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Richmond’s new adult education centre has seven classrooms, two computer labs, and office space for the district’s continuing education staff.
Photo by Hannah Scott
Richmond school board trustees, staff, and local dignitaries gathered this week to mark the official opening of the district’s new adult education centre in the old Mitchell elementary annex.
Photo by Hannah Scott
Richmond’s new adult education centre opens
By Hannah Scott
Published 2:04 PDT, Thu September 29, 2022
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The Richmond School District is celebrating an exciting milestone: the opening of its new adult education centre.
Located in the old Mitchell elementary annex, the school has seven classrooms and two dedicated computer labs to help facilitate blended learning programs. There is also ample office space, enabling the district’s continuing education staff to work together on-site.
“The board is proud to open this centre for the benefit of the whole community,” said board chair Sandra Nixon at the official opening yesterday (Sept. 28).
Nixon said prior to this year, the district’s adult education programs were spread out and took place at multiple sites. Now, most adult education programs will be offered at the new location, which was completed on time and within its $2.5 million budget funded by the district’s capital reserves.
Jason Higo, the district’s administrator of continuing education, said right now one of the oldest students is 86. Students’ reasons for attending courses range from completing their Dogwood Diploma to improving literacy skills or improving grades in courses needed for post-secondary study. Courses are free for most students.
One of the speakers at the event was a former student at Sea Island continuing education, Megan Tumeh. After withdrawing from high school due to a mental health crisis, she was glad to be able to earn her diploma quickly through Richmond’s adult education options.
“The courses are designed to waste little time,” said Tumeh.
Teachers are knowledgeable, and courses are fun and engaging, she added. Students are able to work at their own pace.
Richmond’s adult education centre is located at 12091 Cambie Rd. For more information, visit ce.sd38.bc.ca/.
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