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A series of robots the size of tennis balls are circulating through the Richmond School District’s elementary and high schools, teaching students about computer programming and the coding behind the technology so widely used today.

It’s one thing to learn about dinosaurs and indigenous history in the classroom. But head out into the field, and the learning takes on a whole new dimension.

A photo finish at the annual Richmond Elementary Schools Cross-Country Fun Run was exactly what Teagan Ng, Lianna Holz and Lexy Shury had planned for. The standout runners put their friendship first when the 1.

Mr.T’s class at General Currie elementary school is talking in circles these days. Now that may seem unproductive so let’s put a little context behind.

At least two teachers at DeBeck Elementary School have thrown out the textbooks when it comes to teaching math as they embrace a somewhat new way to teach the often feared subject.

Grade 10 Burnett secondary school student Kishoore Ramanathan is a leader among leaders, having helped organize the first Richmond Student Voice Conference April 8 at City Centre Community Centre.

On the top floor of his family’s townhouse is where Grade 12 Palmer secondary school student Ray Liu brainstorms his ideas, amidst a sea of electronic supplies and tools.

Brandon Sekhon and Anthony Irwin were a little anxious to learn coding when they started Grades 3 and 4 last September, but their apprehension disappeared when they found it to be child’s play.

As a newcomer to the Richmond School District, I continue to be impressed by the variety of learning experiences that are made available to our students.

Inspired by visiting some of Vancouver’s Biennale art projects, Richmond’s Quilchena Elementary school students have created their own permanently-installed public art to celebrate the school’s 40th anniversary.