Under the unit of Earth & Space, Grade 6 students learn about gravity, and pressure within the different atmospheric layers. They also learn to relate to different objects that could be found travelling through these atmospheric layers.
Akiva Races to the Top at the GMAA Halo Race
Akiva students in grades 4, 5 and 6 participated in the GMAA Halo Race 2025 with other students from elementary schools across Montreal. Akiva students were in fine form and finished the race in great standings; in the Boys’ Group, grades 5-6, Akiva students...
Celebrating Yom Ha-Atzma’ut at Akiva
Together we remember and celebrate our past, present, and future This week was a busy week of remembrance, celebration, and community at Akiva School as we commemorated Yom Ha-Zikkaron and Yom Ha-Atzma’ut. Parents joined our Yom Ha-Zikkaron assembly for grades 4...
Akiva Students Shine in the Westmount McEntyre Writing Competition
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s McEntyre Writing Competition! Organized by the City of Westmount, with over 1,200 entries from schools around the city, our students won awards for their remarkable pieces of writing in grades 2, 3,4 and 6! Mazal...
Akiva School Remembers – Yom Ha-Sho’ah 2025
This week, Akiva School commemorated Yom Ha-Sho’ah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, with inspirational speakers, thoughtful programming, and meaningful projects. Grade 5 and 6 participated in a powerful Yom Ha-Sho’ah ceremony featuring two special guest...
Happy Passover!
This week, Akiva students were busy preparing for Passover! The school was abuzz with Passover action; in class Haggadah learning across all grades, visits to the Matzah Factory, special student/parent Passover learning, a school-wide Passover assembly of song, and a...Akiva Calendar
Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
The Atmosphere
Energy & Sound Waves
As part of the topic of energy, Grade 5 students represent their understanding of the fundamental properties of sound waves. They also experiment with how sound propagates through a variety of different materials.
Putting Design at work- The Akiva Environment
Grade 2 students use tools designed and constructed in STEAM time to help keep the Akiva outdoor yard clean and promote an eco-friendly environment.
Herbs and Culture
Akiva students from different grade levels plant take part in the creation of an herb garden. The herb garden utilizes the new Akiva plant growth station to grow a variety of herbs including basil, chamomile, chive, cilantro, dill, oregano, parsley, rosemary,...