Posts Tagged ‘faith’

Healthy Sexuality

How do you talk to your teenager about sexuality?  For those of you who attended any part of Rockway’s Spiritual Emphasis Week, you learned that conversations about sexuality begin way before puberty and can continue long past it! Keith Graber Miller, Professor of Religion and Sexuality at Goshen College, led Rockway in a three day […]

Posted on: October 9th, 2014
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September Salutations

Greetings! I would like to extend my heartfelt hello, to all new and returning parents as together we launch into the 2014-2015 school year! Every couple of weeks you will hear my “voice” as I post a “Principal Ponderings:” a reflection, a celebration, or a challenge that I would like to share.  This week, I […]

Posted on: September 15th, 2014
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Ode to 2013-2014

On Wednesday, June 11th, I had the privilege to address Rockway Faculty and Staff for the last time, alongside Joanna Loepp-Thiessen, Chairperson of Faith and Worship.  Together we talked about this year’s chapel theme, Expect the Unexpected, and shared about how the year was filled with “unexpected” moments. The final excerpt of this address is worthy to […]

Posted on: June 25th, 2014
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The Twelve "Ways" of Christmas

Rockway has celebrated and prepared for Christmas in Twelve Significant Ways this Advent Season! 1) Launched the annual food drive in chapel with guest speaker, Christine Rier from the House of Friendship. 2) Had an Advent Chapel which explained the 4 Advent Candles and their significance. 3) Prepared for and performed at the annual Christmas […]

Posted on: December 19th, 2013
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Remembering Mandela

 Nelson Mandela was a man who put his words and thoughts into action. His story and impact on the world in the area of racism will never be forgotten. As I follow the news, read on-line testimonials and banter with colleagues, my respect for this man continues to grow. I remember the day Mandela was […]

Posted on: December 11th, 2013
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Discovery

The last number of weeks I have had the opportunity to engage and participate in many activities at Rockway. Homecoming week-end allowed me to connect with past and present students, parents and constituents. The spaghetti supper prepared by the Grade 10 class, followed by a fun-filled alumni sports challenge was an evening of re-connecting and […]

Posted on: November 29th, 2013
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Remembering…

This was a week for remembering.  It was a time to reflect on those who have gone to war and fought for their country.  It was a time to reflect on victims of war and its impact.  It was a time to reflect on those who work for peace. Rockway is a school, rooted in […]

Posted on: November 15th, 2013
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News

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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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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