Student Council initiative starts new winter tradition? Summerfest, a fun day on the last day of regular classes before June exams, is a longstanding Redeemer tradition. This winter, for the first time, we had Winterfest. Student Council members encouraged administration…
Redeemer students plant tulip bulbs to celebrate the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian soldiers This year, the Netherlands celebrated 75 years of liberation from Nazi occupation. After the Second World War, Princess Juliana gifted 100,000 tulip bulbs to Canadians…
Students, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house On the first day of school, I like to welcome our new and returning students at the door. Redeemer has 57 new students, fourty-four in grade nine and thirteen…
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program that recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theatre and journalism students. Redeemer participates in the Cappies because it strengthens our own drama program through introducing higher stakes and a critical…
Each year, Redeemer’s Grade 9 students attend an overnight retreat at Providence Point Retreat Centre in Lanark during the first few weeks of school. “I think the weekend gave the students an excellent way to connect outside of the school environment,”…
Creating a school community that reflects the heart of Christ The start of a new school year marks a beginning. There are different beginnings that students have probably faced before: going to a new school or church; attending a new…
Did you know that Redeemer students raise more than half of all the support for the Kwagala boys’ home in Uganda? Kwagala started small and continues to rely largely on friends and family and the generous support of the Redeemer…
Redeemer encourages students to develop new skills and explore their interests while serving others--an important component of living out their faith and education. Redeemer students find fun, fruitful and fulfilling ways to serve their community. Some ideas are driven by Student…
Inter-generational art event brings seniors and students together Earlier this year, Alice Yoch, a Financial Planner with RBC, asked Grade 12 students, Kayla and Lucy, to participate in RBC’s Make 150 Count initiative. With this program, RBC gives $150 cash to…
Redeemer students stand out as positive examples of how to live, work and serve others in the workplace Redeemer’s co-operative education program offers students in Grades 11 and 12 an opportunity learn through doing at a work placement that matches…