Monday, May 6, 2013
An Exciting Announcement from Blyth Academy Yorkville

I am pleased to write you with some good news. We have found a new home for Blyth Academy Yorkville! The new location will be at 85 St. Nicholas Street, a beautiful historic building that used to be the Toronto Police Service Stables, when the city ended at Bloor Street. It is an ideal location as it is close to the TTC and to our partners. I am thrilled that come September 2013 we will all be in one building, and that we have the opportunity to build the school to suit the needs of our school community.

On Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 from 6-7pm we will be hosting an information session about the new school building, with a chance to see and talk about the design. More details on this event will follow. Save the date and submit your RSVP here. It is my sincere hope that students, parents and staff are all part of this wonderful moment in our school history.

Thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards,

Nili Isaacs
Head of School, Blyth Academy Yorkville

Friday, May 3, 2013
Blyth Partners with Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC)

We are pleased to announce a recent partnership with the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC). Blyth Academy in partnership with GCTC will offer students at our Ottawa campus the opportunity to work with professional actors and artists and assist in the making of some of GCTC’s productions.

Delivered through the secondary art curriculum, Blyth students will learn theory and concepts in class and then apply that knowledge when classes are held on site at GCTC with GCTC staff.

Here is what our Head of School of Blyth Academy Ottawa has to say about the partnership:

“I am delighted that Blyth Academy, Ottawa has formed a partnership with one of Ottawa’s foremost artistic establishment, the Great Canadian Theatre Company. All of us at Blyth look forward to a fruitful and productive relationship designed to enhance our students’ educational experience by creating a happy marriage between the theory of dramatic art and its practice.”

- Douglas Parker

To learn more about Blyth Academy Ottawa and all of its program offerings, click here.

Friday, May 3, 2013
Introducing Blyth Academy’s academic program for Alpine Athletes

Blyth Academy is proud to announce the creation of an exciting academic program tailored to the specific needs of the ski and snowboard community. Through Blyth’s unique four-term block teaching structure, elite skiers, snowboarders, and other alpine athletes will be able to train when they need to train, and learn when they need to learn, with a customized and individual teaching approach that accommodates their rigorous training schedule.

Alpine athletes in Grades 9-12 will have access to this program at our London, Port Credit, Lawrence Park, and Ottawa campuses.

Students will take three academic courses in term 1 (starting September) and term 4 (starting April). The academic course load will be reduced to one course during term 2 (starting November) and term 3 (starting February) to accommodate their busy schedule. In addition, the school week will be reduced during Term 2 and 3 to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only, allowing plenty of time to hit the hills.

Monday, April 22, 2013
Blyth Welcomes Jennifer Flynn-Clark as Head of School for Blyth Academy London

Blyth Academy London is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Flynn-Clark to Head of School.

With over 10 years of teaching and educational administration experience in London, Ms. Flynn-Clark brings a wealth of expertise to Blyth Academy London. She has taught English overseas, spent time as an instructional designer and content developer for online learning, has taught a wide variety of grades in traditional classrooms, and has held a number of administrative roles. She is passionate about education and deeply committed to creating an environment in which young people can thrive and transform.

Western University Faculty of Education, London ON September 2012-Present

Master of Education (Leadership Focus) Candidate

Brock University Teacher’s College, St. Catherines ON 1997-1998

Bachelor of Education in Junior / Intermediate category

Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo ON 1991-1995

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Major and History Minor

Ms. Flynn-Clark will be available for full-time student interviews for Fall 2013 entry. Please visit www.blythacademy.ca/london to book your interview today.

Monday, April 8, 2013
Sam Blyth Hosts Dinner for Canadians in Bhutan

On April 1st, Sam Blyth hosted a dinner in Paro, Bhutan for what may have been the largest gathering of Canadians ever in the Himalayan Kingdom. Dr. David Suzuki spoke about Gross National Happiness and what Canada could learn from a country that puts the quality of life first. We were honoured by the presence of Her Majesty The Queen Mother who chairs both the Royal Academy of Textiles and Renew Bhutan. The directors of both of these institutions spoke about their work in Bhutan.

