Category: Around the District Story

Do you know someone who would be a great addition to our school community? We are looking for noon hour supervisors to join our team starting in September 2025. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to contribute to a safe and positive school environment. If you enjoy…

A school-wide event brought students together for a high-energy Jump Rope for Heart session focused on heart health, physical activity and community giving. The gym buzzed with excitement as the event kicked off with a student-led presentation on cardiovascular wellness, setting the tone for an afternoon of movement and motivation. Over 300 students participated, jumping…

A plain wall at Tomsett Elementary has been transformed into a vibrant mural that reflects the shared values and voices of the entire school community. The project began with each class exploring a set of reflective questions, including what they want others to know about their school and what they see, hear and feel in…

Schools across the Richmond School District once again demonstrated the power of community and compassion by raising more than $53,000 through the 2024 Terry Fox School Run. This collective effort contributed to nearly $14 million raised nationwide, supporting vital cancer research in honour of Terry Fox’s enduring legacy. Students and staff came together to participate…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…