Deeper Life Days October 29 and 30.

Deeper Life Days 2012, Oct. 29 & 30

Each year RJC sets aside two days for ‘Deeper Life Days’ to focus on a spiritually significant theme.  This year’s theme was ‘Sex, Hugs, and Rock ‘n Roll: A Biblical approach to the Christian Life in the 21^st Century’.  Speaker Irma Fast Dueck, a professor from Canadian Mennonite University, lead three sessions entitled: 1) ‘Sex’ (and sexuality), 2) ‘Hugs’ (intimacy in relationships), and 3) ‘Rock ‘n Roll’ (media’s role in constructing societal norms and expectations).  Jesse Doell, youth pastor at Hague Mennonite, also lead a session thematically entitled ‘I used to be a Metal-head’ where he discussed some things he has learned about the power of media (including music and pornography) to influence our views of one another.  Both speakers compared general societal views, which tend to focus on ‘the self’, with a biblical narrative that focuses on ‘loving the other’.  Students were challenged to follow the biblical narrative as they create, live, and imagine their own story based on a different set of values than that of the world.  

Irma Fast Dueck

Jesse Doell

The chapel was decorated with hearts hanging from the ceiling, each with a different student’s name.  On the back of each heart was a bible verse or statement of faith that encouraged the students to believe they were beautiful just the way God created them, in spite of how inadequate advertising makes them feel.  In closing, the Faith and Life Committee randomly distributed the hearts while the student body sat in a circle.  The students’ task was to find the person whose heart they were given and remind them they are created by God and beautiful.  

Worship Band

The RJC Faith and Life Committee contributed with student lead sessions with the titles ‘The Pressure to Be Perfect’, ‘It’s OK to be single’, and ‘Male Pride and Emotional Detachment’ where Eric Epp, RJC’s student body co-president, encouraged male students to be open to shedding ‘man tears’.  

'Male Pride and Emotional Detachment'

'It's OK to be single'

Students also engaged in some fun game-centered learning which involved a student body ‘speed-friending’ exercise as well as ‘relationship dodgeball’ in the gymnasium. Further Deeper Life Days events included a theme filled lunch and a movie night where students watched the inspirational movie “To Save a Life”.  

'Speed Friending'

'Relationship Dodgeball'

Being helpful at lunch !

Ryan brings closure to Deeper Life Days

A big thanks goes our to our speakers, and the Faith and Life Committee for a challenging two days.   

Sadie Hawkins 2012 - Looney Tunes

The Girls Dorm Council planned the annual Sadie Hawkins Event.  It is an all-school event that has the girls 'asking out' their 'dates' in all kinds of creative ways.  This year's theme was 'Saturday morning cartoons'.  The students dressed up like their favorite Looney Tunes characters and enjoyed a 'breakfast feast' of waffles with a variety of toppings and bacon and sausage.  The evening activity was postponed until next week due to weather and road conditions.  They will travel to Prince Albert on Halloween day for a fun filled evening of activity to finish off the event.

Girls Dorm Council

Ninja Turtles

Piglets

Sylvester the Cats

Cookie monster shares her cookie.

Elmer Fudd captures the rabbit.

Brayden enjoying the 'breakfast' buffet.

RJC Update Oct 30-Nov 6

CONGRATULATIONS to the RJC Girls' Soccer team who captured the 1A Provincial Silver Medal in Outlook last weekend!  

  

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Report cards and dorm reports (residence students) will be mailed to parents on or before Friday, November 2.

- Friday & Saturday, November 2 & 3 – Boys' Volleyball tournament at John Paul II, North Battleford.

- Saturday, November 2  - Girls' Volleyball Conference playoffs at Leask (go to http://www.shsaa.ca/ets-game-results/4103 to see the draw).

PLEASE NOTE:  For all SHSAA playoff tournaments (volleyball, football & soccer) the SHSAA mandates that the hosting schools collect a gate admission.  If you are planning to attend these events, please be prepared to pay admission.  This money is collected, forwarded to the SHSAA and they, in turn, pay for the officials for these events.  Thank you for your cooperation.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- PARENT / TEACHER / DEAN INTERVIEWS, Thursday, November 8, 1:00-6:00 pm in the RJC Rehearsal Hall.  Parents will have an opportunity to meet with RJC staff Thursday afternoon from 1:00-6:00 pm (come-and-go basis).  

- NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE DAY LONG WEEKEND, Friday-Monday, November 9-12 - Classes end at noon on Thursday, with Parent/Teacher/Dean Interviews beginning at 1:00 pm in the rehearsal hall.  The school and dorms are closed for the long weekend.  No supper will be served on Thursday.  Dorms open again on Monday at 3:00 pm, and classes resume Tuesday, November 13 at 8:30 am.

 - RJC CORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, November 17 in the school chapel (2nd floor), between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.  This meeting is an important time for acknowledging the past year and planning for the current fiscal year.  Everyone welcome.

- RJC FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION BANQUET - Saturday, November 17, 6:00 pm in the school gymnasium.  Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of connecting with friends and supporting the mission of the school.  This year's guest speaker will be Kim Pityn, Chief Operations Officer of MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Association) who will speak about "Sustainable Tools That Give Hope to the World".  The evening will feature live music performances from several individuals and groups in the RJC Alumni community. A Silent and Live Auction will also be held, and an offering will be taken during the event to fundraise for the programming of RJC.  To reserve your complimentary tickets call 306.232.4222 or email office@rjc.sk.ca by November 8th, so that the kitchen can prepare for the numbers expected.  Limited tickets available!

We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help with the banquet set-up on Friday afternoon after classes are finished (tables and chairs, linens, decorations, auction displays, etc).  If you are able to help, please contact the RJC Office for more details.    

- RJC ON STAGE Fall Theatre - Sunday and Monday, November 18 & 19, 7:00 pm in the Pit Theatre.  The RJC Theatre Arts class is preparing a stage version of the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie mystery "The 39 Steps."  The Musical Theatre class will present excerpts from "Godspell" - a story based on the book of Matthew.  TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for the Sunday or Monday evening performances.  Tickets are $10 each, and need to be reserved by calling RJC at 306 232-4222.

If your student is in either of these classes and you want to reserve tickets for their performance, please contact the RJC office as soon as possible.

 

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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.

Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or better yet like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

Kielke Supper at Bethany Manor

Around 300 people showed up at Bethany Manor for the Kielke & Sausage Fundraising Supper yesterday evening. They were treated to a fine meal of traditional noodles (Kielke, pronounced "cheel-cha") and a performance by RJC Chorale under the direction of Richard Janzen.  It is gratifying to see such support for a school like RJC!

Bethany Manor was a great place for this event. Here the line-up for kielke and sausage begins.

It was a nice mix of generations, including RJC Alumni and future RJC students!

Efficient food service.

Nice to see recent alumni show their support of the school. Plus they remember singing at this event when they were in Chorale!

Chorale waits for their turn to sing.

Richard Janzen directs Chorale in one of their seven songs.

RJC Update Oct 23-30

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

- Tuesday, Oct 23, 5:30-7:30 pm - RJC Kielke & Sausage Supper Fundraiser at Bethany Manor - Fellowship Hall, 110 LaRonge Road, Saskatoon (please use the main entrance).  Admission is by donation, and the RJC Chorale will perform at 6:30 pm.  Parking is available in the main building parking lot and on La Ronge Road, or at the Temple directly across the street.  Everyone is welcome.

- Wednesday, Oct 24 – Sadie Hawkins event for students (supper & evening activities).

- Thursday, Oct 25, 3:30 pm – Boys' volleyball game at RJC versus Valley Christian Academy (Osler).

- Friday, Oct 26 – Term End.  Reports cards and dorm reports will be mailed on or before November 2.

- Friday & Saturday, October 26 & 27:

            - Girls' Volleyball tournament at LCBI (Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute) at Outlook.

            - Boys' Volleyball tournament at Saskatoon Christian School (Hwy 16 & Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon).

             - Girls' Provincial Soccer playoffs at Outlook High School.  Congratulations to the RJC girls' soccer team who have advanced to Provincial playoffs at Outlook High School this Friday.  RJC will play Outlook High School at 3:00 pm on Friday, with the winning team playing in the gold medal final on Saturday.   

