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One of the reasons that private school is attractive is because there is no assumption that one size fits all, and Guiding Light is a great example of that. It presents both traditional and Montessori instruction in consort with the values and lessons of the Catholic church. It’s not for everyone, though for some, it provides a strikingly tailored fit. The ideal family is one that is active within the Catholic faith and looking for a school that will support that spiritual life. Families who enroll are drawn by the strength of the academic program, as well as by the breadth of extra-curricular offerings, all offered within a very close-knit school community. There is no other school like it, and for the families that enrol, that's perhaps Guiding Light's greatest strength.

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(5) Parent, Candice Carneiro (2022) Preschool to Gr. 2 (current), Preschool to Gr. 5 (current) — As a first-time parent, entrusting your child to the care of others is a pivotal moment in your... The leadership at GLA is a powerful engine that sets the academic program, drives the operations and fosters the unique culture of the school. They are patient, they take the time to listen to the individual needs of each chil... The teachers at GLA are not only academic experts in their respective fields, but they offer students an engaging learning environment. They often go beyond the classroom to provide real-world experiences for our children. Bot... The academic program at GLA is the school's biggest strength. It is a challenging program that's going to set them up for life - academically and spiritually! From Religion to math, to French, to social studies, to English and... Academics, spirituality and extracurricular activities are the core tenets of Guiding Light Academy. As such, extracurricular activities are a key focus for the school. Children are given the opportunity to participate in a va... GLA's intimate structure enables a strong sense of community among the school's educators, administrators, parents and students. With under 90 students, the school has developed a caring, respectful, trusting and inclusive env... Children look forward to going to school every day. They are highly engaged in the classroom, they love their teachers and seeing their friends, the co-curricular activities are challenging and fun and the spiritual guidance o... Guiding Light Academy is grounded in creating an inclusive environment for both students and parents. Students are encouraged to communicate openly with teachers and administrative staff about challenges as well as to offer fe... The school is conveniently located in charming Streetsville, beside the Streetsville Go Station. It is also near several major highways (401, 407 and 403) making it easily accessible for students and parents. The Streetsville ...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.7) Parent, Janice C (2021) My children have been at Guiding Light Academy for 9 years and have been very happy there. The ... My experience with the school principal and the administration has been very positive. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are always ready to listen to any suggestions or concerns and will always address them immediately if not within 24 ho... The teachers at Guiding Light Academy have been working hard to provide good academic instruction to all the students. As a result of the COVID-19, they have had to provide both online and in-person instruction and accommodate... Over the years Guiding Light Academy has always tried to bring a more challenging curriculum to the table. I was amazed when my grade 7 son told me with enthusiasm that he had extracted DNA from a banana during one of their sc... I feel that for the small school size, they have done a good job with offering extracurricular opportunities for the children. Pre-Covid, there was the beautiful music program they had which all children were involved in. They... Guiding Light Academy is a small school compared with other private schools. But because of the size, it allows for close relationships to develop between the students. The students get to know each other very well and if ther... My children enjoy going to Guiding Light Academy, because the school is like a big family, everyone is friends with each other, and they enjoy the curriculum. I believe the Catholic character and the size of the school has rea... If there is a school that feels like a family, where the parents feel welcomed and involved it's Guiding Light Academy. Pre-covid the school and the Heralds of the Gospel organized many fundraisers and events, especially the C... Guiding Light Academy is located in Streetsville, Mississauga which is a beautiful village-like setting. The library is about a 10 minute walk from the school and often they had field trips there. Before covid the students att...