Archive for April, 2016

Spring Concert 2016

Rockway’s Music Department invites you to their annual Spring Concert! Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Grade 7 & 8 Concert @ 6:45 pm Grade 9 – 12 Concert @ 8 pm in Rockway’s Gymnasium “A”. Info for Parents The Grade 7&8 Concert will end around 7:30 at which point we will set up for the Grade […]

Posted on: April 30th, 2016
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Envirathon-Servathon 2016

  Envirathon-Servathon is happening on Friday, May 6th! Read on to learn more about this important day in the life of our school. Click here to sponsor a student with an online donation.   What is Envirathon-Servathon? Envirathon-Servathon (E/S) is a fundraising event where Rockway students are sponsored to spend a full day doing GOOD WORK […]

Posted on: April 14th, 2016
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Alice in Wonderland is coming!

The Grade 7&8 students have been spending a LOT of time together over the past few months learning lines, blocking scenes, trying on costumes, painting sets, finding sound clips and creating props for their upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland! Alice in Wonderland is heartwarming coming of age story about a young girl named Alice, who […]

Posted on: April 13th, 2016
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A German Feast

The grade 11 German class enjoyed a traditional German potluck dinner together. Each student brought in samples of a typical German food that they had researched and prepared for the class. And what a feast it was! We enjoyed “Apfel-Schorle” (a mixture of apple juice and Mineralwasser) for our drink. For the appetizers we had “Leberwurst mit Kneckebrot und Zwieback” […]

Posted on: April 13th, 2016
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Only at Rockway!

It is not uncommon for me on any given day to hear the expression, “Only at Rockway!” When this happens, a big smile appears on my face because I know what it means! “Only at Rockway” moments can happen at any time, in any place of the school! They are the moments that faculty, staff […]

Posted on: April 12th, 2016
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Epoch: Visual Art Exhibition

Rockway’s annual visual art exhibition opens Tuesday, April 26th, 2016, transforming the assembly area from a lunch room into a professional art gallery. Entitled Epoch, a memorable period of time, this exhibition will feature a variety of disciplines and media, including: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and photography. Several new media submissions will also be included. Each […]

Posted on: April 11th, 2016
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Living Library : Rockway Alumni "Books" Come to Life

What was your greatest challenge in transitioning from high school to university? What if you don’t like the courses you are in after you choose them? What advice would you give students planning to go to university or college? These are just some of the questions that Gr 9 – 12 students asked of our […]

Posted on: April 9th, 2016
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Office Transitions

On Friday, April 1st, we bid farewell to Judy Patton, while also welcoming Laurie Yantzi to the position of Assistant to the Principal. Laurie is no stranger to Rockway! She has been our attendance secretary the last seven months, and while she has done this very effectively, Laurie has simultaneously been training to take over Judy’s […]

Posted on: April 9th, 2016
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Join us for Family Breakfast

Parents, students, siblings, faculty & staff are all invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast together! Friday, April 22nd, 7:15 am $7.00/person in the Assembly Area The menu includes: Scrambled eggs with bacon and melted cheese Fresh bagels served with butter Yogurt Fresh fruit tray: sliced oranges & bananas Choice of Beverage:  orange juice, apple juice, milk […]

Posted on: April 1st, 2016
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Farewell to Judy Patton

On Friday, April 1st, the Rockway Community bid farewell to long standing staff member, Judy Patton.  Judy came to Rockway, first as a parent, followed by the role of Attendance Secretary and in 2005, Judy became the Assistant to the Principal. Judy has been an approachable, kind, patient and intelligent presence in the office.  Throughout […]

Posted on: April 1st, 2016
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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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