Pukekohe Christian School
82 Yates Road, RD2 Pukekohe, 2677
PO Box 153, Pukekohe, 2340
Tel 09 238 6449
Fax 09 238 2581
Email [email protected]
NEWSLETTER 9/2014
5 June 2014
In this issue:
 Important dates for this
term
 Wanted – Semi Retired
Handyman
 Transport Needed
 Fundraising opportunity
 Ads & Notices
 Something to think about
Dear Parents,
Half way through the term already!
When you finally
LET GO
of the past
something better
comes along
I wanted to say how proud I am of our students and their performance at the Auckland
Christian Schools Netball and Soccer Tournament held last week. Our Strivers Netball
team came second in their grade, for Soccer, PCS Force (Y11-13) placed first, PCS United
(Y7-8) placed second, PCS Strikers (Y9-10) placed third and PCS Thunder (Y5-6) placed
fourth. A very big THANK YOU to all our wonderful parents who gave up their time to
come and help with transport on the day.
Parent / Teacher interviews are over, hopefully everyone was able to see the relevant
teachers. However, if you have missed out on seeing a teacher, please do not hesitate
to contact Jacqui in the school office to arrange a suitable time after school with the
relevant teacher(s).
As the weather becomes colder, remember blazers are available for Years 9-13 to ward
off the winter chills. In addition, warmer clothes may be worn underneath the uniform
as long as they are not visible.
Keep warm!
Term Dates 2014
Term1:
Term 2:
Term 3:
Term 4:
28 Jan to 17 Apr
5 May to 4 July
28 July to 26 Sep
13 Oct to 5 Dec
Yours in Christ
Clare Humber
Principal
2. IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM 2 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
2 June
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
NO SCHOOL!
9
Year 5 & 6 Speech
Competition Finals at
Franklin Baptist
Church
16
ICAS English Writing
23
30
3
10
17
ICAS English
Writing
ICAS Spelling
24
1 July
Student Council
Baking Stall
4
P.C.S Speech finals in
Room 5 at 1:30am
(Yrs 1-8)
ICAS Science
11
Thursday
Friday
5
6
Year 1-8 Swimming at
Fulton Swim School
12
Year 7 & 8 Speech
Competition Finals
at Franklin Baptist
Church
13
Year 1-8 Swimming
At Fulton Swim School
18
ICAS English Writing
19
ICAS English
Writing
25
26
2
3
LEGO Mufti Day
Year 12/13 Physics Field
trip to Waikato
University
20
Year 1-8 Swimming at
Fulton Swim School
ICAS English Writing
27
Year 1-8 Swimming at
Fulton Swim School
4
LAST DAY
School closes @
1:10pm
3. WANTED – SEMI RETIRED HANDYMAN
We are looking for someone to help get a wood working group started during a couple lunchtimes, starting this
term if possible and also to do a couple hours around the school doing odd jobs. This would suit a grandparent of
the school or anyone who may be interested in supporting us in this way. Please contact Clare in the school
office on 238 6449 or email her on [email protected] if you are interested and would like more
information.
4. TRANSPORT NEEDED
We have a couple students who need help with transport as follows:
 One student from school to Prospect Terrace, Pukekohe. If anyone can help please call Rudi or Ilze on 022
193 1873 or 022 189 5042.
 One student from school to Karaka area. If you can help, please call Sue Bird 021 237 2999.
5. FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR P.C.S
The Yummy Sticker promotion is on again! Hope you are all collecting! All you need to do is buy the “Yummy”
apples and collect the Yummy cut-out labels from bags (each cut-out label is worth 10 stickers) and individual
Yummy apple stickers for your school’s share of the $200,000 free DG Sport sports gear prize pool. Yummy apples
are available from New World, Pak'n Save and participating Four Square stores. The more you collect, the more
sports gear you get so get going and start collecting your Yummy cut-out labels and stickers now! We have until
the 19th of September (toward the end of next term) to collect the stickers. If you have any questions, please see
Jacqui in the school office or call 09 238 6449.
6. THANK YOU
I would like to personally thank Neville Phillips for the many hours he has recently given up to test and tag every
single piece of electronic equipment in our school. You can imagine what a huge task this was!
You may not be aware that over the last four years there have dramatic changes to the legislation around
electrical safety in the workplace. The result of these changes is that ALL businesses must now have ALL of their
electrical equipment (that is not hard wired) tested to ensure it is safe. Testing in accordance with
AS/NZS3760:2010 is the only documented method of achieving this. Neville Phillips is the technician for this area
and if you would like to know how this legislation affects your business, please call us on 0800 454 654.
Thanks again Neville, your support in keeping our equipment safe is invaluable.
7. ADS & NOTICES

