Luther College Senior Choir Performace
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Luther College Senior Choir for a special performance, led by Ms. Melissa Morgan....
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Experiencing the Wonder of Yoga
Recently, our Grade 4 class had the pleasure of welcoming Richland Parent and Special Guest, Ms. Stuart, for an invigorating yoga session.Reflecting on their experiences after the session, students described the sensation...
FREEDOM from Exploitation, Poverty, Thirst and Disease
This week, Richland Academy students and staff participated in various fund- and awareness-raising activities in support of Free The Children’s ‘Five Days for Freedom’ campaign. The purpose of this initiative is to...
Examining Canadian Coins
As a follow-up to their initial investigation into Canadian coins, our JK children were re-asked, “What are coins?” and “What do you know about coins and money?” After making inquiries, observations and...
“Our Beans Are Growing!”
Shortly after 'planting' beans in PK, the children eagerly inspected their beans and were delighted to discover that they had sprouted! “There’s a long stem!” (Madalin) “It’s growing from the bean.” (Matthew) “It has a...
“…And Millions of Butterflies Will Come”
After paintings of butterflies began appearing in the SK classroom, the children began to explore and share their existing knowledge of butterflies: “Butterflies eat leaves. I’ll pick them and Jerry can help. Butterflies...
Grade 1’s Investigate Sensory Organs
As our Grade 1 students continue their investigation of the sensory organs, they have begun planning, sketching, labeling, and building these organs using human-made materials. A student-created model of the skin, including blood...
Together We Are Stronger
Richland Academy has a long standing relationship with the charity Meagan’s Walk, supporting paediatric brain tumour research, and last week we were fortunate enough to attend a Crane Ceremony at The Hospital for Sick Children to launch this year’s Walk. The audience included families of children with brain tumours, internationally celebrated Paediatric Oncologists, and students from around the GTA. 
Grade 4 Dance Recital
On April 10th, the Grade 4 class hosted a first for Richland...
SK’s Explore Fractions
Connecting their prior knowledge of symmetry, our SK students have a good understanding of “whole,” ‘half’ and “equal pieces.” This week, they have been working on the concept of quarters and thirds. Through...