Friday, June 17, 2016

Recording Breaking Spectacular! 2016

The weather was perfect on May 25th for the 'Record Breaking Spectacular'.  Students canvassed for sponsors to raise money for different projects at RJC.  The student body was split into teams and they then  competed in 10 different events to try and break records set by previous students in previous years.  There was great spirit for the day! The costumes were awesome and the energy was high. A great day was had by all!  


Team 'Dad's Golf Buddies' - Best Name and Costume

Team 'The Chosen Ones'

Team - 'Hats'

Team 'Mario Kart' - Most Sponsors

Team ' Why can't guys wear crop tops too?' - Most Records Won or Tied

Team 'Ninjas'

Team ' Peace Train'

Team 'Shark Week' - Most Money Raised





Teams had 15 minutes to complete 10 challenges.  

Who are you Challenge

Water Bomber Challenge

Water Bomber Challenge

Soccer Superstar Challenge

Over Easy Challenge





Spoon Frog Challenge

Go the Distance Challenge


Orville & Wilbur Wright Challenge


Face the Cookie Challenge


Wednesday, June 8, 2016

RJC Update - as reported in the Valley News June 3rd

Rosthern Junior College News
Friday, June 3, 2016

Submitted by Ryan Wood

In late April and early May Rosthern Junior College students completed their Alternative Learning and Service Opportunities trips.  All RJC students participate in this annual service-learning program.  Students and staff traveled to Guatemala/El Salvador, Alabama, Calgary, and Saskatoon. 

It was grade 12 student Dusty Bill’s second time on the Alabama trip where he built houses and worked at a local food bank.  “I liked meeting new people, and being there for them when they needed some comforting through the hard times they were going through,” said Dusty. 

Alabama
In Guatemala students lived with local families and learned about some of the joys and struggles of living in this troubled region of the world.  “Though we did some service work, I felt like we were helped more than we helped them,” mused grade 12 student Zachary Stefaniuk upon his return. 

Guatemala

In Calgary and Saskatoon students learned about poverty in Canada and what is being done, and not being done, to meet the need.  Students focused on the themes of immigration, homelessness, and racism, and volunteered with Mennonite Central Committee.  “When you live so close to Saskatoon you don’t realize how close the poverty is; I didn’t notice it, but going on this trip opened my eyes a bit more,” said grade 11 student Emily Neufeld, who is from the Langham area.

Saskatoon


Calgary



On May 13 RJC hosted its annual Spring Concert featuring performances by the Concert Choir, ManChoir and the RJC Chorale.  The Chorale finished its season with a tour through southern Alberta singing in churches and schools.  “The kids at the elementary school were adorable!” said soprano Jordan Regier.   The music program will now focus its energy on preparing for their production of Rags, RJC’s annual spring musical, showing on June 23-25.  Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased from the office.


The Peace & Justice Studies class hosted a Peace Fair on May 25 called ‘Increase the Peace’.  Students championed a peace topic, created awareness, and suggested action steps for change.  Topics studied included ending modern slavery, child soldiers, human trafficking, racism, protecting endangered species, stopping rising sea levels, eating local food, and addressing homelessness in Canada.  





Some recent chapel guests included pastor Will Loewen from Trinity Mennonite Church in Calgary and RJC Alumnus Jeff Siemens, pastor at West Portal Church in Saskatoon; both pastors have students attending RJC and were thankful for the opportunity to address the student body and to reconnect with their youth. 


Will Loewen


Jeff Siemens