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ABOUT:

"Palmer is one of those places where students not only come together but thrive."
- Palmer student
SITE PURPOSE:
Got any inquiries, questions, or wondering about anything about our school? Well, you have come to the right place!
This website is intended to provide information for students and parents alike to explore the nuances of our subjects, programs, etc.
So, take your time and explore this website to your hearts content! KUDOS!
RANKINGS:
Over the past 66+ years since its establishment, R.C Palmer has consistently ranked as one of the highest rated Public Secondary Schools in B.C. (Fraser Institute)
45th In British C.
3rd In Richmond
Provincial Champion
OUR STRATEGIES:
A) Palmer P.R.I.D.E
Here at R.C Palmer, we believe that every student, no matter their background,
should feel connected and respected.
As Palmer Griffins, Palmer Pride (see acronym explanation below) has reminded us of the wonderful culture that exists at our school, which encourages students to not only excel in their field(s) but contribute as well.
Palmer Pride has helped new generations of Griffins time and time again to not only find their footing but has noticeably enabled them to mature faster each year.
P - Positive attitude: Each setback and success is an opportunity to grow
R - Respect: Ourselves, our values, learning, and environment are sacred
I -Integrity: Responsibility sprouts maturity
D - Diversity: Differences are what are us stronger
E - Excellence: Live each day like it is the last
To note, with a rapid increase of student enrolment in recent years, this has never been more important. However, Palmer PRIDE is what reminds us that no matter the challenge, we are us, we are Palmer Griffins.
B) 2025-2026 FOCUS
This year, R.C Palmer plans to continue their commitment of enhancing student literacy across different subjects by encouraging the addition of inquiries.
This year, we will focus on the following:
- Embedding literacy strategies into subject specific instruction
- Emphasizing curiosity driven questioning
- Encouraging department processes, learning journeys, and inquires to be shared to foster better understanding and streamline cross-disciplinary collaborations.
Understand, literacy is not just English, it is foundational in almost every discipline and is what fosters student understanding of themselves and the World. Together, we can make an impact.
MISSION STATEMENT:
R.C Palmer exists as a model of which provides students the resources and opportunities to enable their fullest potential and acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become educated, modern citizens

"I feel really grateful to be here, I mean here.. we dream, we strive, and together, we achieve."
- Palmer Student
GIVE TO PALMER:
When you donate to R.C Palmer, you help relieve financial stress, allow students to focus on their studies, and help open doors of opportunities to students which might have otherwise remained closed.
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