Chapel Review Weekending Dec 20th

On Monday Dec 16th , Spirit Life Coordinator Ryan Wood revealed this years ALSO theme  "To Participate is to be Fully Human", a quote from C.S. Lewis.  Students will be traveling to Guatemala  Alabanma , High River with MDS and serving in the greater Rosthern Area.  The scripture theme which guides the pre Also learning will be based on the parable of the Good Samaritan." We need to help students see the need right in front of them and the good they can do right in their own backyard" said Wood.

Students share about their ALSO experience from last year.

Students enjoy the video presentation from last year's ALSO Prince Albert and Saskatoon trips.

On Thursday Dec 19th the Faith and Life committee lead a candle light Advent service.  Students were encouraged to remember to keep Christ in Christmas.

RJC Update Dec 16-Jan 6

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Dec 17, 6:00 pm - Boys' Basketball at RJC vs Ecole Canadienne-Francaise.  NOTE change of time from last week's notice (7:30 to 6:00 pm).

- Wednesday, Dec 18, 4:00 pm - Boys' Basketball at RJC vs Stobart School.

- Thursday, Dec 19, 5:30 pm - RJC Student & Staff Christmas Banquet & Celebrations.

- Friday, December 20, 7:00 pm - RJC CHRISTMAS CONCERT

, featuring the RJC Concert Choir, Chorale and Women's Choir.  Free admission.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the concert, with refreshments and visiting to follow.  

  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS - Saturday, December 21 to Sunday, January 5, 2014.   Dorms close Friday evening following the Christmas Concert, and re-open Sunday, January 5 at 3:00 pm.  Classes resume Monday, January 6, 8:30 am.  

- RJC ALUMNI TOURNAMENT OF MEMORIES - January 3 & 4, 2014  - Basketball and Hockey are waiting for you!  Alumni, family and friends should register by December 21 by email (deneldafast@hotmail.com) for basketball or (mel@rjc.sk.ca) for hockey.  Reconnect with old classmates and friends and exercise your mind, body and spirit at the same time!  If you have questions contact Denelda Fast at 306-221-2846 or RJC office at 306-232-4222.

- SPEND-A-DAY - January 17 &18.  On Friday & Saturday we are opening our doors for youth from grades 8-10 for Spend-A-Day.  We will start on Friday with registration and lunch, and end the event on Saturday morning with a delicious brunch from the cooks (which the whole family is welcome to attend).  This year will be a bit different as it is running along side our Winter Theatre.  All guests of Spend-a-Day will attend the Friday evening performance free of charge.  If you or someone you know has a child who is interested in learning more about RJC and would like to Spend-A-Day on campus (attending classes, staying overnight in the dorms, etc), please visit the website for a registration form or more information.  Forms need to be in by January 10. You can email val@rjc.sk.ca for more information.

- RJC WINTER THEATRE, Friday & Saturday, January 17 & 18, 7:30 pm in the Pit Theatre.   The Theatre Arts Class will present four short plays and a Musical Theatre excerpt from "Matilda - The Musical."  This is the final project for the class, and looks to be a very entertaining evening. Tickets are $10.  Call or email RJC (306 232-4222 or office@rjc.sk.ca) to reserve your tickets. 

Have a Merry Christmas, and Best Wishes for 2014!

 

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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.

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Chapel Review Weekending December 13th

Chapel Report

Friday December 13, 2013

Teachers Lloyd Schmidt and Richard Janzen, along with Intern Sarah Paquette, shared in chapel this week.  On Monday Dec. 9 Lloyd used his math skills to lead students in a group game, which pitted four teams against each other.  The point of the game, which Lloyd explained at the end, was to get the students to see how they needed to work cooperatively in order for the game to have the best results for the greatest amount of people.  Math games + Lloyd + Chapel  = Fun!  Thanks Lloyd! 

On Wed. Dec. 11 Richard showed slides of his family and talked about the importance of being part of a loving family unit.  He encouraged students to appreciate and cultivate loving relationships within their families, and to take time this advent season to remember that Christ was born within an earthly family.

