Category: School News

  • Westwind Waves Newsletter – December 5

    Please see the attachment for our most recent Westwind Waves newsletter. Attachments WW eNews – Dec. 5, 2025.pdf

  • Leadership and Management Staff Day of Recognition – December 5

    On December 5, 2025, we take this opportunity to recognize our leadership and management staff who support the work of our district each day. Their ability to keep our shared work moving forward is an important part of maintaining strong learning and working environments across the district.  They play an important role in creating the…

  • Parent Info Session: A Conversation for Families about Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health

    Creating a healthy balance and boundary can be challenging when it comes to our children and their time spent on technology. Dr. Kristy Goodwin, Digital Well-being and Productivity Researcher, provides families like ours some practical solutions to our everyday concerns and challenges around our kids’ use of screens and their mental health. Date: Wed. December…

  • Inclement Weather: School Closure Notifications

    The Richmond School District is committed to ensuring the safety of students and staff during severe weather conditions. The district will assess weather conditions early in the morning and will aim to determine any school closures or delayed openings by 6:30 a.m. The decision will be based on factors such as road conditions, snowfall accumulation, and overall…

  • Parent Education Session: Late French Immersion

    The Richmond School District offers Late French Immersion beginning in Grade 6 at James Whiteside and John Diefenbaker Elementary schools. A virtual information session will be provided to share details about this program. Topics will include:•    Program Overview•    Student Experiences•    Registration Process•    Frequently Asked Questions Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025Time: 6 p.m.Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 229…

  • PAC Community Update – Nov. 21

    Please see the attached for the most recent PAC Community Update. Attachments Westwind PAC update- November 21, 2025.pdf

  • Public Board Meeting – Wednesday, November 19

    The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, November 19, starting at 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in person at the School Board Office (7811 Granville Avenue, 1st Floor Boardroom) or join the meeting online via Zoom.
 Register to attend via Zoom: https://sd38.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ohiH8rn_ScaG_SA_mV014AAfter registering, you…

  • Parent Info Session: Parenting when Anxiety Shows Up as Anger

    Anxiety in our kids can show up as anger making parenting extra challenging. Karen Peters, Registered Clinical Counsellor, shares with us some strategies that can help us before, during, and after these hard moments. Parents are welcome to join a FREE session on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 10-11:30am. Please see the attached flyer for…

  • Supporting Safe and Caring Schools

    The ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) program provides parents and caregivers with practical guidance, resources, and training to help children feel safe, included, and supported at school, online, and in the community. Learn more in the infographic below or visit erase.gov.bc.ca. This message has been shared by the Richmond School District. If you…

  • PAC Community Update – November 7

    Please see the attachment for the most recent PAC Community Update. Attachments Westwind PAC Update- November 7, 2025.pdf