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!
