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How to Teach Math Effectively with Conceptual Understanding: AcadeCap’s Continuum Approach
Mathematics at AcadeCap can be broadly divided into three approaches to math instruction. In the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), mathematics is taught using a conceptual, often visual representations and tactile approach. In Grade 7 and 8 or Pre-Secondary School Programme (PSSP), mathematics is taught using a contextual,
Curious how micro-schools are shaping the future of education?
Ottawa’s Premier Micro-School: How Académie de la Capitale Leads the Shift to Personalized, Purposeful Education At Académie de la Capitale, our journey has always been driven by a simple but powerful belief: education works best when it’s tailored to each learner’s unique strengths, challenges, and interests. We have always prioritized
Hackathon 2024
Dive into the Future of Innovation with Acadecap’s Inaugural Hackathon! Calling all aspiring innovators, coders, and problem-solvers! Acadecap Private School is thrilled to announce its first-ever Hackathon event, where creativity meets technology in an electrifying atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. Join us for a thrilling journey into the world of
Night of Theatre May 7, 2024
AcadeCap presents: Matinée of Theatre : Two epic shows – The Rainbow Fish and The Epic of Gilgamesh Please join us for an afternoon of theatre on Tuesday, May 7, 2024! Shows start : at 3:00 pm Admission is $5 dollars and there will be cupcakes after the performance. Summer
Exciting News: Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
Are you ready for a summer of discovery and creativity? We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for our iSTEAM and Coding Summer Camps! Why Choose Our Camps? AcadeCamp and AcadeCoders camps are crafted to spark curiosity, ignite imaginations, and cultivate a love for learning in young minds.
OPEN HOUSE APRIL 13, 2024
Join us at our Open House event and explore the opportunities for your child’s education. We are thrilled to introduce our new waitlist for the highly sought-after English IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The English PYP will join our current programmes: Bilingual IB PYP Programme JK to Grade 6 PSSP
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