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Blast Off into Space & Tech: Why AcadeCamp & AcadeCoders are the Ultimate Summer Destinations This Year
As the school year winds down, parents everywhere face the same annual puzzle: how do you find a summer camp that keeps your child’s brain active without burning them out? You want them to learn, but you also want them to run around outside, make friends, and just enjoy being
Friendships in Small Canadian Schools: The Benefits of Multi-Age Classrooms
Why Small Schools Support Strong Friendships in Canada One of the most common questions Canadian families ask about small schools is whether children will have enough opportunities to form strong friendships. Research confirms that children’s social development does not depend on large class sizes or numbers of peers. Instead, friendships
Why Learning to Learn Builds the Strongest Students
Many children are curious natural problem-solvers who ask thoughtful questions and enjoy learning. But simply meeting academic expectations does not always mean students are developing the thinking habits that sustain learning over time. Planning, reflecting, making connections, and adapting when challenges become more complex are part of learning how to
Advantages of Learning Multiple Languages at AcadeCap: A Global Benefit for Every Student
At École internationale Acadecap International School, there are many lifelong advantages of learning multiple languages. For over 20 years, we’ve helped students, including those with dyslexia and other learning differences, develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills in French, English, and Spanish. As the only Canadian school in the LabelFrancÉducation
Teaching Excellence at AcadeCap: A Blend of Expertise, International Standards, and Lifelong Learning
At AcadeCap International School, we believe that exceptional academics and education begins with exceptional educators. While Ontario private schools are not required to employ teachers certified by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) or individuals with teaching degrees, we take a different approach, one that exceeds the minimum requirements and
AI in Education – Benefits and Challenges for Meaningful Learning Experiences
The future of education and student engagement must blend innovation with a deeply human approach. AI is transforming classrooms around the world, offering new ways to support student learning and expand the possibilities of personalized education. According to recent research, 80% of students aged 13 to 18 already use AI
AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs
Simple Machine Riddles
This week, students chose a simple machine found in their house and wrote 5 clues to describe it. These clues were shared with the class and they had to guess which object they brought from their house. Students then identified what simple machines were part of the object. Source:: Mme
Museum of Science and Technology
On November 20th, we got to visit the museum of Science and Technology. We participated in a workshop about simple machines, and spent the afternoon exploring the different exhibits with many hands on learning opportunities! Source:: Mme Shannon’s Blog
Our New Unit!
To launch our new unit of inquiry, we started this gloomy Monday morning off with an exciting building activity! The students were challenged with a task to build a pyramid out of sugar cubes, but the trick was they couldn’t use their hands! Students were encouraged to use simple machines
Native American Artwork
Our inquiry into culture has brought us towards Native American culture, and its impact that it has on current day society. We listened to Native American music, watched videos about Pow Wows, and looked at types of clothing. We were especially intrigued about their dot art work, so we created
Parliament Field Trip
The month of October brought us on our first field trip of the year to Parliament Hill. During our tour, we looked for symbols around Parliament and learned about their significance. We enjoyed visiting the library, the Senate, the hall of Honour, and seeing the giant portraits. Source:: Mme Shannon’s
New unit of inquiry – the brain!
Our new unit on the brain has officially begun. Not only will we be talking about the brain as a part of our anatomy and its functions, but we will also be discussing our individual learning styles and how they differ from one person to another. Students have already done