Category: Around the District Story

The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, September 24, 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_RQ4Ac7HQRtme5ce-KM7qdA After registering, you…

This spring, McMath’s Contemporary Music class earned national recognition by winning first place in the CBC Spring Music Class Challenge. Their performance of The Returner by Allison Russell stood out for its creativity, musical range and strong sense of collaboration. The class chose the song for its emotional lyrics and soulful energy. Students worked together…

A joyful burst of colour and curiosity has earned Homma Elementary a top prize in the international Bulbs4Kids program. Chosen from over 3,000 participating schools from Canada and several European countries, the outdoor classroom and garden program was awarded a Golden Flower Bulb for its outstanding student involvement and creative learning. Fourteen divisions from kindergarten…

Harnessing strength for a cause, students in a physical education incentive class scaled new heights during their annual Climb-a-Thon at the Richmond Oval. What began as a fitness challenge became a powerful day of teamwork, perseverance and support for BC Children’s Hospital. Now in its second year, the event was inspired by a student who…

A classroom book club helped students grow as readers while building community through shared stories. The club was the culmination of earlier reading experiences and offered a space for students to engage more independently. To guide their conversations, participants used the “Say Something” strategy, responding with personal connections, predictions, questions or highlighting their favourite part…

What was once a standard emergency supply container is now a vibrant work of art, thanks to the Cargo to Canvas project, a district initiative that blends creativity, place-based learning, and community pride. Four schools took part, and each worked with professional artists to design and paint their own mural. At one school, students set…

Angles aren’t just found in math textbooks, they’re all around us. That was the discovery behind a unique art project that combined geometry, creativity and outdoor exploration. Students began by identifying different types of angles through classroom activities and outdoor scavenger hunts, spotting them in everything from playground structures to trees and fences. Inspired by…

Through a cross-curricular learning unit, a primary class explored Coast Salish ways of life and traditional stories while building literacy skills and expanding their understanding of Indigenous communities. Students practiced reading strategies such as summarizing and making connections, while learning how story connects people to land, family and culture. To reflect on their learning, the…

Malakai Kameya, a Richmond student, earned a silver medal in auto refinishing at the Skills Canada National Competition in Regina, Saskatchewan. Competing among more than 500 top students and apprentices from across the country, all of whom had won gold in their respective provincial competitions, Malakai stood out with his exceptional skills and determination. His…

The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, June 18, 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_VdYHT99YQIOausCSsEUZRQ#/registration After registering,…