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Revel Academy offers a progressive, student-paced curriculum where kids have a lot of flexibility in and take responsibility for their learning. Students thrive in this small and inclusive school community, feeling a sense of belonging that fosters both personal and academic growth. Revel Academy consists of three “studios”—Spark for ages 4 to 6, Discovery for ages 6 to 11, and Exploration for ages 11 to 14—where kids work at their own pace using adaptive technology, hands-on challenges, and real-world apprenticeships. Extracurriculars include plenty of STEM, art, cooking, and entrepreneurship. Revel makes social, physical, and emotional development major areas of focus. For instance, it uses daily mindfulness practice in class and offers plenty of explorative playtime and activities.

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(4.7) Parent, Nicole MacDonald (2023) Gr. 2 to Gr. 4 (current), SK to Gr. 1 (current) — My children love Revel! They play more and learn more, and spend less time standing in line, wa... The leadership and administration are incredible. They are willing to discuss any issues that come up and implement policies that are good for the children, the staff, the parents, and the entire school community. There is a s... Teachers at Revel are "guides". They are there to help the children discover their passions and help them to get there. The guides are happy to speak with me whenever we have questions, and I truly feel like they look out for ... My children feel motivated and inspired. They love that they can demonstrate their learning at the end of each session (every 4-6 weeks), and start new topics for each session. It allows for a fresh start, new excitement, and ... With such a small school, there are not the same sorts of academic and sports clubs and programs that you would find at other schools. But the guides work hard to provide in-school and after-school programming that would be in... The student body is generally kind and supportive. Students are encouraged to work things out with each other, through the support of the guides and older students. Methods such as a peace table and Revel Bucks help the studen... I cannot rave enough about our experiences at Revel. I always LOVED school as a child and was saddened that my children were not loving the public system. With the low student ratios, focus on well-being and community, and th... I have really loved getting to know the parents at Revel Academy. I have made some great friends! There is an app that we use for communication with the school, but also have the ability to message other parents directly, or p... The school is located near many fields and some wooded areas, so the children are often at the public parks, skating, and sledding regularly in winter, then playing outside in summer. The school also connects with local busine...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.9) Parent, Sheri Segal Glick (2023) Gr. 7 to Gr. 8 (current) — When our son started at Revel Academy, he was disenchanted at the thought of school. He was bor... Erin is unbelievable. She is energetic, and welcoming, and treats every child like her own, making everyone feel heard and special. We had one issue a year ago and she was on it immediately. Her kindness and enthusiasm and inc... A lot of the learning at Revel Academy is student-guided, but the teachers are there to make sure that goals are being met. There are always a lot of interesting projects and discussions that lead to more learning - even when ... At Revel Academy, the students are given a lot of independence and responsibility. They set goals at the beginning of the session and earn badges for meeting their goals. Our son is someone who has trouble completing tasks, bu... The school offers extracurricular activities every day from 4-5:30 in many different areas (Coding, Sports, Chess, Art) and they change from term to term. They also have yoga and meditation as part of the curriculum and some r... Revel Academy fosters an atmosphere of respect and collaboration among the students and that’s absolutely reflected in the way the students interact with each other. The classes are small but different age groups are often p... Our son loves going to school. He was a kid we used to have to drag out of bed in the morning and now he’s upset if he has an appointment and has to miss any school at all. The school does an exhibition for the parents at th... There is an app that keeps parents connected to the school and each other— it is used to announce upcoming events but also to arrange playdates and introduce new students at the school. There is also a parents’ book club a... There is a park and lots of greenspace around the school so the kids get lots of outdoor time. They can toboggan in the winter and hike in the fall and play baseball in the spring. There is also a Morning Owl and a food truck ... The application process was great. We felt very much like Erin was just making sure that we would be a good fit. We were very comfortable with Erin immediately. We had a tour and she answered all of our questions. The applicat...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,
(4.9) Parent, Amy R (2022) SK to K (current) — Our child seems to have really enjoyed the autonomy to choose what they want to work focus on, ... We have been very happy with the community environment of the school. The presence of COVID has presented a few challenges especially early on, due to limiting the number of people entering the building which did make some ... Our child doesn't talk about their day very often upon coming home; however, we often hear all about things that they've learned when the topic comes up organically in a book, a show, or a conversation. We love that our chi... We are very happy with the autonomy that is provided within the academics at Revel. Allowing the students to have a say in the topics and types of learning activities helps to grow curiosity and the desire to learn. We aren... Having a smaller-sized school has many benefits, but it does somewhat limit extracurriculars if you don't have enough interest from others. We would love to see a bit more active extracurriculars, like sports - but we imagine... Revel is a small school with around 50 students. We have always had positive interactions with any students we've chatted with. Due to the multi-age learning environment, our child has learned how to talk with and play w... Our child loves going to Revel (we're mid-summer and they still are often talking about things they've learned and what they are looking forward to when they go back). Access to many different learning environments gives ev... We've only yet experienced life at the school during COVID, so our experience is slightly skewed by this fact. Despite this, we have enjoyed the community of the school through the online community platform - which allows u... The school is located in a part residential and part industrial neighbourhood, but there are great parks and community amenities within an easy walk. The students often spend their outdoor time at the local park and playgroun...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
(4.7) Parent, Adrienne Charlton (2022) Gr. 3 to Gr. 4 (current), Gr. 1 to Gr. 2 (current) — Revel Academy has reignited my child’s love of learning. The emphasis on self-direction has e... Our relationship with the school leadership has exceeded our expectations. Communication has been frequent and available through multiple avenues. As parents, we know that any questions we or our children may have will be ans... Before joining the Revel Academy community, I, like many parents, believed that the key to effective teaching was a low student-to-teacher ratio. Revel Academy changed my mind. As a micro school, Revel naturally has a relative... Revel Academy is academic freedom at its best. Each child is empowered to set goals and learn at their own pace, provided it is at or above grade level. This flexibility enables students to work at divergent levels by subject... Revel Academy provides affordable after-school care with enrichment activities that vary according to the community’s wishes. This year, my children participated in activities ranging from computer programming to cooking and... As a small school, Revel Academy is a tight-knit community. Students come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and, despite being a private school, the atmosphere is unpretentious and informal. Every day can be a pyjama day ... Both of my children love Revel Academy. Both children proudly wear their school spirit wear at home and on weekends and light up whenever people ask about their school. Before coming to Revel, my children often asked to sta... The school community at Revel Academy is active and welcoming. Parents communicate frequently both in person and via an online app. We openly share information, make play dates, help each other and even share vacation ideas. ... Revel Academy is located in an industrial area near Carling and Kirkwood. It is quite central and easy to access from the 417. The school building is large for the student population and offers flexibility in its learning s...	all_reviews parent	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,

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Parent, Nicole MacDonald (2023)

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Parent, Nicole MacDonald (2023)

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Parent, Sheri Segal Glick (2023)

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Parent, Amy R (2022)

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Parent, Adrienne Charlton (2022)

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