Media Literacy
For the past few weeks our students have been developing their media literacy skills through touch-typing practice. Using the resource, BBC Typing, our class has been focusing on utilizing every digit to maximize...
Grade 5/6 Tag
In Anticipation of the New Social Studies Curriculum
In September 2014, a new Social Studies curriculum will be mandated in all elementary school classrooms across Ontario. This new curriculum focuses on developing big ideas and enduring understandings through inquiry. At...
Connecting Learners with the Community at Richland
An integral part of Reggio-Inspired learning is engaging with the community, as well as inviting experts into our learning journeys. These connections create authentic learning opportunities for students, and provide them with...
“Deep thoughts, Words and Wisdom”
Inquiring Minds is pleased to share today’s blog post from Ms. Isabella Bei, Richland’s 5/6 teacher, on her class’s recent experience with poetry. The Grade 5/6 Students have begun a journey in reading...
Flipping Our Classroom
Richland Academy’s Faculty are committed to delivering the curriculum in such a way that students are curious and engaged. Today’s Inquiring Minds post comes from Richland’s Grade 5/6 teacher, Ms. Bei, who...
Congratulations, Class of 2012!
On Thursday, June 14th, we honoured and congratulated our SK and Grade 6 students at respective Graduation Ceremonies. It was remarkable to see how far each student has come on their path...
Sustainable Design Inquiry
After researching the principles of forces and structures, our Grade 5 and 6 students worked in trios to create sturdy and functional chairs, made only from newspaper and masking tape! Students presented...
Science Inquiry Festival
Today, Richland students highlighted their scientific and inquiry learning talents at our 'Science Inquiry Festival.’ Explorations included: the life cycle of a frog, butterflies, sensory organs, simple machines, food chains, moving bodies,...
Grade 5/6 Astronomy Projects
Our Grade 5/6 students recently wrapped up their inquiry into space and astronomy through creative and unbounded presentations! Students took on topics from Black Holes to the Sun and everything else in...
Huskies U-12 Soccer Tournament
This week, Richland Academy's U-12 soccer team went to Wismer Park, Markham to compete in the outdoor soccer tournament. They played 6 games in the tournament and finished 2nd in their group...