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Dear Prospective Students and Parents, Welcome to Blyth Academy Thornhill. From the moment you enter our doors, you will immediately discover that the environment we have cultivated here is one centred on community—warm, welcoming and engaging. We are a school with a holistic and personal approach to learning. Our team of caring and creative Ontario Certified Teachers are supported by outstanding administrative support from our Campus Administrator Marlene Gold and our Guidance Counsellor Patrick Butler. Here at Blyth Academy, our academic excellence begins with consistent and open communication with parents who we involve as important members of their child’s educational team. In our small classrooms, our focus is on the individual student experience. We consider each student’s interests and work alongside them in order to guide them through the Ontario curriculum, making their learning meaningful, personal and interesting. We are centrally located in the Thornhill Square and only a short distance to Toronto so that students can take advantage of a variety of experiential educational opportunities, making learning come alive. We are committed to developing the whole student by offering a program that supports students not only academically but also by teaching the skills that they need for life beyond the walls of our school. For students who wish to be involved in the greater Blyth Academy community, we encourage participation in cross-campus sporting events, science fair, art show, prom committee, charity events and more. Extra-curricular activities and clubs that run at the Thornhill campus each term are based on student interest. Groups such as student council, yearbook committee, and athletic club run year round. We invite you to visit us and allow us to show you how Blyth Academy Thornhill is different than other schools you’ve been to before. Drop in any time and sit in on one of our classes. I look forward to meeting you and sharing the Blyth experience with you. Warm Regards, Laurie Foley Principal, Blyth Academy Thornhill
PRINCIPAL Ms. Foley completed her undergraduate education at Glendon College and received her Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University. An avid proponent of lifelong education, Ms. Foley has since earned additional qualifications in Guidance and Career Education, Special Education and English as a Second Language studies. A vibrant young educator with a range of experience in education, Ms. Foley has taught at both the elementary and secondary levels working with both youth and adult learners, worked in curriculum and policy development for both traditional and online schools, and counselled international students. Committed to student success, Ms. Foley’s passion and vision ensure that students under her leadership are well-prepared for the world beyond the classroom.
Our campus is conveniently situated in Thornhill Square, at the north end of Toronto, where students have easy access to the community centre, public library, the Thornhill Fitness Centre, shops, and restaurants.
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Full-time school for Grades 9–12, running September–June (September–April for Grade 12 if taking 6 courses) Average class size of seven students Grade 9 and 10 Foundations Program ensures that our students build a strong foundation both in their character and in their academic habits bycombining the development of important life skills with the Ontario Ministry of Education academic curriculum, preparing students for our innovative senior secondary program Advancced placement courses are available Blyth Academy is designed to accommodate your needs; students can hit the ground running with us at any time during the school year, even beyond our five standard entry points (September, November, February, April and Summer School)
Additional academic options to fit your needs: • Part-time school options for Grades 10–12: providing night-school, Saturday, and summer classes to students who wish to push ahead or catch up while remaining at their home school full time • Private class option: provides learning opportunities to students in Grades 9–12 wishing to take extra or accelerated courses in a one-on-one setting • Course information is available at blythacademy.ca/thornhill
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Classrooms: 7; Smartboards: 2; Labs: Science Plenty of local lunch spots, including several fresh, affordable and wholesome lunch options Vibrant student lounge
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Students: 60 Notable School Clubs: Student Council, Yearbook Committee, Athletic Club, Community Outreach, Social Events Regular full school assemblies Study hall and student support Graduation and Prom School field trips, cross-campus activity days, and travel opportunities
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AGO ROM Outward Bound at the Evergreen Brickworks Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: Lake St. George Field Centre Lynrich Arts
300 John Street Thornhill, ON L3T 5W4 905-889-8081 thornhill@blytheducation.com
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