RJC Opening Program - September 13, 2015

The RJC Community celebrated the beginning of a new year on Sunday, September 13 with the Opening Program. A appreciative audience heard sharing from students, parents, teachers, and singing from the Concert Choir (their first pubic appearance of the year.)

Look for highlight videos at the bottom of this blog entry!

SRC Co-Presidents Jade and Liam welcomed all to the Opening Program. 

Jim Epp, Principal

Peter Hooge brought greetings from the board.

Concert Choir's first song was an African freedom song
"Hallelujah, we sing your praises".
Jill Wiens (teacher intern) directed.

Concert Choir directed byJill.

Ma April (1st year, grade 10)read a Bible verse
and shared about her decision to come to RJC.

Katie (2nd year, grade 12) shared of her experiences last year,
and the excitement she has for the coming year.

Isaac (3rd year, grade 12) shared his about his
RJC experience.

Alyssa (1st year, grade 11) talked about her family
history at RJC, and how her decision to attend
is part of a long tradition.

Alyssa (violin) and Claire (saxophone) added
a lot to the Concert Choir.

Concert Choir's second piece was
"I will come to you in the silence"
directed by Richard Janzen.

A scripture reading by Dante (11), Jared (11), and Danielle (12).

Shirley Regier (parent of a grade 12 student)

Katherine and Paul Funk (parents of a grade 11 student)

The gym was full of friends and supporters of RJC.

Kylee Kosokowsky (graduate of 2015) accepted her

academic awards as the graduating student with

the highest average last spring.

Fall Frolic 2015

Despite gloomy predictions of bad weather for Wednesday September 9th, RJC headed out to the Valley Regional Park for the annual Fall Frolic.  The SRC planned an afternoon of fun activities.  The student body was divided into 10 teams.  Each team dressed in team colours and played off against each other in 5 different activities.  To our delight the weather took a turn for the better and the sun shone bright and warm all afternoon.  It was a great way to take a break from the classroom and enjoy the outdoors.  

Alex and Emily give chase in Duck Duck Anything

Green team dominates at tug a war  …...

…. against  Orange team!

Matthias scores a run at kickball.

Red team represented by Jordan and katie in the 3 legged race.

Who says men don't look good in pink?  Carter and Jared racing for the pink team in the 3 legged race.  

Tori represents the purple team at Ultimate Frisbee

Vesley up for a big catch in Ultimate.

Caitlin and MaKenna give Can Jam a try.

Abby and Reanne enjoying the zip line during free time.

Enjoying the sunshine at the Valley Regional Park

The RJC 2015-16 School Year Begins !

The members of the 2015/2016 Student Representative Council and Dorm Council gathered at the school on Friday morning to begin their leadership weekend before registration. In the afternoon students and staff met in the chapel for our annual commissioning service. Messages were brought from staff, the church, and parents, encouraging this years's SRC and DC to consider what it means to be a leader. 

Craig Neufeld brought words from RMC, encouraging the crew to be really listen to the student body.

Terry Stefaniuk spoke on behalf of our parents. He shared examples of leaders, exploring how they can come from many walks of life, take many shapes, and do exceptional things with little to begin with. 

Ryan Wood shared a message from the staff. He spoke about earning respect today so that you can fall back on your reputation when the year gets tough, but to also remember that God's grace is given regardless of what happens throughout the seasons. After the benediction, students began to ready the school and dorms for the busy registration weekend.

The leadership group spent the rest of the weekend planning activities and preparing the dorms  for the arrival of all the students on Sunday.  

Dean Joel leads the large group in their first leadership session.

Karalee meets with the SRC

Boys dorm council meet to prepare the guys side of the dorm.

Girls dorm council prepare the girls side of the dorm

Trust building exercises.

Kirsten Hamm-Epp , Area church Minister, lead workshops for the SRC and Dc in preparation for their leadership duties for the new school year.

It was a bright and sunny day for Registration day August 30th.  Campus was alive with energy as students began to arrive for the beginning of the year.

Naomi and her parents receive information from Myrna.

Principal Jim welcome Claire and her mom to RJC

Dannica helps new student Emily move into the dorms

Katie with willing hands and head.

Many hands make light work of Kiley's belongings

The students had supper served outside before the evening activities got underway.

The SRC and DC played an evening of interactive games to burn off all the nervous energy.

The name game.  Shayleen and Alexa race to identify each other.

Brody and Conner give chase in a game of cat and mouse.

Horse, Knight, Rider!

Pip Squeak and Wilbur!

 Preparing for the walk a mile to end the evening. 

After a busy day and evening the students were quick to bed to be up bright and early for the first day of school!