More than 700 students can now look forward to attending a safer school in Richmond.

Students in the Richmond School District will benefit from over $2.1 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects, classroom supplies and a new school bus, MLA John Yap announced on behalf of Education Minister Mike Bernier.

The B.C. government and the Richmond School District are taking action to improve student safety and support student learning by investing $14 million to upgrade William Cook Elementary school. 

Parents in Richmond and the Lower Mainland can mark Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, on their calendars to share their thoughts on student progress reporting, including report cards.

Students in the Richmond School District are connecting with skills and technology training development thanks to a $17,500 grant to the district from the Province’s Shoulder Tappers Program.

Students, teachers and staff at École Côte Du Soleil in the Conseil Scolaire Francophone school district will benefit from $151,540 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.

Students, teachers and staff at R.C. Talmey Elementary school in the Richmond school district will benefit from $330,000 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.  

Families in the Conseil scolaire francophone school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $150,415 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

Families in the Richmond school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $21,608 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

Parents, grandparents and guardians have one more place to kick start education savings and apply for a $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings for their child or grandchild’s future – RBC Royal Bank.