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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
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Our next unit is coming!
I feel like I say this every week, but………..it was another busy week. It was Cain’s birthday last weekend so we enjoyed some delicious cake on Monday to celebrate (thanks to Cain’s mom)! We learned about onomatopoeias in French class and did some comic strips demonstrating our understanding of their
Unit 1 coming to a close
As we get toward the end of our unit of inquiry, some of our activities from this past week included presenting the “le héros c’est moi” drawings, working on the final copy of “une lettre à mon héros”, watching clips of real child heroes helping their communities, followed by a
A short, but busy week!
We had a great visit to Parliament this week. Students got to do a tour all about symbols. They asked lots of great questions to our guide. We followed up with a discussion in class about how this field trip could relate to our unit of inquiry. Students are currently
Heroes among us
This week we got to demonstrate what being a hero is for the grade 1 and 2 class. Students spent several periods creating and perfecting 2 skits, which were presented on the stage for the grade 1 and 2 students. Miriam asked questions to the younger students to gauge their
Nous sortons un journal
Students worked very hard this week on the school newspaper project they have been organising. There have been some challenges and we will reflect on our progress and the whole process next week. We also discussed media and its role and responsibilities. More on that next week. We also had