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School Board Office Closed May 17, 2024
Please note that on Friday, May 17, the Richmond School Board office will be closed. The office will re-open to the public on Tuesday, May 21.
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Mental Health Week
May 6-12 marks the Canadian Mental Health Association’s annual Mental Health Week. This initiative aims to transform perceptions of mental health by increasing awareness and supporting individuals who face mental health challenges. This year, the theme is compassion, highlighting the significant role that kindness and connection play in the healing process. To participate, or to…
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Around the District – April 2024
Around the district is a monthly update that includes a collection of stories from Richmond schools. These stories highlight Richmond’s vibrant learning community, which fosters student engagement, creativity, and well-being in inclusive learning environments. Exploring Word Families: Young Learners Dive into Literacy Stations This month, young students across the district are exploring word families and…
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Jewish Heritage Month
As Jewish Heritage Month begins on May 1st, the Richmond School District would like to recognize the rich culture, heritage and history of the Jewish community in Canada. We are fortunate to have one of the largest Jewish communities in British Columbia, and Jewish Heritage Month provides us with an opportunity to recognize their…
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Asian Heritage Month
As we recognize Asian Heritage Month this May, the Richmond School District would like to acknowledge the rich traditions, customs and history of the Asian community in Canada. We are fortunate to have one of the largest Asian communities in British Columbia, and Asian Heritage Month provides us with an opportunity to recognize their…
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National Day of Mourning
Across Canada, April 28 has been designated as the National Day of Mourning. As workers, families, employees and communities come together at events held around the province to remember those who have lost their lives to work related incidents or occupational disease, let’s renew our commitment to creating a healthy and safe workplace.
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Transforming School Spaces – Creating Safe and Inspiring Learning Environments
As part of Strategic Priority 3, the Richmond Board of Education is committed to providing every student and staff member with optimized facilities and technology. In this video, we shine a spotlight on the recent seismic upgrade and building addition to Tomsett Elementary, a pivotal project aimed at enhancing the structural integrity of the school.…
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Student and Family Affordability Fund Update
The provincial government recently announced a renewal of one time funds for the Student and Family Affordability Fund. This fund is designed to assist families who require financial assistance with school-related costs in the following areas: school and course fees school supplies and course materials field trips school-related extracurricular opportunities clothing and footwear required for…
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Solar Eclipse – April 8, 2024
As many may know from media reports, parts of North America will experience a Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. This is an exciting meteorological event, which also poses potential risks to viewers. Consequently, we are providing the following information on behalf of Dr. Alex Choi, Medical Health Officer, Vancouver Coastal Health. A solar…
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Around the District – March 2024
Around the district is a monthly update that includes a collection of stories from Richmond schools. These stories highlight Richmond’s vibrant learning community, which fosters student engagement, creativity, and well-being in inclusive learning environments. Cultivating Sustainability: Students Explore Farming Practices at Garden City Lands In partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture, students…
