Friday, May 30, 2008
RJC Students Selected for Lt. Gov. Leadership Forum
Congratulations to Carissa Brockman and Jordan Kopp. Both students have been selected to participate in the Lieutenant Governor's Leadership Forum. Twenty students exhibiting strong academics, leadership and involvement in their schools and communities have been selected from across Saskatchewan to participate in the Leadership Forum from October 13-24. We want to congratulate both Carissa and Jordan on this honour. Well done!
Evan Martens Memorial Award
On October 23, Terry and Peter Martens joined us for a chapel that celebrated the life of their son, Evan. Ten years ago Evan Martens took his own life after revealing to his parents that he had been bullied for several years at school. Evan had hoped to join his sister Gabrielle as a student at RJC for his grade 11 year. Unfortunately, this was not to be.On the tenth anniversary of Evan's death, Terry, Peter, sister Gabrielle, brother Jonathan, and other extended family members want to honour Evan's life by giving a bursary to three students at RJC who embody the characteristics of compassion, empathy and dignity towards others. The following students were honoured - each of them young people who have demonstrated their sensitivity and care for others around them, reaching outside of their friendship groups to draw others in. All three have made RJC a more welcoming place, and we are certainly grateful to have them as part of our community.
Kim Koop is a grade 10 student from Rosthern who genuinely cares for others. She is involved in peer tutoring, soccer and drama. Kim is a friendly, considerate young woman, always looking to lend a helpful hand.
Miranda Young is an open and gregarious young woman who is always smiling. She is a first year, grade 11 student from Calgary. Miranda loves drama, fashion, plays soccer, and sang “The Messiah” with the Station Singers before Christmas. Miranda is a genuine and welcoming person.
Ben Jones is a grade 12 student from Rosthern who is in his third year at RJC. He is a busy young man involved in soccer, chorale, basketball, and drama. Ben is a gentle person, sincere and considerate in his interaction with people.
Thank you, Terry and Peter, for sharing with us and helping us to grieve the loss of a young life, and to celebrate Evan's life.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Junior/Senior Report
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The fabulous Grade 12 class was hosted this Wednesday by the almost as fantastic Grade 11’s with the help of the enthusiastic Grade 10’s at the annual Jr/Sr Banquet. The evening began at five o’clock when the senior class of RJC met in front of the historic museum dressed with regal flare for our class picture. We quickly proceeded to the dinning hall where we entered into a new relaxing atmosphere. During the meal the graduating class took the opportunity to subject the Grade 10’s to our every whim. Shenanigans were plentiful as Throne Races, (an event where Grade 10’s carry a Grade 12 student in a chair around the room in a race like fashion) and the entire grade 10 class sang this semesters Math C30 class Toy Story’s ‘You Got a Friend in Me’ took place.
After a delicious supper the whole group moved to the gypsy carnival in the school where our fortunes were told, caricatures were drawn, pictures were taken, and gobs of cotton candy were consumed. We then moved to the Pit Theatre, where a Freak Show was on display for our viewing pleasure, with many strange and exotic creatures. The last event of the evening found us outside in the gazebo around a fire, eating smores and simply relaxing. The event was a great success due to the hard work of the Grade 11’s. Thanks guys, we won’t forget it.
Dominic Warkentin
Ben Jones
Steven Koop
The fabulous Grade 12 class was hosted this Wednesday by the almost as fantastic Grade 11’s with the help of the enthusiastic Grade 10’s at the annual Jr/Sr Banquet. The evening began at five o’clock when the senior class of RJC met in front of the historic museum dressed with regal flare for our class picture. We quickly proceeded to the dinning hall where we entered into a new relaxing atmosphere. During the meal the graduating class took the opportunity to subject the Grade 10’s to our every whim. Shenanigans were plentiful as Throne Races, (an event where Grade 10’s carry a Grade 12 student in a chair around the room in a race like fashion) and the entire grade 10 class sang this semesters Math C30 class Toy Story’s ‘You Got a Friend in Me’ took place.
