Category: Around the District Story

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…

A live performance of How Raven Stole the Sun gave the school community a chance to experience the richness of oral storytelling. Shared in an engaging and interactive way, the traditional Indigenous tale brought important teachings to life. Grounded in the First Peoples Principles of Learning — particularly that “learning is embedded in memory, history…

Masks, mayhem and imagination came to life in Clue Less?, an original play inspired by Commedia dell’Arte — a 14th-century Italian theatrical style known for exaggerated characters, quick wit and physical comedy. The performance blended slapstick humour, live music and mystery to create an engaging experience for all. Brought to life by 24 Theatre Company…

Author, illustrator and animator Jeff Chiba Stearns brought creativity and inspiration to learners during a full day of presentations for kindergarten to Grade 7. Through storytelling, animation clips and live drawing, he shared how his mixed Japanese and European heritage has shaped his life and career. Jeff’s journey — from childhood sketching to becoming a…

Several hundred hand-painted fish now swim across a school fence, forming an eye-catching art display and a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect local waterways. Part of the Stream of Dreams project, this initiative blends environmental education with public art to highlight how everyday actions impact watersheds. Before painting, students attended a presentation on…

When the computer lab was dismantled last year, it created an opportunity — not just for redesign, but for rethinking how the space can serve students. Instead of making top-down decisions, staff turned to those who would use it most. The result: a calm, flexible Makerspace designed to support creativity, collaboration and connection. Inspired by…

The district French Festival brought together Core French and French Immersion communities for a joyful celebration of language and culture. Designed to be interactive and inclusive, the event welcomed families to explore Francophone traditions through food, music, movement and student voice. Participants collected stamps in mini passports as they engaged in hands-on activities — a…

Two primary classes explored how math could help them better understand the world around them — starting with a familiar local landmark. With their teachers, the students visited the West Dyke to investigate its natural and cultural significance. During their outings, they learned about local plant and animal species and made connections to Musqueam culture.…

A school courtyard is being transformed into a rich outdoor learning space thanks to a hands-on garden project. Seed potatoes have been planted, garden beds cleared, and plots carefully mapped out for spring planting. The activity brought together math, collaboration and environmental learning, as groups measured and divided the space before selecting and ordering their…

In a recent science challenge, students transformed ordinary materials — cardboard boxes, straws, toilet paper rolls, and more — into thrilling roller coasters, bringing their ideas to life with twists, turns and gravity-defying drops. Through careful planning and hands-on construction, they engineered structures that captured the excitement and physics of real amusement park rides. From…