Student Scoop: Matthew
Most kids run away from bees, but at Star Academy, they study them! In this post, Gr. 5 student Matthew Verma explains his school's “What’s the Buzz About Bees?” unit, and why these honey-makers are...
View ArticleSimple Steps to Celebrating Earth Day, Every Day
As we celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Star Academy shares simple and fun solutions for students, families and schools to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
View ArticleStar Academy: Loving Learning Through a Science Fair
From investigating how fertilizers affect the growth and bud rate of plants to exploring the seismic world of earthquakes, science fairs are all about excitement, pride, anxiety, hard work and most of...
View ArticleThree Star Academy Graduates Reflect on their Journeys
Graduating from Grade Eight is like getting ready to turn the pages in a suspense novel: you don't really know what's coming next. You may have a pretty good idea based on what's happened so far, but...
View ArticleIn Defense of Year Round Schooling
At Star Academy, it has always been the belief that students learn more effectively in 7-8 week blocks of time. Teaching units are always planned around this timeframe, and our school calendar reflects...
View ArticleStar Academy Open House – November 15th And 17th 2011
At Star Academy, we teach children to embrace a love of learning. We provide a nurturing environment that encourages social, emotional and physical growth for every child and we incorporate...
View ArticleBuilding Community Through Shared Experiential Learning
Experiences outside of the classroom are important beyond enhancing the academic curriculum. In her new column, Loving Learning, Kelly Farrell explains how events that bring the whole school together...
View ArticleStudent Scoop: Aboriginal Study Month Brings Learning to Life
Students at Star Academy share the most important lesson they learned about the Aboriginal Groups of Canada's history through an interactive cross-curricular study. Read more...
View ArticleStar Academy gets gold star for teaching excellence
Star Academy students showcase cross-curricular, technology-based learning at their student exhibit, Water: The Ripple Event. Read More...
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