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In grade 2, our learning day takes us through various learning tasks connected to our curriculum. At times students complete work independently, but more often you will see them working in pairs or small groups, taking ownership of their learning and just as important, learning 
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As part of our commitment to supporting the local community, Richland Academy held its annual food drive for the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank this week. The local charity helps provide food for those who need it most and supports over 1,000 families each month. 
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We did it!!! A great big thank you to our generous Richland community. We didn’t just reach our goal of raising $2,300, we smashed it, raising $2,845! It was a great day for the children to support and learn about this important cause to aid cancer research. 
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We have begun to delve deeply into what the 10 International Baccalaureate Learner Profiles attributes are, and how we see these reflected in the daily actions of the children in the classroom.  The Learner Profile attributes are the values that are integral to any IB 
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Celebrations of any kind are meaningful moments within our lives. They are intended to share joy and bring people together. They help to develop a feeling of belonging and create a sense of community. There is a door decorating contest, so the kids worked as 
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This week in our music room, JK students explored the element of the form in music through a Reggio-inspired activity that focuses on the process of Responding. I played the composition “Sunrise” from the Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe. The children quietly listened to the music and drew the “story” 
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Our Grade 4 class settles into the routines and expectations of Grade 4, we begin our IB journal through the lens of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile: INQUIRERKNOWLEDGEABLETHINKERPRINCIPLEDOPEN-MINDEDCARINGRISK-TAKERBALANCEDREFLECTIVE ​What these attributes provide us with is a language and mindset for ways of thinking about ourselves and the 
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Back to school fun and learning, while developing skills in Visual Arts! Grade 8. Drawing contours and form contours while exploring line and enjoying nature on a beautiful September day! Grade 7. Converging lines in a one-point perspective of Yonge Street. ​ While we were 
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The grade 1 students were learning about hibernation before the school year by watching videos, having discussions, creating art pieces, reading stories and doing research. Reading Response: The students wrote a response on an animal of their choosing and explored what they need to do to 
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As part of our inquiry we have followed the children’s lead, and carried out some planting before the end of the school year. The children chose either beans or flower seeds to plant, and are excited to be witnessing the lifecycle of a plant, as 
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