FREE THE SUGAR BUGZ!

On Wednesday February 4th, 2015 GLA had a visit from Kamini, the Dental Hygienist from Heritage House Dental. Students learned about what it means to have a healthy smile ☺. Kamini introduced cavities to the students by reading the book…

Learning a new instrument

Salve Maria! There’s some new tunes being heard here at Guiding Light Academy! Our Grade 3, 4, 5, and 6 students are learning to play the recorders! The recorder is a great beginner instrument to introduce students to reading musical…

Tissue Box Aquariums

The students of Guiding Light Academy recycled tissue boxes and turned them into colourful Aquariums. The students artistically cut and coloured fish. The fish were then mounted on cardboard paper to keep firm. The tissue boxes were cut along the…

The True Meaning Of Lent

On February 13, 2015, the students of Guiding Light Academy participated in two sessions of a Lenten retreat.  The theme for the Grades 2 through 6 was the ‘History and origins of Lent’. With a great emphasis of what it…

100th Day of School

Today, the 19th of February, marks the 100th day of School! The students of our JK and SK class have been counting down the days since the start of school in September! The students each received a certificate congratulating them…

Christmas at Guiding Light Academy Christmas does not begin with the birth of Christ, but rather, it begins at the very beginning. It begins with our creation and the creation of the world. Christmas happened because of the humility and…

Geometry!

Salve Maria! Nearing the end of January, the Grade 3 and 4 students are near the end of their Geometry Math Unit! They have been focusing on topics of angles, figures and solids. For the upcoming weeks, students are excited…

Salve Maria! On Friday November 7th, our students had the exciting opportunity to take a field trip to the Ontario Science Centre! Students were eager to see and further explore what they have learned in their science classes. Our Kindergarten…

Grandparents Day

Friday November 14, 2014 was a special day at Guiding Light Academy. The students wanted to show their love and appreciation to their grandparents for all they have done for them and to say a special thank you for always…