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Inclement Weather: School Closure Notifications
The Richmond School District is committed to ensuring the safety of students and staff during severe weather conditions. The district will assess weather conditions early in the morning and will aim to determine any school closures or delayed openings by 6:30 a.m. The decision will be based on factors such as road conditions, snowfall accumulation,…
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Decoding Ancient Egypt: The Art of Hieroglyphs
Venturing into the world of ancient Egypt, students explored the fascinating art of hieroglyphics. In this social studies lesson, they discovered the history and significance of this early writing system, learning how phonograms, ideograms and determinatives were used to communicate ideas and stories across time. Equipped with a hieroglyphic and alphabet chart, they translated their…
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Exploring Possibilities: The Power of Loose Parts Play on Young Minds
Exploring new ways to build, create and discover, our young learners had an exciting day of loose parts play. With a variety of open-ended materials — such as natural objects, recycled items, and everyday objects — children were encouraged to use their imagination and practice their problem-solving skills along the way. As they worked together,…
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Supporting All Learners: Enhancing Inclusive Literacy Instruction
Educators across the district participated in a professional development session focused on Supporting All Learners in Reading, led by Dr. Shelley Moore, a leading expert in inclusive education. As classrooms become increasingly diverse, ensuring that all students have access to meaningful and effective learning experiences is essential. The session explored strategies for designing learning environments…
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Mega Bat: Bringing Laughter and Imagination to the Classroom
Reading is one of the most cherished activities in the classroom, and Mega Bat (a book series by Anna Humphrey) became a highlight of the day in an elementary classroom. As students immersed themselves in this humorous and adventurous series, quiet reading time was often accompanied by busts of laughter, which filled the room with…
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Nature's Gift: Repurposing a Fallen Tree into Functional Stools
During the winter break, strong winds toppled a tree on school grounds, leaving behind a significant piece of nature that might have otherwise gone to waste. However, the district’s maintenance team saw an opportunity to give the fallen tree a second life. With skillful craftsmanship, they carefully repurposed the tree into 10 beautifully handcrafted wooden…
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Building the Puzzle: Students Dive into Maze Design
As part of their Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies curriculum, students engaged in an exciting design challenge — building their own mazes from scratch. The project encouraged creative thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on construction as they transformed their ideas into functional designs. The process began with brainstorming and blueprinting, where students mapped out their maze concepts…
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In Abundance: Bringing Indigenous Culture and Learning to Life
The Dancers of Damelahamid visited schools across the district to share their captivating performance, In Abundance (“Hloxsa ‘Wii hun”). Through choreographed dances, carved masks, and storytelling, they conveyed teachings rooted in Gitxsan and Cree cultures. Themes of balance, sustainability and community came to life, particularly through the salmon cycle — a powerful symbol of abundance…
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Black History Month
Every February, the Richmond School District celebrates Black History Month, honouring the many achievements of Black Canadians who have played a vital role in shaping Canada into the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today. This year’s theme, “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations,” invites us to reflect…
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National Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia – January 29, 2025
January 29 marks the anniversary of the tragic Quebec City Mosque Attack in 2017, observed as the National Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. On this solemn occasion, the Richmond School District honours the memory of the victims and stands in solidarity with Muslim communities. We remain committed…
