DIRECTOR'S TEAPOT

Blessed New Year to everyone! It is the year 2014. We are writing a new book with 12 chapters. Chapter 1 opens with a mystery, a challenge and a promise. What is 2014 going to be like? Will I get a job or still go jobless? Will I make more money or go bankrupt? Will there be birth or death or illness? Will it be a peaceful or tumultuous year? Is there going to be an earthquake? Typhoon? Storm surge? Tsunami? Volcanic eruption? Plagues? Pandora's Box is released...what is poured out? There have been many predictions of more calamities; but as believers of Jesus Christ, we know that the whole earth has already been cursed because of sin. Jesus confirmed this long ago when he said "in this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" (John 16:33, NIV).

The Lord Jesus challenged us to take heart, also translated "be of good cheer." How can one remain cheerful amidst trouble? The key is "in Jesus!" Yes, Jesus said, "I have told you these things [referring to the difficult times after Jesus leaves the earth for heaven], so that in me you may have peace. It is both a challenge and a promise to trust Him and claim His peace in the midst of trouble. Our Lord has already overcome the world, which means that Jesus has already defeated the world. The world is under His bidding and control; no world event is without His knowledge and sovereign rule. Therefore for all God's children, the only logical response is to invite Him to journey with us every day of 2014 and we will enjoy His abiding presence and peace amidst troubles.

BE UPDATED
January 31 (F) - Chinese New Year Holiday
February 10 (M) - Preschool Open House
February 11, 12, 13 (T-Thurs) - 66th School Founder's Day & Intramural Games;Preschool and Elementary Pupils' Field Trips (details to follow next issue)
February 14 (F) - Rest Day
February 16 (Su) - PCGS Sunday @ CGC (Teachers/Staff & selected students)
February 24 (M)- Cebu City Charter Day Holiday
February 25 (T) - Edsa People Power Holiday
February 28 (F) - Alumni 2nd Golf Tournament & Fellowship (Cebu Country Club, by invitation only)
March 10 - 15 (M-Sat) - Final Examinations
March 17 - 21 (M-F) - Bible Week and retreats
March 22 (Sat) - School Production
March 23 (Su) - Baccalaureate Sunday Service
March 25 (T) - Nursery and Pre-K Recognition Day
March 26 (W) - Kindergarten Closing Exercises
March 28 (F) - Grade 6 and High 4 Commencement
March 29 (Sat) - Recognition Day for all Elementary and High School non-graduating students

CONGRATULATIONS
Students whose name appeared below joined the 2013 Mathematics International Competitions and Assessments for Schools offered by the University of New South Wales, Australia. They received certificates for their accomplishments categorized as follows:

Makarios Joash Wee (Year 8, MTG) - HIGH DISTINCTION
Anthony James Limchesing (Year 10, MTG) - CREDIT
Prince Davidun Uy (Year 9, MTG) - PARTICIPATION
Jacqueline Mae Tan (Year 10, MTG) - PARTICIPATION

SHINE PCGS! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

BE INFORMED

Classes this Friday, January 10, will be in the MORNING only because of traffic build up near the school's vicinity after 1:00 p.m. Dismissal time is as follows:
Level 1 - 11:30 a.m.
Level 2 & High School - 12:00 noon

For preschool classes, details will be pasted in the Student Diary.
REPORT CARDS will be distributed this Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Kindly proceed to the Gymnasium. Traffic along Osmena Boulevard is expected to build up by midday because of the festivities; so please come early to avoid the inconveniences. We truly appreciate your effort to personally get the card/s of your child/children on this day.


RESERVATIONS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015 IS A MUST FOR PRESCHOOL AND ENTERING GRADE ONE & TWO


Because of the smaller class size that we want to maintain for younger children, we urged all concerned to please place your reservations now. Reservation Fee is P5,000.00 per child, non-refundable but deductible upon enrollment. Deadline to reserve is March 14, 2014. Failure to reserve before March 14 will mean that your child's slot may be given to new applicants. Kindly make your payments only to the Cashier. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.


APPLY NOW
We are now accepting student applications for school year 2014-2015. Interested parties may inquire from the Office of the Registrar. Call Ms. Andrea Canonigo @ 254-6815 or 254-6817, loc 129.