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 to 6...

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 speakers; Rabbi...

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...

The Mi-dor Le-dor program is the highlight of the Akiva grade 5 Judaic studies program in which students research, document and present stories of family heirlooms and memories passed down from generation to generation. Students present in front of their families and...

Akiva celebrated Purim with creative costumes, special Megillah readings, including a dramatic performance of Queen Ester versus Haman by grade 6 students, and a fun carnival. Chag Purim Sameach!

"Art Speaks" is an immersive English Language Arts project in grade 6 that blends literature, poetry, and visual arts. Students selected a favorite book—ranging from beloved classics to modern literature—and explored the emotions and themes it evoked. They crafted and...

Kol Hakavod to our Akiva Chidon Hatanach Team! The Akiva team participated this Wednesday in the regional Chidon Hatanach competition (Bible Contest) with all other Montreal Jewish Day Schools. Great job to all the students and coaches who dedicated themselves to...

This week, our students were immersed in a full schedule of engaging French language workshops, Quebecois culture and themes, plus lots of fun outdoor winter activities as part of our annual Francofête celebration.