French Week

  Bonjour les amis, Here is a short description of the Franco-phonique Program at Guiding Light Academy. This program is a French week dedicated to learning through games, short skits and group activities using innovative methods with action-oriented and creative…

Mini Planters

  What was a nice gift for a teacher was also a very fun science observation as well. The class of 7 and 8 made micro planters. The first step was to take any small plant, (we used small purple…

  At GLA, the grades 7 and 8 class performed a simple experiment in science. They have been learning about thermal expansion in different states of matter. On June 9th, the students conducted an experiment on the laws of thermal…

Lava Lamp

  This week the Grade 7 and 8 class created this experiment. It is a simple way of making a lava lamp. To make it we used: oil, water, and food coloring, and we reused a plastic water bottle. Pour…

Salve Maria! ‘The best and the richest classroom is roofed only by the sky’- Margaret McMillan 13th September 2021 marked an exciting day of learning for our students from Grades 1 to 8. They visited the Streetsville Pollinator Showcase Garden…

girl reading a book

FOMO, the ever present Virus

Our contemporary culture seems to be affected by a new Virus: FOMO. Human behaviour is always a mystery. Doubt, fear, anxiety and stress have always fascinated researchers and scientists. Deep and informed studies dedicate rivers of ink and metric tonnes…