Friday Dec. 13 was Intern Sarah Paquette’s final day at RJC.  She related some personal stories and explored the theme of ‘forgiveness’ in chapel.  When she was two years old her mother was killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver.  Her powerful personal testimony about learning to forgive the driver struck as chord with the student body and she received a loud applause at the end.  Following chapel students thanked Sarah for her contributions to the school year and wished her well.  All the best as you finish your studies at U of S next semester Sarah!   

RJC continued to celebrate Advent this week with Faith and Life lighting the fourth advent candle on Thursday Dec. 12.  Christmas carols were sung and students were encouraged to spread Christmas joy.  The Faith and Life committee spread some joy themselves by surprising the student body with homemade cookies as they exited the chapel.  Merry Christmas everyone!  Next week students are anticipating Winter Fun Day and our final Christmas chapel, when we light the Christ Candle complete with a candle light service.  May the Christ child continue to inspire hope, joy, peace, and love in us all this advent season!   On behalf of the RJC Faith and Life Committee, Merry Christmas!          

RJC Update Dec 10-20

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Dec 10, 6:00 & 7:30 pm - Girls' and Boys' Basketball games at RJC vs Clavet  (girls at 6:00 pm, boys at 7:30 pm).

- Wednesday, Dec 11, 6:00 & 7:30 pm - Girls' and Boys' Basketball games at Warman  (girls at 6:00 pm, boys at 7:30 pm).

- Wednesday, Dec 11, 8:15 pm - Boys' Midget Hockey game at Rosthern vs Shellbrook.

- Thursday, Dec 12, 9:15 pm - Boys' Midget Hockey game at Beardy's Memorial Arena.

- Friday, Dec 13, 12:00 noon - RJC Chorale & Women's Chorus are singing at the Station Arts Centre in Rosthern for the Noon Christmas Concert Series.  Everyone welcome (free admission).

- Friday & Saturday, Dec 13-14 - Girls' Basketball Tournament at Birch Hills.

- Saturday, Dec 14, 8:00 pm - Boys' Midget Hockey game at Hague (moved from December 21st).

- Sunday, December 15, 7:30 pm - RJC CHOIR CONCERT at Knox United Church (838 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon).  Featuring the RJC Chorale and Women's Choir, with guest performers SONRISA.  Free admission - a collection will be taken during the concert.  Everyone is welcome!

- Tuesday, Dec 17, 7:30 pm - Boys' Basketball at RJC vs Ecole Canadienne-Francaise.

- Wednesday, Dec 18, 4:00 pm - Boys' Basketball at RJC vs Stobart School.

- Thursday, Dec 19, 5:30 pm - RJC Student & Staff Christmas Banquet & Celebrations.

- Friday, December 20, 7:00 pm - RJC CHRISTMAS CONCERT

, featuring the RJC Concert Choir, Chorale and Women's Choir.  Free admission.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the concert, with refreshments and visiting to follow.  

  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS - Saturday, December 21 to Sunday, January 5, 2014.   Dorms close Friday evening following the Christmas Concert, and re-open Sunday, January 5 at 3:00 pm.  Classes resume Monday, January 6, 8:30 am.  

- RJC ALUMNI TOURNAMENT OF MEMORIES - January 3 & 4, 2014  - Basketball and Hockey are waiting for you!  Alumni, family and friends should register by December 21 by email (deneldafast@hotmail.com) for basketball or (mel@rjc.sk.ca) for hockey.  Reconnect with old classmates and friends and exercise your mind, body and spirit at the same time!  If you have questions contact Denelda Fast at 306-221-2846 or RJC office at 306-232-4222.

- SPEND-A-DAY - January 17 &18.  On Friday & Saturday we are opening our doors for youth from grades 8-10 for Spend-A-Day.  We will start on Friday with registration and lunch, and end the event on Saturday morning with a delicious brunch from the cooks (which the whole family is welcome to attend).  This year will be a bit different as it is running along side our Winter Theatre.  All guests of Spend-a-Day will attend the Friday evening performance free of charge.  If you or someone you know has a child who is interested in learning more about RJC and would like to Spend-A-Day on campus (attending classes, staying overnight in the dorms, etc), please visit the website for a registration form or more information.  Forms need to be in by January 10. You can email val@rjc.sk.ca for more information.

