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Following the arrival of the Frog Egg Mass in the JK classroom, the children were amazed to learn that “There is jelly around the frog egg mass” and that “Each egg may turn into and develop a tadpole.” Even more enthralling for the JK students 
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In celebration of Earth Day, Richland’s PK, Grade 3 and Grade 5 classes prepared an informative and entertaining Earth Day assembly for the Richland Community.  The collaborative awareness-building presentation was a blend of Earth Day facts, poetry, music and video, which honoured the theme, ‘The 
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Following an examination of art from across Canada with Mrs. Sherman, our Grade 1 students each selected a region of Canada and began working on a piece that would represent that region, either in subject matter or style.
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With the much-anticipated arrival of the Frog Egg Mass in our JK classroom, the children observe the ‘aquarium’ and share their theories about “What the frog eggs would look like,” “Would the eggs be happy in their habitat?” and “How many would arrive in JK 
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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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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 as “relaxed” and “focused” with the sounds of nature, and “calm,” “peaceful” and 
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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 inspire students to take action and raise awareness about the obstacles of freedom 
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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 gaining further knowledge, some of their fascinating responses included:  “The coins are made 
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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 leaf.” (Justin) “It grew.” (Vanessa) “A string is growing.” (Sebastian) 
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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 come in the Spring.” (Daniel) “Butterflies fly fast.  You have to sneak 
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