After a delicious supper the whole group moved to the gypsy carnival in the school where our fortunes were told, caricatures were drawn, pictures were taken, and gobs of cotton candy were consumed. We then moved to the Pit Theatre, where a Freak Show was on display for our viewing pleasure, with many strange and exotic creatures. The last event of the evening found us outside in the gazebo around a fire, eating smores and simply relaxing. The event was a great success due to the hard work of the Grade 11’s. Thanks guys, we won’t forget it.Dominic Warkentin
Ben Jones
Steven Koop
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
RJC Hosts Peace Fair for Rosthern Elementary School
RJC NEWS RELEASE
May 9, 2008, Ryan Wood
The halls of Rosthern Junior College were a little noisier than usual on Friday, May 9, as students from Rosthern Elementary School attended RJC’s second annual Peace Fair. The carnival-like event consisted of nine booths featuring global peace and justice themes complete with games, activities, prizes and treats. Featured this year were issues of poverty, the arms trade, climate change, sweatshops, water wars, child soldiers, bullying, blood diamonds and the impact of oil. The Peace Fair is designed as part of RJC’s Peace and Justice Studies class to create awareness of global peace and justice issues.
When asked why she thinks it is important that elementary students learn about these topics, grade 12 student
Hannale Regier, standing behind her ‘Arms Trade’ booth, responded, “Kids play with toys guns all the time and they don’t know how big of an issue it really is, how mass produced guns are, and how badly they affect people.” When asked why he is passionate about having young people learn about sweatshops David Epp, grade 12, replied, “Really soon these students are going to be earning money and be consumers and they will be involved in the world of sweatshops whether they realize it or not. 
They might as well learn about it now.” At the ‘Oil’ booth, Jordan Zimmerly mused, “Kids don’t know about the negative history of oil and the affect it has had on small countries. Oil is important, but it comes at a high cost.”
The elementary students jumped right into the event. When Ross, grade one, was asked about his favorite part he responded “The Ring” referring to the ring pop prize that he won by successfully completing the ‘Blood Diamond’ obstacle course. He played the role of a police officer who was trying to capture a smuggler in an effort to stop the illegal trafficking if blood diamonds, which help fund militias in high conflict zones like Sierra Leone.
He was rewarded for his efforts with a sugary 18-carat prize. Mackenzie, grade two, most enjoyed “Pulling that big boy (Cody Pauls) in the water” at the ‘Water Wars’ booth where students simulated the struggle for water that many in the world experience on a daily basis. As a result of the game Jessica, grade three, learned that “we shouldn’t waste water”. Grade four student Danielle enjoyed “making wallets” at the ‘Sweatshop’ display underneath the stage in RJC’s gymnasium because she learned that some “people that make stuff only get paid a really small amount.”
All the students who participated, on both sides of the displays, appeared to enjoy themselves and learn something from the event. The grade 11 and 12 hosts were impressed with the knowledge, energy and enthusiasm of the younger students. Some RJC students are already scheming about what they might plan for next year.
May 9, 2008, Ryan Wood
The halls of Rosthern Junior College were a little noisier than usual on Friday, May 9, as students from Rosthern Elementary School attended RJC’s second annual Peace Fair. The carnival-like event consisted of nine booths featuring global peace and justice themes complete with games, activities, prizes and treats. Featured this year were issues of poverty, the arms trade, climate change, sweatshops, water wars, child soldiers, bullying, blood diamonds and the impact of oil. The Peace Fair is designed as part of RJC’s Peace and Justice Studies class to create awareness of global peace and justice issues.When asked why she thinks it is important that elementary students learn about these topics, grade 12 student
Hannale Regier, standing behind her ‘Arms Trade’ booth, responded, “Kids play with toys guns all the time and they don’t know how big of an issue it really is, how mass produced guns are, and how badly they affect people.” When asked why he is passionate about having young people learn about sweatshops David Epp, grade 12, replied, “Really soon these students are going to be earning money and be consumers and they will be involved in the world of sweatshops whether they realize it or not. 
