September 2009
The summer is behind us and the fall season has begun at RNS. The campus is once again abuzz with activity and laughter and we couldn't be happier. Another great year is underway at RNS and we hope you can share in it. Join us at an upcoming alumni event or make your way to the hill for a sports game, drama or music production, or just to catch some of this wonderful "buzz"! Have a great fall.
Welcome to the New School Year!
We began our 133rd school year this past week on Wednesday, September 9th, welcoming 225 students and their families to the hill. The Class of 2010 (our grade 12 class) arrived on campus on Labour Day for their Leadership Camp and to begin plans for welcoming everyone on Opening Day. This year's grad class includs 42 students , led by our Head Prefects, Victoria Zed and George Aldous, pictured above.
Alumni and friends of the school are always welcome on the hill, and we'd love to have you visit. Come by for a tour, or join us for an upcoming school event, such as a sports game, theatre performance, or community service activity. All events are posted online in our online school calendar.
Annual Giving 2009-2010
Each year we ask our school community - alumni, parents, grandparents, employees, and friends of the school - to join together and give what they can to our Annual Giving campaign. RNS is very fortunate to receive support from a great many people.
This long-time tradition of generosity and the desire to help others truly reflects the values of the RNS community, and it echoes the compassionate and caring qualities that we strive to instill in our students. We are grateful to all who volunteer time and donate funds to our school. This support is crucial to the success of the school.
Our Annual Giving program provides a way for each donor to have an impact on the area of the school that matters most to him or her. Annual Giving contributions provide assistance in many important areas of the school, such as student financial aid, classroom and library learning resources, athletic equipment, and arts projects. Whether you choose to give to the area of greatest need, to an endowed fund in honour of family, a former teacher or a friend, or to a specific area of the school, we want you to know that we appreciate your help. Our Board of Governors and Head of School are careful to ensure that your donations are used in an efficient and effective manner.
Please give what you can each year - every gift really does matter and we are grateful for your support. 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 your generosity!
School Calendar Available
The annual RNS school calendar is available for alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends of the school. Local members of the school community may pick up a calendar in the lobby of Collegiate Hall.
If you live further afield and would like to receive a copy by mail, please contact Judy MacFarland in the Development & Alumni Affairs Office at alumni@rns.cc or 506-848-0879.
Save the Date and Plan Ahead!
Reunion Weekend 2010 will be held June 18, 19 & 20th. All alumni and friends are welcome to attend, with special events for classes who graduated in the years ending in a '0 or a '5. A preliminary schedule and online registration will be available later this fall. Make sure to get your place reserved early!
We are still looking for class reunion coordinators for a number of class years. If you are interested, or if you know of a classmate who might be, please give Judy MacFarland a call in the Alumni Office at 506.848.0879 or email alumni@rns.cc . We would appreciate your help.
Questions? Ideas? Give us a call at 506.848.0879 or email alumni@rns.cc.
RNS Harvest Moon Dinner & Auction
On Saturday, October 17th, Rothesay Netherwood School will be hosting the Harvest Moon Dinner & Auction in Heritage Hall - an evening of medieval fun and feast. This is going to be a fun event and a great way to stay connected to RNS, so mark the date in your calendars now!
Auction Items Needed
The Auction Committee is currently looking for auction items. If you, your business, or someone you know has an item or service to offer for the auction, please email us at auction@rns.cc .
Tickets
Tickets for the dinner and auction evening are $35 per ticket or a table of 10 for $300. To purchase tickets, or for more information, please call the School Office at (506) 847-8224, or email us at auction@rns.cc .
From the Admission Office
Spaces still available for Fall 2009
If you are considering RNS for your child or grandchild, please contact the Admission Office to receive admission information. We still have spaces available in certain grades for this fall, and we are accepting applications for September 2010.
Your support by referring new families to RNS is very important to us and we thank you in advance for continuing to recommend us. RNS will be hosting a number of Open Houses throughout the year as well as hosting Information Sessions around the globe. This is a great opportunity to invite your friends, family, and colleagues who may be interested in the wonderful educational environment of Rothesay Netherwood School.
The Admission Office can be reached at (506) 847-8224 or admission@rns.cc .
Alumni @ University
Each year a number of young alumni volunteer as reps to help our newest grads settle into university life and to organize gatherings of RNS young alumni at various universities. So, if you're a new grad going off to university and wish to see if your school has an RNS rep, or if you are already at university and want to see if there are any upcoming get-togethers, click here.
As well, be sure to send us your address, email, and phone number at school! We host many events across the country each year, and we want to make sure you get invited. We'd also be happy to send the Head's Letter and other RNS mail to your school address. Send us an email, or call Judy MacFarland at 506-848-0879.
RNS School Musical
Please join us this November for our annual fall musical at RNS. This year, students will present Once Upon A Mattress, a musical based on the tale of The Princess and the Pea. Curtains open at 7:30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 18, 19, and 20th in the Théâtre Susan B. Ganong. Tickets will be available at the door or by calling the School Office at 506.847.8224. See you at the show!
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!
