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In younger grades that might mean building a rocket ship or a pet store, and incorporating writing, math and science assignments into the fun. In older grades that could mean building a Minecraft Server from scratch or designing robots, and learning complicated coding along the way.
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Teaching today, equipping for tomorrow
Through these cutting-edge techniques, Lighthouse Christian Academy aims to strike a balance between hands-on learning and sound academics. The results are significant:
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Community Welcome
The school is hosting its second annual on Nov. 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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LCA teacher Stella Fleming, an industry-leader in play-based learning, will host visitors in the Makerspace.
You can also explore the self-sustaining environmental enclosure high school students are building from scratch.
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For anyone unable to attend the showcase, there are other opportunities to meet students. student-run coffee shop is open to the public from 8:45-9:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In addition, there will be two Open Houses, one Jan. 14 for primary students and another Jan. 23 for the whole school.
Stop by , right beside Glenwood Meats, or call (250) 474 5311.