Mr. Blyth is Chair of the Bhutan Canada Foundation and Honorary Consul General for the Kingdom of Bhutan in Canada.

Friday, March 28, 2013
Blyth Graduate Morgan Allen elected President of University College London Economics and Finance Society AGM

At Blyth Academy, we always enjoy staying connected to our graduates. Most recently, we learned that former Blyth Academy student, Morgan Allen was elected President of University College London Economics and Finance Society AGM, one of the largest societies at the university.

Congratulations and best wishes in the upcoming year, Morgan!

February 21, 2013
Blyth Bruins Championship Win

Congratulations to the Blyth Bruins on winning the championship game last week against PEAC Toronto 7-0.

February 13, 2013
Announcing Summer School courses with ROM, AGO, TIFF and Outward Bound.

School is IN for summer!

Yorkville, Lawrence Park, and Thornhill campuses offer an exciting opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 students. Blyth is partnered with four of Toronto’s most prestigious and exciting institutions: the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, TIFF Bell Lightbox, and Outward Bound at the Evergreen Brickworks. Hands-on learning, enriched by the combined resources of these institutions, make education at Blyth Academy a relevant and engaging experience, one that provides a more in- depth understanding of course material.

Students will work under the guidance of our teachers and alongside the educational and curatorial staff of these institutions. Blyth faculty will work closely with institutional staff to ensure that courses both cover the curricula and provide a transformative and exciting educational experience.

This July and August, you can earn high school credits in:

Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
Biology
Classical Civilization
Environmental Science
Film Studies
Photography
Urban Discovery
Visual Arts
Writers Craft

For more information, please click here http://blythacademy.ca/summer/

Friday, January 4, 2013
Blyth Scholars and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust announce the winners of the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust 2013 scholarships

We are delighted to announce the following scholars:

Keiler Totz, Saint Michaels University School, Victoria, BC - Accepted to Pembroke College for Engineering

Fred Zhu, Semiahmoo Secondary School, Surrey, BC - Accepted to Jesus College for Natural Sciences Biological

The Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships are among the most valuable awards available in Canada for students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree. Tenable at any University of Cambridge undergraduate college the scholarships provide full funding for tuition fees, maintenance and travel between Canada and Cambridge for three years.

The scholarships are jointly funded by Blyth Scholars and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust. The chair of Blyth Scholars, Sam Blyth, is a graduate of the University and has been supporting Canadians at Cambridge for more than ten years. He said: "I am delighted to support undergraduate scholars from Canada attending Cambridge. I had the advantage of a Cambridge education as a young Canadian. These awards are an expression of gratitude, as well as a gift to Canadian scholars who should excel at the University.”

In the fall of 2012, the scholarship committee reviewed all applications and invited shortlisted candidates to Toronto for interviews that were conducted by Canadian alumni of the University and Cambridge admission heads. The approximate value of each scholarship is $150,000 over three years.

Dr. Geoff Parks, Director of Admissions at the University, said: “These students have outstanding ability, but would have not been able to come to Cambridge without the scholarships. They will now be able to benefit from the unique experience offered by our world-class University and be a valuable part of its diverse community.”

The University of Cambridge is one of the leading academic institutions in the world. Affiliates of the University have won more Nobel Prizes than any other institution in the world. The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust was founded in 1982 by the University to support international students from Commonwealth countries.

For more information or to arrange an interview please contact Brandon Kerstens at Blyth Scholars at 416-471-8770 or brandon@blytheducation.com or visit www.blythscholars.com. To contact the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust see www.cambridgetrusts.org, or email info@overseastrusts.cam.ac.uk.

January 2, 2013
Blyth Student Appointed Captain of Team Ontario at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

Congratulations to Blyth Barrie Grade 11 student Aaron Ekblad who was appointed captain of the Ontario team at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. Aaron is a top student who has demonstrated that being a top athlete and student can go hand in hand.

