Archive for March, 2014

Taizé at Rockway

This past Tuesday morning our student body gathered for a contemplative worship experience in the style of the ecumenical community of Taizé in France. Twenty students were involved in leading the service, including reading scripture or playing instruments. Our singing was accompanied by violins, cellos, flutes, guitars, and an oboe. The tone of the service […]

Posted on: March 27th, 2014
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Marine Biology: up close and personal

The tropical marine environment is one of the richest and most wondrous natural habitats on Earth. The grade 11 Marine Biology trip is an exceptional learning opportunity to experience the biodiversity of the soft-coral reefs, mangrove forests and sea-grass beds that are found along the coast of the Florida Keys. This trip is an extension […]

Posted on: March 26th, 2014
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Grade 7 & 8 Science Fair

On April 27th, grade 7 & 8 students had the opportunity to display their research as part of the Junior High Science Fair. The following students will be taking their projects on to the Waterloo-Wellington Science and Engineering Fair on April 8th: Jenna Harrison for “Hockey Shot” Peter and Christopher Jones for “Busting the Five […]

Posted on: March 26th, 2014
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Alumna Kristen Berg new director of Fraser Lake Camp

On a cold, wintery first day of Spring, the Rockway student body was greeted by a message from Summer. Alumna Kristen Berg (2000), the new director of Fraser Lake Camp, presented a chapel telling the story of what camp has meant to her, what Fraser Lake has to offer, and how those who partake in […]

Posted on: March 24th, 2014
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Olympic skaters visit Rockway

On Tuesday, March 4th, Rockway was lucky enough to have Canadian ice dancers Andrew Poje and Kaitlyn Weaver as guest speakers at chapel. They were fresh off the 2014 Sochi Olympic ice, and shared their Olympic journey and experiences with us in their role as the newest ambassadors of Right To Play. Right To Play is […]

Posted on: March 19th, 2014
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Grades 7 & 8 Peace Festival

This year the Grades 7 & 8 leadership team chose to focus on hygiene kits for our Peace Festival that took place on Friday, February 28th. A hygiene kit is a small bag that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, nail clippers, a towel and a bar of soap, that is distributed by Mennonite Central Committee to […]

Posted on: March 19th, 2014
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Florida-bound: Marine Biology Trip

On Friday, March 7th, eighteen grade 11 students will be embarking on an eight day tropical adventure in the Florida Keys. These students will be immersed in the local flora and fauna of the coral reefs that surround the Keys. Through kayaking, snorkeling and hiking, they hope to learn first-hand about this fragile and beautiful […]

Posted on: March 4th, 2014
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Alumna Feature: Amanda Klassen ('05)

Dr. Amanda Klassen (class of 2005) writes: “After Rockway, I studied Biomedical Science followed by Optometry at the University of Waterloo. During my studies, I participated in two eye care missions; one to Belize, and one to Thailand. Both experiences were amazing and definitely eye opening! My internship was spent in Mobile, Alabama, with a […]

Posted on: March 4th, 2014
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CWOSSA Silver Medalists!

The Junior boys basketball team wrapped up their season last week at the CWOSSA A championship held in Walkerton. The team faced the host school Walkerton District Community School. After a bit of a sluggish start, the boys finally got some of their shots to fall and took control for the remainder of the game. […]

Posted on: March 4th, 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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