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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
Reflexion 2019/2020
Durante el año 2019-2020 la clase de español ha estado llena de retos y logros, los estudiantes conocieron nuevas culturas, jugaron con el vocabulario y se divirtieron aprendiendo un tercer idioma. En este año pudimos utilizar bastantes herramientas (libros, videos, entrevistas, ejercicios, juegos etc) que nos ayudaron a lograr un
2019-2020 Une année scolaire pas comme les autres !
Suite au Covid19 qui a frappé subitement et brusquement provoquant un changement radical dans nos modes de vies et plus particulièrement dans la scolarité de nos élèves et dans notre façon d’enseigner, nous nous sommes vus prendre des mesures drastiques afin d’y faire face. En effet, pris par surprise, à
Time to reflect
The end of the school year is an exciting time for everyone! My students are excited for summer holidays, they are excited about all their growth and learning throughout the year and excited about all the people in their lives that are proud of them for the fantastic work they
Literacy Program – 2019-2020 Year End Reflection
We Have Something to Smile About! The Simultaneous Multi-sensory Intensive Literacy Education Program (SMILE), formerly called the Systematic Literacy Teaching Program, is a program designed especially for struggling readers. Teachers work one on one with students using the Orton-Gillingham Approach. The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators describes the Orton-Gillingham