Opening Program 2016

We officially kicked off the 2016-17 RJC school year at the opening program on September 18th.  It was meaningful to gather as a 'cloud of witnesses' surrounding our new student body with love  and support for the new school year.  

SRC Co-Presidents Graham and Robyn welcomed the audience to the program and made opening comments.

Reflections by Jim Epp, principal.

Vice principal, Ryan Wood presents the Governor General Academic Medal and the General Proficiency Award to Danielle Brockman Class of 2016.  Unfortunately Danielle could not be present to accept her awards.  She is currently participating in the Outtatown Program at CMU. 

RJC Board chair, Tammy Forrester gives an update on the 'Do More Be More' program. 

Reflections from current students, Madi and Connor.

Audrey Kampen, (mother to Markus), and Grant and Angela Martens, (parents to Robyn and Sydney), deliver their advice, well wishes and challenges to the students.

Concert Choir performed two numbers that they had prepared for the program.

New staff members, Jill Wiens and David Epp end with a prayer for a new school year.

Fall Frolic 2016

It was a dark and stormy night …. no it wasn't ….  it was a bright beautiful sunny warm day for Fall Frolic 2016!  It was time to take a break from the school day so the SRC planned an afternoon of activities at the Valley Regional Park.  Eight teams competed at several event stations  throughout the afternoon.  An afternoon in the sun was just what everybody needed!

Tug of War - Orange team takes on Black team

Can Jam - Connor give his best effort for  the Yellow Team

Allegra races to escape from Valen in a game of Fairy Tag.

Carolyne and Nerissa represent Blue team.

Black team tries to hold their ground.

3 legging race - Morgan and Reed for the Grey team.

Kaitlyn and David for Plaid team

Graham with a two hand catch in ultimate for Red team.

Nathan at kickball for the Pink team

Cole goes up for the Green Team

Purple team gives all out effort to secure the win!

Never to old for playground equipment!

James, Hailey and Cabri

Fall Frolic 2016

And So It Begins! RJC 2016-1017 School Year

The hallways are once again filled with laughter and excitement for the upcoming school year.  Students leaders have arrived and are preparing their hearts and minds to welcome the new students and kick off the 2016-2017 school year!

The year began with the leadership group gathering together with the staff in the chapel first thing this morning for a Commissioning service.

Craig Neufeld from RMC challenge the students to 'use your gifts to build community!'

Grant Martens, parent to two RJC students, describe different ways of leading.  'Winning an election does not make you a leader.  Sometimes to lead you must follow.'

Ryan - 'Unless the Lord builds the house, you build the house in vain.'

Robyn and Graham lead the SRC and DC  in a pledge.

I will do the best I can do.
I will be a proud SuperFan
I will be what I want to see
I will leave a legacy
I will ask, "What do leaders do?"
I will respect everyone including myself

Lord, we've set our intentions.  Help us to stay on track when we begin to go astray.  Give us the fortitude and tenacity to be positive leaders for the duration of the school year.  Let every member find their place on the team.  Allow us the courage to speak and the wisdom to listen. Amen.

SRC and DC receive a blessing to end the service.

Kristen Hamm- Epp leads the students in team building activities in the afternoon .

Nothing like water balloons to help build a team!

The rest of the weekend will be spent preparing for moving in day!  So much to do so little time!

Packing welcome bags.

Preparing posters and decorations.

We can hardly wait for Sunday to arrive!