RJC Update Jan 29-Feb 5

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Wednesday, Jan 30, 8:00 pm - Midget hockey game in Rosthern versus Wakaw.

- Friday, Feb 1, 5:45 pm - Provincial A Midget hockey game, Rosthern versus Unity, in Unity.

- Friday-Saturday, Feb 1-2 - Boys' basketball tournament at John Paul II, North Battleford.

- Saturday, Feb 2, 7:00 pm - Choir rehearsal at RJC for the RJC/CMU Concert on Sunday (including RJC Chorale and Men's Choir, CMU Men's Chorus, A Buncha Guys & Sonrisa).

- Sunday, February 3, 2:30 pm - FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS at Third Avenue United Church (304 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon).   Featuring:  RJC Chorale and Men's Choir, A Buncha Guys, Sonrisa, and the Canadian Mennonite University Men's Chorus.  Together for the first time, these choirs will showcase the joy of singing that many of the choir members have learned at schools such as RJC and CMU.   Free admission.  A free-will offering will be taken, with proceeds to RJC and CMU.   Everyone is welcome!

- Tuesday, Feb 5, 4:00 pm - Boys' basketball game at Martensville.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- TRAVELING OPEN HOUSE, Thursday, February 7, 7:30-9:30 pm.  RJC is hitting-the-road again for Traveling Open House #2 in Prince Albert.  The event will take place at Grace Mennonite Church (250 28th Street West).  If you have family or friends in the Prince Albert area who might be interested in finding out more about RJC, please encourage them to attend and to rsvp to val@rjc.sk.ca.  It will be an awesome night hosted by our awesome RJC students.

- FEBRUARY WINTER BREAK - Saturday, February 16 to Sunday, February 24.  Classes end Friday, February 15, 3:00 pm, and the dorms close by 5:00 pm (no supper served).  Classes resume Monday, February 25, 8:30 am (Dorms open at 3:00 pm on Sunday).  

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

- SECURITY CAMERAS:  In our efforts to improve security at RJC for our students and facilities we have recently installed a number of security cameras on campus.  All of the cameras are externally mounted and monitor our buildings and parking areas.  Our intent is not to use this technology to monitor students.  Rather, we want to be as vigilant as we can in providing security for our buildings and vehicles parked on campus.

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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.

Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or better yet like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

RJC Update Jan 22-29

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday-Thursday, Jan 22-24 - Semester I Exams

- Wednesday, Jan 23, 6:30 pm - Midget hockey game, Rosthern versus Shellbrook II,  in Shellbrook.

- Friday, Jan 25 - Turn-Around Day (no classes)

- Friday-Sunday, Jan 25-27 - SMYO Senior High Retreat at Shekinah.

- Saturday, Jan 26, 4:00 pm - Provincial A Midget hockey game, Rosthern versus Unity, in Rosthern.

- Monday, Jan 28, 8:30 am - Semester II begins.  Semester I Report cards will be mailed on or before Friday, February 1.

Please check with your child or the school office before traveling to any of the above sporting events, in case of last minute schedule changes due to weather or road conditions, etc.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS, February 3, 2:30 pm – RJC Chorale and ManChoir will be joined by A Buncha Guys, Sonrisa, and the Canadian Mennonite University Men's Chorus for an epic concert at Third Avenue United Church, 304 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, on Sunday, February 3 at 2:30 pm.  Together for the first time, these choirs will showcase the joy of singing that many of the choir members have learned at schools such as RJC and CMU.   Free admission.  A free-will offering will be taken, with proceeds to RJC and CMU.   Everyone is welcome!

- TRAVELING OPEN HOUSE in Prince Albert, Thursday evening, February 7.

- FEBRUARY WINTER BREAK - Saturday, February 16 to Sunday, February 24.  Classes end Friday, February 15, 3:00 pm, and the dorms close by 5:00 pm (no supper served).  Classes resume Monday, February 25, 8:30 am (Dorms open at 3:00 pm on Sunday).  

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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.

Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or better yet like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

RJC Update Jan 15-22

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Jan 15, 7:00 pm - Rosthern Week of Prayer Tuesday service held in the RJC chapel.

- Tuesday, Jan 15, 8:00 pm - Midget hockey game in Cudworth.

