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- In 1922, Steveston School was renamed Lord Byng Elementary School (1922-), and four classrooms were added with financial assistance from Steveston’s Japanese Canadian community.
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Dec 20, 2021 · One Stevestonite of Japanese ancestry would like to see Lord Byng elementary renamed after a female Japanese teacher. Kelvin Higo, chair of the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Advisory Committee (SJCCA), has approached the Richmond Board of Education to rename the Steveston elementary school after Hide Hyodo – who taught at Byng before ...
- Maria Rantanen
Jun 7, 2022 · In fact, the property’s use as a school dates back to 1897 when the first one-room school—named Steveston School—was built near the corner of No. 1 Road and Georgia Street, explains Byng teacher Helen Sipsas, who has taught at the school since 1990.
Jun 1, 2022 · In 1922, as the “Great War” was fresh in the minds of Canadians and Richmondites, the school was named after Lord Byng, a commander in the Canadian army at the end of the war, who led the Canadian army to victory at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
- Maria Rantanen
In 1922, Steveston School was renamed Lord Byng Elementary School (1922- ), and four classrooms were added with financial assistance from Steveston’s Japanese Canadian community. A year later, the Richmond School Board took responsibility for the education of all children regardless of race, ethnic background, or country of origin.
1922 - History. In 1922, Steveston School was renamed Lord Byng Elementary School (1922- ), and four classrooms were added with financial assistance from Steveston’s Japanese Canadian community. A year later, the Richmond School Board took responsibility for the … Read more.
Dec 23, 2021 · Dec 23, 2021 1:00 PM. Lord Byng elementary Google screenshot. Earlier this week, the Richmond News reported on one Stevestonite of Japanese ancestry who would like to see Lord Byng elementary's name changed to reflect local history.
Our School Story. Lord Byng Elementary School is a truly welcoming community that promotes an inclusive and friendly learning environment. We believe that all children will learn and thrive in a place where they belong and feel valued. We are connected to the history of Steveston and feel lucky to be an integral part of the community.
