A Tribute to Dr. Carnegie
This week at our morning gathering, we paid tribute to Dr. Herb Carnegie (1919-2012), founder of the Future Aces philosophy embraced by Richland Academy, who passed away on March 9th at the...
Grade 4 Tag
An Interview with Arthur Slade
Recently, our Grade 4, 5 and 6 classes had the opportunity to meet with renowned author, Arthur Slade, via Skype. The students eagerly asked Mr. Slade questions about the life of an...
Annual Public Speaking Event
On March 7th, some of Richland’s Grade 2-6 students presented their topics at our 9th Annual Public Speaking Event. The presenters entertained and inspired us with unique topics, demonstrating confidence, energy, and...
Black History Month Assembly
Each year, throughout Black History Month, Richland Academy students broaden their understanding of Black Canadian History by participating in insightful and purposeful class discussions and activities, including a special Black History Month...
Constructing Learning Through Castle Construction
What began as a simple idea of building a castle from a box in our SK classroom, evolved into an in-depth journey of experiential and hands-on learning. After months of drawing, planning and...
S.S.A.F. Basketball Tournaments
This week, our Richland Huskies participated in S.S.A.F. Under-10 and Under-12 basketball tournaments, respectively, at the Hoopdome, Downsview Park. Both teams put forth a great effort and are to be commended for...
How Do Storms Form?
Our Grade 4 students worked backwards from their theories about storms to hypothesize about the key parts of a storm:
- A cloud, which needs evaporated water.
- A water source, like a puddle.
- The sun to heat the puddle to cause the evaporation.
- The cloud is made when all the gas is gathered together.
- The atmosphere to keep the cloud from floating away.
Grade 4 Students Present “Cana-Con”
On November 3rd, our Grade 4 students opened the door to the gymnasium to show their honoured guests what they had been working on in Investigative Research. The students proudly displayed their research findings and technological skills in their Canada Convention (Cana-Con). The students spent the past month enthralled in these endeavours and will be wrapping up this specific aspect of their study of Canada.
Students, staff and parents were thrilled to have had the opportunity to explore the different aspects of the country we call home.
S.S.A.F. Indoor Soccer Tournament
On November 2nd, the Richland Academy Huskies participated in an Under-12 S.S.A.F. indoor soccer tournament at The Hangar (Downsview Park). With great teamwork, sportsmanship and positive attitudes, the Huskies finished third in their...
Understanding Media Literacy
Our Grade 4 classroom began their year-long journey to become literate in the ways that the media sends us messages and shapes our communities. They started by questioning “What is Media Literacy?” They...