JUNE 2014 PAGE 2 - St Peter`s Catholic School

DE JONG BOYS KICKING AHEAD
Jeff Speakman Kenpo 5.0 is a modern day, practical Martial Art with a philosophy of self-­‐respect packaged into a strong self-­‐defense system. It builds self-­‐
discipline, confidence and self-­‐respect in its participants. Started by Jeff Speakman in America he oversees clubs in 21 countries. Jeff has appeared in more than 10 movies and is the only Martial Artist rated higher than Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. He is visiting New Zealand in August and we are fortunate to have him visit and join training with the Cambridge Club.
We are privileged in Cambridge to have 4th Dan Black Belt Sensei Mark Robinson in our dojo, who has built up a strong club of over 50 members. The Children are also taught Etiquette and Values inherent to being a Kenpo 5.0 student. All students wear 3 Chinese characters (Kanji) on their uniform (Gi) that reminds them of the values a Kenpo student holds in high regard in life; those being Wisdom, Strength and Kindness.
Danny started Kenpo at the beginning of last year and has progressed from White Belt to currently grading from advanced Orange to his Purple Belt. He won 1st in Forms and Sets and also Self Defence at the Fabian Niwa Memorial in Taranaki last year and 3rd in Sparring, punching well above his weight, at the Oceania Championships at Karapiro in April. Luke began in June last year and after taking a term off to play cricket is grading for Advanced Yellow Belt. Luke's strength is in sparring and put on a fantastic display at Karapiro also.
Caleb began after watching his brothers in Taranaki last year and is showing great promise in Techniques and Sparring. He has recently been graded and achieved 1st Degree Orange Belt. All three will be competing at the Fabian Niwa Memorial in Taranaki again in August where competition will be strong with a contingent coming from the USA to compete also.
New Zealand is a force in the world of Kenpo 5.0 with all 28 members who went to the last World Championships in Las Vegas gaining a podium position. We wish the boys' the best of luck for their competition in Taranaki.
INGREDIENTS:
2 carrots, sliced
1 red onion, quartered
1 red or green capsicum, diced
400g lean beef mince
2 tsp Moroccan seasoning
170 g (1 cup) Israeli couscous
1 Tblsp oil
200g (2 cups sliced) mushrooms
100g spinach
400g can light evaporated milk
3 Tlbsp freshly shaven parmesan cheese
2 Tlbsp fresh chopped herbs
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180|C. Lightly grease a large ovenproof dish. Add
carrots, onion and capsicum and cook for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile brown mince. Add seasoning. Prepare coucous
following packet directions using just 1 tablespoon oil.
Add couscous and mince to dish with remaining vegetables and
evaporated milk. Toss lightly.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
NZ Healthy Food Guide
Eating Vegetables Provides Health Benefits
People who eat fruit and vegetables as part of their daily diet have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases.
Vegetables are important part of healthy eating and provide a source of many nutrients, including potassium,
fibre, folate (folic acid) and vitamins A, E and C. Options like broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and garlic provide
additional benefits, making them a superfood! Dietary fibre from vegetables helps reduce blood cholesterol
levels and may lower risk of heart disease.