French (Canada) 
At this time of year, many Kells Grade 12 graduates are home for the holidays. On any given day in December, you’ll likely find a former Kells student dropping by the school to catch up with old friends and mentors. You might even find Kells alumni tucked away in a classroom, studying for their university exams. That’s because Kells feels like home to them, a place where they grew in confidence and skill and made lifelong friends. A common thread among the Grade 12 graduates I caught up with is that Kells not only guided them in choosing the right postsecondary path, but also helped them excel in it.
Read more …It takes drive and dedication to master a challenging concept, especially if you’re a grade 7 student practicing complex Math problems during your lunch break. For Kevin, a grade 7 student and member of the Math Competition Club at Kells, the extra effort is worth it. It’s his first year in Math Competition Club and he’s preparing to write the challenging Lagrange Contest in April. “Math is an intimidating subject, but I want to be the best of the best. And even if I’m not yet, I know I’m getting better.”
This is the kind of winning attitude that has garnered similarly dedicated Kells students medals and accolades in many national and international Math competitions over the years. In 2024 alone, Kells students placed first among eleven teams from Montreal in the University of Waterloo Math Competition, one Kells team received a perfect score in the Relay event, nine students were shortlisted for the Honour Roll in the Pythagoras, Newton, and Lagrange contests, and one student earned a Certificate of Distinction in the Euclid Math Competition, placing him in the top 25% of participants nationwide.
Read more …On a beautiful May evening, Dana lit up the stage with the school rock band at the unforgettable Kells spring concert. The Music program is just one of the countless opportunities Dana has seized since arriving from Tehran in 2022. From rocking out on the guitar to diving into Coding Flex, dominating the Math Competition Club, and making waves on the swim team, Dana has truly immersed himself in the vibrant life at Kells. His journey began at the Kells Language Center (LC), where the warm, enthusiastic welcome from teachers and peers set the tone for the whirlwind of learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences that awaited him here at Kells Academy.
Read more …As an educator in the public sector in the 1970s, Irene Woods often ran after-school tutorials for her students. She was constantly amazed at the progress students could make in this setting. From this observation came an idea: apply the tutorial model to the classroom.
Read more …In an exhilarating display of curiosity and ingenuity, Kells Academy proudly hosted its annual Science Fair, featuring a diverse array of projects from talented students in grades 7 to 11. This year's event saw a remarkable total of 24 projects spanning an impressive spectrum of scientific disciplines.
Read more …