The St. Lawrence Christian Academy opened it's doors to students and staff on September 10, 2007. Established by parents and teachers, this independent elementary day school is focused on academic excellence delivered with Christian values. We offer classes from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8.
At our school, learning is something everyone
loves to do. It is the norm rather than
the exception to hear happy kids talking about how much they like school. We think this can be attributed to three
things: small class sizes, exceptional
teachers and enthusiastic parents. Academic excellence extends beyond simply attaining the Ontario curriculum requirements. Additional programs ensure that all students are challenged and have a chance to learn the fundamentals.
At the St. Lawrence Christian Academy, parents and teachers work together to make
our school excellent and to help our students reach for the stars.
In The News ...
SLA Tops At 2010 Rideau-St. Lawrence Science Fair
It was another great year for the St. Lawrence Academy at the 2010 Rideau-St. Lawrence Science Fair. SLA won as Best Elementary School for the 2nd straight
year, and will be sending 3 students to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Peterborough, ON.
SLA students submitted 13 projects, with all projects
receiving an award of some kind.
Jr. Electrical Science - Bryony
Schonewille,
1st place.
Jr. Human Biology - Anna McGillis, 3rd place.
Jr.
Human Studies - Emily Joyce, 2nd place, Alexandra Everett, 3rd place and Alex Jensen, Honourable Mention.
Jr. Kinetics Projects - Adrian Au,
1st place and Sarrah McCarthy 3rd place.
Jr. Life Projects - Kayleigh
Ng, 1st place.
Jr. Physical Chemistry - Nathan Heuval, 1st place.
Jr. Physics Projects - Abigael Schonewille, 3rd place.
Jr.
Product Testing - Denae Van Blitterswyk, 1st place, and Evan Stubbins,
3rd place.
Jr. Psychology - an Academy student took 1st place (Name withheld at entrant's request).
In the
special awards, Courtney Botham won the Recorder and Times Media Award
and Bryony Schonewille won the Environmental Innovator Award.
Adrian Au, in addition to winning his category, won 2 other special
awards and was named Best of Fair. Kayleigh
Ng also took first place in her category, won 3 special awards, and won
Best of Fair Junior. Nathan Heuval won 2 special awards, his category
and was 2nd place in the Best of Fair Junior. Adrian, Kayleigh and
Nathan will
represent St. Lawrence Academy and the Rideau-St. Lawrence Region at the Canada Wide Science Fair
in Peterborough, ON.
For more details on the science fair, rslsf.ca. A full report of the event can be found here .
Founder of JUMP Math comes to Brockville!
Any parent, teacher or citizen who has ever worried about kids not knowing math should plan to hear John Mighton speak. For
those who aren’t familiar, JUMP is a highly effective program for
teaching or tutoring math. The initials stand for Junior Undiscovered Math
Prodigies. A professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Mighton is the
author of two popular books on the subject of teaching math,“The Myth
of Ability,” and “The End of Ignorance.” Dr. Mighton travels
internationally inspiring students, parents, and teachers about the
doors that math can open for them. Mighton firmly believes that we
underestimate the ability of our children. Far from being the language
of a few, math is an accessible, usable, and desperately needed skill
for today’s generation of young people. A humble and
passionate man, Mighton shows parents and teachers how to turn math
from an area of dread to a source of pride and success.
Mr.
Mighton was invited to speak to students at The Great Math Challenge on
February 23, a math day for grade 5 – 8 students in the area. After
inspiring area students at the Math Challenge, Mighton will be speaking
to parents and teachers at 5:00 at the Centennial Rd. Church and will
be available afterwards for questions. The event is sponsored by The
St. Lawrence Academy and there is no charge for admission. All are welcome. Anyone
wishing more information about Mr. Mighton’s speaking event, or about
participation in The Great Math Challenge, can contact The St. Lawrence
Academy by calling 613-498 – 3333 or e-mailing
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Great Math Challenge 2009
SLCA hosted the 1st annual Great Math Challenge on March 31, 2009. Over 80 students from all over the Upper Canada School Board, Catholic
School Board, Heritage Christian School, and of course the host, the St.
Lawrence Christian Academy, participated in this fun and educational
day. It was a day full of games, challenges and brain teasers that
fascinated and engaged all of the students. Congratulations to all the
winners from all the schools and we look forward to even better
participation at next years Challenge!!
Rideau - St. Lawrence Science Fair 2009
SLCA wins Best Elementary School at 2009 Rideau-St. Lawrence Science
Fair! In all,
SLCA students submitted 10 projects, with 6 of those 10 projects
receiving an award of some kind. In Jr. Life Science, Alex Jensen took
1st place. In Jr. Psychology, Reid Stobo took first place, and Denae
VanBlitterswyk took 3rd place. In Jr. Biology, Alexandra Everett took
second place and Anna McGillis received an Honourable Mention. Kayleigh Ng also took first place in her category, Jr. Product Testing, and won Best Junior Project. She will
represent Rideau-St. Lawrence at the Canada Wide Science Fair.
To find out more about the science fair, go to rslsf.ca.
Spirit Week 2009
Spirit Week at SLCA was a welcome break to the long winter. From
Animal Kingdom Day, to Superhero Day, to Pajama Day, students and
teachers had a great time dressing up in some very creative outfits.
To end the week, on Red, White, And Pink Day, students participated in
Jump Rope for Heart to raise money for The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
It was another great year for the St. Lawrence Academy at the 2010 Rideau-St. Lawrence Science Fair. SLA won as Best Elementary School for the 2nd straight
year, and will be sending 3 students to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Peterborough, ON.
Any parent, teacher or citizen who has ever worried about kids not knowing math should plan to hear 
SLCA hosted the 1st annual Great Math Challenge on March 31, 2009. Over 80 students from all over the Upper Canada School Board, Catholic
School Board, Heritage Christian School, and of course the host, the St.
Lawrence Christian Academy, participated in this fun and educational
day. It was a day full of games, challenges and brain teasers that
fascinated and engaged all of the students. Congratulations to all the
winners from all the schools and we look forward to even better
participation at next years Challenge!!
SLCA wins Best Elementary School at 2009 Rideau-St. Lawrence Science
Fair! In all,
SLCA students submitted 10 projects, with 6 of those 10 projects
receiving an award of some kind. In Jr. Life Science, Alex Jensen took
1st place. In Jr. Psychology, Reid Stobo took first place, and Denae
VanBlitterswyk took 3rd place. In Jr. Biology, Alexandra Everett took
second place and Anna McGillis received an Honourable Mention. Kayleigh Ng also took first place in her category, Jr. Product Testing, and won Best Junior Project. She will
represent Rideau-St. Lawrence at the Canada Wide Science Fair.
Spirit Week at SLCA was a welcome break to the long winter. From
Animal Kingdom Day, to Superhero Day, to Pajama Day, students and
teachers had a great time dressing up in some very creative outfits.
To end the week, on Red, White, And Pink Day, students participated in
Jump Rope for Heart to raise money for The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
