Archive for November, 2014

Putting all the parts back together

What do you get when you take five motivated Grade 12 Technology students, Sungjin Lee, Alec Dawdy, Eric Pederson, Ben Dodd and Steffan Yantzi, and one vintage motorcycle in bad need of repair…?  A vast array of disassembled parts!! This semester, the Grade 12 Transportation Technology class took on the restoration project of a 1978 Yamaha XS650 […]

Posted on: November 28th, 2014
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A Food Drive with a Twist: Rivalry!

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate’s Annual Food Drive has seen students collect thousands and thousands of items of food every year for the House of Friendship’s Christmas Food Hamper Program. In past years, the encouragement to collect cans came along with the promise of some unique incentives such as the Vice Principal shaving off a beard that […]

Posted on: November 21st, 2014
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Cross Country 2014

The Cross Country Team has had an excellent fall of running, with a good mix of new and veteran runners participating. Our training took us on routes along the pathways and parkland near school. Many runners also participated in our local D8/WCSSA race series. These races were held at a variety of great locations including: […]

Posted on: November 14th, 2014
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Junior Boys Volleyball win D8, off to CWOSSA

Rockway’s Junior Boys volleyball team brought a wonderful season to conclusion when they finished first overall in District 8, knocking off Resurrection in the district finals. This marks coach Rob Klassen’s return to coaching volleyball after brief hiatus in the basketball world. The team is performing well under the prowess of Matt Kipfer, Tim Falco, […]

Posted on: November 12th, 2014
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Connections Weekend 2014: What a weekend it was!

Wow. What a weekend we had! Thanks to all who attended the many events that made up Connections Weekend. It was great to see alumni, retired teachers, former staff and parents, current families and the many supporters that keep Rockway a vibrant learning and faith community. The Spaghetti Supper, in support of the Grade 10 […]

Posted on: November 8th, 2014
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A Family Affair Quilt Exhibit

This year we are pleased to feature the work of Rockway parent Jennifer Schumm and her daughter Claudia Schumm a grade twelve student, in our annual quilt exhibit in the Silo. Jennifer Schumm, Quilting by Design studio is located in New Hamburg.  Jennifer offers custom piecing and machine quilting as well as fabric and quilting […]

Posted on: November 6th, 2014
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Rockway Grads are Lifelong Friends

In September of 1951, four teenage girls settled into a cozy dorm room at Rockway. Yes, Rockway had a dormitory for out of town pupils when the school was first opened. It was in the old farmhouse beside the renovated barn that served as the school. Two of us were in grade nine and two […]

Posted on: November 4th, 2014
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Social Media: Beauty and the Beast

I have been pondering lately on how dependent we have become on technology, and how our kids have come to rely on staying connected in this way. In this job, I have become increasingly aware of the power of the internet, especially as it pertains to social media, and its use by our kids. When […]

Posted on: November 2nd, 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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