Category: Around the District Story

A senior food class embarked on a global culinary journey through a multicultural food project. Working in pairs, students researched a country, selected a recipe, and presented a cooking demonstration before sharing their dishes buffet-style. Their most recent stop was Brazil, where groups prepared peri-peri chicken, feijoada (black beans and rice), Brazilian potato salad and…

Cardboard, creativity and collaboration came together as students worked on a MakeDo project to design animals found in our province and bring them to life with motion. Over several class sessions, they brainstormed ideas, agreed on design directions, sketched plans, and began building with recycled cardboard and MakeDo kits. As the work progressed, they discovered…

Students pushed their creative boundaries by drawing self-portraits that leapt off the page. Inspired by Tim Burton’s whimsical, slightly gothic world, each portrait bursted with bold lines, expressive faces and inventive details. Across multiple lessons, students explored Burton’s signature style: exaggerated proportions, dramatic expressions and striking visual contrasts. Step-by-step demonstrations taught them to place facial…

One class explored how physical environments shape animal behaviour through a hands-on quail-hatching program. Over several weeks, they observed the life cycle, from eggs in the incubator to newly hatched quails, while learning about farming, sustainability and the care animals need to thrive. As the quails grew, students monitored changes in feathers and colouring, supported…

An overnight camping trip to Deas Island gave outdoor education students a chance to put new skills into practice while building confidence in nature. From pitching tents to knot tying and fire-starting, they worked together and learned to adapt when challenges arose. When one tent began to leak, quick thinking and teamwork kept everyone comfortable…

Grade 8 students recently took part in a learning activity about how language shapes community. Through discussion and reflection, they explored how effective communication can positively shape how people feel and experience school. The sessions promptied students to think critically about how certain comments and stereotypes show up in everyday interactions. They also practiced strategies…

On November 5, an elementary school took part in I Read Canadian Day, an initiative that shines a spotlight on Canadian authors and stories. Leading up to the event, their library featured Canadian books, which prompted conversations about what it means to “read Canadian.” When the big day arrived, students dressed in red and white,…

Elementary schools from across the district came together at Garry Point for the annual cross-country fun run, a yearly event that brings together fitness, perseverance and community. Participants ran distances suited to their age, with younger grades covering 900 metres and older students tackling up to 1,600 metres. In the weeks leading up to the…

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, and overall…

The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, November 19, 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.
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