Student Activities and Traditions
Traditional activities held by and for Redeemer Students include:
LAUNCH Olympics: held for first years during the first week of school in September, primarily on the first Saturday. There are teams of new students and a senior leader who play through many different games, activities and competitions and end with a popular mud pit tug-of-war.
Decade Dance: held on the night of the LAUNCH Olympics; students enjoy music and wear costumes from previous decades, as well as having dance contests.
Book Sale Sleepover: there is a used book sale the first week of each semester and students sleep/hangout outside the school in order to arrive early in the morning.
Banquet: An end of the year party held at a banquet hall in Hamilton, generally in March. It is a way for students to dress up, unwind and enjoy being with friends. There is a sit-down dinner and a dance held afterward.
Church in the Box: This is a student run worship service held once a month on Sunday evenings, and includes music and drama as well as a speaker and a collection. This tradition began in the school's 'black box' but has grown over the years and is now held in the auditorium for students, staff and the community.
Hot Spot: This is a smaller, informal service, intended for students. Held in the Rec Center once a month on Thursday evening, it includes a musician and a singer, and a speaker or speakers, who are Redeemer students.
Chapel: This is a worship service held in the auditorium on Wednesday mornings for all students and faculty which includes student participation in music and readings, while having an in-school speaker, either a student or the school chaplain, Dr. Syd Hielema.
Battle of the Bands: Redeemer bands perform to showcase their skills, to learn from other musicians, and to be crowned the top Redeemer band.
Coffeehouse: Each month, Student Senate hosts a student gathering in the commons where songs, skits, poetry and other talents are performed. This event packs out the commons each month.
Social Justice Conference: Each year, students and members of the community gather for a Saturday to learn and discuss social justice issues. Students take a main role in organizing this event.
Sibling Weekend: Students invite brothers and sisters to visit and experience a typical weekend at Redeemer. Special events are also planned for the siblings.
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