The quality of the faculty is starting to alter. I wonder why? Noticeable changes are felt within the school, and I see some of the better teachers leaving. I feel there is a problem with administration. I wish the parents could decide which teachers should leave and which they should entice to stay.
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Posted by a parent on 07/06/09
My Daughter has attended this school for 4 yrs. I must say I love her progress, Bullying, 0 tolerance, had one problem and it was dealt with immediatly. small class size so your child can get the attention they need. my child and I could not be happier.
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Posted by a parent on 06/08/09
Private school education for a Parochial school price. Low teacher turn-over, small classrooms, students receive individual attention from teachers, additional services provided if needed, good communication between home and school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/08
OLF is the best school. Each teacher and administrator knows every student by name. The administative faculty is very helpful and accomadating to the students and their families. My boys have been going to OLF since Pre-K and we are extremely happy.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/08
I'm an alumni of the school and those years spending there were the best years of my life! I always had fun with all the school's activities and being with my friends. The student council leaders always made fun activities like walk-a-thon or mardi gras exciting!! I was part of it and it gave all the
... Read more students a blast. When you're there you will know everyone since its a small school. The teachers and staff are helpful to everyone. The education is really good, teachers help you out, and you might even go ahead than what you are learning. The school teaches discipline and respect for others. This school is also great for its charities. We would always give in much more than we think. If I had a wonderful time at Fatima so will your kids! Our Lady of Fatima is 'A little school with A big heart'. Read less
Posted by a other on 12/04/07
Our children are attending OLF school and we have not been very impressed with the communication between us and their teachers. We have asked several times for information to be sent to us and have not received the requested information. The administration puts the responsibility on the teachers and
... Read more the teachers put the responsibility back on the administration. There seems to be alot of 'finger pointing' with no positive results or changes. The classes do not seem to challenge our boys or keep their interest. The school does not have enough technology to have our children ready for the 21st century. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
Our Lady of Fatima School is one of the best little schools in Bensalem. The academic programs at OLF are of the highest quality. The teachers at this school take a great deal of pride in all of their students. The staff are 100% dedicated to teaching and preparing each child for the future. The only
... Read more problem with any extracurricular activities would be the lack of a gym. Other that that this little school provides music, art, sports and different types of clubs for the child to explore. Computer, awesome author and poetry clubs, these are all handled by a teacher who gives of their time to work with the children after school hours. OLF also has the best technology program, 3 or more computers to a class. OLF also has a day care program for after school. OLF is maintained at top notch levels. School is immaculate! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/05
Our Lady of Fatima is a great school. My son has attended Fatima since Kindergarden. He is very happy there. The Teachers and staff are very helpful to the students. I feel that my child is not just a number at Our Lady of Fatima he is part of a big family.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/04
OLF is great my child has gone through kindergarten through 7th grade at Fatima this is her last year there and we will all miss it very much. She is in all the activities the schoolhas to offer, computer club, the non- public school channel, the plays, band. She has fun in in everything she does there.
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Bensalem schools — Our Lady Of Fatima School is located at 2915 Street Rd, Bensalem PA 19020. 2915 Street Rd is in the 19020 ZIP code in Bensalem, PA The school district for Our Lady Of Fatima School is the Archdiocese Of Phil Education Office. Our Lady Of Fatima School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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