Thanks to Richmond Secondary School for hosting the Colt Country Classic Basketball Tournament and congratulations to our Ferris teams for demonstrating a high level of teamwork and fair play.

Ferris teachers are connecting with families this week and working collaboratively to create plans for continuity of learning. We need our whole school community - students, staff and parents - to support each other as we adjust to new ways of learning and being together.

During this holy month of Ramadan, we wish you and your families blessings, joy and happiness! Ramadan Kareem! Happy Ramadan! #sd38learn

Attention all Grade 7 students and families attending RHS in September! Be on the lookout for our “Grade 8 Welcome Guide” coming in the mail and check out this special school tour video: youtu.be/Na_d8ezwZUU

Over 130 Ferris students participated in the CIVIX Student Vote. Votes are still being counted in Richmond South Centre and our students will continue to learn about the voting process. Thanks to Mr. Lyseng and Ms. Stene for organizing.

Many Remembrance Day traditions continued at Ferris this week. Our class banners are decorating our hallways and giving students and staff opportunities to reflect.

February is Black History Month. During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who have done much to make Canada the prosperous nation it is today. Read more... bit.ly/3cxQ5hV #RichmondBC #SD38

Pink Shirt Day at Ferris. Students share messages of kindness, empathy and anti-bullying through origami pink shirts.

As part of our Ferris Earth Month Celebration, 10 new tulip trees have been planted in our yard. Thanks to Tree Canada for awarding Ferris with a grant to fund this.

Check out this CTV News segment on the Tree Canada grant Ferris received. Thanks to Div. 6 for all of your efforts. bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2…

A pop-up performance by the Lunch Hour Band created a bit of background music during outdoor lunchtime. Ferris families can access a recording of a virtual band concert through a link emailed from the office. Thanks to Mr. Kruk for organizing!

Ferris’ new intermediate playground is almost ready. A huge thank you to the PAC fundraisers and all the volunteers who helped with the community installation on Saturday.

Ferris observed Remembrance Day by continuing many of its traditions, including hanging banners and creating a circle of peace. Virtual student performances provided us the opportunity to reflect on sacrifices made and to hope for peace.

How can we make energy visible and show Ferris HEART through sustainability? Check out this Science World article featuring Ferris teacher, Kevin Lyseng: scienceworld.ca/stories/making… #sd38learn

Ferris students learned about and observed Pink Shirt Day in many ways this week: art, stories, button making, dancing at lunch time… It was wonderful to see our school wearing pink and showing Ferris HEART!

On Oct. 14, students at Ferris engaged in Student Vote and learned about the election process. On Monday, we will compare the Ferris results to the general Civic Election results.

Ferris shows HEART by collecting over 500 cereal boxes through the Cereal Box Challenge. All boxes were donated to the Richmond Food Bank.

Being truly kind connects us all at Ferris. For Pink Shirt Day, staff and students gathered outside to form a kindness chain. Links from the chain are now displayed throughout the school as a reminder to show Ferris HEART.

Ferris students showed HEART caring for our place leading up to Earth Day. We had an active transport initiative and a litter free day. Div. 4 and 24 won the Golden Shoe award and helped to plant the Miyawaki Pocket Forest on the back field. #sd38learn

Music in the Park is on June 8, 3:15 - 4:30. Mr. Kruk will be leading the Ferris bands on the back field. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. This event is supported by the City of Richmond Neighbourhood Celebration Grant. Thanks to the PAC. Refreshments will be provided. #sd38learn