Happy #CanadaDay2025! Huge turnout today at the Steveston Salmon Festival parade, which is now in its 78th year! Nice to see so many families at the parade. As always, the ⁦Richmond Schools⁩ school bus made a mark with the youngsters. Thanks to Trustees, staff, and volunteers!

The June 2025 edition of Around the District is here! Check out this month's collection of inspiring stories and student highlights: sd38.bc.ca/news/2025-07-0…

🔧🏅 Malakai Kameya earned himself a silver medal in auto refinishing at the national Skills Canada competition — a remarkable achievement powered by talent, determination and the district’s Youth TRAIN in Trades program. buff.ly/nIBeirH

🎶🏆 A contemporary music 9-12 class struck a chord in the CBC Spring Music Class Challenge — earning 1st place for their standout performance of The Returner by Allison Russell! Their arrangement blended jazz, soul, country and rock into something uniquely their own.

🎨🌿 What do you get when you mix emergency containers, student creativity and professional artists? Stunning murals that reflect local identity, nature and student pride in their school communities. Explore the Cargo to Canvas project: buff.ly/9TB7Ciq

🌷🌼 Hundreds of bulbs, 14 divisions, and one vibrant garden has earned international recognition from Bulbs4Kids! The Golden Flower Bulb award celebrates the meaningful learning that grows when students dig into nature. buff.ly/vn5tyAU

🧵🏞️ What does weaving, salmon tasting and building a canoe have in common? A thoughtful learning journey inspired by Indigenous stories. Students explored Coast Salish traditions through storytelling, art, food and reflection — building understanding through experience.

📐✏️ From scavenger hunts to sketchpads, students discovered that angles are everywhere — and used their findings to create colourful "angle art" filled with shapes, patterns and imagination. A creative twist on math, inspired by the world around them. buff.ly/sCmQpVk

📚💬 A classroom book club has turned quiet reading time into a space for connection, conversation and growth. With student-led discussions and inclusive book choices, it has helped readers of all levels find joy in stories and in each other. buff.ly/7vAWInU

🧗🏽❤️ Students took fitness to new heights during their Climb-a-Thon at the Richmond Oval — scaling 2,280m and raising over $1,100 for BC Children’s Hospital! The event combined physical challenge, teamwork and a shared commitment to giving back. buff.ly/6Vru0cc

Around the District highlights moments of creativity, collaboration and community across our schools. As we reflect on the past year, we’re revisiting some of the most viewed stories that captured the people, projects and passions that made this school year one to remember. Read

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was Exploring Space through Rocket Ship Designs: 🌙🛠️ From “Twinkle Twinkle” to Newton’s laws, our early learners explored the wonders of space by building their own rocket ships! This fun, hands-on activity blended

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was Celebrating the Opening of a New Playground: 🎉🛝 Earlier this school year, students, staff and parents came together to celebrate their school’s new playground. Thanks to fundraising efforts and ministry support, it

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was Bringing Community to Life Through Art: 🎨💬 A colourful new mural now reflects the voices, values and creativity of an entire school community. Designed with local artist Laura Kwok and shaped by student input and

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was Curiosity, Innovation and Scientific Achievement on Display at Regional Fair: 🔬🌟 Creativity, curiosity and critical thinking were on full display as Richmond students took part in the Greater Vancouver Regional

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was Reading Buddies Build Confidence, Connection and Community: 📚🤝 Reading Buddies made a big impact this spring! Grade 6 & 7 volunteers helped younger learners build fluency and confidence. Together, they formed

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was Taan’s Moon: Exploring Art, Culture and Science: 🧶🌕 Art, culture and science came together in a felted moon project inspired by Taan’s Moon. Through creative expression, students reflected on the land, the seasons

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was Camp Jubilee: Connecting Students with Outdoor Learning: 🏕️🛶 An unforgettable experience at Camp Jubilee brought learning to life through adventure, teamwork and discovery. Students returned with fresh perspectives,

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was insert Where Learning Takes Root: Planning a Pocket Forest: 🌱🌳 What began as a school project is now a thriving native forest planted by students, guided by knowledge, and grown with care. With over 470 native

One of the most viewed stories of the 2024/25 school year was McRoberts Jazz Band Shines at Surrey Jazz Festival: 🎶🥇 The McRoberts Jazz Band hit all the right notes at the Surrey Jazz Festival and brought home top honours too! Their dynamic set and standout musicianship wowed