- RJC WINTER THEATRE, Friday & Saturday, January 17 & 18, 7:30 pm in the Pit Theatre.   The Theatre Arts Class will present four short plays and a Musical Theatre excerpt from "Matilda - The Musical."  This is the final project for the class, and looks to be a very entertaining evening. Tickets are $10.  Call or email RJC (306 232-4222 or office@rjc.sk.ca) to reserve your tickets. 

 

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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.

Chapel Review Weekending December 6th

Chapel Report

Friday December 6, 2013

Science teacher Adam Ens got personal in his chapel on Mon. Dec. 2 and helped students explore their ‘love language’.  Adam encouraged students to remember that each person receives and expresses love in different ways, and we need to be sensitive to one another’s love languages. 

RJC students had an opportunity to get a jump on some Christmas shopping on Wed. Dec. 4 when a traveling 10,000 Villages Christmas sale visited our campus. 

10,000 Villages is a fair-trade gift shore, which features many products made in the developing world.  Store manager Carol Reimer-Wiebe shared about the importance of fair-trade in chapel before students began their shopping.  Buy fair trade; it’s the gift that gives twice!   Students took her message to heart as over $1400 in sales were recorded! 

Advent chapels continued on Friday Dec. 6 with the lighting of the third candle.  The Faith and Life Committee performed some skits to put the student body in the Christmas spirit. 

Ryan Wood

Deeper Life Day - The YESS! Summitt

Rosthern Junior College Hosts Environmental Summit

On Thursday Nov. 28, Rosthern Junior College hosted the Youth Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Summit (the YESS! Summit).  Students from RJC, along with student leaders from Constable Robin Cameron High School and Rosthern High School, participated in a day of workshops, activities, and summit meetings.  All the events were centered on the environmental themes of ‘stewardship’ and ‘sustainability’.  There were eleven workshops options, of which student choose three to attend.  The workshop themes included a tour of the Rosthern waterworks, a Valley Action/Sarcan tour, lessons in natural building, lessons in simple living, art & drumming workshops, and many others.  The workshops were lead by members of the community and various environmental groups like the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation, 10,000 Villages, and MCC.  As part of the Summit, students met in five different groups and wrestled with some environmental issues together.  Later, they presented their findings to the large group in the final session.  To end the day students signed their name to an action step identified on the summit mural.  Hopefully this activity inspired students to take seriously the need for better environmental stewardship in the future, and showed them how they can work together to meet the challenge. 

Benjamin and Gabby along with Ryan Wood introduce the theme to the audience.

Students act out scripture about caring for our surroundings.

Students tour the Rosthern Water Works with town foreman Kelly Johnston.

Carol Reimer Wiebe explained the mission behind Ten Thousand Villages.

Students try their hand at crafting.

Amber Burton leads a small workshop on Climate Solutions.

MCC Saskatchewan and No Waste Wednesdays.

Students tackling the hard questions!

Students brain storm about why we should care.

Jesse Ens leads a workshop on building with natural materials.

Jesse displays the 'almost' finished model demonstrating some of the techniques.  The workshops throughout the day worked on different aspects of the project.

The Faith and Life Committee.

RJC Update Dec 3-10

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Dec 3, 6:00 & 7:30 pm - Girls' and Boys' Basketball games at RJC vs Saskatoon Christian School  (girls at 6:00 pm, boys at 7:30 pm).

- Wednesday, Dec 4, 5:00 & 6:30 pm - Girls' and Boys' Basketball games at Valley Christian Academy, Osler  (girls at 5:00 pm, boys at 6:30 pm).

- Friday, Dec 6, 7:00-9:00 pm - RJC is hosting a casual style OPEN HOUSE from 7:00-9:00 pm. There will be tours of the school and dorms, video presentations and refreshments, and a time to ask questions about the school's history, programs and unique opportunities. Please email admissions@rjc.sk.ca or call 306-232-4222 if you or someone you know might be interested in attending. 

