Archive for February, 2014

Grade 7 & 8 Volleyball Tourney

On Monday February 24th, the grade 7&8 girls volleyball team hosted the Small Schools tournament here at Rockway. After making it through the round robin with a 2-1 record, the Flames lost their semi-final game sending them to battle Holy Rosary in the bronze medal game.  After the first two sets were split one a piece, the Flames prevailed […]

Posted on: February 28th, 2014
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Perfect Weather for Dog Sledding

So far, this winter has been a cold one. Record low temperatures have kept many people close to home, snuggled up indoors. Not so the Rockway Outdoors Club! Last weekend, over the course of 40 hours, twelve Rockway students built and slept in snow shelters, encountered captive non-socialized wolves and moose, broke new trails cross-country […]

Posted on: February 28th, 2014
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Rockway Fever

This is the season for colds, flu bugs and fevers! I have a fever, but I’m not sick!  I have what I call a “Rockway Fever,” caused by an excessive amount of joy and pride, resulting from a strong extra-curricular program, a delicious fund-raising dinner and of course, the Olympics! Last weekend we celebrated the […]

Posted on: February 21st, 2014
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Alumna has Outtatown adventure

Alumna Laura Carr-Pries (class of 2013), recently spoke in chapel about her experience with the Outtatown Discipleship School program offered through Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg. Laura had an amazing life changing experience which took her well out of her comfort zone! This included travel in Manitoba, Quebec, Burkina Faso and France. She highly recommended […]

Posted on: February 21st, 2014
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SEUSSICAL success!!

A huge congratulations to the entire cast & crew for a tremendous run of our musical Seussical this past weekend. What a show! Delightful, heart-warming, and colourful in every sense of the word – a real treasure for anyone who had the pleasure to see it. With 31 students appearing on stage, another 51 working behind […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2014
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Fun in the Snow

When was the last time you played outside?  I’m not talking about walking the dog or shoveling the driveway, but really playing in this great Canadian winter? The grade 9 girls Phys. Ed. class is in the middle of doing just that; finding ways to appreciate the snow and have fun outside. They started with […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2014
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iPads, iPads, everywhere!

With the high use of our computer labs and the need for more internet access, Rockway has purchased a class set of iPads available to students and teachers. Teachers can book the iPads and take them directly to class or the iPads can be used as an overflow need while students work in the library. […]

Posted on: February 13th, 2014
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Junior Boys Basketball

The junior boys basketball team recently hosted the 20th annual Roger Stover Classic Invitational Tournament on January 31st and February 1st. The boys have had a good season even though they have had to battle with many injuries and competing interests throughout the season. They are tied for 5th in their league standings heading into the playoffs. The risk […]

Posted on: February 9th, 2014
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Original Drama to be featured at Fundraising Dinner

Rockway’s Annual Fundraising Dinner on Thursday February 20th, will feature the presentation of an original play performed by the Grade 10/11 drama class entitled “What Lies Beneath”. Inspired by a variety of sources, the script was collaboratively written by the class of eleven students, under guidance from drama teacher, Alan K. Sapp.   The story is […]

Posted on: February 4th, 2014
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Warm Memories of Jr. High Winter Retreat

On January 23rd and 24th, the Grade 7 and 8 students went on a winter retreat to Silver Lake Mennonite Camp. Even though the weather was very cold, we all managed to have fun and build a stronger community between grades. Throughout the whole trip, we participated in exciting outdoor activities which included broom ball […]

Posted on: February 3rd, 2014
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News

Employment Opportunity: Mathematics Teacher

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Camelot & Camelittle – Grade 7&8 drama

The Grade 7&8s are back! For the first time since 2019, grade 7&8 students, alongside their teachers and directors,...

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Rockway announces new Principal

For: Rockway Admin, Faculty, Staff, Parents, Students, Donors & ConstituentsFrom: Betty Pries, Board Chair on behalf of the Rockway...

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Sherlock’s Best and The Hound of the Baskervilles

Prepare to be enthralled by Rockway students in grades 9-12, as they take on the world of Sherlock Holmes...

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