We celebrate that not all learning takes place on our campus! Whether it is just across the street or across an ocean, our students are exposed to exceptional opportunities that challenge and enrich their learning. Our Week Without Walls program stimulates proactive engagement, confidence, teamwork and respect for others. By providing an environment for challenging but safe risk-taking, students are enabled to discover hidden strengths and develop leadership skills and capabilities to approach unfamiliar situations.

And Japan offers ample opportunity to climb, hike, and kayak.  Our grade 5 through 12 students dive into a range of activities-- from setting sail in Shikoku, to building a raft in Fukui.  And how about cycling across a chain of islands while immersing oneself in Japanese culture.  And for our grade 12 students, hiking the ancient Kumano Kodo trail like others have for more than a thousand years.  Adding to personal growth, a sense of responsibility, and a greater social awareness are some of the key goals while taking in the beauty of Japan.

Japan, with its rich history and vibrant culture, never fails to amaze.  And our location in Kobe places us in the heart of it all, providing multiple opportunities to experience and explore.

Trips to Kyoto and Nara connect our students to ancient Japan.  Sitting in temples hundreds of years old meditating, walking the same streets as the daimyo and samurai once did, bringing history to life. 

And when seeing the Atomic Dome and walking through Peace Park in Hiroshima, our students are confronted with difficult questions and thoughts-- bringing the lessons of our classrooms into sharp focus.

Experiencing Japan, connecting curriculum with location, our students make memories that will stay with them for a lifetime.

Since the Tohoku earthquake in 2011, our students have established a supportive relationship with three schools from that area.  During summer, a group of our students visit the Tohoku region, offering encouragement, working and playing with the children, as well as gaining a better understanding of what service means and the impact it can have.

"Going on this trip gave me the opportunity to connect with kids my age that had lost their homes, families, and friends. While interacting with the children, I felt that we made them feel that Canadian Academy remembers and is always willing to support them throughout their recovery. Having kids coming up to us and saying ‘thank you’ for what we have done over these past years makes us feel that we are now a part of their life."

We are proud of the ongoing support we offer Tohoku.  Although we have been recognized for this commitment, we do it knowing that we can positively impact the lives of others.