December 13, 2012
New Ottawa and London Campuses

Blyth Academy is expanding into the west and east ends of Southern Ontario and we’re excited to announce that we’ve found two amazing locations for these campuses!

View Blyth Academy in a larger map

Blyth Academy, Ottawa – Opening in 2013
352 Danforth Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 5C8 [map]
Phone: (+1) 416-960-3552
Toll-free (North America only): 1-866-960-3552

Blyth Academy, London – Opening in 2013
Ignatia Hall, 1486 Richmond Street,
London, ON N6G 2M3 [map]
Phone: (+1) 416-960-3552
Toll-free (North America only): 1-866-960-3552

Our Ottawa Campus opening in January 2013 to is conveniently located in the popular neighbourhood of Westboro, a short distance from Parliament Hill and bordering the beautiful Ottawa River. Classes will be offered to students in Grades 9 – 12.

The London Campus also opening in January 2013 to students in Grades 7 – 12 neighbours Western University and will offer a boarding option to interested students. This location sits in the historic Mount St. Joseph building surrounded by 20 acres of beautiful parkland.

Private courses will begin in the new year, part time courses in Summer 2013, and the full-time program will commence in September 2013. The same Blyth standards of excellence, personalized education and small classes will apply.

We invite all interested families to join us for the next info session on campus, RSVP here. We look forward to meeting you on campus!

December 5, 2012
Blyth Faculty Member to Receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

Paul Finkelstein, award winning culinary teacher, celebrity chef and one of Blyth’s very own program managers will be receiving a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal! This prestigious medal honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians and we could not be more thrilled for Paul. He has made an impact both locally and abroad for the community and the students he teaches. His experiential teaching approach inspires students to cook and eat their way together across Canada, Italy, Japan and other exciting destinations.

Paul teaches the Food and Literature program for Blyth International Summers. Next year in 2013, Paul will take several Blyth students on a food journey to Italy, France and Spain. In 2010, he was honoured with the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence in 2010. He is the host of the Food Network show Fink, and a regular columnist in Best Health Magazine.

Congratulations on your achievement Paul!

November 20, 2012
Blyth Bruins Win the Appleby College Challenge Cup

We’re delighted to announce Blyth Bruins’ victory this weekend in the Appleby College Challenge Cup! Blyth was one of the one of the four teams participating and is Blyth’s first hockey team out of Blyth Burlington.

Blyth’s Record:

Upper Canada College v. Blyth (Friday November 16) Tied 4-4
Malvern Public v. Blyth (Saturday November 17) Blyth win 5-0
Appleby College v. Blyth (Saturday November 17) Blyth win 2-1
Upper Canada College v. Blyth (Sunday November 18 Gold Medal Game) Blyth win 3-2

Congratulations once more to the Blyth Bruins team!

November 14, 2012
Blyth Academy welcomes Tim Putt

Tim Putt

Tim Putt has joined Blyth Education as Head of School, Blyth Academy Ottawa. Prior to Blyth Academy, Tim served as Head of Senior School and Assistant Headmaster at Ashbury College in Ottawa.

Tim holds undergraduate degrees in both Law and Education, and a Masters of Education with a focus on Teaching and Learning. In his 11 years at Ashbury College, he served as Director of Educational Technology, Head of Summer School, Assistant Headmaster of Daily Life and Planning, and Head of Senior School. Prior to joining Ashbury, Tim was a teacher and administrator in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

Today, Tim is widely recognized as a leader in private school education and administration. He combines his deep expertise with a first-hand understanding of the value of independent schools, and a passion for advancements in teaching, learning and technology.

Tim recently completed the Leading and Managing the Independent School of the Future Institute at Harvard University and is a graduate of the Canadian Association of Independent Schools Leadership Institute. He has been a part-time professor in the Teacher Education Program at the University of Ottawa, and the recipient of a number of awards and recognitions.

As we look ahead to the opening of the new Blyth Academy in Ottawa, Tim’s experience, vibrant energy, vision and personal approach will serve the Blyth students and parents well.

