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  • 2026/2027 School Supply Lists

    2026/2027 School Supply Lists

    School supply lists for the 2026/2027 school year are available below. Please click on your child’s grade to view the list.

     

    ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES ONLINE

    Parents also have the option to conveniently order their school supplies online through School Start.

    To Order Online:

    1. Go to https://schoolstart.ca/
    2. Click on “PARENTS Shop Here”
    3. Purchase School Supply Kits
    4. Select Province, then City, then Riverdale School
    5. Click Here to Purchase
    6. Choose your child’s grade and select the package and/or individual items
    7. Complete your order by clicking “PLACE ORDER.”
    8. You will receive an automatic email confirmation once your order has been received

     

        

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  • School Philosophy

    School Philosophy

    Riverdale School exists to develop and prepare students for a lifelong journey of learning. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and safe environment for K-6 children to express themselves, learn, and grow into well-rounded students prepared for the adventures of junior high school and beyond.

    We believe in academic excellence, paired with sporting activity, and arts, all wrapped up with a focus on environmentalism and learning about the land that surrounds our school. Students at Riverdale School experience smaller class sizes that empower teachers to meet learners where they are at in their educational journey.

    Our students leave Riverdale School optimistic and prepared to tackle the next phase in their education both in and outside of the classroom. Fostered through supportive parent-teacher relationships and a safe community filled with folks who look out for one another, Riverdale School sets students up for success in education and life.





     

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Registration Information

2026-27 NEW STUDENTS

For the 2026 - 2027 school year, Riverdale School is full in planned classes in Grades 4, 5 and 6. We will now only accept resident students in these grades whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have newly moved into the school’s attendance area for the regular program. A resident student of Edmonton Public Schools has at least one parent or legal guardian living in Edmonton who is not Roman Catholic. Non-resident students can enrol in another Division school with space in planned classes.

If you are registering for Kindergarten or are new to Edmonton Public Schools, you must register online.



 

Welcome to a New Year at Riverdale School

Dear Riverdale Community,

It is an incredible privilege to begin this school year as the principal of Riverdale School. I am excited to join a community that has such a strong sense of identity and such a deep commitment to its students.

As I’ve gotten to know Riverdale, one thing has become abundantly clear: this is a small school with a very big heart. There is something truly special about being part of such a connected community, where students, staff, families, and neighbours know one another, look out for one another, and share a genuine sense of pride in being part of Riverdale. 

I believe that some of the most meaningful learning happens when children feel connected to their teachers, their classmates, their families, their community, and the world around them. Our location in the River Valley provides us with a unique opportunity to make those connections real. It gives our students a place to explore, wonder, ask questions, and experience learning beyond the walls of the classroom. 

This year, I want us to continue creating an environment where students feel safe to be themselves, take risks, try new things, and discover what they are capable of. Academic growth will always be important, but so are curiosity, creativity, confidence, kindness, and the ability to work with others. Our goal is to help children grow not only as learners, but as thoughtful and capable young people.

Our families are an important part of that work. I believe strong schools are built through strong relationships between home and school, and I look forward to building those relationships with you. I want our families to feel welcomed, heard, and valued as partners in their children's education.

I am honoured to work alongside the dedicated staff at Riverdale and to become part of this community. Together, we will build on the traditions and strengths that make this school special, while remaining open to new ideas and opportunities that put our students at the centre of all we do.

Most importantly, I want Riverdale to be a place where every child feels that they belong, that they matter, and that they have the opportunity to thrive.

I am grateful for the warm welcome I have already received, and I am looking forward to the year ahead. There is so much to be excited about, and I cannot wait to learn, grow, celebrate, and build together with all of you.

Yours in partnership,

Ms. Laila Sadik

 

 
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