Archive for February, 2015

We're going OFFLINE!

Our schoolwide Tech TimeOut begins tomorrow, February 24th! Tuesday through Thursday at midnight, our students, teachers, and even Board of Directors are challenged to go SCREENFREE! If you are taking the challenge, remember to tell friends and family that you’ll be offline, and to turn off your electronics when you go to bed tonight. The […]

Posted on: February 23rd, 2015
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Chocolate lover? Come to the show!

 We’re hoping you didn’t give up chocolate for Lent! The grade 7 & 8s have been hard at work preparing a fabulous production that promises to be delicious for all ages. Mark your calendars, and be sure to invite all the youngsters in your life. The show has been so popular among school-aged kids that […]

Posted on: February 19th, 2015
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Listening for Grace

On Thursday, February 5th, Rockway faculty, staff and students had the opportunity to hear Ted Swartz, a writer and actor from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, who presented an excerpt of his compelling drama “Listening for Grace.” Swartz summarizes his show as a “father’s journey of discovering, searching, getting advice and hearing from people in his […]

Posted on: February 18th, 2015
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Visualizing Wild Hope

A compelling work of original art bringing this year’s chapel theme to life was unveiled on January 27. Claudia Isaac, the grade 12 artist, chose to depict our theme “Wild Hope” with a uniquely crafted image of a tiger – although there’s more to this image than initially meets to eye. Isaac writes, “This work is […]

Posted on: February 17th, 2015
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Rockway Tech Timeout Challenge

Rockway is embarking on a three day school-wide challenge where we intentionally go SCREEN FREE in hopes of raising awareness about our dependence on digital media. A Tech Timeout Family Information Packet was sent home with all students on Friday, February 13th, although you can download an electronic copy below: Rockway Tech Timeout Family Information Packet […]

Posted on: February 17th, 2015
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Bridge Building

I recently went to see Selma, an American historical drama film based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by a series of civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King Junior. This story left a strong impact on me, particularly as it pertains to my leadership here at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. As a […]

Posted on: February 13th, 2015
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Grade 7 & 8 Winter Retreat

Rockway places tremendous value on community building and fostering healthy face-to-face relationships. It’s because of this that we send every grade on some form of retreat, where students step outside normal academic life and are challenged to get to know each other in new ways. Our grade 7/8 classes recently returned from their retreat – […]

Posted on: February 9th, 2015
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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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