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At Akiva School, we teach to the whole child, focusing on the intellectual, social/emotional and moral character development of every student. We promote independent, creative thinking, anchored in Jewish values and a strong Jewish identity.
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Akiva incorporates a new “Mindfulness” program into the school curriculum
Recent research into “mindfulness” programming in schools is showing a variety of related benefits including better stress resilience, cognitive performance, ability to self-regulate, decreased anxiety and better ability to focus. Akiva has incorporated across all...
New classroom design to promote more active learning
This year, Akiva School is piloting, in grades 4 and 5, a new classroom design featuring new furniture in line with our focus on holistic education where the child is at the center of the learning. New tables, seating arrangements and modular design allow for more...
Introducing the New Derech Eretz Program
#getyourmenschon This year Akiva has introduced a new school wide program entitled the "Derech Eretz" program. Derech Eretz is the Jewish code of proper conduct and it relates to the life-worthy pursuit of how one interacts in the world in a responsible...
What are Values of the Two-Year College or university.
State-of-the-art instruction in this nation is rapidly becoming a need during the firm team in place of an extravagance. In the past the people today who experienced a secondary university exercising still had the prospect to fabricate a outstanding planet for on...
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Find out more about our unique approach to education. Akiva School Open House November 7th, 2016 9:30 or 7:00pm.
Akiva School Featured in the Westmount Independent
Akiva School supports their "Educating the Whole Child" philosophy with new educational initiatives.
Akiva Life-worthy learning in the Canadian Jewish News
"Life-worthy learning inspires students and staff at Akiva School..." read all about it in the Educational Supplement of this week's Canadian Jewish News.
Akiva School End of Year Report 2015-16
Read all about the highlights of Akiva school year 2015-16 Akiva School End of Year Report 2015-16
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Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Following the Moon
Since the dawn of humanity, most nations have lived their lives by the sun. Ancient peoples turned the sun into a god; they looked to the most powerful body in the sky—the source of light, warmth, and life itself—and worshipped it as a deity. Apollo, Athena, and...
The sounds of Jewish music
The topic of this week’s Torah portion is the Tabernacle, the tent-shrine that served as the religious center of the Israelites throughout their wanderings in the desert and during their early years of settlement in the land of Canaan. In fact, the...
Parashat Tzav – Dvar Torah
By Guest Blogger: Bonnie Levine, Akiva parent and Board MemberOver the last several years our family has rented a home in the Laurentians during the winter months. We relish our time together at this special little hideaway, spending quality time with our...
Chag Purim Sameach – Message from the Head of School
There are four mitzvot, four commandments that we are required to perform on Purim: Listening to the reading of the Megillah, partaking of a festive meal, sending gifts of food to friends, and giving alms to the poor. Though these requirements seem...