FREE 'Have a Go' Day at Harrington Theatre, Pukekohe!
Have you wanted to get your child involved in performing arts classes in the Franklin/Pukekohe area, but
couldn't find a class? Never fear; Defying Gravity Performing Arts is here! Come and enjoy a complimentary
class on our 'Have a Go' day! Their will also be an opportunity to sign your child/children up to our Term 3
and 4 classes.
Times are:

5-6 Year Olds - 1.00pm - 1.45pm
Date: Saturday 28th June
7-9 Year Olds - 1.45pm - 2.45pm
Venue: Harrington Theatre (2 Harrington Avenue,
10+ Year Olds - 2.45pm - 4.15pm
Pukekohe)
Cost: FREE!
Registrations are essential - to register, head to Eventfinda and sign up for
free: http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2014/free-performing-arts-class-trials/auckland/pukekohe
Alternatively, you can email me at [email protected] or fill out an enrolment form on our
website: www.defyingravitypfa.com
Worried about your child’s reading and spelling? Accelerate their reading age by up to 12 months within 7
weeks. See massive improvement from daily 15 minute lessons. Proven results with dyslexia. Call for a free
trial today. Guaranteed results or your money back. 0800 777 225, [email protected] or
www.easyread.co.nz.

Rainbows End will be hosting another Night Rides series on 5th, 12th and 19th July and it will be a great
opportunity for those brave enough to try out our new ride Stratosfear!

Buckland Motors Limited for your vehicle repairs, servicing, WOF, Gas WOF. Denis Deihl, Managing Director
will be happy to help you out with your vehicle maintenance. Located at 2213 Buckland Road, Pukekohe,
Phone: 238 8324.

Kids Club!! Are you looking for something fun for your child to do these July holidays? Come and
join our Kid’s Club where we will be having stories, crafts, games, and a whole lot of fun! Who: Kids
ages 0-12 Date: July 14 – 18 Time: 10am – 12:30pm (9:30 on the 1st day) Place: Manna Park
Church, 653 Great South Rd, Runciman (near Drury) Register: by July 7 at: www.mapsda.co.nz
Inquires: [email protected] 021 166 1312 or (09) 527 1699
Casa D Campagne Design
Sarajane
[email protected]
021-2942180 or 09-2924247
Winter Country Vintage Market Day
Saturday 7 June 10am – 2pm
Ararimu Hall
Another fun day will be created at the Ararimu Hall. A slightly different feel for the winter market. Ararimu
School will be providing us with hot soup and sweet treats. News has spread quickly and I have a lovely line
up of new stall holders and Rob my Vintage Treasure hunter has been squirreling away new treasures for you
all to find. Lynda Hallinan will be back with fragrant and yummy treats. Shannon will have her lovely natural
handmade soaps. Charlie Cards with Ceramic painting for the kids, Confetti Design with cards and
keepsakes, Carol with patchwork quilts, MartinA Alpaca wool & products, Organic Herb Teas, Yana Meech Art,
Just Gorgeous Jewellery, The Beehive Drury, and those gorgeous Crochet Toys. Too many to list here so you
must Save the Day and come down and enjoy the creativity, music, hot soup and take away a coffee. Fresh
Flowers and vege.
CASH ONLY MARKET.
8. SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT – Kangaroos and Emus
Two of Australia’s indigenous creatures, kangaroos and emus, have something in common—they seldom move
backward. Kangaroos, because of the shape of their body and the length of their strong tail, can bounce along with
forward movement, but they cannot shift easily into reverse. Emus can run fast on their strong legs, but the joints in
their knees seem to make backward movement difficult. Both animals appear on Australia’s coat of arms as a symbol
that the nation is to be ever moving forward and making progress.
The apostle Paul called for a similar approach to the life of faith in his letter to the Philippians: “Brethren, I do not
count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward
to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (3:1314).
While it is wise to learn from the past, we shouldn’t live in the past. We cannot redo or undo the past, but by God’s
grace we can press forward and serve God faithfully today and in the future. The life of faith is a journey forward as
we become like Christ.
I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I’m onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” —Oatman
I will go anywhere—provided it is forward.
Yours in Christ
Clare Humber
Principal