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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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Taking Notice – Rosh Hashanah Message 2025 from the Head of School
Does My Teacher Notice Me? by Tyler Gilbert, is a new book on pedagogical practice released this year. I know that I constantly asked myself this question when I was in school, and I assume that it is likewise top of mind for students today. I find it surprising...
We are Akiva
We are a joyful place of creative learning, community and Judaism. We are Akiva. Find out more about our special school. Accepting applications now for Junior Kindergarten 2026 and Kindergarten 2027.
Welcome Back for another great school year!
On Monday, we kicked off a great beginning to the year. We welcomed back all students and their families to Akiva for a new school year including new faces, new friends, new spaces and shofar blowing for the new month of Elul. Everyone ended the day with a fun picnic...
Akiva Class of 2025
Mazel tov to the Class of 2025 To our Akiva Class of 2025, take the values you've built at Akiva and move forward with confidence. You are ready to lead with heart, courage, and the wisdom to change the world.
Akiva Gym Show – Only At Akiva
Flipping for the Akiva Gym Show! Akiva School is proud to be the only Jewish day school to offer a comprehensive gymnastics program to our students. The Akiva Gym Show is a spectacular showcase of this program as well as an annual Akiva tradition. In the Akiva Gym...
Grade 3 Celebrates Lekh Lekha
Akiva Grade 3 students beautifully retold the story of Parshat Lekh Lekha through song, dance, and Torah text. They shared the journey of Abraham, who leaves his home at God's command to travel to the Holy Land. Performing in three languages, the students lit up the...
Creativity and Care at the Akiva Art Fair
Akiva students and their parents came together on Wednesday evening for a creative evening of art. Under the guidance of local artist Sheila Nemtin Levine, students and parents created pieces of art to be included as part of a collaborative community display done by...
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 received...
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Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Passover Message – A Time for New Beginnings
In the summer before my first year at Akiva, I called my friend, mentor, and predecessor Cooki Levy, z’’l, to ask her if she knew why our founder, Rabbi David Hartman, z’’l, had chosen to name our school Akiva. I had known Cooki at that point for over 20 years, and,...
Bravo to PD Volunteers!
A special thank you to both the Google Team (Cyndi Fiata, Cyndi Ross, David Creti, Omry Atar, and Robin Kravitz) and the Seesaw Team (Shanit Bouzaglio, Amelie Côte, Myriam Desgroseilliers, Samantha Kravitz, and Nick Roussos). The two teams developed and presented...
Akiva Innovators
Isabelle Silva, member of the STEAM team, introduces everyone to the "pocket document camera ". A 3D-printed device equipped with a mirror which allows staff to share writing to students while on zoom meetings.
Collaboration Virtuelle – Amélie et Myriam
Vendredi le 27 novembre, nous avons assisté au Colloque virtuel de l'Association d'Éducation Préscolaire du Québec. Les conférences et ateliers portaient sur les défis de l'éducation préscolaire, les jeux symboliques pour développer les habiletés sociales, et aussi...