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Registration is OPEN for the 17th annual Richmond Regional Heritage Fair on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11.

Please follow this link to register.

Meet Your Provincial Fair Student - Christi

Provincial Heritage Fair Student, Christi 

Grade 7 at Cornerstone Christian Academy

Project Title

Marina Nemat: 'I live to testify.'  Truth or Lie?

Why did you choose this topic?

I chose this topic because I was inspired by Marina Nemat's bravery, strength, and courage to stand up for what she believed in and survive her torment in a country that is abusive to human rights. It seemed like very few people knew who she was, so I wanted to share her story. I also wanted to use this project to advocate for human rights as well, as it is a topic I feel very strongly about.

What part of the Provincial Fair are you most excited about?

I am most excited about the walking tour of downtown Squamish.

Favourite school subject

Social Studies

Favourite colour

Grey

Favourite kind of food

Japanese food

Place you would most like to visit

Berlin, Germany

If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and why?

If I could meet any historical figure, it would be Viola Desmond. It would be her because she is one of the first Canadians to challenge racial segregation, which is a huge milestone in our history that means something to many people. Racial discrimination is a topic that I am passionate about and it is completely relevant today. I think it would be interesting and beneficial for all people to hear what Desmond would do to challenge racial discrimination in today's society.

Meet Your Provincial Fair Student - Nicholas

Provincial Heritage Fair Student, Nicholas 

Grade 6 at Whiteside Elementary

Project Title

Une Goutte de Sang Royal

Why did you choose this topic?  

My dad discovered that we were related to 12 kings and five emperors including Charlemagne AND to Catherine de Baillon, one of the “King’s Daughters.” I was very intrigued by this and I thought it would make a cool project 

What part of the Provincial Fair are you most excited about?

Meeting new people in the dorms

Favourite school subject

History 

Favourite colour

Black

Favourite kind of food

Extra cheesy pizza

Place you would most like to visit

Bahamas

If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and why?

King Louis XIV because it would be neat to meet a King, especially during a time of the big ships that explored the seas and during the times of colonizing new lands.

Meet Your Provincial Fair Student - Shreyanshi

Provincial Heritage Fair Student, Shreyanshi 

Grade 6 at Diefenbaker Elementary

Project Title:

The Canadian Walkie-talkie

Why did you choose this topic?

I wanted to learn about something that impacts our lives currently. My family and I use walkie-talkies when we go hiking or camping. This is what sparked my curiosity! As this Canadian invention continues to have a humongous impact on our daily lives, I felt that it is important for people to know about this topic as Canadians should feel proud of this valuable invention, which has put our nation on the world stage for telecommunication.

What part of the Provincial Fair are you most excited about?

I am really excited to meet other delegates and learn about their projects, as the provincial fair will provide me with an opportunity to make new friends. Additionally, I am very eager for the pin trading activity, which will allow for exchanging of pins from all regions across the Province! Visiting all the historical sites and viewing Squamish will be the cherry on top of the already delightful cake.

Favourite school subject

My favourite subjects at school are Social studies, P.E., Science, French, and Math.

Favourite colour

Green, purple, and turquoise are my favorite colours.

Favourite kind of food

Just to name one dish is difficult, and as a vegetarian, a few cuisines that I like include Indian, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Mediterranean.

Place you would most like to visit

Some places I would love to visit are the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. Moreover, I would love to visit Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal in the near future!

If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Queen Elizabeth I, as she introduced a new era of women empowerment. This wise monarch’s influential decisions and international mindset maintain her as a respected figure in history.

Meet Your Provincial Fair Student - Colin

Provincial Heritage Fair Student, Colin 

Grade 7 at Cornerstone Christian Academy

Project Title

Nunavut - A Treasury in Canada

Why did you choose this topic? 

I found it interesting that Nunavut is Canada's newest territory. I also wanted to find out why it separated from the Northwest Territories. There are so many different inventions by the Inuit that are still used today such as the kayak and parka, and I wanted to share these facts to everyone. 

What part of the Provincial Fair are you most excited about?

I'm most excited about the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, because I have only been on two, the Capilano and Lynn Canyon, so it would be interesting to see the different views between all of them. 

Favourite school subject

Math

Favourite colour

Black 

Favourite kind of food

Korean

Place you would most like to visit

Antarctica 

If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Charles Darwin. I come from a Christian school, and when he was young, he too was a Christian, so it would be interesting to see him face-to-face talking about his theories about evolution.

Meet Your 2018 Provincial Fair Delegates

As the start of the 2018 Provincial Heritage Fair just over a week away, we wanted to take a moment to introduce Richmond's Provincial Fair delegation. 

This year we are excited to be taking 4 students to Squamish participate in the Provincial Fair for the first time!

Over the next week we will be posting some fun facts about the participants so make sure to check back daily to meet each of our 4 Richmond ambassadors!

Heritage Fair 2018 Photos

Click Here to find photos of students with their Heritage Fair projects, photos from the Closing Ceremony, and other great photos!

2018 Provincial Fair Delegates

We are excited to announce the four students who will represent Richmond at the BC Provincial Heritage Fair in Squamish from July 4-8. Congratulations!

Nicholas S., Grade 6, Whiteside Elementary

Colin Y., Grade 7, Cornerstone Academy 

Christi C., Grade 7, Cornerstone Academy

Shreyanshikumari V., Grade 6, Diefenbaker Elementary

Special Award Recipients

National Awards

1. United Empire Loyalists Award 

Recipients receive a certificate and a special pin from United Empire Loyalists.

Project #30 - Jacques Cartier 

Jacqueline W. & Sarah S. 

