This year we will acknowledge the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted: Sep 17, 2021Orange Shirt Day - September 30th
Posted: Sep 17, 2021Orange Shirt Day is acknowledged on our schools on September 29, due to the new statutory holiday for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted: Aug 25, 2021The government recently passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Rec
Around the District
Posted: Jun 24, 2021A collection of stories from the month of June.
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted: Jun 17, 2021June 21, 2021, is the national 25th anniversary of celebrating the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of Indigenous peoples!
Climate Change Accountability Report 2020
Posted: Jun 15, 2021The Richmond School District’s Climate Change Accountability Report for the period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
June is Pride Month
Posted: Jun 9, 2021The Richmond School District recognizes and supports Pride Month in June of each year.
June is National Indigenous History Month
Posted: May 31, 2021In June, Canadians recognize and celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honor the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Statement Regarding Kamloops Residential School Tragedy
Posted: May 30, 2021It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the discovery of the bodies of 215 children at a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
Around the District
Posted: May 27, 2021A collection of stories from the month of May.
Mental Health Week
Posted: Apr 30, 2021The Richmond School District is proud to support Mental Health Week.
May is Asian Heritage Month
Posted: Apr 30, 2021The Richmond School District recognizes Asian Heritage Month while celebrating and embracing the diversity of our community.
Around the District
Posted: Apr 29, 2021A collection of stories from the month of April.
2021-2022 Proposed Budget –Sign-up to Address the Board
Posted: Apr 23, 2021The Richmond Board of Education invites members of the public to make a brief statement (maximum 3 minutes) about the 2021-2022 proposed budget during the public board meeting on April 28, 2021.
April 28th - Day of Mourning
Posted: Apr 23, 2021Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning.
Earth Day – April 22, 2021
Posted: Apr 19, 2021The theme of this year's Earth Day is “Restore our Earth", and schools across the district are organizing various activities to make a difference.
Around the District
Posted: Mar 31, 2021A collection of stories from the month of March.
Pink Shirt Day - February 24
Posted: Feb 22, 2021Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity for students to come together and show they are against bullying.
Black History Month: Black Lives Matter
Posted: Feb 22, 2021
“Alicia Garza, Patrice Cullors and Opal Tomti founded #blacklivesmatter as a direct response to racist backlash in the form of police brutality.
Black History Month: Being Black in Canada
Posted: Feb 16, 2021
“Black people have been living in Canada for centuries, and are one of the fastest growing demographics in the country today.