GRADE 5 to 8
Fostering Leadership
Middle School (Grades 5-8) subjects are taught in a rotary style, enabling teachers to focus more on their area of speciality. This also provides a continuity of learning in each subject area as students progress through these grades. Dedicated Music, Science and French classrooms enhance the rotary experience.
Math & Science
Students follow a progressive, text-based math curriculum throughout middle school, and are also provided with opportunities to apply mathematical knowledge and reasoning to ‘real life’ applications. In Science, students explore a wide variety of topics (including those found in the Ontario Curriculum) each year. The RCA science curriculum is based upon grade specific Christian textbooks but has a strong focus on hands-on learning and investigation.
Other Highlights of Middle School:
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Crew Time at the beginning of each day, with their homeroom teacher. This time is dedicated to prayer, devotional readings and social-emotional development
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Daily Bible class (or chapel on Wednesday)
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Weekly art & music classes
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Physical education three times a week
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Opportunities for inter-school competitions in a variety of sports: cross country, track and field, badminton, soccer, volleyball, bowling, floor hockey and basketball.
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Periodic ‘elective’ afternoons provide students with the opportunity to explore other areas of interest and learn new skills.
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Leadership opportunities through student council, chapel praise team & tech teams, announcements, safety patrol and more.
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Private music lessons (separate from RCA classes and tuition) are available on-site upon request.