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Explorations in Art and Identity
Students from the Art Careers and IB Visual Arts programs showcased their talents in Explorations, a group exhibition at the Richmond Cultural Centre from April 25 to May 29. The show featured 15 artists who selected works that reflected personal journeys through identity, materials and creative processes. From digital drawings to acrylic paintings and mixed…
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Reading Buddies Build Confidence, Connection and Community
A Reading Buddies initiative has helped young readers grow their skills and confidence through valuable peer connections. Over six weeks, Grade 2 students were paired with volunteer Grade 6 and 7 “Big Buddies” who acted as reading coaches, offering encouragement and support in a welcoming environment. Guided by strategies developed with the school’s resource teacher,…
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Where Learning Takes Root: Planning a Pocket Forest
A once grassy field has been reimagined as a thriving Miyawaki Pocket Forest — a small, dense and biodiverse urban forest made entirely of native species. With support from community partners and conservation groups, students from all grades came together to make it happen. Leading up to the planting, themes of biodiversity, ecological relationships, and…
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Creative Coding through Digital Storytelling
Young learners explored digital storytelling through Scratch Jr., a block-based coding platform for early elementary students. Over several lessons, Grades 1 to 3 students created animated stories, from lunar eclipses to wizard adventures, while building foundational coding and storytelling skills. The open-ended format gave learners the freedom to be creative and try new ideas. They…
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Cracking the Code of a Pomegranate: Exploring Math Through Problem Solving
What’s the best way to figure out how many seeds are in a pomegranate? Students took on this juicy challenge as part of their learning about different mathematical problem-solving strategies. Working in teams, they explored a variety of approaches — some used guess and check, while others drew diagrams or acted it out. One group…
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Public Board Meeting – Wednesday, May 21
The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, May 21, starting at 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in person at the School Board Office (7811 Granville Avenue, 1st Floor Boardroom) or join the meeting online via Zoom. Register to attend via Zoom: https://sd38.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QhGTxLZsRbSBNGb-F1Dutw After registering,…
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School Board Office Closed May 16, 2025
Please note that on Friday, May 16, the Richmond School Board office will be closed. The office will re-open to the public on Tuesday, May 20.
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Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
May marks Canadian Jewish Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the rich culture, traditions and history of Jewish communities in Canada and around the world. In the Richmond School District, we are proud to support all learners in developing a strong sense of identity, belonging and connection. With approximately 38,000 Jewish people living in…
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Mental Health Week
May 5-11 marks the Canadian Mental Health Association’s annual Mental Health Week. This year’s theme, Unmasking Mental Health, invites us to look beyond the surface and see the whole person. It’s a call to acknowledge the quiet struggles many face and to encourage honesty, openness and connection. By embracing vulnerability, we can build deeper connections…
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Curiosity, Innovation and Scientific Achievement on Display at Regional Fair
Ten students represented the Richmond School District at the Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair (GVRSF), one of the largest science competitions in the country. Hosted at UBC, the event featured nearly 300 participants and over 200 projects across a range of STEM fields. Students were selected after completing a science fair project as part of…
