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Broader personal horizons
At Kuper, athletics are complemented by rich opportunities to participate in
clubs and co-curricular activities. In the Junior School,
Kuper’s "International Night" and
"Science Fair" are good examples of events that give children a
chance to expand personal horizons.
In the Middle
and Senior Schools, our relatively small size
promotes friendly interaction between students and staff. A variety of
clubs is offered which focus on specific interests
and encourage active involvement. The Kuper Student Council provides
excellent leadership opportunities. Each homeroom elects a representative
to work with faculty and administration in developing activities for
students.
FIELD
TRIPS AND CLASS OUTINGS
The Junior School
at Kuper Academy has always been a leader in
providing co-educational field experiences for young people. The program of
outings includes a variety of bilingual, educational experiences such as Classe Rouge, Classe Neige and a Grade 6 graduation excursion.
At the secondary
levels, various day and overnight outings, coordinated with the curriculum,
broaden the perspective of our students. An overnight trip to the Laurentian Mountains in September
promotes friendship and camaraderie among cycle one students.
Kuper Academy actively promotes cultural
exchanges, tours and educational excursions. Recent activities have
included an exchange with students in Rabastens, France,
a tour of Italy, a trip
to Mistissini by private plane and work at an
oceanographic institute in New
Brunswick.
These unique learning
experiences open new worlds to young men and women on the threshold of
adulthood.
FAMILY
PARTICIPATION
 Kuper Academy views parents, alumni and
friends of the school as valued participants in our educational mission.
Parents help the
school in a variety of ways including: assistance with special events and
activities, working in the Kuper Shop and the library, baking and providing
other donations for fundraisers and charities, coaching, hosting excursions
to business, professional or industrial sites, serving on graduation
committees or organizing carpools for transportation to games and
activities.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE PROJECTS
 "From those to whom much
is given, much is expected." At Kuper we
emphasize the vital link between leadership and civic responsibility.
A variety of annual
community service and charitable projects highlight Kuper’s
commitment to educating young people for a life which
combines productivity
and compassion.
Senior School students are responsible for
completing a specific number of voluntary community service hours
throughout each academic year.
Kuper is a proud
supporter of the Quebec Society for Disabled Children for which it has
raised over one hundred thousand dollars earmarked to the renovation of its
fabled Camp Papillion. In addition, each spring
dozens of middle and senior school students participate in la grande corvée, a big clean up of the campgrounds and
facilities.
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES
Started in 2005 as a
parent lead initiative the International
Speaker Series was created to expose students
to Canadians who have had an impact on the world stage. In its four years
Kuper students have had the opportunity to hear from distinguished
Canadians including Lt. Gen Romeo Dallaire, David
Frum, Margaret Somerville and Marc Kielburger. In
addition to providing the students with a unique experience, usually reserved
to the field of higher education, parents are also given the opportunity to
meet these great Canadians.
   
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