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“Cows eat apples and it makes their tongue red.”
The PK Class Apple Investigations began with a provocation from one of the children during snack time. An observation was made by a student that, ‘her apple was red and her friend’s...
What can we learn mathematically or otherwise about a pumpkin?
The Junior Kindergarten Class welcomed Arabella’s Mommy and Daddy, Sebastian’s Mommy, Ms. Haldenby and Mrs. Oliveira in to assist their work and research. This question was posed to the children: “What can...
Authentic Experiences – Naming the Budgerigars
The Senior Kindergarten Class are in the process of investigating birds. Two budgerigars arrived in the classroom this morning, with a note on their cage. The children had been asked how to...
Happy Halloween Ghouls and Boys!
Richland students celebrated Halloween in style, with an impressive display of orange and black throughout the school. Their spirits were not dampened by the weather, and many of the classes enjoyed...
It’s amazing what you can do with a pumpkin – Developing our hammering skills!
With just a little bit of imagination, and a selection of unusual materials, the SK’s were able to practice their hammering skills as they decorated pumpkins for the upcoming Halloween. Why hammering?...
A Day with Ms. Pitt in Performing Arts
No two days are the same at Richland Academy! Here are excerpts from a day with Ms. Pitt in Performing Arts. The Senior Kindergarten students are very interested in birds at the moment....
Camp Cooch
Richland Academy's outdoor education program includes a residential trip to Camp Couchiching for our Grade 4-6 students. During their time at Camp Cooch students focus on trust, leadership, and outdoor skills, including...
Real Life Math
The Grade 5 students have undertaken a budgeting project to better understand and appreciate the value of money from the perspective of someone earning minimum wage. One component of the project was...
London, Paris, Richmond Hill
With only 5 days until the much anticipated Richland Academy 10th Anniversary Gala, the word on everyone's lips is what the beautiful people of Richland's community will be wearing. The event is...