Tuesday, May 6, 2014

RJC Update May 6-13

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 pm - PARAGUAYAN RECYCLED ORCHESTRA CONCERT at RJC.   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 performance.  This will be the only Saskatchewan stop on their Canadian Tour.  The RJC Choir will also perform at the Recycled Orchestra event.   To reserve your tickets please contact Gwen Ens at recycled.rosthern@gmail.com or call 306 232-9117.


- Wednesday, May 7 - Grade 10 students will participate in the P.A.R.T.Y.  Program (Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth) here in Rosthern, hosted by the Saskatoon Health Region.


- Saturday, May 10 - Provincial Badminton finals at Warman High School.  Congratulations and best wishes to Haley Enns, who placed first in Girls' Singles at Regionals, and will compete at Provincial playoffs this weekend.  


- Saturday, May 10, 1:00 pm - RJC AMAZING RACE Sr High Event.  RJC is hosting an "Amazing Race" event for students in grades 9-12. - a scavenger hunt with all the thrills of the Amazing Race and a dash of trivial pursuit.  Teams of 5-6 will navigate the town of Rosthern on foot, solving clues and facing fun challenges.  It will be a GREAT day followed by supper and an awards ceremony in the Dining Hall.  Registration forms available at www.rjc.sk.ca or email  val@rjc.sk.ca.   If you would be willing to come out to help, please email Valerie White at val@rjc.sk.ca. Thank you! 


- Saturday, May 10, 7:00 pm - RJC SPRING CHOIR CONCERT.   Everyone is invited to our annual Spring Choir Concert on Saturday evening.  Season finale performances by Concert Choir, ManChoir and Chorale will highlight the evening.  We look forward to having you join us for an evening of wonderful music.    


UPCOMING EVENTS:

VICTORIA DAY DESIGNATED WEEKEND, May 16-19:   School will be dismissed at 3:00 pm on Thursday, and dorms will be closed at 5:30 pm (no supper served).  The dorms will re-open on Monday, May 19 at 3:00 pm (supper available), and classes will resume Tuesday morning, May 20 at 8:30 am.  All students need to make arrangements to travel home or stay with family or friends.  
 

- 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.


- RJC "Record Setting Spectacular" STUDENT FUNDRAISING EVENT, May 29.

- RJC MUSICAL performances of "The Sound Of Music", June 20 & 21.

- RJC GRADUATION DAY, June 22.

 


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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.