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“Vianney Academy was a life saver for our family,” says one parent, and that sentiment is common among the parent community. The program is small, student-centered, and eminently supportive, addressing the unique needs of students who have struggled in other, less focused learning environments. The main thrust of the program is on core literacies, gaining a sense of mastery with literacy and numeracy while also building the students’ confidence as learners. The administration is prone to engage with the parent community, and many feel that they are being listened to, and truly understood, for the first time. A rich co-curricular program, including frequent field trips, helps keep things fun, and connection high. Simply, it’s one of those excellent programs that was founded in order to change lives, and help families, and it’s proven its ability to do precisely that.

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(4.7) Parent, Janice Chan (2025) Gr. 3 to Gr. 12 (current) — Thomas really appreciates the small class sizes as well as the teachers and staff who really ca... Vianney is a very small school so leadership is not really a priority at this school. It deals with each individual child's needs, as the school caters to the special needs population. There is a family feel to the school and ... I cannot say enough positive things about Vianney Academy and their staff. The staff genuinely care about each child and really go above and beyond the call of duty to help each child and their families. They provide a lot of ... The academic program that Vianney uses is the Ontario curriculum. The staff at Vianney were very good though at supplementing the curriculum with other courses that the Ontario curriculum didn't offer to suit each student's ne... Vianney Academy is a small school, but because of that, they are able to offer extracurricular activities that are more geared towards learning life skills such as cooking and learning to take public transportation. They also ... The school is very small and there are only a handful of students in Thomas' class. The elementary school is in a separate location from the high school. However, because of the small setting, Thomas has made long-lasting frie... The quality of student life at Vianney Academy is very good, especially because it has that family feel to it. Thomas enjoys going every day to learn and be with his friends. He gets a lot of personal attention which has reall... Vianney Academy being a small school, means that there isn't a lot of need for parents to come in and assist during the actual school day. However, Vianney Academy often organizes fundraiser events which get all the families t... The school is renting a space in a church building which is located in a residential neighbourhood. The space is quite large and that is where their tables are all set up. It also has a kitchen, which allows the students to le... The admissions process is relatively simple, but the only problem is that space is very limited in terms of the number of students they can take in. This is because the actual rooms can only accommodate a certain number of sta... When it comes to post-secondary education, Vianney Academy always has the student's best interests at heart and provides guidance to what the student should pursue after high school. Vianney Academy is there to assist the stud...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,
(4.6) Parent, Donna Mazzaferro (2025) Gr. 5 (current) — My daughter is a non-speaking 10-year-old who started summer camp at Vianney in 2024. She was a... Communication with the direct teacher is great. At morning drop off there is a brief account of events the night before, and at pick up I am given a recap of the day. On Fridays, there is usually a weekly recap provided, with ... The kids in my daughter's class range in all kinds of abilities and learning challenges. The teachers really have their work cut out for them, and do a fantastic job accommodating the kids and their individual needs. My daught... The academic program is specialized for each student. My daughter's IEP was developed after about two months of her attending on a part-time basis. She had never been enrolled in a school offering academics, so results varied ... Aside from the odd field trip, there are not many extracurricular opportunities offered. Although the students are given space and leeway to take breaks as needed, it would be great if the school would develop specialized clas... At my daughter's location, there are only two classrooms for students under Grade 9. There are older students who attend the high school area, but they are not as easily integrated. The intimate class sizes and modest class... This is a loaded question: many of these students have a hard time anywhere, and especially with school. That said, my daughter enjoys going to school! She likes the accommodations (like letting her prep her lunch on days w... We are still fairly new at the school, so I am not too sure what community life looks like. For the holidays, there was a fundraiser event that invited students and their families and friends of the family. Before the ... The school does have an island feel at the location we are at ( I cannot speak for the other location, as I don't know). The grounds are spacious, so there is a good opportunity for outdoor time. The area (Clarkson) is very qu... I worked directly with the principal when determining the admission for my daughter. She met with her and gave her an assessment based on her abilities. Her placement involved consideration of: academic level; age; and persona...