By Alexa Gilker

>IN the 1950s, a small group of Dutch immigrants settled in Victoria, convinced that God had called them to open a Christian school that would recognize the kingship of Christ in all areas of life.

Flash forward 50 years, and Pacific Christian School (PCS), perched off highway 17, boasts both an elementary and high school, numerous education and fine arts programs, and five decades of grateful alumni.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Adele Wickett, former chair of the PCS board, has compiled a book chronicling the dynamic PCS history.

“All my children went to the school, I have grandchildren in the school, one of my daughters teaches there; I love the place,” said Wickett.

She had written a similar book for Pioneer Pacific Camp and decided to honour her family’s alma mater in the same way.

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The new book contains 96 pages of history researched by Wickett, and the rest consists of non-fiction stories written by various members of the PCS community – including founding principal Ray Sutton, various alumni and current students.

“The school had a bit of an archive, and I just went around asking people for pictures and stories,” Wickett said.

“A lot of people have been touched by the school over the years.”

The name of the book is Bright Hope for Tomorrow, which is a line from the popular hymn ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’ – which is considered an unofficial theme song at PCS. “It refers to God’s provision and guidance, but it also refers to the children in the school,” said Wickett.

The book will be officially launched April 16, and the Jubilee Homecoming celebration will be held on the weekend of May 14.

Anyone interested in purchasing a book or for more information about the celebration should contact the school at: pacificchristian.ca.

April 2010