Orientation for New International Students - Sept. 2022
Richmond International Education will be offering a 2 week orientation for students and parents starting Monday August 22, 2022. Students will take part in online presentations to learn about Richmond, our schools and expectations from Monday, August 22 to Thursday, August 25. Students will then participate in fun and interactive in-person activities from Monday, August 29 to Friday, September 2.
Orientation is open to new Richmond international students both in and outside of Canada. A PDF version of our orientation schedule can be downloaded in English or Chinese.
Pre-Departure Presentation
There will be a pre-departure presentation for agents, students and parents to go over travel, isolation, and the start of school.
| DATE AND TIME | LANGUAGE | ZOOM LINK |
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022 10:00am PDT and 5:00pm PDT (repeat) |
English |
ZOOM Meeting
https://sd38.zoom.us/j/62651847905
Passcode: 122574 |
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022 5:00pm PDT |
Mandarin |
ZOOM Meeting
Passcode: 20220809
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Orientation Schedule
Recordings of all presentations can be found here.
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DATE |
ONLINE PRESENTATION |
ENGLISH |
MANDARIN |
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MON AUG 22 |
Welcome to the Richmond School District |
10:00 AM PDT and 5:00 PM PDT (repeat) |
5:00PM PDT |
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TUES AUG 23 |
Rules, Expectations and Safety |
10:00 AM PDT and 5:00 PM PDT (repeat) |
5:00PM PDT |
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WED AUG 24 |
Homestay, Culture Shock and Communication (Secondary Students) |
10:00 AM PDT and 5:00 PM PDT (repeat) |
5:00PM PDT |
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THURS AUG 25 |
Study Permits, Custodianship and Medical Insurance |
10:00 AM PDT and 5:00 PM PDT (repeat) |
5:00PM PDT |
| THURS SEPT 8 | Elementary Presentation Refresher |
11:30 AM PDT |
9:30AM PDT |
In Person Orientation - students are expected to join all activities not listed as optional. (Wednesday, August 31 Whistler trip OR Friday, September 2 Whistler trip).
| DATE and Time | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
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MON AUG 29 |
Elementary Presentations (K to Grade 7)
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McRoberts Secondary School (8980 Williams Road) Large Gymnasium |
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MON AUG 29 5:00-7:00 |
Welcome followed by interactive activities (for homestays and secondary students)
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McRoberts Secondary School (8980 Williams Road) Large Gymnasium |
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TUES AUG 30 10:30-4:00 |
RIE Orientation Vancouver Trip (open to all students) Deadline to register - August 21 |
Pick up and drop off at McRoberts Secondary School (8980 Williams Road) |
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WED AUG 31 10:00-11:30 |
Grade 8-12 students: In-School Orientation |
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WED AUG 31 8:30-6:00 |
Grade K to 7: Field Trip to Whistler! (optional) Requires pre-registration and payment. *$35 registration fee for all participants. One parent must attend with elementary students. Additional parent may join if space allows for $70.
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Pick up and drop off at McRoberts Secondary School (8980 Williams Road)
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THURS SEPT 1 10:00-12:00 |
Recap of presentations and group based activities (Secondary)
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McRoberts Secondary School (8980 Williams Road) Large Gymnasium |
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FRI SEPT 2 8:30-6:00 |
Grade 8 - 12: Field trip to Whistler! (optional) Requires pre-registration and payment.
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Pick up and drop off at McRoberts Secondary School (8980 Williams Road)
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THURS SEPT 8
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Elementary Presentation: Repeat Zoom presentation - see links above |
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