- Friday, Dec 6, 8:00 pm - Girls' Midget Hockey game at Meadow Lake.

- Friday, Dec 6, 8:00 pm - Boys' Midget Hockey game at Cudworth.

- Friday & Saturday, Dec 6-7 - RJC Home Basketball Tournament (girls and boys).  Come out and cheer on our teams.

- Saturday, Dec 7, 4:00 pm - Girls' Midget Hockey game at Debden.

- Sunday, Dec 8, 10:45 am - Chorale will participate in the Sunday Worship Service at Mount Royal Mennonite Church, Saskatoon.

- Tuesday, Dec 10, 6:00 & 7:30 pm - Girls' and Boys' Basketball games at RJC vs Clavet Composite School (girls at 6:00 pm, boys at 7:30 pm).

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- RJC CHOIR CONCERT - Sunday, December 15, 7:30 pm at Knox United Church (838 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon).  Featuring the RJC Chorale and Women's Choir, with guest performers SONRISA.  Free admission - a collection will be taken during the concert.  Everyone is welcome!

- RJC CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Friday, December 20, 7:00 pm at RJC, featuring the RJC Concert Choir, Chorale and Women's Choir.  Free admission - a collection will be taken during the concert.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the concert and refreshments to follow.  

- CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS - Saturday, December 21 to Sunday, January 5, 2014.   Dorms close Friday evening following the Christmas Concert, and re-open Sunday, January 5 at 3:00 pm.  Classes resume Monday, January 6, 8:30 am.  

- RJC ALUMNI TOURNAMENT OF MEMORIES - January 3 & 4, 2014  - Basketball and Hockey are waiting for you!  Alumni, family and friends should register by December 21st by email (deneldafast@hotmail.com) for basketball or (mel@rjc.sk.ca) for hockey.  Reconnect with old classmates and friends and exercise your mind, body and spirit at the same time!  Check the November 2013 Alumni Bulletin (http://www.rjc.sk.ca/images/stories/pdf/13.12abulletin.pdf) for more details or contact Denelda Fast at 306-221-2846.

- RJC WINTER THEATRE, Friday & Saturday, January 17 & 18, 7:30 pm in the Pit Theatre.   The Theatre Arts Class will present four short plays and a Musical Theatre excerpt from "Matilda - The Musical."  This is the final project for the class, and looks to be a very entertaining evening. Tickets are $10.  Call or email RJC (306 232-4222 or office@rjc.sk.ca) to reserve your tickets. 

 

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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.

Chapel Review Weekending November 29th

Chapel Report

Friday November 29, 2013

Jim Epp shared in chapel on Monday Nov. 25.  His topic was ‘How Love Looks’ and he related three stories that demonstrate love in practical terms.  The most personal story was about his Grandma who, after fleeing Russia, remembered how her sister shared her food ration at a time of hunger.

 

On Wed. Nov. 27 the fall sports season was highlighted during an assembly in the chapel.  A comment was made for each player on the boys’ and girl’s soccer and volleyball teams as well as the players from the football, golf, and cross country teams.  As per tradition, donuts and hot chocolate followed!    

On Thurs. Nov. 28 the RJC Faith and Life Committee hosted the YESS! Summit (The Youth Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Summit).  In attendance were many workshop leaders and presenters as well as the student leadership teams from Constable Robin Cameron High School and the Rosthern High School.  Students explored environmental topics ranging from ‘simple living’ to ‘natural building techniques’ to name a couple of topics.  Student leaders finished the day by signing the YESS! Summit mural and indicating an action step going forward. 

Advent continued in chapel on Fri. Nov. 29 when the peace candle was lit. 

Ryan Wood

RJC Update Nov 26-Dec 3

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Wednesday, Nov 27, 9:30 pm - Girls' Midget Hockey game vs Saskatoon Cyclones at Harold Latrace 2 Arena, Saskatoon.  

- Thursday, Nov 28 - Deeper Life Days at RJC.

- Saturday, Nov 30, 7:00-9:00 pm - RJC Youth Night Take Over at Mount Royal Mennonite Church, Saskatoon.