            - Saturday, Oct 27, 1:00 pm - Rosthern will host the 2A Six-Man Football Provincial Quarter Final at Rosthern High School versus Preeceville School.   

 

PLEASE NOTE:  For all SHSAA playoff tournaments (volleyball, football & soccer) the SHSAA mandates that the hosting schools collect a gate admission.  If you are planning to attend these events, please be prepared to pay admission.  This money is collected, forwarded to the SHSAA and they, in turn, pay for the officials for these events.  Thank you for your cooperation.

- Sunday, Oct 28, 11:00 am - RJC Concert Choir will sing at Eigenheim Mennonite Church (approximately 6 miles west of Rosthern on Hwy 312) during the morning worship service.   Concert Choir performances are part of the curriculum requirements for Choral 10/20/30, and all choir students are expected to be there. 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- PARENT / TEACHER / DEAN INTERVIEWS, Thursday, November 8, 1:00-6:00 pm in the RJC Rehearsal Hall.  Parents will have an opportunity to meet with RJC staff Thursday afternoon from 1:00-6:00 pm (come-and-go basis).  Classes end at noon on Thursday, and the school and dorms will close for the November Remembrance Long Weekend (November 9-12).  No supper will be served on Thursday.  Classes resume Tuesday, November 13 at 8:30 am.

 - RJC CORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, November 17 in the school chapel (2nd floor), between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.  This meeting is an important time for acknowledging the past year and planning for the current fiscal year.  Everyone welcome.

- RJC FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION BANQUET - Saturday, November 17, 6:00 pm in the school gymnasium.  Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of connecting with friends and supporting the mission of the school.  This year's guest speaker will be Kim Pityn, Chief Operations Officer of MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Association) who will speak about "Sustainable Tools That Give Hope to the World".  The evening will feature live music performances from several individuals and groups in the RJC Alumni community. A Silent and Live Auction will also be held, and an offering will be taken during the event to fundraise for the programming of RJC.  To reserve your complimentary tickets call 306.232.4222 or email office@rjc.sk.ca by November 8th, so that the kitchen can prepare for the numbers expected.  Limited tickets available!

 If you would like to contribute an item to the silent auction (whether you plan to attend or not), let us know.  Silent Auction items will be displayed, along with the name of the person and/or the company that donated the item.  If you own or work for a business that would have an interesting product or service to donate to the auction, this could be an advertising opportunity for you while benefitting RJC at the same time.  All items are very much appreciated.  Please call the school office as soon as possible if you are interested in donating an item to this event.

- RJC ON STAGE Fall Theatre - Sunday and Monday, November 18 & 19, 7:00 pm in the Pit Theatre.  The RJC Theatre Arts class is preparing a stage version of the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie mystery "The 39 Steps."  The Musical Theatre class will present excerpts from "Godspell" - a story based on the book of Matthew.  TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for the Sunday or Monday evening performances.  Tickets are $10 each, and need to be reserved by calling RJC at 306 232-4222.

 

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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.

Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or better yet like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

RJC Update Oct 16-23

EVENTS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:

 

- Tuesday, Oct 16, 4:00 pm - Boys' soccer game, RJC versus Bruno, at Bruno Central School

- Wednesday, Oct 17 - Girls' soccer game at home versus Martensville

- Thursday, Oct 18, 4:00 pm - Football game, Rosthern versus PACI (Prince Albert Collegiate), in Rosthern.

- Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13:

- Girls' Volleyball tournament in Lanigan.

- Boys' Volleyball tournament at Rossignol High School, in Ile-a-la-Crosse

  - Girls' Regional Soccer playoffs at RJC.  RJC will play Chief Poundmaker School at 3:00 pm on Friday.  The winner of that game plays Valley Christian Academy at 12:00 noon on Saturday.

- Boys' Regional Soccer playoffs at North Battleford.  RJC will play Maymont on Friday at 1:00 pm.  The winner of that game plays Cando on Saturday at 9:30 am.

PLEASE NOTE:  For all SHSAA playoff tournaments (volleyball, football & soccer) the SHSAA mandates that the hosting schools collect a gate admission.  Please, if you are planning to attend these events, be prepared to pay admission.  This money is collected, forwarded to the SHSAA and they, in turn, pay for the officials for these events.  Thank you for your cooperation.

