Learning at Acton Academy Nanaimo
We believe that learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be are more important than memorizing facts.
Learning to LEARN
Socratic Discussions and self-paced challenges equip young heroes to be independent lifelong learners.
Learning to DO
Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship, and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real-world challenges.
Learning to BE
The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants, and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
21st Century Learning Design
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The latest in educational technology for self-paced mastery of reading, writing, and math skills.
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Hands-on project based quests to master the tools and skills needed to solve problems in the real world.
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Deep Socratic discussions about heroes, history, and self-governance to hone critical thinking skills and the ability to powerfully think, write, and speak.
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Professional tools for art, engineering, tech, and storytelling in place of worksheets and busy work.
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Written promises and covenants that form a tightly bound community of individuals learning to form authentic friendships and honestly resolve interpersonal problems.
Measuring Mastery
Learners celebrate the mastery of tools, skills, and character by earning badges and taking part in public exhibitions.
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Learners and parents use badges to track academic progress in Core Skills (reading, writing, math and spelling) and character development in Servant Leader Badges.
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Young heroes deliver public exhibitions of their work at the end of each four to six week sprint.
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Self-management and self-governance skills are measured by peer reviews at the end of each session.
Our beliefs
We believe clear thinking leads to good decisions, good decisions lead to the right habits, the right habits forge character, and character determines destiny.
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We believe each person has a gift that can change the world in a profound way.
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We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be.
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We believe in a closely connected family of life-long learners.
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We believe in economic, political, and religious freedom.
Our promises
Through Socratic guiding and experiential learning, to encourage each member of our community to...
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Begin a Hero's Journey
Discover precious gifts and a commitment to mastery
Become a curious, independent, life-long learner
Embrace the forging of a strong character
Cherish the arts, the physical world, and the mysteries of life
Our Educational Philosophy
We believe clear thinking leads to good decisions, good decisions lead to the right habits, the right habits forge character, and character determines destiny.