July 2009
We hope you are having a wonderful summer and that, if you haven't already had the chance, you are able to take some time to relax and enjoy the warmer weather and sunny days.
School is out for the summer here on the Hill, but that doesn't mean the work stops. Staff in the Development, Alumni, Admission, Finance and School Offices are busy getting ready for the start of the new school year in September. Should you need any assistance at all this summer, please give us a call. You can reach any of us by calling the school's main line at (506) 847-8224.
RNS Staff Changes
As the school prepares for September, 2009, there has been a reorganization of the office staff.
Sue Baxter has left her job as Director of Development. Nic Carhart will work with the Admission Department and provide support to the Development Office. Judy MacFarland will continue in her role as the Development and Alumni Affairs Coordinator and assume some additional duties.
We would like to thank Sue Baxter for her dedicated support. We are grateful for her contribution.
Paul G. Kitchen
Head of School
Summer BBQ In Shediac
Our annual Summer Gathering in Shediac is planned for Sunday, August 30th. If you are in the area, please make sure to join us. Please RSVP by August 14th to rsvp@rns.cc or give Judy a call in the Development Office at (506) 848-0879. More details will be posted on the Alumni website as they are finalized.
Thank You For Your Support!
We would like to express our appreciation and thanks to all of you who made a gift to our 2008-2009 Annual Giving Campaign. It is because of our donors that we are able to offer our students the many opportunities that exist at RNS.
For information on how to make a donation, please click here. To make a donation online, click on the Canada Helps logo below. Thank you in advance for you generosity!
Reunion Weekend 2009
We had another wonderful Reunion Weekend this past June with our largest turnout ever. The Class of '69 had the largest turnout for the weekend, while the Class of '79 had the largest turnout on the dance floor (they danced the night away!). Many thanks to the alumni and volunteers who helped make the weekend so much fun and such a huge success.
Click here to view the 2009 Reunion Weekend photos that have been added to our online photo gallery (and all the faces have been named!) If you have any great photos to share, we'd be happy to add them to the gallery. Please email photos to Nic Carhart at alumni@rns.cc .
By the way, Reunion Weekend 2010 will be held June 18-20, with special activities for classes ending with a '0 or a '5. Mark your calendars now!
132nd RNS Closing Ceremonies
On June 20th, we honoured and celebrated the efforts and talents of our school with the presentation of awards and recognition, and with the graduation of 48 students at this year's 132nd Closing Ceremonies.
In their valedictory remarks, Head Prefects Vivek Prabhu and Abigail White re-iterated what so many students before them have testified, that "this place has given us the ability to think for ourselves and the confidence to make decisions that could potentially impact this generation and generations to come. These qualities are essential for us to be successful in the next stage of our lives."
Click here to see photos from this year's Closing Ceremonies. To read the Head Prefects' full speech, the Head of School's remarks, the message from Mrs. Sylvia MacVey '75, Board Chair, the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal article and a list of the winners of this year's School Prizes, click here.
The Class of 2009
Every student in the Class of 2009 contributed to RNS in their own way with their unique talents and leadership skills and with an admirable determination to contribute to their school and to their community. We are proud of our students' accomplishments. We celebrate their efforts and successes and are confident they will make a significant contribution at university and beyond. Here are just some of the accomplishments of the Class of 2009.
Head Prefects: Vivek Prabhu and Abigail White
In the school’s first IB Graduating Class, 21 IB Diplomas were awarded to students. As well, each student in the graduating class received an IB Certificate for subjects completed. In total, 78 certificates were awarded to RNS graduates.
A total of $339,950 in scholarships and bursaries was offered to students from leading universities and organizations, including the Canadian National Millenium Scholarship, The Fred Ross Art Award, the Huron President’s Award, and the Dalhousie University Chancellor’s Award.
The graduating class will continue their education in the fall at Acadia, Concordia, Dalhousie, Huron, King’s, McGill, McMaster, Mt. Allison, NBCC, NSCAD, Ontario College of Art & Design, Queen’s, Red River College, St. FX, St. Thomas, Universidad de las Americas, University of Toronto, and York.
Admission Office Open All Summer
Alumni are our best source of student referrals! Many thanks to those of you who have recommended RNS to your friends and relatives. Your recommendations have led to a number of inquiries and enrolments.
The Admission Office will be open during the summer, and may be reached at (506) 847-8224 or admission@rns.cc . For more information about the Admission process, please click here to visit the Admission website.
Plans are underway to visit various locations around the Maritimes and beyond to reach as many great kids as possible. Once dates and locations have been confirmed, we'll post them on the Admission website, so stay tuned. We hope we can count on your help in spreading the great news about RNS!
We are still accepting applications for September 2009 and now taking applications for September 2010. Let us know today!
Where, Oh Where, Have They Gone?
Are you interested in finding out where your old classmates are and can't seem to find them on your own? Log into the RNS Online Alumni Directory by clicking here and see if you can find them. While you are there, make sure you update your own profile! For tips on using the directory, click here.
We need your help! Please take a few moments to visit our online Lost Alumni lists at www.rns.cc/alumni-directory-lost.asp . You may be in contact with someone who rest of us are looking for.
If you have any tips or suggestions as to where we may find any of the lost lambs on this list, please let us know by emailing alumni@rns.cc .
2010 Class Reunion Coordinators
With Reunion Weekend 2009 behind us, we are now starting to plan for next year's reunion. We are looking for class reunion coordinators for a number of class years ending in a '0' or a '5'. If you would be interested, or if you know of a classmate who might be, please give Judy MacFarland a call in the Development & Alumni Affairs Office at (506) 848-0879 or alumni@rns.cc . We would appreciate your help.
Save The Date!
On Saturday, October 17th, Rothesay Netherwood School will be hosting the Harvest Moon Dinner & Auction in Heritage Hall. This is going to be a fun event so mark the date in your calendars now! For more information, please call the School Office at (506) 847-8224, or email us at auction@rns.cc .
RNS In The News
RNS has been receiving a lot of news coverage lately on our academic, arts and sports programs, as well as some extraordinary stories on the extracurricular work our students have been doing.
To highlight these stories, and to keep you all up to date, a new page has been created on the RNS website in the "At A Glance" section for news clippings. We'll keep this up-to-date with any great stories that appear in the papers. Click here to read some of these stories now.
If you happen to see a story in your local paper, please let Nic Carhart know ( alumni@rns.cc )and he'll add it to the website.
Find Us On Facebook
All Alumni are invited to become Official RNS Facebook Fans! We’re now on Facebook. Come join our school site. Connect with other alumni. Find out where we’re hosting our next alumni event! Check out the school's new promotional video!
