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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,

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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

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iSTEAM

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

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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

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Camps

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.

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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

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Teachers' Blogs

Attack! Catapults and Trebuchets

To conclude the Eras unit, the students were challenged in building their own catapults or trebuchets. With one weekend to research ideas, collect materials and build they were highly motivated. They came up with some awesome machines! ​Through such activity they learned how the end of the Medieval Era came

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Teachers' Blogs

The Art Of Curling

​The kindergarten class, along with the grade 1/2’s, had the awesome privledge to be part of an interactive experience with a paralympian this morning. We learned all about the sport of curling. It was such a great experience for the children to meet such inspirational individuals. Source:: Kinder Blog

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What is a Map- Creating a Fantasy World

Students have been exploring maps and their features. Using fantasy mentor texts such as; ” Wings of Fire,” ” Narnia,” ” Eargon,” and ” How to Train Your Dragon,” students determined how the maps can create a new world and help the readers understand the story. Students then created their

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Exploring Global Issues

As a final Civics assignment, and an example of a collaboration with Science, students engaged in a model UN roleplay where they each became delegates on the UN Environmental Assembly, a UN committee meeting to discuss global issues related to the environment. Each student researched the topic of pharmaceutical pollution,

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Snow, Snow And More Snow!

The children at Acadecap have been enjoying all of the snow that we have received in our area.They decided to challenge themselves and build an igloo.Building an igloo teaches the children to explore their ideas, test them, evaluate them and problem solve. They also learned to cooperate with their peers

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Welcome to the GLOBE Community!

GLOBE is an international science and education programme where students assist scientists from across the globe to understand, sustain, and improve the environment at local, regional, and global scales. GLOBE stands for ‘Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment.’ For our first project, ‘Mission SnowGLOBE,’ the OSSD students are

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