- Tuesday, October 23, 5:30-7:30 pm - RJC KIELKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER Fundraiser at Bethany Manor (110 LaRonge Road, Saskatoon).  Featuring farmer sausage, homemade noodles & cream gravy, and salad.  Admission is by donation, and the RJC Chorale will be performing.  Everyone is welcome.   

UPCOMING EVENTS:

- PARENT / TEACHER / DEAN INTERVIEWS, Thursday, November 8, 1:00-6:00 pm in the RJC Rehearsal Hall.  Parents will have an opportunity to meet with RJC staff  Thursday afternoon from 1:00-6:00 pm (come-and-go basis).  Classes end at noon on Thursday, and the school and dorms will close for the November Remembrance Long Weekend (November 9-12).  No supper will be served on Thursday.  Classes resume Tuesday, November 13 at 8:30 am.

- RJC CORPORATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, November 17  in the school chapel (2nd floor), between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.  This meeting is an important time for acknowledging the past year, but just as importantly, planning for the current fiscal year.  Everyone welcome.

- RJC FUNDRAISING AND APPRECIATION BANQUET - Saturday, November 17, 6:00 pm in the school gymnasium.  Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of connecting with friends and supporting the mission of the school.  This year's guest speaker will be Kim Pityn, Chief Operations Officer of MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Association) who will speak about "Sustainable Tools That Give Hope to the World".  The evening will feature live music performances from several individuals and groups in the RJC Alumni community. A Silent and Live Auction will also be held, and an offering will be taken during the event to fundraise for the programming of RJC.  To reserve your complimentary tickets call 306.232.4222 or email office@rjc.sk.ca by November 8th, so that the kitchen can prepare for the numbers expected.  Limited tickets available!

- RJC ON STAGE Fall Theatre - Sunday and Monday, November 18 & 19, 7:00 pm in the Pit Theatre.  The RJC Theatre Arts class is preparing a stage version of the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie mystery "The 39 Steps."  The Musical Theatre class will present excerpts from "Godspell" - a story based on the book of Matthew.  Tickets are on sale now for the Sunday or Monday evening performances.  Tickets are $10 each, and need to be reserved by calling RJC at 306 232-4222.

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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.

Check out our blogs on our website at www.rjc.sk.ca.  For email notification of a blog update, you can subscribe to our blogs on each blog website (there are four of them), or better yet like us on facebook at facebook.com/rosthernjc

We've been busy! October 10

The days and weeks are starting to fly by here at RJC.  Students and staff are busy with activities in and out of the classroom. A few are highlighted below.

Students participated in the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research.  The runners took off first followed by the walkers.

Phoenix and Morgan we presented the trophy in the Terry Fox Run.

Thanksgiving Chapel
Nicole leads the discussion with fellow students.  The discussion centered on helping students focus on the many things that we are thankful for in our lives.  

We then shared in a Thanksgiving feast prepared for us with loving hands by our very own cooks!

All School Concert Choir are preparing for their next performance.
 Above are the female percussionists, Phoenix,  Meghan, Nicole, Alyssa and Gabby.

Daniel, Brayden, Brandon, Morgan, Nathan and Liam add to the beat.

Concert Choir- 'Kwaheri'

Developing community is very important to us at RJC.  Two important aspects of community are trust and open communication.  Here the Faith and Life committee focus on developing both these characteristics.    Students are blindfolded and asked to trust another student to safely lead them through an obstacle course using only verbal prompting.

Eric leading Jake through the course.

Phoebe with Katie in control.

Up and over Terry!

Meghan takes instructions from Katie

Paradise receives encouragement from Nicole and Lyndsey.

Ryan has no problem!

The weeks to come look like they will be busy ones.  All of our teams continue to practice in preparations for regional competition, the Chorale is preparing for the Kiekle supper  and the dorm council is busy preparing for Sadie Hawkins.  Alumni Tournament and Deeper Life Days are fast approaching . . .and oh yes. . . we are attending classes as well and writing exams in between it all!