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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
Our Unique Fingerprints
Much like how we are unique individuals, our fingerprints are unique too! This is what the students discovered as they stamped their fingerprints and compared them with each other using a magnifying glass. Source:: Mme Nora’s Blog
Menu for Mister 6
The students were busy creating a menu for Mister 6! The catch? Mister 6 only eats food in groups of 6, so the students had to make a menu with combinations of not more or less than 6 pieces of food. Mister 6 makes us work really hard at developing
Bone Bridge October STEM Challenge
Students worked in two groups of three on their October STEM Challenge. The objective for this age group was to build the longest bridge possible using a set amount of materials. Students put on their engineering hats as they gathered in their groups to discuss their ideas and plan for
Early Settlers Games
The Grade 3/4 class is having fun using what they have learned during our unit, to create their own trading cade game, based on early European settlers. We are excited to play our games on Friday. Source:: Mme Melissa’s English 4-5 Blog
Toy Inventors
While exploring the steps taken when creating a new good for the marketplace, students concluded their market research and designed a prototype for a new toy. Source:: Mme Melissa’s English 4-5 Blog
Catan- Learning about the Marketplace
Students enjoyed learning how to play the strategic board game, Catan. The students did a great job of using their unit vocabulary when referring to items that are “in demand”, “traded”, “exported”, and “imported.” The game supports the understanding that the medium of exchange, as well as the ever-changing marketplace,