Grade 10 Spiritual Retreat

Once again the Quest at Christopher Lake proved to be the ideal location for the Grade 10 retreat. The Lodge, situated on the shore of the lake, provided wonderful accommodations. The lake, although somewhat chilly, included the added bonus of a large water trampoline. The activities area was a great place for fun and team-building.

Led by staff members Jim Epp, Nancy Epp and Bev Epp (Team Epp!!!) the students had a great time singing, participating in activities, tubing behind a boat provided by Ron and Edith Regehr, eating great food made by Louise and Ewald Epp ( Epp again!!) and hanging out together.

The theme of the retreat was "Risking New Beginnings" and focused on the story of Moses from the Old Testament. Thanks to the Regehrs and Epps for once again helping to make the retreat a great success. Thanks also to Wendy Luitjens, Youth Worker from Rosthern Mennonite Church, for also coming to help with singing.

Jim Epp leading a session on the story of Moses

Kate McArthur, Brittany Olsen and Mark Buckingham enjoy a thrill ride on Christopher Lake

Mark Buckingham, Diego Reyes and John Baker conquer the 56˚ water!

Jonathan Aubichon and Joe Lee attempt the low rope challenge in the initiative tasks.

Erin Boldt trys out her balancing act.

Grade 11 Spiritual Retreat

This year the grade 11s traveled to Shekinah Retreat Centre to explore the theme of Stewardship. Through presentations by Wendy Harder and Pastor Robert Koop, we learned what it means to be good stewards of the things we have been granted, in particular: time, money, and gifts. We also thought about what it means to be stewards of the land by going on a canoe trip and ecology hike. The students also got to share their many talents through a coffee house and camp fire. In all, the retreat was a great success and we learned more about each other and what it means to wisely use what we've each been given.Erik Epp, Steven Tetreault paddle off with Spencer Russell pointing the way.

Torrey Falconer, Heather Epp and Taylor Epp

Baily Neufeldt, Shauna Regier, Allison Goertzen and Laura Schmidt perform at the coffeehouse.

Ryan Wood and Jesse Wozniczka enjoy the view from the Crying Rock

A group of students at the top of 195 steps.

Taylor Roy and Laura Civica's coffee house act.

Colton Regier

Grade 12s Spiritual Retreat

The grade 12s have returned from their retreat to Camp Valaqua in Alberta. They experienced a great time, coming closer together as a class.

They received inspirational motivation from speakers Jon Olfert and Rita McDonald, who challenged them to consider their future, and to go into the future commissioned to serve.

Singing during one of the sessions.

Free time was filled with games, canoeing, archery, and the new SKY SWING - a massive 30 foot harness swing.

At the top of the swing, just before release.

Krista Dueck in full flight on the Sky Swing.

Moving in

Girls dorm council prepares the dorm for the students arrival on Sunday August 31st.

Torrey Falconer welcomes help from the DC and SRC as she moves into the dorm.

Meghan Flath and

Erika Hooge also receives a helping hand on move in day.

Carissa Brockman, welcomes Jocelyn Wiebe to RJC.

New Beginnings

Barb Froese, co-pastor at Rosthern Mennonite Church, addresses the student leaders during their Commissioning service held in the Chapel August 29th.

The staff affirmed the student leaders for the school year and joined together in prayer and a reading of a litany to ask for God's guidance and strength .

The SRC prepare posters for opening weekend.

Taylor Epp and her mom enthusiastically register for the new school year.

Suzanne Luitjens and her mother look over her class schedule.