- Wednesday, Jan 16 - Girls' & Boys' basketball at Saskatoon Christian School (Hwy 16 & Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon).  Girls 4:30 pm, Boys 6:00 pm.

- Wednesday, Jan 16, 8:00 pm - Midget hockey game in Rosthern versus Hague.

- Thursday, Jan 17 - Girls' & Boys' basketball games at RJC versus Martensville.  Girls 4:00 pm, Boys 5:30 pm.

- FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, January 18, 7:30 pm - ALL youth grades 6-12 are invited to an interactive evening of socializing and entertainment.  Admission is FREE, but please RSVP to Valerie at val@rjc.sk.ca or click "attending" to the event on our FACEBOOK page.  We want to have enough refreshments for everyone!  

- Monday, Jan 21 - Final day of classes for Semester I.

Please check with your child or the school office before traveling to any of the above sporting events, in case of last minute schedule changes due to weather or road conditions.

- Exam Schedule for January 22-24:

Tuesday am: Science 10, English 20, History 30

Tuesday pm: English 10A, Life Transitions 20, English A30

Wednesday am: Math Foundations 10, Chemistry 20, Math Pre-Calculus 30, Math Foundations 30

Wednesday pm: Christian Ethics 10, 20 & 30

Thursday am: Math Foundations 20, Math Pre-Calculus 20, Psychology 30, Physics 30

Thursday pm: No classes/exams

Friday: Turn-Around Day (no classes)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- SEMESTER II begins Monday, January 28.   Semester I report cards will be mailed on or before Friday, February 1.

- FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS, February 3, 2:30 pm – RJC Chorale and ManChoir will be joined by A Buncha Guys, Sonrisa, and the Canadian Mennonite University Men's Chorus for an epic concert at Third Avenue United Church, 304 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, on Sunday, February 3 at 2:30 pm.  Together for the first time, these choirs will showcase the joy of singing that many of the choir members have learned at schools such as RJC and CMU.   Free admission.  A free-will offering will be taken, with proceeds to RJC and CMU.   Everyone is welcome!

- TRAVELING OPEN HOUSE in Prince Albert, Thursday evening, February 7.

- FEBRUARY WINTER BREAK - Saturday, February 16 to Sunday, February 24.  Classes end Friday, February 15, 3:00 pm, and the dorms close by 5:00 pm (no supper served).  Classes resume Monday, February 25, 8:30 am (Dorms open at 3:00 pm on Sunday).  

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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.

Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or better yet like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

Chapel Review for weekending Jan 11th

Chapel Report Fri. Jan. 11, 2013

RJC students celebrated Epiphany during their first chapel back in the New Year on Thurs. Jan. 3.  English teacher Larry Epp shared in chapel the following day with a poetic rendering of his exploration of our Psalm 23 inspired chapel theme “I Shall Not Want”.  Principal Jim Epp shared his views on the theme on Monday Jan. 7 .

On Wed. Jan. 9 two grade 12 students, Crystal Lau and Kelsey Cancade, shared in chapel focusing on where they are from and where they hope to be going in the future.

Crystal

Kelsey

  Thursday’s Faith and Life chapel featured a rousing game of boys vs. girls ‘Bible Pictionary’ played on a large whiteboard in front of the chapel.

Benjamin

Say Eh Htoo

  On Friday Jan. 11 the SRC got into the spirit of this year’s fundraiser for Guatemala and auctioned themselves in the “SRC Non-Unionized Workers Auction Sale”.  SRC students agreed to carry books, serve lunch, and perform other stated duties for the highest bidder.  A total of $250 was raised which will be added to the current total of over $900.  All proceeds will go to support MCC Guatemala and projects that will be visited by our students during ALSO week. 

Ryan display the total amount of money raised so far.

Nicole is auctioned to the highest bidder.  Nicole offers to help students with their homework.

Matt says he will make you laugh!

Alumni Basketball, Hockey and Choir Weekend

There was lots of excitement on campus this past weekend as several alumni joined us for spirited games of basketball and hockey.  Richard also lead an alumni choir work shop as well.  The weekend was well attended with a vast number of age groups being represented on the teams and in the choirs. 

Basketball had a number of men's team join us for the weekend.  There were 5 men's teams and 2 women's teams all together.  Several staff members participated this weekend as well.