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(5) Parent, Vania Padua (2021) A large part of our worries as parents is wondering what our children’s experience will be at... Guiding Light Academy’s leadership and administration are professional and their dedication to their student’s wellbeing is at the forefront of everything that they do. The leaders and administration at Guiding Light Acade... The training at Guiding Light Academy is robust. My son’s day is filled with interactive learning sessions with industry experts. For example, in his music classes he is taught vocal techniques by a classically trained Opera... Guiding Light Academy has a very strong and rich academic program, so it comes as no surprise the students score so well on their EQAOs. Their enriched curriculum emphasizes a higher level of academics. While the standards are... Guiding Light Academy offers many extracurricular activities, which I am happy about, and all within the school hours. While saving on time, my son participates in many programs offered by the school such as music, dance, art,... Guiding Light Academy has a smaller but tight knit student body that feels very much like a family. I love this setup because it enables individualized care, which means more success for each child. It is a more personalized e... School life at Guiding Light Academy is perfectly balanced, with each day comprising spiritual activities, academics and social interactions. The students begin each day with mass at the local parish allowing them with time to... Guiding Light Academy provide many opportunities for parents for be involved. Before the beginning of the school year, parents are invited to the Parent Orientation. It’s a time where we can meet new parents as well as mingl... Guiding Light Academy is located in Mississauga and just minutes away from the Streetsville Go Station. It is a small quaint school with character and charm. The surrounding neighbourhood is mostly family homes with small loca...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.8) Parent, Cindy Flandes (2021) Guiding Light Academy has been a home away from home for all my children. I am mother to seven ... The school leadership and administration at Guiding Light is exceptional. When i drop off my children in the morning i know that they will be cared for in an environment that is loving, and fair. I truly love how our family va... The quality of instruction offered at Guiding Light Academy is superb. The teaching staff is highly motivated, enthusiastic about teaching, caring, understanding, creative, and much more. The teachers at Guiding Light Academ... Guiding Light Academy excels in preparing my children for life's next steps. Guiding Light academically inspires lifelong learning and development of spiritual awareness that is extremely important for our family especially in... Throughout our years at Guiding Light Academy my children have had various opportunities to participate in various activities. Things from soccer to guest speakers, to Shakespeare workshops to computer coding. The variety of t... The student body which ranges from pre K to grade 8 at Guiding Light Academy is very united. The classroom sizes are small and this allows for students to really develop relationships that are close with each other. The stu... My children really enjoy going to school at Guiding Light Academy. They really like how everyone knows their name, and how they are individually greeted in the morning and at dismissal. They relish in knowing that they always ... Guiding Light Academy really takes the time to engage parental involvement at the school. At the beginning of each school year there is a parent meeting where all parents can meet, the events for the school year are shared, an... Guiding Light Academy is located in Streetsville, Mississauga. Streetsville is a smaller community within the larger city of Mississauga. The students of Guiding Light Academy are taught a sense of community through their part...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.7) Parent, Felix Wong (2018) My children love their experience at Guiding Light. The school provides a warm, welcoming, and... The school leadership is very responsive to feedback and often will take action to either improve on suggested areas or correct any infrequent issues that come up. The leadership tries to keep in touch with us on a regular ba... The quality of instruction is superb at Guiding Light. The teachers are all highly qualified and have great attitude. One can tell that they enjoy their job and really do care about the well being of their students. They ar... Guiding Light places high importance on academics. The school consistently does very well in the provincial assessment (EQAO). Both of my older children learned to read very proficiently in Senior Kindergarten, and have cont... Guiding Light attempts to provide extracurricular and co-curricular activities for the students. For example, students of grade 3 and up have an opportunity to participate in a co-curricular bi-weekly indoor soccer program. ... The school has between 50-60 students from junior kindergarten to grade 8. The typical class is a split class and consists of 10 to 15 students. Due to the high importance of the Catholic faith in the school, the student bod... The quality of life for my children at Guiding Light is excellent. They love going to school because of the teachers, their friends/peers, and the fun and exciting things that they learn and experience at the school. The scho... The school community is one made up of devout Catholic families that share many of our values. We have met other like-minded parents and enjoy interacting with them at school or other school events. We parents are actually... The school location is excellent, in the heart of Streetsville. The location is central and anywhere you live in Mississauga will be within a 20 minute drive from the school. There are many different things in the school ar...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,

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