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Creativity Takes the Spotlight at the Spring Showcase
A secondary school’s spring showcase brought an evening of creativity and energy, as students, staff, families and community members came together to experience student learning across Applied Design, Skills and Technology (ADST) and fine arts programs. Classrooms and shared spaces were transformed into vibrant exhibition areas, filled with artwork, design projects and hands-on creations that…
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Growing Through Care: Students Learn with a Strawberry Patch
A small strawberry patch emerged as a place of learning. From the moment the plants arrived, students became actively involved in nurturing them. Watering, observing and checking on their progress became part of the rhythm of the day. The plants were selected at different stages of growth, allowing students to see flowers, green fruit and…
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Students Raise Awareness During Mental Health Week
During Mental Health Week from May 4–10, a national initiative recognized annually by the Canadian Mental Health Association, students and staff across the district focused on the importance of connection and well-being. At one secondary school, students marked the week by creating a Mental Health Week booth in a main hallway, inviting their peers to…
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Capturing Flowers in Light and Shadow
A classroom filled with fresh bouquets became the starting point for a study in observation, as students transformed everyday floral arrangements into detailed works of art. Each student selected a unique composition and settled in to capture the shapes, movement and quiet complexity within petals, stems and light. As their drawings progressed, students were encouraged…
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A Day of Fast-Paced Ringette in the Gym
Students spent the day learning ringette through a full-day gym program led by coaches from Richmond Ice Ringette. The fast-paced sport focused on speed, quick passing and constant movement while highlighting teamwork in action. This marked the school’s first time taking part in the Richmond Gym Ringette initiative and introduced the sport in a gym-based…
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Spring Scenes Took Shape Through Plasticine
Spring appeared on classroom tables as kindergarten students worked with plasticine on paper plates, creating their own scenes inspired by what they noticed in nature. Each artwork reflected a child’s view of spring, shaped through layering, pressing and arranging colourful pieces into rainbows, flowers, trees and open skies. Their work was influenced by reading about…
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Richmond Virtual School Offers New Flexible Online Learning Options for September 2026
Richmond Virtual School is expanding its online learning model to provide students with more flexibility and choice beginning September 2026. Under the updated model, students will be able to begin most year-long RVS courses at different points during the school year. Courses will be fully online, with no requirement for scheduled in-person class attendance. RVS…
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Elementary Track & Field Survey
This year, the Richmond School District introduced an updated elementary track and field format for students in Grades 4 to 7. The district is providing a survey to gather input from parents, students, staff and community members about their experience with the updated format and considerations for future elementary track and field planning. The survey…
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Elementary Track and Field Update – May 5, 2026
The Richmond School District is aware of recent questions and media attention about changes to elementary track and field, including concerns that competition has been removed. The purpose of this update is to clarify the changes and share accurate information with families. Track and field is delivered during the school day as part of the…
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Mental Health Week
May 4-10 marks Mental Health Week in Canada, recognized annually by the Canadian Mental Health Association. This year’s theme, Come together, Canada, highlights the importance of social connection to our overall mental health and well-being. Mental health is strengthened through connection. Small, everyday actions can make a meaningful difference and help people feel supported, included and…
