Bird's Eye View - The RCS Podcast

On this episode of Bird's Eye View, the RCS podcast, we explore the art of creating house teams and building a thriving community through connection and collaboration. Special guests Ms. Smith and Myah, a Grade 12 student, join us to share their experiences with establishing and leading this exciting initiative. Together, they discuss how fostering relationships within teams can inspire trust, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Plus, we play a fun game of "Fill in the Blanks," giving the audience a window into their lives with candid, creative, and sometimes hilarious responses. Tune in for stories, strategies, and a behind-the-scenes look at how this initiative is transforming the RCS secondary campus community!

In this episode of The Bird's Eye View, Mr. Penner flies solo with an interview with Brandon Hui (ICC Board Chair) and Cathie Schneck (VP of Student Life at the EC and ICC board member) as we discuss the Giants and Grapes Gala which was hosted at the Middle Campus this past week. Think you know a lot about China? Well stay tuned to compete in our 'Fact or Fiction' game to see if you can outscore the guests!

Welcome to another episode of the Bird's Eye View! In this episode, your hosts chat with Ivanna and Aaricia, two dedicated students who are serving as Media T.A.s at RCS. What’s a T.A., you ask? Tune in to find out how these students are contributing behind the scenes and helping bring school events to life through media. And don’t miss our fun segment, That’s So Meme — cast your vote in the poll to see which meme of Mr. Sijpheer wins top honors!

Welcome to Bird's Eye View, Season 2, Episode 3 with Mr. Sijpheer and Mr. Penner! In this episode, we're joined by a very special guest — someone who literally holds the whole school together. Can you guess who it is? Tune in to find out! Plus, we're playing an exciting new game called "Broke or Bliss," where our special guest gets to taste food prepared by the hosts. The big question is: could you stomach it? You'll decide if the secret ingredients bring bliss or leave you broken! Don’t forget to let Mr. Sijpheer or Mr. Penner know what you'd choose!

In this episode of The Bird's Eye View, join Mr. Sijpheer and the senior leadership team as they travel to Halifax for the Christian Schools Canada Conference. Hear reflections from the principal on the highlights of the school year so far, and don’t miss a special debut singing performance from our new Director of Learning and Formation, Chelsea Todd. Tune in for insightful conversations and a unique blend of school leadership and creative flair!

Mr. Sijpheer and Mr. Penner are back for another season of The Bird’s Eye View! In this season opener, they go live on location at Camp Stillwood, sharing stories of flourishing at RCS. Tune in as they chat with community members about their summer highlights, exciting plans for the year, and updates to the school's vision — and how it might be lived out in new and inspiring ways.

It's time to take flight with Mr. Penner and Mr. Sijpheer in episode 12 as they welcome a special guest, Gabriel Hoh, the valedictorian of the class of 2024!This episode is packed with inspiration and fun. Get to know Gabriel's story and how his God is guiding him on exciting new adventures at university next year. But first, things get kicked off with a high-flying game of "A Minute to Win It!" Can you get all the right answers, or will you be beat by the buzzer? Listen to the episode and find out!

Calling all animal lovers! Join Mr. Penner and Mr. Sijpheer on The Bird's Eye View as they soar into the philanthropic spirit of our middle campus students. This episode features an interview with a group who combined their love of Swift and crafting to raise money for a worthy cause. Buckle up and get ready to hear how these creative minds took flight for International China Concern (ICC)!