Academic Development

Reading, Writing and Speaking

All K-7 students are set daily reading assignments that can be completed in conjunction with parents.
Students are offered academic and pastoral support for 30 minutes before and after school.
Students in Grades K-7 participate in annual, school-wide, public speaking events.
Students learn French from Kindergarten as standard and have the option to learn Mandarin through co-curricular activities.
K-7 students have access to a dedicated library.

The success of our mathematics program speaks for itself: our K-7 students regularly secure top 5 finishes in national and provincial mathematics competitions.
Grade K-7 students have access to the High School Science Lab with equipment, tools and designs to investigate scientific inquiries.

Creative self-expression is an essential part of the CA experience. Extensive art and music programs provide creative opportunities for curious young minds.
Access to an ADST room, giving students the opportunity to engage in ‘life-skill’ projects such as cooking and sewing.
Throughout elementary school our students learn three musical instruments as standard and have the opportunity to perform at our monthly charity performances as well as our Christmas Show and Graduation.
Students also have the opportunity to perform outreach in the local community through our partnership with Senior Houses in the Vancouver area.
Students participate in field trips to cultural events, theatres, galleries and festivals.

Direct access to ‘Terry Fox Plaza’, allowing for year-round physical activities.
Physical and Health Education are designed to encourage participation and skill development in a non-competitive environment.
A large, multi-purpose studio that allow our PHE classes to focus on movement, dance, yoga and martial arts which instills in the students a commitment to regular physical activity.
Biannual access to the facilities at BC Place.
The use of neighbourhood facilities to help develop individual and team sports such as badminton, basketball and soccer.
Access to the fitness centre and table-tennis tables at our High School campus
A Sports Day every semester