KINGFISHERS
We Are The King's Fishers
Builders for Life
A Place Where Kingfishers Soar
At ACCA, we are not only building community, scholars, faith, and craftsmanship — we are building Kingfishers. Like the bird, our students are rooted in truth yet adventurous in discovery. They grow in patience, precision, resilience, and strength, preparing to face the world with courage and clarity. Kingfishers are builders for life — ready to soar wherever God calls them.
The virtues of a Kingfisher:
Sharp Vision & Focus – observing God’s world with clarity and pursuing truth with purpose.​
Patience & Precision – preparing carefully, practicing discipline, and doing things well.
Boldness & Bravery – stepping into challenges with courage and conviction, ready to lead.
Vibrant & Unique – reflecting the beauty of God’s design, each child shines with their own gifts.
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Rooted Yet Adventurous – grounded in truth and tradition, yet eager to explore and discover.
Strength with Joy – growing in resilience, character, and a deep sense of purpose.
Christian
We a Christian school. We are literally “fishers of men.” The King’s fishers. Poets and artists have routinely drawn on Kingfishers as a rich source of imagery (check out Gerard Manley Hopkins “As Kingfishers Catch Fire” for an excellent example).
Classical
We are a Classical school. The scientific name of the Kingfisher family—Alcenidae—draws directly from Greek mythology. The “Halcyon Days” as described by Ovid in the myth of Alcyone and Cyex were the 14 peaceful days of the year when Alcyone (after being transformed into a Kingfisher) was able to make a nest in peace.
Relational
We are relational. A symbol of unity, many Kingfishers mate for life, with both parents caring for their young, representing our commitment to community and collaboration.
Craftsmen
We are full of craftsmen. Known for its precision and expertise, the Kingfisher hunts with grace, often diving vertically to catch its prey—truly a master of its craft.
As Kingfishers Catch Fire
by Gerard Manley Hopkins
As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame;
As tumbled over rim in roundy wells
Stones ring; like each tucked string tells, each hung bell's
Bow swung finds tongue to fling out broad its name;
Each mortal thing does one thing and the same:
Deals out that being indoors each one dwells;
Selves — goes itself; myself it speaks and spells,
Crying Whát I dó is me: for that I came.
I say móre: the just man justices;
Keeps grace: thát keeps all his goings graces;
Acts in God's eye what in God's eye he is —
Chríst — for Christ plays in ten thousand places,
Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his
To the Father through the features of men's faces.