Adam on the boards

Dave goes up for a shot.

Joel is good for another two points.

Ryan strong on defence.

EJ as an honorary staff member.  EJ enthusiastically helps coach the RJC boys team.

Peter as helps us out at RJC by coaching the RJC girls team.

The games were played with good sportsmanship and in the spirit of good fun!

Father and son discussing the game after meeting each other on the court

The hockey games were played at the town rink.  The oldest alumni to participate was in his 70's! Way to go Carl Regier!

Mel was the only staff member brave enough to pull out the old equipment. 

The choralumni also had a good showing.  After rehearsing twice on Saturday, they performed Sunday Morning at Mount Royal Church in Saskatoon.

RJC Update Jan 8-15

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Wednesday, January 9, 6:30 pm - Girls' basketball game at RJC versus Hague.

- Friday & Saturday, Jan 11-12 - RJC Home Basketball Tournament (Girls and Boys).

- Monday, Jan 14, 4:30 pm - Boys' basketball game at RJC versus Dalmeny.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, January 18, 7:30 pm - ALL youth grades 6-12 are invited to an interactive evening of socializing and entertainment.  Admission is FREE, but please RSVP to Valerie at val@rjc.sk.ca or click "attending" to the event on our FACEBOOK page by Monday, January 14.  We want to have enough refreshments for everyone!   There will be special opportunities for GENERATION NEXT students at this event.  Watch the website and FACEBOOK page for more information.

- SEMESTER ONE EXAMS, January 21-24.  Turn-around day is Friday, January 25 (no classes), and Semester Two begins Monday, January 28.

- FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS, February 3, 2:30 pm – RJC Chorale and ManChoir will be joined by A Buncha Guys, Sonrisa, and the Canadian Mennonite University Men's Chorus for an epic concert at Third Ave Centre in Saskatoon on Sunday, February 3 at 2:30 pm.  Together for the first time, these choirs will showcase the joy of singing that many of the choir members have learned at schools such as RJC and CMU.  The concert will be held in the large and acoustically brilliant Third Avenue Centre (Third Avenue United Church, 304 - 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon).  Free admission.  A free-will offering will be taken, with proceeds to RJC and CMU.   Everyone is 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.

Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or better yet like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

Chapel Review Weekending December 21st

Chapel Report Dec. 21, 2012

Although ALSO (Alternative Learning and Service Opportunities) Week is months away, it was the focus of chapel on Mon Dec. 10, 2012.  RJC students not traveling to Alabama or Guatemala signed up for their service opportunity destination of choice (Calgary, Edmonton, or Saskatoon) so preparations can be made.  The ALSO theme: “There are Two Sides to Every Story” was revealed and Luke 16:19-31, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, was read.  The service component of ALSO week is only one week of classes in the spring, but the ALSO program runs all year with pre- and post-teaching components.

Lloyd Schmidt, Math teacher and Co-VP, shared in chapel on Wed. Dec. 12 and reflected on his recent involvement in a community choir. 

On Thursday Dec. 13 the third advent candle, Joy, was lit.  Students read scripture and told Christmas themed jokes to keep people in the joyous spirit!  Kelsey Dueck delivered some real groaners!  Crystal Lau and Alyssa Roy also sang a Christmas medley.  Well done girls!

Ron Schellenberg, Associate Pastor of Mount Royal Mennonite Church, joined us on Fri. Dec. 14 and shared his insights on this year’s chapel theme “I shall not want’ based on Ps. 23.

On Mon. Dec. 17 students watched the movie “The Nativity Story” and continued with the Advent theme on Wed. Dec. 19 lighting the fourth Advent candle, Love.  Area Church Minister, Jerry Buhler, and Area Church Youth Minister, Anna Rehan, also shared an Advent reflection on the chapel theme.  This was also a time to thank Anna for her 28 years with Mennonite Church SK as she is finishes at the end of this calendar year.  All the best Anna, and thank you for all of the connections you had with RJC over the years!

Faith and Life Committee lead the students in a Christmas chapel on Thurs. Dec. 20, lighting each candle in sequence ending with the Christ Candle.  ‘Silent Night’ was sung while students sat in darkness awaiting their turn to light their candle from the Christ candle.  All the best to staff and students this Advent season.  May you experience the mystery of God through the infant Jesus this season!