RJC Update April 15-29

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Thursday, April 17, 1:00-6:00 pm - Parent / Teacher / Dean Interviews in the rehearsal hall.

- EASTER HOLIDAYS, April 18-27.  Classes are finished at noon on Thursday (April 17), with interviews following from 1:00-6:00 pm.  Dorms close by 6:00 pm (no supper served), and re-open Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 pm.  Classes resume Monday, April 28 at 8:30 am.  All students need to make arrangements to travel home or stay with family or friends during the Easter break.  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- CAMS (Canadian Association of Mennonite Schools) MUSIC FESTIVAL, May 1-4 in Calgary.  RJC Chorale will be participating in this event.

- PARAGUAYAN RECYCLED ORCHESTRA CONCERT, May 6, 7:00 pm - Rosthern Junior College and Eigenheim Mennonite Church are hosting a performance of the Paraguayan Recycled Orchestra in the RJC auditorium.

The Recycled Orchestra is comprised of students from Cateura, Paraguay who play instruments made from recycled goods collected from the garbage dump near where they live.  They have recently traveled the world to raise funds to improved their school, and educational programs in Paraguay.

In conjunction with the show, the RJC Peace and Justice Studies class will display a 'Rethink/Recycle' art exhibit in the Rehearsal Hall before and after the performances.  Join us for an inspirational evening of story and music to see how hope is rising in one of South America's poorest communities.  This will be the only Saskatchewan stop on their Canadian Tour.  To reserve your tickets please contact Gwen Ens at recycled.rosthern@gmail.com or call 306 232-9117.

- RJC AMAZING RACE Sr High Event, May 10 -  Students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to "save the date" for this event.  Contact Valerie White for more details (val@rjc.sk.ca).

- RJC SPRING CHOIR CONCERT, May 10, 7:00 pm - We would be delighted to have you join us for an evening of wonderful music.   Season finale performances by Concert Choir, ManChoir and Chorale will highlight the evening.  Admission is free; an offering will be taken during the concert.  We look forward to having you join us.  

- RJC SPRING CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER, May 24 - Join us at the Valley Regional Park, Rosthern, for a Texas Scramble Golf Tournament.  Sign up individually or as a team ($125/person or $500/team).  This event includes on-course contests and challenges, and a banquet and silent auction at RJC following the tournament.  Information and registration forms are available on the RJC website at www.rjc.sk.ca or contact rjcgolf@rjc.sk.ca.  If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor, or donating team prizes or silent auction items, please contact Dan Richert at dan@rjc.sk.ca.

 

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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.