TOWARDS TOMORROW, TODAY
WHY parents CHOOSE GUIDING LIGHT ACADEMY?
At Guiding Light Academy we aim to inspire lifelong learning and develop spiritual awareness by employing the whole child approach to education. Our enriched curriculum program emphasizes a higher level of academics, a stronger spiritual awareness, and a diverse range of co-curricular activities.
At GLA, we provide our students with a nurturing learning environment that encourages self-awareness principles and builds emotional intelligence, strong morals, and ethical values. Our blended propriety curriculum and worldwide learning techniques provides our students with leverage for success within the global employment sector and all other aspects of their lives.
SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE
Students become personally empowered to learn and grow in their faith and as individuals.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
GLA adopts a proprietary blended curriculum with custom work books to provide students with a competitive edge.
SMALL CLASS SIZES
Small classes enable individualized instruction which is one of the pillars of GLA student success.
DAILY MASS
GLA students begin their days with self-reflection and thanksgiving by attending daily mass at the Streetsville local parish.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Students participate in Streetsville events such as the Clean up Campaign, Bread & Honey Festival and Remembrance Day parades.
THEMED WEEKS
GLA selects an area of focus and supplements with guest speakers to broaden students’ understanding of the world. eg. Shakespeare week.
ADVANCED FRENCH
French is a part of the daily curriculum, starting in kindergarten with a focus on both conversation and grammatical skills.
Public Speaking
Students build their self-confidence and communication skills by learning effective public speaking.
EXAMINATION SKILLS
Students hone skills from a young age with a focus on improving time management, critical thinking and organization skills.
Music
Students develop proper vocal techniques and breath control with GLA’s dedicated classically trained Opera teacher.
GYMNASTICS
This program focuses on promoting physical health and emotional well being of each and every child.
Arts
Students learn to creatively express themselves since our curriculum incorporates art into all the major subjects.
GLA Numbers
16
Maximum
Students per Class
100%
of Students EQAO score
Above Provincial Standard
500+