Extra-Curricular Activities
Rothesay Netherwood School offers a number of extra-curricular activities in creativity, action and service that students have the opportunity to participate in; these activities help students become more well-rounded. Such activities at RNS include:
Creativity
Drama
RNS students are enthusiastically productive in the performing arts. Two major productions are highlights during the year, drawing audiences and providing a valuable showcase for the students’ hard work and dedication. Performed in the Théâtre Susan B. Ganong, productions provide opportunities for student actors, singers, dancers and technicians to share their talents and participate in a collaborative process. Recent productions include Footloose, West Side Story, Little Shop of Horrors, The Good Person of Szechwan, Doctor Faustus and Romeo & Juliet.
In addition to the two major productions each year, the Middle School students’ “MAD Nights” (Music, Art, Drama) are a celebration of their explorations in the visual and performing arts. Plays and scenes are also performed informally by students enrolled in the IB Theatre Arts classes throughout the year. All students are encouraged to participate in drama regardless of their level of experience. For more information, email Mme Ellis or Ms. Bell.
Yearbook
Top of the Hill has long been a special piece of tradition for the students, faculty, and friends of Rothesay Netherwood School. The yearbook is a representation of what we have accomplished in a year at RNS. While it may be impossible to compress an entire year into one book, we hope that Top of the Hill does capture what life is like at RNS. The yearbook is created by a dedicated team of people, who put a great deal of time and effort into creating a product that we hope will bring back fond memories of RNS, long after students have moved on from the Hill. For more information on joining the yearbook committee, email Mr. Gwathmey. It's your yearbook. Get Into It!
School Choirs and Bands
RNS has a diverse music program. In addition to the music courses offered at the Senior School level and the Arts Cycle program in the Middle School, there are many additional opportunities for students to become involved in music, including jazz choir, girls' choir, boys' choir, school choir, senior band, and jazz ensemble. For more information on choirs and bands, email Mr. Kidd or Mrs. Van Doleweerd.
Action
Leadership (Duke of Edinburgh Award Program)
RNS is proud to offer all students the opportunity to earn the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, an international program that operates in more than 100 countries. This year, all Grade 9 and 10 students will be enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh Program through their Physical Education classes and will be provided opportunities through Outward Bound to earn the Bronze Level of achievement. For more information, click here.
Debating
Debating is a formal method of interactive and positional representational argument. As such students have the opportunity to hone their public speaking skills and to test their critical and analytical skills. Sometimes requiring extensive research or merely quick thinking, debate provides young people with the opportunity to involve themselves in the discussion of meaningful topics in an academic setting. Tournaments are held throughout the province with top competitors vying for a place at the national championships. For more information, email Mr. McEvoy.
Outward Bound Weekend Excursions
Students will be offered optional weekend outdoor adventure activities throughout the school year. These 1-3 day activities may include indoor and outdoor rock climbing, sea kayaking, canoeing, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Outward Bound will provide all the necessary gear and trained instructors to ensure a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. For more information, email Mr. Carpenter.
Reach For The Top
Perhaps one of Canada’s oldest high school competitions, Reach for the Top is a test of general and content specific knowledge in a quiz show format for high school students across the country. Competing against other schools in New Brunswick in a tournament format, the ultimate goal of each team is to succeed at the provincial final and then advance to the National Championships. For more information, email Mr. McEvoy.
Round Square International Student Exchanges
Students in Grades 7-10 have the opportunity to take part in exchanges with other Round Square schools. Middle School students select a school within North America for a 2 week period, while Senior school students may apply to any Round Square school around the globe for a period of 6 weeks to a term. A list of full member schools and their websites can be found at http://www.roundsquare.org/. For further information on student exchanges, email Mr. Murray.
Service
PALS - Partners Assisting Local Schools
PALS (Partners Assisting Local Schools) is an opportunity for our students to participate in supporting and promoting positive growth in our local community. Students volunteers from RNS visit Rothesay Elementary School weekly, during their lunch hours or their studyhalls, assisting the elementary school teachers with classroom activities, playgroup supervisions and/or special events. Making a difference in the life of a child can have a powerful impact, not only on that young person, but also on our own students. For more information please email earlet@rns.cc or murrayb@rns.cc.
Habitat For Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is an international organization working to enable access to housing for all members of a community. Rothesay Netherwood students and faculty support local and international Habitat for Humanity programs on day and week-long projects by building, deconstructing, and volunteering at the local ReStore. Emails will be sent to the grades whose age permits them to participate each time an opportunity comes up. Additional information about Habitat for Humanity programs can be found at http://www.habitat.ca/ and http://www.habitat.org/ . For more information on Habitat for Humanity at RNS, email Mr. Murray.
Teenangels
Teenangels is a group of 13-18 year-old volunteers that have been specially trained by the local law enforcement, and many other leading safety experts in all aspects of online safety, privacy, and security. After completion of the required training, the Teenangels run unique programs in schools to spread the word about responsible and safe surfing to other teens and younger kids, parents, and teachers. Teenangels Rothesay is the first chapter in Canada. We currently have 18 Teenangels in our chapter who have completed their training and have been presenting to other schools in our community since spring 2008. The theme for our presentations this year will be Megan's Pledge - Stop Cyberbullying! For more information on Teenangels, email Mrs. Earle.
Round Square International Service Projects
As a member school of Round Square, our students have the opportunity to participate in international service projects as part of teams comprising students and faculty from around the globe. These projects generally overlap the Christmas, March, and summer breaks; however students may miss some school time as well. Emails are sent each time project registration becomes open. For more information on international service projects, email Mr. Murray.