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(5) Parent, Susanna Beghin (2021) Vianney Academy was a life saver for our family. My son had trouble attending in a regular clas... The founder, Karen, has been like family to us! She is so connected with all the children at Vianney and sincerely helps each one of them to achieve their goals. You can tell she puts her whole self and her whole heart into th... When we switched to Vianney, our lives changed! My child was able to sit with the teacher and actually learn at his own pace! The teachers have always been warm, caring and focused on results! They want to ensure that every st... Vianney has a strong academic program focused on the basics of reading, writing and math. However, we also love the focus on science, nature, technology and physical activity which is incorporated into the child's day. Vianney... Vianney is a small school and therefore, it is a very close knit community. They offer many opportunities to explore outside the school. They go out into nature, they go to a park, they go bowling or other fun field trips. Alt... Vianney is a small school with less than 50 students. When there are school events, almost all families participate because it is a very close community of people that feels like a family. The students develop close friendship... Before we found Vianney, our son did not like school. He often complained about going to school. Now, we see a completely different attitude. He loves going to school because he is allowed to learn at his own pace. He is respe... As a small school, the administrators keep us as parents involved in the program. They are able to communicate to us in a timely way and also ask us for feedback and assistance when needed. We get to be involved at their own p... Vianney is conveniently located in Mississauga next to my work location so I enjoy the easy commute to drop off and pick up my child. Students often go on field trips off the school property. For example, they go to a swim sch...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(5) Parent, Samantha Lawrence (2021) My son has attended Vianney Academy since SK. I tried one year at another school but came right... The school environment is warm, caring, instructive and fun! Karen and her team work with each student to learn their social and academic responsibilities. They keep parents in constant communication and are so helpful in na... Teaching at Vianney is tailored to student needs with frequent and as needed involvement of parents/guardians. Karen follows the fundamentals of learning and focuses on appropriately pushing a child to learn and understand the... The sole vision of Vianney's academic and social instruction is to prepare each student for a fruitful and successful future. A strong foundation is started and built upon so the student is well rounded and prepared for all th... The extracurricular activities at Vianney even make me envious! I would have loved so much outdoor, nature filled, and adventurous opportunities when growing up. That's the beauty of Vianney Academy, they keep to the basic te... The student body is respectful, fun loving, appreciative and growing group of individuals. Its smaller student population size enables tailored learning as well as the incorporation of adjunct therapies that focus on brain dev... My son LOVES his school! He has made buddies and received an academic opportunity that he nor I will ever forget. He is taught how he is able to learn and he knows this is different from what he has experienced elsewhere. It i... The parent community at Vianney is warm and inclusive. We know as parents that we get at Vianney what we would not get elsewhere for our children. As a parent group, we do all we can to support the school and each other and th... The surrounding neighbourhood is a great location. Safe, clean and comfortable for children to be around. The students keep together as a matter of care and regard for one another and appropriate boundaries are maintained for...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(5) Parent, Marilyn Alfano (2021) Both my children experienced attention to their worries and concerns. They were listened to be... In light of the profiles of both my children who attended Vianney, the attention to their specific make-ups were essential in dealing with any actions that fell short of the schools expectations. The leadership at this schoo... The quality of instruction is excellent. My children needed accommodations and assistance to reach success in their courses, and Vianney's staff was always informing me and encouraging the children to apply themselves, or t... I do feel that the academic program is par excellent. A lot of thought and years have gone into mastering the deliverance of the academics. Both my sons went through the school at different times, but both received every pos... I found that there were always school trips and outings in nature, tree trekking, camping, swimming, etc,. My sons were both involved in fundraising activities as were the other students. This allowed for community activ... The student ranges from grade 1 to high school and this allows for a variety of personalities. The school is small which also allows for special attention to children that are at-risk. I see value in this as older children a... The school life at Vianney is vibrant. There is much happening everyday. Academics, activities and recreation is a constant. The children have quiet time to do their class, study and complete assignments, take breaks to mi... The parental involvement is essential in the school, as the child is an extension of his family. The need for fundraising has given the school a wonderful platform to integrate parents to help. And helping hands with helpin... The school grounds is currently a large residential area, students find respite in the gardens and recreation at the park and surrounding areas. The teacher accompanies younger students and older students are allowed safe bo... Vianney is a school for children who are needing a special attention. They could be at-risk youth, with learning or mental health issues. They could have other frameworks that stop them from flourishing in the mainstream sy... I know that Vianney has post-secondary at the forefront, wanting to encourage the future of all their children. It's important to feel that these options are open to all children and Vianney has STRONG staff to guide childre...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,

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