Testimonials - Tanbridge Academy | Top-Rated Private K-9 School in Calgary Area
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Testimonials

Tanbridge Academy has many supportive parents. Included are some testimonials about the school and people’s experiences.

dance class at Tanbridge

This is our second year at Tanbridge Academy.  The small classes and passionate teachers have made it the perfect fit for our three children.  They are very different learners, and each of them is supported and challenged in just the right way to make them successful academically.  On top of the individualized academic support, we love that there is a physical portion to every day.  They aren’t expected to sit at a desk all day, every day, which we believe is beneficial to their mental health too.

As parents, we love the welcoming atmosphere, small class sizes, weekly communication, and detailed report cards.  Our children love the family feel, the hockey and dance programs, the unique hands-on learning experiences they receive and, as our Kindergartener says when asked what the best part of her day was, an enthusiastic “everything”!

 

Sharlene &
Ryan Lailey

parents

We have been having our girls attend Tanbridge for these last 2 years. We are so grateful to be able to have this opportunity for our girls. They have loved to be a part of the equestrian program. Riding horses three times per week is my kids' dream. We are grateful that we can give them this gift in their lives. Being active is so important for kids in their development and learning, and they get this daily at Tanbridge with their sport, gym classes and even school sports teams.

For us, as the parents, the best parts are the amazing teachers, small class sizes and the amazing ongoing communication. I don’t have to wonder what they are learning or if they have homework. I get updated by their teachers weekly on what they have been studying and where they should be. The teachers are the very best. It truly is a culture in this school to deeply care about each student. This is shown by everyone, principals, administration, and teachers. We are so happy to be a part of Tanbridge.

 

Kamille &
Paul Gainor

parents

We are so pleased with our decision to send our son to Tanbridge Academy. It is evident how much his teachers are people that deeply love education, are serious and committed to helping shape the lives of young people and are doing their best to deliver the best possible educational experience they can. Keigan has connected to each one of his teachers, and his love for learning has flourished! We appreciate the regular parent-teacher conferences, social events that get the entire family and staff to know one another, and number of regular initiatives to get parents more actively involved in their child’s learning experience. The small class size, opportunities for small group and 1:1 support have helped his confidence increase in all subject areas. The hockey program is also a bonus! It was the best decision we made for Keigan.

 

Rebecca &
Darcy George

parents

Our son has been part of Tanbridge Academy since grade five. He also attends the soccer program three days a week. 

Every teacher at Tanbridge has been so supportive over the years. The small class sizes really allow the teachers to focus on each student's individual strengths and challenges, and I appreciate how much support we have received from all the staff at Tanbridge. 

It's been a pleasure to watch our son grow over the years. The foundation was set at Tanbridge, which has given him the confidence and skills that will serve him well as he moves on to high school, and I can't thank you all enough.

 

Nicola &
Chris Herdman

parents

Tanbridge Academy is a very well-structured institution and a comfortable environment for our son to flourish in his academics, physical and mental health, and behavioural development. The school has exceeded our expectations since enrolling him at a very young age. Tanbridge fosters and instills a set of core values such as kindness and perseverance and teaches children ‘how’ to think regarding their learning approach. Our son feels very comfortable about going to school daily, with the safe and enjoyable environment they work hard to create, which is a great testimony and provides reassurance to us.

The staff do an amazing job in every area of their formal approach and roll-out, as they are so hands-on with the students. We can confidently say they are developing our child, and his fellow classmates, to be strong, confident members of society with whatever they aspire to be in life at a later age. We are very fortunate to be able to have our son attending Tanbridge and would highly recommend it to others.

 

Catherine &
Derry Odour

parents

We have had the opportunity to be a part of the growth of Tanbridge Academy for the past 7 years. It is very important to us that our kids have a healthy balance between academics and sport. We feel that Tanbridge has accommodated that perfectly.

There is a strong sense of community between the principal, teachers, and parents here at Tanbridge Academy, and we are proud to be a part of it!

 

Liz &
Mike Foss

parents

girls in dance class at Tanbridge

Student testimonials

"Tanbridge has helped me develop as a leader. The small classes allow me to concentrate and receive help with my schoolwork. My classmates have good character, and there is a good mix of nice people in our school. My teachers are kind, and they always encourage me to work on my weaknesses, but they celebrate my strengths. I like circle time because it "lightens up my day" and gives me a chance to reward my classmates for being nice. Coach Tyler pushes me and is a really good teacher. I like seeing how much the other players have improved. Tanbridge is a great community, and I'm proud to be part of a growing school."

"This is my first year at Tanbridge, and I am in grade 5. A few of my favourite things about Tanbridge are that I love that I can do my favourite sport (acro dance) at school three times a week! Also, I really like how there aren’t a lot of students in my class and that I know everyone in the school! My most favourite thing about my school is how kind all of the kids are to each other."

"Tanbridge has nice teachers, and there is lots of love. Tanbridge is a happy school where I get to be active and try lots of different sports. My favourite sport is dance. My favourite subject is art, and there are lots of nice people. I learn something new every day."

"This is my third year at Tanbridge Academy. The biggest difference for me between Tanbridge and my old school is the small class. The class my first year was half the size of my old school! This provided me with more attention, and I was on the honour roll by my second year. I made connections right away with my teachers, classmates and my principal. Even though we have sports programs, academics is definitely the main focus at my school. I have the privilege of participating in the hockey program three mornings a week, and I have the best hockey teacher!"

"I am in grade three at Tanbridge, and this is my first year. From my very first day, I loved my new school. My teacher is amazing, and she challenges me every day! She lets me work ahead when I am ready to learn something new. Sometimes I even get to work on the grade 4 assignments. My class is small, and I have made awesome friends. I am in the dance program this year, and my dance teacher is great. We also go on amazing field trips. I also love how the school is like a big family. We can go into our class if we are at school early and just relax and read a book while we listen to music. I love going to school!"