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
Presentations will happen online each day at 10:00am PDT (English) and 5:00pm PDT (English-repeat and Mandarin). All sessions will be recorded and accessible to students afterwards.
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DATE |
ONLINE PRESENTATION |
ENGLISH |
MANDARIN |
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MON AUG 22
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Welcome to the Richmond School District
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10:00 AM PDT and 5:00 PM PDT (repeat) Zoom Meeting |
5:00PM PDT ZOOM Meeting https://sd38.zoom.us/j/61896441313 Passcode: 202208
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TUES AUG 23 |
Rules, Expectations and Safety |
10:00 AM PDT and 5:00 PM PDT (repeat) Zoom Meeting |
5:00PM PDT ZOOM Meeting https://sd38.zoom.us/j/61896441313 Passcode: 202208 |
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WED AUG 24 |
Homestay, Culture Shock and Communication (Secondary Students)
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10:00 AM PDT and 5:00 PM PDT (repeat) Zoom Meeting |
5:00PM PDT ZOOM Meeting https://sd38.zoom.us/j/61896441313 Passcode: 202208 |
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THURS AUG 25 |
Study Permits, Custodianship and Medical Insurance
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10:00 AM PDT and 5:00 PM PDT (repeat) Zoom Meeting
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5:00PM PDT ZOOM Meeting https://sd38.zoom.us/j/61896441313 Passcode: 202208 |
| THURS SEPT 8 | Elementary Presentation Refresher |
11:30 AM PDT https://sd38.zoom.us/j/69718730317 Passcode: 656307 |
9:30AM PDT https://sd38.zoom.us/j/63892467290 Passcode: 250173 |
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 8:30-4:00 |
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. Deadline to register - August 21 *$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 and 10:30-8:00 |
Grade 8 - 12: Field trip to Whistler! (optional) Requires pre-registration and payment. Deadline to register - August 21 *$35 registration fee for all participants.
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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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