RJC students return to overnight class retreats
There is much to be grateful for as a new year begins at RJC High School. With faithful constituent support, two consecutive years of increased enrolment, and the return of inter-collegiate athletics and choral programs, the energy among students and staff is high. Class retreats are a tradition at the start of the school year…
Making their world a more beautiful place
For many students at Rosthern Junior College (RJC High School), ALSO Week is one of the most memorable and meaningful experiences of their school year. ALSO stands for Alternative Learning and Service Opportunities. Each spring during ALSO Week, students leave campus for a variety of destinations to learn about and serve vulnerable people in those…
Making sense of God’s story
Although the halls and classrooms of Rosthern Junior College are empty now because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a few short weeks ago they were filled with life, as students and teachers met for the school’s annual Deeper Life Days. Pastor Chad Moir speaks at RJC. (Photo by Jill Olfert Wiens) On March 5 and 6,…
RJC: Becoming a missional school
Rosthern Junior College has been a steadfast presence in Mennonite education for almost 115 years. However, decreasing enrolment has prompted the school’s administration and board to rethink what the school is all about. With a current enrolment of 64 students—compared to 150 or more from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, according to the…