- Sunday, December 1, 11:00 am - Chorale will participate in the Sunday Worship Service at Aberdeen Mennonite Church, Aberdeen.

- Sunday, Dec 1, 2:00 pm - Girls' Midget Hockey game vs Saskatoon Lightning at Rosthern Arena.

- Sunday, Dec 1, 5:00 pm - Boys' Midget Hockey game at Shellbrook.

- Sunday, Dec 1, 7:00 pm - Chorale will participate in the Rosthern Community Carol Festival at Rosthern Mennonite Church.

- Monday, Dec 2 - Grade 12 students will have Grad portraits taken at RJC by Lifetouch Photographers.  

- Tuesday, Dec 3, 6:00 & 7:30 pm - Girls' and Boys' Basketball games at RJC vs Saskatoon Christian School  (girls at 6:00 pm, boys at 7:30 pm).

NOTE:  We will try to notify parents of any changes in game schedules due to weather related issues, but please check with your child or the RJC office before traveling to games in case of last minutes cancellations.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- RJC HOME BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, December 6 & 7.  

- RJC CHOIR CONCERT - Sunday, December 15, 7:30 pm at Knox United Church (838 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon).  Featuring the RJC Chorale and Women's Choir, with guest performers SONRISA.  Free admission - a collection will be taken during the concert.  Everyone is welcome!

- RJC CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Friday, December 20, 7:00 pm at RJC, featuring the RJC Concert Choir, Chorale and Women's Choir.  Free admission - a collection will be taken during the concert.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the concert and refreshments to follow.  

- CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS - Saturday, December 21 to Sunday, January 5, 2014.   Dorms close Friday evening following the Christmas Concert, and re-open Sunday, January 5 at 3:00 pm.  Classes resume Monday, January 6, 8:30 am.  

- RJC ALUMNI BASKETBALL, HOCKEY & CHOIR WEEKEND, January 3 & 4, 2014.  Basketball, hockey and singing are once again the featured components of the Alumni Tournament of Memories weekend.  Come join in the fun with other alumni  and friends.   Contact Denelda Fast to register for a team (deneldafast@hotmail.com) so that teams & draws can be made up in advance.

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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.

Chapel Review Weekending November 22nd

Chapel Report

Friday November 22, 2013

Continuing with staff chapels, Karalee Kuny shared in chapel on Wed. Nov. 13.  Students appreciated her use of multi-media and video clips to explore the theme ‘What is Love?’.   Karalee shared that at RJC she has been challenged to be not only a caring teacher, but also a loving one.  

On Thurs. Nov. 14 the Faith and Life Student Committee organized a game of ‘Hangman’ on the whiteboard in the chapel, boys versus girls of course!  What made this version of ‘Hangman’ different was that Committee members kept erasing the body parts of the hangman.  This was meant to help students reflect on this month’s ‘love focus’, which is ‘Love keeps no record of wrongs’. 

Cheyenne and Laura lead the game.

The Boys Team score a point!

 On Fri. Nov. 15, Susan Huxman-Schultz, President of Conrad Grebel University College, spoke in chapel.  Huxman-Schultz was visiting campus as the guest speaker for our Annual Fundraising Banquet.     

Mennonite Disaster Service rep. Janet Plenert joined us in chapel on Mon. Nov. 18.  She shared about the work and mission of MDS, and showed some slides of recent natural disasters in the United States.  RJC will be working with MDS at High River as part of our ALSO week this spring.

  Kathy Moorman from the Saskatoon Health Region was in chapel on Tues. Nov. 19 to educate students as part of ‘Addictions Awareness Week’.  She used a Jeopardy-style game to raise awareness about addictions issues.   We appreciate Kathy’s willingness to educate our students about these important issues facing youth. 

 On Wed. Nov. 21 the Faith and Life Committee lit the first advent candle and started the advent season

Faith and Life committee members - Laura and Gabby

.  On Friday Nov. 22, Ryan Wood used chapel time to prepare students for RJC’s upcoming Youth Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Summit (The YESS! Summit), which will happen on Thurs. Nov. 28.  RJC will host students from Rosthern High School, Beardy’s & Okemasis, and Oskyak High School during this event.