Our Land Acknowledgement shows recognition of and respect for Indigenous peoples from the past and the present. We acknowledge that the property of Richland Academy is situated upon traditional territories of the Anishinabek, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Mississaugas of the Credit, Mississauga and the Wendat peoples.
Recognizing this land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory you reside on, and a way of honouring the Indigenous people who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.
Impact of Simple Machines on Daily Life
Join us on an exciting journey as students delve into the world of six simple machines! The grade 2 class have launched their inquiry into HOW THE WORLD WORKS with a collaborative activity with Mr. Demers in the gym. At six captivating stations, learners were given the …
Grade 1’s Binary Adventure
In the grade 1 classes, they’ve been diving into the basics of coding, and it’s been quite the adventure! Recently, they tackled the concept of binary code! The language of computers is made up of just two digits, 1 and 0. It was cool to …
Learning about the Water Cycle
As part of our inquiry into Air and Water, students created water cycles in a bag. Using sharpies they showed the three main parts: Evaporation, Condensation and Precipitation. Some students extended their learning by including runoff and accumulation.We then attached them to our windows to …
Reach Ahead – Grade 9 Math Credit
We are thrilled to announce that Richland Academy has received official authorization from the Ontario Ministry of Education to offer Grade 9 Math high school credits! This achievement comes after a successful pilot program this year, where three enthusiastic Grade 8 students participated in the …
Spreading Love and Learning on the 100th Day of School
In the Junior Kindergarten classroom, love was in the air as students commemorated the 100th day of school with boundless enthusiasm! Engaging in a delightful activity, they honed their fine motor skills by meticulously stringing colourful beads of their choice, some even creating captivating patterns. …
Stop Motion Animation Fun with the Grade 5s
Last week, our grade 5 classes took on the cool world of stop motion animation, and let me tell you – it’s way trickier than it looks! We learned that making those tiny movements you see in movies takes tons of patience and careful planning. …
Be Kind
Why Do We Wear Pink? Pink Shirt Day originated in 2007 when two students took a stand against bullying by wearing pink shirts after a boy was laughed at for wearing pink to school. It has since become an annual event, promoting anti-bullying awareness and encouraging kindness. …
Out in the Cold – Interview with Mr. Alton
Our Science and Math MYP Teacher, Mr. Alton, bravely volunteered again to participate in the “Out in the Cold” 360 Kids experience. This time he was joined by more of our amazing Richland Academy Staff. We are proud of them for raising awareness about youth …
The Best Part of Me
Cultivating a positive classroom community is such an important part of teaching, and I’ve learned that little things go a long way. One of the ways to help build our students up is to help them see themselves (and their classmates) in a positive light. …
The Engineering Design Process
The grade 1 students have kicked off their engineering unit with learning about how to solve problems using the engineering design process. The Grade 1 students had a blast learning about engineering using LEGO bricks. Their task was to make a bridge across a LEGO base …
