We believe that children have a ‘hundred languages’ of expression and we seek to support all of those languages by offering resources, time, and space, supported by experienced educators.
“Once children are helped to perceive themselves as authors and inventors, once they are helped to discover the pleasures of inquiry, their motivation and interest explode.”
11570 Yonge St, Richmond Hill,
Ontario, Canada
L4E 3N7
905-224-5600
365-887-4111
info@richlandacademy.ca
Land Acknowledgement
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.
Ms. Cooney, Richland Academy’s Grade 5 teacher, is not only engaged in our school community; she’s engaged in the wider community through her boxing expertise. “A couple of years ago I went up to the Northwest Territories to teach, in a place where there were …
We would like to share this insightful nine-part series that looks at the important factors influencing the happiness and social and emotional learning of elementary school age children. These are very useful in helping students learn, manage emotions better and increase empathy. We look forward …
We would like to share a worthy review of an impressive book by Tony Wagner, entitled Creating Innovators. The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World. As a school, Richland Academy recognizes the skills and experiences that will be required for the 21st …
Prek and JK friends gather on a weekly basis for Interactive Learning time together. Most recently they have been deeply engaged in exploring the Learning Centres in the Prek classroom. From cooking a meal at the house area, building 3D structures at the light table, …
In our next installment of our ‘Learning in the 21st Century’ blog postings, we bring you an article from MindShift which proposes that for students, the question is more important than the answer. This concept of empowering students by encouraging them to pose the questions …
One of the many pleasures of working with children is their excitement, particularly at this time of the year. The JK students have written letters to Santa, and we couldn’t help but share some of their comments. Dear Santa… “I would like you to give …
It’s so good. You taste it and you can’t stop eating it… I am a GOOD cook! (Justin) Pour some broth in a pot, Add some vegetables you’ve scrubbed a lot. Sprinkle spices and herbs, Let it simmer undisturbed. Drop in carrots, onions, too, Let …
At Richland we are continually learning. We strive to deliver the learning experiences our students will need for the future, and delve through research and articles to inform the work we do. This is the first installment of our ‘Learning in the 21st Century’ blog …
This question was recently posed to our Grade 4 students, and here is how they went about answering it… As a class, they read the question and highlighted important information, deciding that first they needed to determine their class heart rate per minute. They calculated …
A curriculum map is a tool that provides an overview of curriculum components, which can be used to plan, revise and reflect on students’ learning opportunities. They are often completed each month in an electronic chart format and filed away where no one ever sees …
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11570 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, L4E 3N7
905-224-5600
365-887-4111
info@richlandacademy.ca
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