Inquiring Minds

‘Tour and Discover’ Open House

Monday, January 23, 2012

‘Tour and Discover’ the first private elementary school in York Region to embrace the Reggio Approach to inquiry learning.

If you would like your child to experience a dynamic education rooted in inquiry, motivated by desire and actualized through experience, contact us to schedule a private tour or RSVP to our upcoming Open House event on Thursday, February 23, 6:30-8:30pm. To attend, kindly RSVP with Mrs. Poleto at apoleto@richlandacademy.ca or 905.224.5600.

We look forward to the pleasure of your company!

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Pancake Tuesday Breakfast

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

In celebration of Shrove Tuesday, Richland’s Parent Community Social Committee hosted our 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast on the morning of February 21st. Students, staff and families enjoyed fresh fruit and gourmet pancakes prepared by Maple Downs Golf and Country Club. It was a great occasion for friends and families to get together in the spirit of celebration. We thank our Richland Families for joining us for this terrific event. A special thank you to our Parent Community Social Committee for hosting a fantastic Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast.

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Dancing for a Cause!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

This Valentine’s Day, the Richland Academy gymnasium was buzzing with excitement as we held our first ever “Dance-a-Thon Fundraiser for Haiti,” in accordance with Free The Children’s ‘Adopt-A-Village’ program. Students, staff and some parents had fun expressing themselves as they enjoyed a diverse playlist of songs selected from each class. Students dressed in pink, red and white in celebration of the day.

Our Richland Ambassadors, who hosted the Dance-a-Thon, described it as “full of energy” and “awesome,” and decided that it should definitely be an annual event. We are proud to announce that our students and staff collected over $4,000 in pledges, which will go directly toward our village in Manac, Haiti! With this total, we are less than $1,000 away from reaching our ‘Adopt-a-Village’ goal! Congratulations to all!

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“Mind in the Making”

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

What does it take for children to achieve their full potential, take on life’s challenges, communicate well with others, and remain committed to learning? In “Mind in the Making,” a powerful resource for teachers and families, Author Ellen Galinsky covers the seven “essential life skills” that children need most; everything we can do with children to help them build these skills for today and for the future. Any child can learn them, any adult can teach them, they don’t cost money or require expensive equipment, and it’s never too late to begin.

[This book is] literally a mind-expanding contribution to the field and will have a huge impact on how teachers and parents think about and understand children’s learning and development, and hopefully their interactions with them.

~Sue Bredekamp, Early Childhood Education Consultant

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Black History Month Assembly

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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 assembly. At this year’s assembly, hosted by our Grade 2 class, Richland students shone brightly as they shared a wonderful assortment of poetry, storytelling and music, including a drumming performance from our Grade 4 students.

Commemorating the achievements of important people and events in Black History gives our students the opportunity to experience an important part of their Canadian Heritage. Engaging them in deep and thoughtful dialogue heightens their appreciation for Black Canadian History and fosters respectful, global-minded citizens. Congratulations to the Richland Community for continuing to keep Black History alive in our schools.