Cornerstone Academy 

2. Canada's History Award 

Recipient receives a certificate and a Kayak magazine.

Project #53 - Emily Carr

Maggie Z.

Cornerstone Academy

Provincial Awards

3. BC Hydro Power Pioneer Award 

Recipient receives a certificate and a cash prize.

Project #063 - Rick Hansen

Sabrina P.

L'école des Navigateurs

4. Lieutenant-Governor's Historical Literacy Award 
Recipients receive a certificate and personal letter written by the Lieutenant-Governor.

Project #31 - Potlatch Ban

Cassandra M. & Dhaanya J.

Cornerstone Academy 

5. BCHFS Stellar Achievement Award
Recipients each receive a certificate.

Project #13 - Nunavut: A Treasure in Canada

Colin Y.

Cornerstone Academy

Project #10 - Une Goutte de Sang Royal

Nicholas S.

Whiteside Elementary

Project #15 - Marina Nemat: 'I Live to Testify' for Human Rights Truth or Lie?

Christi C. 

Cornerstone Academy

Project #58 - The Canadian Walkie-Talkie: It's Impact on the World of Communication

Shreyanshikumari

Diefenbaker Elementary

6. CCHSBC History Award

Recipient receives a certificate, medal, one-year membership to the CCHSBC and an invitation to present their project at the annual CCHS AGM dinner. A book will also be donated to their school library.

Project #84 - Immigration Chinoise

Fengxiao X.

Whiteside Elementary 

7. Historic Places Award
Recipient receives a certificate and a letter from the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

Project #12 - Clank! Clank! Clank! Voila la conserverie des monstres. 

Pourquoi est que la conserverie due Golfe de Georgia

 est important dans l'histoire Canadienne? 

Aiden G.

Whiteside Elementary

8. Rich Culture/Other Voices Award
Recipient receives a certificate and a book.

Project #46 - Pourquoi les Femmes

Minal S.

Whiteside Elementary

Regional Awards

9. Aboriginal Award

Recipient receives a one-year family membership to the Museum of Anthropology.

Project #8 - L'histoire et la culture des populations indigenes

Lynn S.

Whiteside Elementary

10. Significant Canadian Award 

Each recipient receives a family pass to the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

Project #56 - Chris Hadfield: From Farm Boy to Fly Boy

Trevor Y.

Cornerstone Academy

Project #72 - Roberta Bondar

Alesha M.

General Currie Elementary

11. National Significance Award 

Recipient receives four tickets to visit the H.R. MacMilllan Space Centre.

Project #47 - "Just Watch Me"

Kairavee M.

Cornerstone Academy 

12. Industry Award

Recipient receives a one-year family membership to the Britannia Mine Museum.

Project #41 - La  rué vers l'or

Emma P.

L'école des Navigateurs

13. Sport Award

Recipient receives four tickets to a Vancouver Canadians Baseball game.

Project #98 - Up and Coming

Cameron H.

Hamilton Elementary

14. Canada and the World Award

Recipient receives a book, calendar and two tickets to visit the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.

Project #26 - La bataille d'Atlantique

Raunak P.

McRoberts Secondary

15. Artistic Merit Award 

Recipient receives four tickets to visit the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Project #11 - Emily Carr

Camille T.

Whiteside Elementary

16. Local Historian for Richmond Award

Recipient receives an Explore Canada Board Game.

Project #87 - Steveston Cannery

Macy K.

Gilmore Elementary

17. Honourable Mentions 

Each recipient receives a family pass to the Vancouver Police Museum.

Project #74 - BC Cariboo Gold Rush

Erin B.

Whiteside Elementary

Project #95 - To Serve and Protect

Dylan K.

Hamilton Elementary

18. Student Choice Award

Recipient receives four tickets to visit Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Project #99 - Pancakes or Waffles?

Omari W.

Hamilton Elementary

19. Best of Grade 3
Recipients receive two White Spot Coupon for a free Burger Platter.

Project #68 - Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

Melvin W. & Raymond L.

General Currie Elementary

20. Best of Grade 4

Recipient receives two White Spot Coupon for a free Burger Platter.

Project #38 - Knowledge or Sadness (Residential School System)

Jada L.

Errington Elementary

21. Best of Grade 5 
Recipient receives two White Spot Coupon for a free Burger Platter.

Project #89 - Lansdowne Park

Kaylie L.

Gilmore Elementary

22. Best of Grade 6
Recipients receive two White Spot Coupon for a free Burger Platter.

Project #6 - Japanese Internment

Manav M. & Stanley T.

Anderson Elementary

23. Best of Grade 7

Recipients receive two White Spot Coupon for a free Burger Platter.

Project #17 - Chinese and the Canadian Pacific Railway: 

The Most Valuable and Beneficial Ribbon That Canada Tied Together

Heather A. & Tiffany H.

Cornerstone Academy

24. Best of Grade 9

Recipient receives two White Spot Coupon for a free Burger Platter.

Project #23 - My Story

Jasmeen S.

Cambie Secondary

25. Best of Grade 10

Recipients receive two White Spot Coupon for a free Burger Platter.

Project #28 - Festival du Saumon

Emma H., Kirstin M. & Chelsea W.

McRoberts Secondary

Registered Schools

Class registration is CLOSED.

Here are the schools who have registered:

• Anderson Elementary
• Cambie Secondary
• Cornerstone Christian Academy
• Ecole des Navigateurs
• Errington Elementary
• General Currie Elementary
• Hamilton Elementary
• Gilmore Elementary
• Diefenbaker Elementary
• McRoberts Secondary
• Whiteside Elementary

We are excited to see their Heritage Fair projects!