Category: Around the District Story

Students organized their annual Play for Hope pickleball tournament, raising a record $11,068 for the Canadian Cancer Society. The event brought together players of all ages, from young adults to seniors, and has become a lively community tradition over four years. Ninety-six players competed throughout the day, showing skill, sportsmanship and teamwork on the court.…

In a Medical Sciences class, triage practice brought a new level of focus to the classroom. Learners rotated through roles as patients and responders, working through realistic scenarios where careful observation and clear communication were essential. One responder assessed injuries while a partner recorded findings, with both collaborating to determine the appropriate medical response. As…

On January 23, staff from the district participated in the UBC Education Career Fair, where teacher candidates from the Bachelor of Education program gathered to explore career opportunities. Throughout the day, the district’s information table saw steady interest as candidates stopped to ask questions and learn more about teaching in Richmond. Conversations highlighted the supports…

As professional musicians sat beside them in rehearsal, band students listened more closely, adjusted their playing, and began to hear their music differently. Small details, like slowing down, breathing together, or paying attention to balance, quickly changed how the ensemble sounded, helping them see how individual choices affected the group. This experience was part of…

Learners transformed their classroom into a vibrant, winter-themed space inspired by the Carnaval de Québec, inviting classmates to step into a festive environment shaped by French culture and hands-on creativity. As visiting classes entered, the room quickly filled with excitement and curiosity.  Over several weeks, students explored Carnaval traditions and related French vocabulary, using their…

Owls and a merlin brought a burst of excitement to the classroom! As the initial buzz settled, curious hands reached for the birds and feathers carefully laid out before them. Questions began to surface, shaped by weeks of wondering about animals that come alive after dark. This encounter was the culmination of a month-long inquiry…

Over several weeks, learners from multiple classes explored coding in an interactive and playful way in the library. Using challenge cards and a robot car, they mapped out routes with colourful tiles, testing different sequences and adjusting their plans as they observed the car’s movement. In one session, a team set up a challenge, but…

The reception area of the district office has been brightened by a colourful collection of student self-portraits, offering a vivid window into how young artists explore and express themselves through colour, texture and design. To create their artwork, learners used a reverse acetate painting technique, tracing their own photographs onto transparent sheets with permanent marker…

The school grounds were alive with excitement as students, staff and guests gathered for the unveiling of a new mural. Bold bands of colour stretched across the wall, depicting local rivers, mountains, plants and animals, transforming the space into a vivid landscape that reflects the richness of the surrounding nature. Attendees paused to admire the…

The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, January 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_HexjvBN3RhaXCbawLd_nkA After registering, you…