Grade 10 Spiritual Retreat - Risking New Beginnings

After Opening program on September 17th, the grade 10 class left for their Spiritual retreat at Camp Kadesh, Christopher Lake.  The theme for the retreat was 'Risking New Beginnings'.  Jim Epp and Dave Attema explored this theme over the three days using the story of Esther and the story of Moses from the bible.  Dave used his personal story to also  illustrate risking a new beginning. Nancy Epp lead the singing during the sessions.  On Monday morning we spent time team building on the Kadesh challenge course.  The student were then treated to an afternoon on the lake.  Ron and Edith Regehr  drove their boat endlessly around the lake until the kids could take no more!  The kids bonded as a class in the 59° F water!  It was a time of learning, getting to know one another, relaxing and enjoying the lake.

Special thanks to Ron and Edith Regehr, Nancy Epp and Pat Hildebrandt for helping us with the Retreat.

It is not a retreat until you play dutch blitz!

Dutch blitz version 2!

Enjoying breakfast together at Camp Kadesh.

Mikayla and Shenyce set the record for greatest distance.

Dave, Kelsey and Mikayla balance while Katie swings over the poison river.

The grade 10 working cooperatively to move everyone to the other side of the  spiderweb.

"The Boys" - Joseph, Kelsey, Michael and Brandon.

Hang on! Shenyce, Mikayla, Mieke and Gabby.

Cheyenne, Dria, Kelsey and Hayley catch some air!

Arms and legs were flying everywhere!

A beautiful fall day was enjoyed by all.

Campfire and s'mores.

Grade 10 Class 

Grade 11 Spiritual Retreat - Learning to Lead

The theme for the grade 11 Spiritual Retreat was 'learning to lead'.  The retreat was held Sept 18th at Camp Kinasao at Christopher Lake.  The morning sessions were lead by Heather Peters from Hanley. The students explored different leaders in history and the different leadership styles practised by these leaders.  They looked at the concept of leading from the front, the side and from behind.  The afternoon began with a bridge building activity . Separate groups was tasked with building 1/2 a bridge. The challenge was to communicate verbally with another group so that at the end of the independent construction the bridges could then be connected.  The afternoon was filled with activities. Despite cool water conditions, the students enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and even a quick dip into the water.  The polar bear swim was rewarded with a trip to the outdoor sauna!  Those that were not interested in water activity enjoyed  games of football, frisbee or board games.  After enjoying a wiener roast and s'more feast, the students entertained one another by performing in a coffeehouse.  

Heather leads a session.

Bridge building

Will they connect?

Kathleen and Mackenzie take a spin on the lake.

Kayak ballet!

Lauren shows the boys a thing or two.

Zoe enjoys a s'more!

Coffee house

The Grade 11 class

Grade 12 Spiritual Retreat - Who will you be in the world?

The Grade 12 Spiritual class retreat was held at Waskesiu Lake on Sept 18th.  The morning session was lead by Patrick Preheim.  Patrick is the pastor of Nutana Park Mennonite Church in Saskatoon.  The theme of the retreat was "Who will you be in the world?"  Patrick lead the grade 12's through a series of spiritual practices that they could continue practicing throughout their lives. Larry Epp lead the students through an exercise focusing on what the student's value in their lives  and how they want to be remembered.  The afternoon activity was student lead by Eric, Landon, Tyler, Jaye, Matt R. and Meghan.  The students spent time going between quiet meditative activities and loud physical activities like backwards football  and ultimate frisbee.  Other activities included boardgames, disc golf, a trip to the driving range and time to 'chill' on the beach.  It was a great day 'off' from traditional school!

 

Patrick addresses the group

Students learn about the spiritual practice of footwashing

Larry is served by Landon

Larry leads the group

Do grade 12's still have naptime? . . .  Meditating.

Always a favorite. . . dutch blitz

Graceful winners! 

Eric launches a hail mary pass while Liam defends in backwards football.

Matt playing a game of ultimate frisbee.

Grade 12 class of 2012-2013

Playing in the Park - Valley Regional Park day

On September 13th we all took the afternoon off of school to spend the afternoon at the Valley Regional Park.  The sun shone and the students and staff enjoyed goofing off for the day.  The SRC had a fun day of activity planned for us.

Sattler Rattlers lead us off to a great afternoon with their team cheer.

Bocci anyone?  Kathleen, Crystal, Shane and Matt

Kelsey and Phoenix carrying out a pass down!  I think Kara Lee preferred the leaves rather than water!

Vichael with a big boot for his team.

