact the world of dance by being Christians who do what other professionals do, such as perform “Swan Lake”, but giving God the glory through the accomplishment’s beauty, unity, and creativity. If dancers from our studio earn the right to work professionally, we can then “shine our light where it’s so desperately needed” in a world wracked with the darkness of comparison and poor self-image.
Kristin Low Q: You went to PCS and have since majored in education at UVic yourself; what did you see in your high school years in yourself and your school that inspired this? PCS teachers taught to their strengths, and even if I weren’t a student in a teacher’s classroom, I still learned something from almost every teacher. The teachers cared about the individual and treated every one as special. As a tap teacher at “Dance On It”, teaching kids from six-years-old to adults in their 60’s or 70’s who’ve wanted to dance their whole lives, I am inspired by this individual approach. As well, the teachers at PCS modeled how to live their biblical perspective. Day in and day out they mentored me, possibly unbeknownst to them. I learned that it is possible to be top in your field, to see the strengths of each student, and to respond to each as created in His image. Q: You now work at “Dance On It”; what are the positive things that are happening there? The attitudes of the dancers are different—collaborative and celebratory. We have special needs classes, and it’s beautiful to see their proud parents celebrating their child’s accomplishments at the year-end recital. We assign value to the music and costume choices, trying our best to be intentional and God-honouring. It’s family-oriented, kind of like the Christmas concerts we used to have at PCS when the elementary and secondary schools combined their efforts. My favourite memory was getting to dance in that Christmas concert, celebrating Christ’s birth. We want to make the arts accessible for everyone, so we have taken care to put some money aside for bursaries and scholarships so that this can happen.
Dance On It Summer Camps are being offered! July 15-19, ages 5-10 boys and girls, “The Sampler” and August 1216, “Summer Dance Intensive.” You can visit www.victoriadanceonit.com if you would like more details!
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Q & A with Heidi Young-Thompson Alumni, Board member, former staff and PCS Mom. What are your favourite memories of your time at PCS? There are too many favourite memories to list! Most of my best memories come from all the trips I went on. The Japan trip, Grad trip to California, and all of the band and choir trips are full of wonderful memories. What did you do after you graduated? I attended King’s University College for a year, then transferred to UVic where I completed my BSc and PDPP to become a teacher. I married Ian in 1997 and we have three amazing children - Jenna, Nathanael and Cameron. Jenna is at PCS in grade 2, Nathanael is entering kindergarten in September, and Cameron will follow shortly after. I look forward to experiencing the PCS journey all over again with my own children. They already love it and have started creating their own ‘favourite memories’. It is such a joy to watch!
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Do you feel PCS prepared you for life after secondary? Academically, I was as well prepared for university as any high school student can be! University was still a shock, but all first year students are in the same boat. Apart from academics, I believe the best way to prepare for life after secondary is to establish a firm Biblical worldview. PCS definitely helped shape that worldview for me. The staff at PCS were great influencers in that regard. What was is like to come back as a teacher at PCS? Well, at first it was a bit awkward teaching with teachers who had taught me! My whole life they were “Mr. So and So” and “Ms. Whomever”, and now suddenly they were my colleagues. The staff made me feel incredibly welcome and it didn’t take long to feel like I was ‘at home’. It really was a privilege to be part of team who had such an impact on my own life. There are lifelong mentors in those buildings, and I’m sure I’m not the only alum to feel that way. Now that you have one of your children attending PCS, how do you see the school? PCS still nurtures students in Christ-like living, critical thinking and joyful service. I’m thankful as a parent that those things haven’t changed and that PCS does those things well. The dedication of teachers, their love of the Lord, and their prayerful ways haven’t changed. Sloffee hasn’t changed! Some things have changed however. There are far more opportunities and electives available to students. Things like the Leadership program, AP courses, New York and Paris trips, musical theater, mechanics, and additional sports programs in earlier grades are all amazing additions to the education program. I’m thrilled to have my children attend a school that offers such a broad range of courses and extra-curricular activities across the grades. Words for the grads: Trusting in the Lord with all my heart, and leaning not on my own understanding, but acknowledging God in all my ways has carried me through many different seasons of life. In all of them, He has kept my path straight. (Proverbs 3:5,6)
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At 134.9/litre, it makes CENTS to take the bus! For the past 6 years, PCS and the Keyano Transportation Society have been making bus service to and from school available to our parents living north of the school and towards the Westshore. If you live close to the following major routes, there’s a good chance you can save time and money by using the buses: Peninsula Service Westshore Service Glandford Interurban Road Royal Oak Drive Grange Road Cordova Bay Road/Sayward West Burnside Road Tanner Road Helmcken Road Keating X Road Sooke Road West Saanich Road Six Mile Road Wallace Drive Veteran’s Memorial East Saanich Road Cairndale Road Beacon Avenue Wishart Road You could be saving HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS! A round trip from PCS to the Langford Home Depot twice a day = 42 km. 42 km x $0.52 (average car allowance) = $21.84 18 school days (average/month) X $21.84 = $393/month Round trip bus pass for two children = $139/month SAVINGS = $254/month Do the math for yourself and then contact us if you are interested in using the bus service next year. www.keyanowestshore.ca www.keyanopeninsula.ca
Keyano.bus@gmail.com 250-858-4513
PCS SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Elementary front office closed: July 15 – August 16 (re-opens on August 19) Secondary front office closed: July 17 – August 20 (re-opens on August 21) Business Office & Development Offices: Open most of the summer but pease call or email ahead of time.
A WORD of ENCOURAGEMENT You have given us the opportunity to journey with the families that are grieving and to truly come alongside as the body of Christ. Thank you for leading the way in this. At Xavier’s memorial, [we] were commenting that this is exactly why we love PCS-because it is such an amazing community, where Jesus is always at the centre. Blessings on you this summer, A PCS Parent.
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Have a Great Summer!
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