They might as well learn about it now.” At the ‘Oil’ booth, Jordan Zimmerly mused, “Kids don’t know about the negative history of oil and the affect it has had on small countries. Oil is important, but it comes at a high cost.”The elementary students jumped right into the event. When Ross, grade one, was asked about his favorite part he responded “The Ring” referring to the ring pop prize that he won by successfully completing the ‘Blood Diamond’ obstacle course. He played the role of a police officer who was trying to capture a smuggler in an effort to stop the illegal trafficking if blood diamonds, which help fund militias in high conflict zones like Sierra Leone.
He was rewarded for his efforts with a sugary 18-carat prize. Mackenzie, grade two, most enjoyed “Pulling that big boy (Cody Pauls) in the water” at the ‘Water Wars’ booth where students simulated the struggle for water that many in the world experience on a daily basis. As a result of the game Jessica, grade three, learned that “we shouldn’t waste water”. Grade four student Danielle enjoyed “making wallets” at the ‘Sweatshop’ display underneath the stage in RJC’s gymnasium because she learned that some “people that make stuff only get paid a really small amount.”
All the students who participated, on both sides of the displays, appeared to enjoy themselves and learn something from the event. The grade 11 and 12 hosts were impressed with the knowledge, energy and enthusiasm of the younger students. Some RJC students are already scheming about what they might plan for next year.
Monday, May 12, 2008
RJC Students Attend Historic Story Telling Event
RJC Press Release
April 25, 2008, Ryan Wood
On Thursday April 24, 2008, thirty-five RJC grade 12 History students braved the unseasonably cold temperatures and attended the “Stories of Tourond’s Coulee/Fish Creek and Batoche Storytelling Symposium” at the Battle of Tourond’s Coulee/Fish Creek National Historic Site. The event was part of the celebrations surrounding the renaming of the site formerly known as simply “The Battle of Fish Creek”. The renaming of the site to “Tourond’s Coulee” reflects the Métis name where the historic battle of the North West Resistance transpired. Many Métis poets, singers, and authors from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario were on hand, and all shared stories that focused on the contribution of Métis women and children during the resistance. Their stories, poems and songs gave voice to many people that are often ignored in dominant historical narratives.
Mark Calette, from Gabriel Dumont Institute suggested that the battle of Tourond’s Coulee/Fish Creek “is our Plains of Abraham”. All the stories surrounding the battle site need to be told and preserved so future generations can listen and learn from this important historic event. “We need to share our wealth…. our stories” intoned elder Rose Fluery “you can’t take it with you…each day we need to ask …‘what can I share’?” Our class was glad that Rose and other did share with us that day. It was an honor to be invited to participate, and we departed with a greater understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage.
April 25, 2008, Ryan Wood
On Thursday April 24, 2008, thirty-five RJC grade 12 History students braved the unseasonably cold temperatures and attended the “Stories of Tourond’s Coulee/Fish Creek and Batoche Storytelling Symposium” at the Battle of Tourond’s Coulee/Fish Creek National Historic Site. The event was part of the celebrations surrounding the renaming of the site formerly known as simply “The Battle of Fish Creek”. The renaming of the site to “Tourond’s Coulee” reflects the Métis name where the historic battle of the North West Resistance transpired. Many Métis poets, singers, and authors from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario were on hand, and all shared stories that focused on the contribution of Métis women and children during the resistance. Their stories, poems and songs gave voice to many people that are often ignored in dominant historical narratives.
Mark Calette, from Gabriel Dumont Institute suggested that the battle of Tourond’s Coulee/Fish Creek “is our Plains of Abraham”. All the stories surrounding the battle site need to be told and preserved so future generations can listen and learn from this important historic event. “We need to share our wealth…. our stories” intoned elder Rose Fluery “you can’t take it with you…each day we need to ask …‘what can I share’?” Our class was glad that Rose and other did share with us that day. It was an honor to be invited to participate, and we departed with a greater understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage.
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