Jaye and Nicole

Meghan and Haley

Mikayla, Katie, Shenyce and Kelsey

Tyler and Liam racing to the top

Landon

Leah

Nick

Phoenix and Zoe

Ryan and Liam

RJC Update Sept 18-25

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Sept 18, 4:00 pm - Boys' soccer game at RJC versus Maymont

 

- Wednesday, Sept 19, 4:00 pm - Girls' soccer game at RJC versus Stobart School

- Thursday, Sept 20, 4:00 pm - Football game, Rosthern (RJC/RHS) versus Wakaw (at Wakaw School)

- Thursday, Sept 20, 4:00 pm - Girls' soccer game at Carleton Comprehensive (Prince Albert)

- Thursday, Sept 20, 4:00 pm - Boys' soccer game at RJC versus Cando

- Thursday, Sept 20, evening - Boys' volleyball scrimmage at RJC with Westgate Mennonite Collegiate (Winnipeg)

- Friday & Saturday, September 21-23 - Fall Choir Workshop at RJC.  All students are invited to participate.  Students will meet Friday evening and Saturday during the day.  On Sunday morning, the choir will meet again to prepare for a morning service at Zoar Mennonite Church in Waldheim.  The purpose of the choir workshop is to teach choral techniques to singers in an intentional setting.  It is also Part 1 of auditions for Chorale, the RJC chamber choir. 

- Monday to Wednesday, Sept 24-26 - Phys Ed 20 Out-trip to Grey Owl's Cabin, Prince Albert National Park.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- SCHOOL PICTURE DAY - Friday, September 28.

- RJC HOME VOLLEYBALL & SOCCER TOURNAMENT WEEKEND, Friday & Saturday, Sept 28 & 29.  Our Boys' and Girls' Volleyball teams and the Boys' and Girls' Soccer teams will hold their Home Tournament together on this weekend.  If you have a student involved on any of these teams, come out and cheer them on.

- THANKSGIVING DESIGNATED WEEKEND - October 5 (afternoon) to October 8 -  Our first designated weekend of the year is Thanksgiving.  Classes will dismiss at noon on Friday prior to Thanksgiving, and resume Tuesday morning at 8:30 am.   The school residence will close at 2:30 pm on Friday (no supper served) and reopen again on Monday, October 8 at 3:00 pm.  All students need to make arrangements to travel home or stay with family or friends for this weekend.  If you are able to help us out by inviting one of our international students to spend the weekend with your family, please let us know by calling the Deans' Office (306 232-5665) or the RJC Business Office (306 232-4222).

- RJC ALUMNI TOURNAMENT WEEKEND - October 12 & 13 - Come join in the fun as a participant or a spectator!   Football (Spontaneous Fun on Saturday only), Soccer (Saturday only - meet in Rehearsal Hall at 10:00) and Volleyball.   A delicious lunch sponsored by Alumni is available between 11:00 and 1:00 in the Rehearsal Hall.  Email Denelda at deneldafast@hotmail.com to register for volleyball by October 7th or for information. Alumni and friends welcome.  

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Feel free to call the school if you have questions about any of the above items or events.

Please check the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca for weekly updates, choir and sports schedules, calendar of upcoming events and other school information.

Rosthern Junior College

office@rjc.sk.ca

www.rjc.sk.ca

306 232-4222

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First Days 2012-2013

The first days of any school year are full of excitement and excess energy.  Our days are full and we can't believe that  we are all ready into our second week of school.

Girls DC along with Boys DC and SRC spent several days preparing for the beginning of school.

Hard at work.

Registration Day was filled with excitement and energy.  Dria registers as a Grade 10 student.

Sandy chooses her courses for the year.

Welcoming the next 'LP'! Nice to meet you Leah.

Phoenix welcomes first year student, Ryan.

Meghan beats Hayley to the punch line during the opening games night.

Carley gives Cody a good run for his money.

Getting instructions.

Tandy dives for the shoe.

Local pasters, Craig Neufeld and Jonathan Epp  from Rosthern Mennonite Church address the leadership students during the Leadership Commissioning Service.  

Surrounded in love and support, the leadership students were commissioned and affirmed in their role for the year.

Faith and Life Committee lead the first of many F & L Chapels.

Richard preparing the choir for their performance this coming Sunday at Opening Program.

Try out for school teams took place this week.  Jim Epp begins working with the boys as they prepare for their first football game next week.

Mel Siemens is in charge of the girls soccer team.  Our roster for fall sports also include the boys soccer team, the boys and girls volleyball teams and the cross country running team.