Spiritual Emphasis Week Highlights

“I am a precious person who deserves respect!” These powerful words were spoken throughout the week as Steve Thomas, a Mennonite Martial artist and pastor from Goshen, Indiana, presented 3 keynote addresses to Rockway faculty, staff and students during Spiritual Emphasis Week.  Thomas’ first chapel, “There’s another way,” focused on his personal story of being […]

Posted on: September 26th, 2013
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Boys Three Pitch Baseball Tournament

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times for our grade 7-8 boys at the 3-pitch tournament which took place on Wednesday Sept 24.  After winning big and losing big, the team faced a big challenge from Saint Elizabeth in the fifth place game. We gave up a grand slam to […]

Posted on: September 25th, 2013
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Rockway alumnus wins President's Award

Congratulations  to Jeff Wyngaarden, Class of 2008! Jeff was awarded the President’s Award of Excellence in Student Leadership at McMaster University during Spring 2013 Convocation. “This award acknowledges the contributions made by students who play a significant role in improving and developing the intellectual, social, cultural and/or athletic fabric of the McMaster community.” Jeff is […]

Posted on: September 24th, 2013
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Parent's Post Secondary Session

What the Future May Hold: Parents of students currently in Grades 11 & 12 are invited to a presentation of post-secondary information by Rockway’s Student Services department. Tuesday, October 1st 7- 8:30 pm In the Rockway Library Learn about: •    options for life after high school •    admission requirement research •    scholarship, grant and bursary […]

Posted on: September 19th, 2013
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Rockway/ Weierhof Exchange

This past summer nine Grade 11 French and German language students, along with their chaperones Rosemarie Tossell and Dennis Wikerd, embarked on a nineteen day exchange visit with Rockway’s host school Weierhof Gymnasium. Living with families from the Weierhof school community, the participants had a glimpse into the lives of their European host families. The […]

Posted on: September 19th, 2013
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Introducing Principal Ponderings

From time to time, I will post what I call “Principal Ponderings,” a short entry that will speak to a Rockway story, a joy, a challenge or simply a piece of information. I look forward to connecting in this way in the weeks to come! I am very excited to announce Spiritual Emphasis Week, an […]

Posted on: September 18th, 2013
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Spiritual Emphasis Week 2013

From September 23rd – 27th, students will have the opportunity to get to know keynote speaker Steve Thomas as part of our Spiritual Emphasis Week. The focus of the week is peacemaking and bullying prevention. Steve brings a unique perspective as a Mennonite martial artist who is also a pastor and director of PeaceMakers, a community […]

Posted on: September 16th, 2013
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C3 Event: Connecting. Celebrating. Community.

Women and girls of all ages are invited to join us for this time of Connecting and Celebrating the Community of women and girls. The event includes a brunch and keynote speaker Wanda Wagler-Martin sharing her message “Cultivating Contentment.” Tickets are $25 each and available for purchase at the main office at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, […]

Posted on: September 9th, 2013
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Seussical is coming!

Coming February 13 – 15, 2014 Continuing in the tradition that has produced Godspell, High School Musical, Cotton Patch Gospel, Annie, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and The Sound of Music, Rockway is very pleased to announce that the all-school musical for 2013-2014 is Seussical. Seussical is a fun, vibrant and heartwarming romp that […]

Posted on: July 24th, 2013
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Guatemala Trip 2013

Eight students and two chaperones had an incredible two week experience in Guatemala from March 7 to March 20. Over way too fast, the physical, health, emotional and social challenges inherent with this trip provided for lasting memories and hopefully will impact everyone down the road as they deal with whatever life throws their way. […]

Posted on: July 23rd, 2013
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