Rockway News

Frankenstein: Director's Rant!

Okay, here’s the deal – Frankenstein – what do you really know about this story? To start with, Frankenstein is not the name of the Creature – it’s the doctor’s name – Dr. Frankenstein. The Creature is just called The Creature. Or the monster. So you’re asking yourself, “Why should I care about this story?” Because it’s Epic […]

Posted on: November 27th, 2015
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Dancing in the Light: Christmas Concert 2015

The Rockway Music Department invites you to their Christmas Concert entitled Dancing in the Light. The concert features the Rockway vocal groups and instrumental ensembles from grades 7 – 12, and culminates with several seasonal pieces performed by the Mass Choir. It is a wonderful community event that will put you in the Christmas spirit! Tuesday December 8th, 7:30 pm […]

Posted on: November 25th, 2015
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Why I love to lead this place

I am inspired to write this pondering, following a thoughtful and profound conversation with several Grade 7 and 8 Students who attended Sabbath Space last week. During our time together, we were encouraged to share something we were passionate about, and my response was that I am passionate about “leading this place.” As I reflected […]

Posted on: November 20th, 2015
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Rockway's Annual Food Drive: Families Feeding Families

Unexpected unemployment or illness devastates a family. A new Canadian with children has no job. An abusive relationship destabilizes a family unit. A student seeking higher education is not able to afford both tuition and food… These are the real life situations that Christine Rier, Development Director at the House of Friendship, shared at our Food Drive kick-off chapel this […]

Posted on: November 18th, 2015
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Rockway's English Cafe

On Friday October 9th, we had our first English Cafe during lunch in the library. While enjoying hot chocolate and skittles, some students and faculty played some very rousing games of crokinole and chess, while others took the opportunity to talk and get to know each other better. It was an enjoyable time for International […]

Posted on: November 12th, 2015
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Our Honoured Guests from China

Rockway was very excited and honoured to recently welcome six visitors from the Xindu District of Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Our guests included four Principals and two Education Officials including Liu, Xudong, Principal of Xindu No. 1 Middle School (our sister school) and Zhang, Shiming, Principal of the Chengbei campus of Xindu No. 1 Middle School. We were […]

Posted on: November 2nd, 2015
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A Gala Affair: Connections Weekend 2015

On Saturday, October 24th the double doors of the performance center at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate opened up to an evening of food, fellowship and uproarious entertainment. There was frenzied bidding from the get go on the myriad of silent auction items and a buzz of conversation as many Rockway people connected or reconnected in an atmosphere of anticipation. It wasn’t […]

Posted on: October 29th, 2015
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Spiritual Emphasis Week Follow-Up

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate welcomed Dr. Melissa Hofstetter to campus September 29 – October 1st for Spiritual Emphasis Week. The first chapel address, Living Inside-Out in God’s Upside-Down Kingdom, included biblical grounding for understanding emotional wholeness, and an introduction to mental health issues, such as anxious and depressive symptoms.  It also resourced faculty and staff with […]

Posted on: October 29th, 2015
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Alumni Living Library: Sharing our stories

Seven decades. Seven Rockway Alumni. Seven unique stories brought to life before our very eyes. The Rockway Alumni Living Library, held during the recent Connections Weekend, brought seven amazing stories to life in Rockway’s actual library amidst the backdrop of bookcases, a collection of the guests’ personal memorabilia and lively conversation. Parents and students who visited the […]

Posted on: October 27th, 2015
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Spaghetti Supper success!

The spaghetti was super, the sauce was spectacular, the salad was superb and the dessert was divine! Our grade 10 class once again put on an amazing community event last Friday night by serving a wonderful meal to close to 300 people. Thanks to all who came out to support our Grade 10 Quebec fundraiser. […]

Posted on: October 27th, 2015
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News

Graduation 2024

It’s time to CELEBRATE!!    The Rockway community looks forward to celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of our...

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Meet our new Vice Principal

We are pleased to announce that Stephanie Oliverio will be Rockway’s new Vice-Principal beginning August 2024. Steph is a...

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Retirement Celebration for Karen, Ray and Deb

A Celebration of Karen Scott Booth, Ray Boehm and Deb Baxter Heeney Rockway Mennonite Collegiate Sunday, June 9 from...

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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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