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Virtual AcadeCamp: Registration is Open!
It’s a go! Virtual AcadeCamp is ready and open for registrations. This summer, AcadeCamp will look different than past summers. We will be doing our learning over Google Meet, and have a 9:00am to 2:00pm schedule. Campers will have snack breaks, as well as body breaks between activities. Moreso,
L’exposition PP 2020 / PYP Exhibition 2020: VIRTUAL
English version to follow. L’exposition PP 2020, Académie de la Capitale : un projet qui encourage une recherche collective et approfondie. En dernière année du programme primaire, les élèves participent à un projet de fin d’études : l’exposition. C’est à la fois une recherche menée dans l’esprit d’une responsabilité personnelle
Home Learning iSTEAM Challenge: Week 3
On December 17, 1903, in North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft. Orville piloted the gasoline-powered, propeller-driven biplane, which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight. (Source: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-airplane-flies) This week, the iSTEAM Team challenges you to
Student-Led Conferences from home
Student-Led Conference Day is scheduled on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. On this day, we encourage students to proudly show their parents the work accomplished during the school year. Students always have access to their portfolio. For AcadeCap students, grade 3 and up, they are encouraged to show their growth and
AWARDS CEREMONY / SOIRÉE DES PRIX D’EXCELLENCE
Our first annual Prix d’excellence de l’Académie de la Capitale Awards presentation took place on May 29th, 2015. Since then we have held the gala event every May and this year will be no exception, although the format will be different. The awards were conceived as a celebration across the
Home Learning iSTEAM Challenge: Week 2
Did you know that the catapult was invented in about 400 BC? The catapult has many variations, but mainly it uses the sudden release of stored potential energy to propel an object. This week, the iSTEAM team challenges you to build a catapult and see how far you can launch a
AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs
AcadeCap Virtual Career Fair
The AcadeCap Virtual Career Fair took place during the week of February 22nd to 26th. Due to COVID-19 restrictions we couldn’t have our regular on-site career fair and so parents, teachers, and community members composed pre-recorded videos for our students, based on questions that students had about careers of interest
Technical Writing in Grade 12 Writer’s Craft
On March 2, 2020, during our Writer’s Craft course, we had the opportunity to learn from Claire Stott, a technical writer in the engineering department at NAV Canada. Throughout the informative session, she taught us about the meticulous process that is writing. Organization, precision, and clarity all need to work
la Bataille de Passchendaele
Les 9/10 année étudient la Grande Guerre en cours d’Histoire. Ils ont récemment réalisé des présentations sur la Bataille de Passchendaele.Retour sur cet événement : Le 26 octobre 1917, l’offensive canadienne commence. La réussite de la bataille amère de Passchendaele tient à l’héroïsme des hommes qui sont parvenus à franchir
2021 Virtual Science Fair
Last week was the annual Acadecap Science Fair. This year, the Science fair was held virtually.Students, teachers and parents appreciate the great work done by our judges :– GARRY M. LINDBERG:Project Manager of the CANADARM (Space Shuttle Attached Remote Manipulator System) (1974), Director of the National Aeronautical Establishment (Division of
SMILE Highlights from Term 2
SMILE students learn through multisensory activities. For example, students use the magnetic tile board to segment words, practice strategies to help with pronunciation and spelling, and work on interactive jamboard activities. Here are some pictures from term 2 student work.Mme Christine (AIT) Photo 1: Matching words to pictures; constructing sentences
OSIC Challenge
This year, as part of the Metabolic Processes Unit, the Biology 12 students completed the 2020- 2021 Ottawa University Science and Innovation Challenge. Their job was to write a research proposal tackling a question related to aging and health span optimization. Our students chose to look at Diabetes mellitus Type