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Virtual AcadeCoders
This summer, AcadeCoders is taking a virtual approach to learning! Over the summer, we will dive into the coding world using Processing and Python, as well as GoDot and Raspberry Pi. Our 8 week program runs from June 22nd to August 14th, and will be delivered virtually using Google Meet.
Virtual AcadeCamp
This summer, AcadeCamp is taking a virtual approach to learning! Over the summer, we will dive into the iSTEAM world and discover different career possibilities supported by a variety of learning materials and experiences. Our 8 week program runs from June 22nd to August 14th, and will be delivered online
Home Learning iSTEAM Challenge: Week 1
AcadeCap’s iSTEAM team would like to introduce our newest project: Home Learning iSTEAM Challenges! Each week, the iSTEAM blog will be updated with a new challenge that can be completed with materials found in the home. Families are encouraged to participate and send their photos in to us so we
Profound learning is possible online, just as it onsite!
Being a small, independent IB World School, Académie de la Capitale’s dedicated and innovative-thinking team of educators collaborated to put together a well-balanced telelearning platform, in a short amount of time, recreating the school/learning environment, virtually, in order to bring a sense of normalcy during these uncertain times. Just as
4th week update: thank you to our community
This week marks the 4th week since Acadecap launched its online learning platform. Setting up something new is always challenging, and we can proudly say it has come a long way. While teachers and staff can be credited for putting the online learning platform together, we would like to take
Joining the rainbow movement: #çavabienaller
The rainbow movement began in Italy. To boost the country’s morale, Italians started spreading a slogan of reassurance: “Andrà tutto bene” – everything will be alright – ça va bien aller. The initiative appears to have been started by a few mothers using Facebook, and then picked up across the
AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs
Kickboxing time !
New activity!Every Day 2 during lunch recess it’s Kickboxing time for Hive students!Students had a lot of fun and enjoyed this physical activity that helps promote the physical health and overall well-being of children. Source:: PSSP & OSSD
Children’s rights
The Grade 5/6s started their new unit about Children’s rights. As an opening activity, the students partnered up and outlined one of the other students on chart paper to represent a child. The students then were tasked with writing 10 things that the child would need in order to be
Remembrance Day
In our Kindergarten class, we remember the sacrifices made by so many, to keep us all safe. Source:: Kinder Blog
Brain Rap
Students became rap stars as they wrote a rap about the brain. Each student selected a part of the brain to research in-depth, and composed a rap with the information gathered. In their rap they describe their chosen part’s significance through its functions. As music, rimes, and movements can help
Grouping jetons in maths
Today, the JK/SK learned what grouping was by using jetons. After being given 20 jetons, they had to compare the number of jetons for each color.Then, Madame Tabatha asked them to group the jetons in groups of two, four and five. They could easily figure out how many groups of
Avec mes OREILLES, j’ENTENDS…
This week, we are discovering a new sense in our unit. The JK/SK will learn many things about hearing. They started off by using their literacy skills to recreate words in English and French. Source:: Kinder Blog