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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
Welcome to Our Classroom
Hello Grade 2/3 Families! I am so excited to get the year started together! Here is a quick video tour of our learning space this year. Students have assigned desks, and each desk is fitted with a shield. Students will store personal belongings in a black bin, along with their
Career Programme: Year-in-Review
Our Career Programme spans all grade levels and is packed full of activities to help students learn about and practice the essential skills needed for success in a 21st Century career. This year, students used the myBlueprint All about Me and Education Planner web-based tools to explore occupations and career
Give a Round of Applause for…. Our Ted Ed Club Students
As Year 1 of the AcadeCap Ted Ed Club comes to a close, it is time to celebrate our accomplishments! In February, we welcomed the opportunity to join an incredible world-wide network of youth public speaking clubs, via the Ted Ed Student Talks Program. This year, our members ranged from
Art class reflection 2019-2020
This year has been amazing with so many activities to discover and learn. Students were able to improve and develop their creativity and imagination. During this year, the students experienced different opportunities to communicate distinctive forms of meaning, develop their technical skills, take creative risks, solve problems, and visualize consciences.
English Class Musings
Well, what a year we’ve had! Our students proved themselves to be resilient, dedicated, and creative. When we went online, we took a little break to do wellness checks, taking advantage of all the online content, viewing and discussing, orally and in writing: videos of people singing from their balconies,
Reflection 2019-2020 for PSPE
During this year, students had the opportunity to increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, developing positive interpersonal skills and attitudes. They practiced fair play and respect for others through a wide variety of daily physical activities, such as dance, games, sports, fitness, and individual recreational activities. They became increasingly responsible for their