Please join us in welcoming Tim Putt.

Tim Putt Personal Blyth Note

I am so excited to be returning to Ottawa to open Blyth Academy high school. For me, Blyth Academy, Ottawa is a private school with a very public purpose. We will provide the Ottawa community with unique access to university preparatory high school learning opportunities with a focus on student success, real world connections and personalized education. I am committed to building a strong academic team of passionate teachers and providing students with opportunities to get involved in the community.

I look forward to working directly with the students and faculty to continually improve the school. I love providing mentorship to the student leaders, listening to their suggestions and ideas and building a better plan that incorporates everyone’s perspectives.

In short, I am a parent; I am an educator, a learner and a leader and I look forward to working with you to build the Blyth Academy in Ottawa.

November 14, 2012
Blyth Academy raises $10,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation

On October 18th, 2012, over 200 students and staff from Blyth Academy campuses at Burlington, Lawrence Park, Port Credit, Thornhill and Yorkville came together for a Terry Fox Run in Port Credit’s beautiful Memorial Park. Following a presentation on the inspiring strength, dedication and courage of a young Terry Fox, students took to the fields for an hour of activity. We ran, walked, rollerbladed and played soccer and ultimate frisbee in the beautiful fall sunshine.

The Barrie and Whitby campuses also participated in Terry Fox Runs. The Whitby crew joined the Durham School Run, running through local neighbourhoods and ending at Peel Park. Some of our students were so fast that they reached the finish line before it was even set up! In Barrie, the staff and students headed across the street to walk and run along the beautiful Lake Simcoe.

Before and after the events, students collected pledges and donations. Staff and teachers encouraged participation by promising all sorts of rewards. We now have several teachers with radically different hairstyles!

The final tally is now in. Blyth Academy raised over $10,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation! Congratulations to all of our students for coming together for such an important cause. Special thanks also to Luke Coles, and Mary Rose Patterson for coordinating the events!

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
Blyth Congratulates Shortlisted Cambridge Candidates for 2013

Sam Blyth, Chair, Blyth Cambridge Scholars, is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2013 scholarship program.

Each year four awards provide for full fees, maintenance and airfares for Canadian students to complete their undergraduate degree at Cambridge.

Cambridge University is one of the leading universities in the world and its affiliates have been awarded more Nobel Prizes than any other institution in the world. Many Canadians have studied at Cambridge and returned to Canada to make significant contributions to the country including Marshall Mclluhan, Ian Binnie and Lord Thomson of Fleet.

Blyth Academy one of Canada's leading private schools and the country's largest by enrolment.

The following have been shortlisted for the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships for 2013:

Name	School
Sam ABERNETHY	Citadel High School
Eisha AHMED	Abbey Park High School
Magdalene AU	Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
Akshiv BANSAL	Semiahmoo Secondary
Emma BULLER	Bishop Allen Academy
Tannya CAI	Elmwood School
Dami CHOI	Fredericton High School
Mahimna DAVE	Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
Simran DHUNNA	Glenforest Secondary School
Sally DONG	Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
Howard FENG	Bayview Secondary School
Manuela HAEMMERLI	St. Michael Catholic Secondary School
Lloyd JAMES	Semiahmoo Secondary School
Taras KOLOMATSKI	De La Salle "Oaklands"
Zoë LAING	Medicine Hat High School
Tania LAW	St. Francis Xavier Secondary School
Doris LEE	Burnaby South Secondary School
Louis LIU	West Vancouver Secondary School
Jenny NGUYEN	Michael Power/ St. Joseph High School
Matthew NYHUS	Home Schooled
Marjun PARCASIO	University of Ottawa
Maya PILIN	Earl of March Secondary School
Prem RAMANI	Southridge School
Elena SHADRINA	Michael Power / St. Joseph High School
Angela SUN	Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
Vivian TAN	Catholic Central High School
Chelsea TAYLOR	Grant Park High School
Maddy TORRIE	Shawnigan Lake School
Keiler TOTZ	Saint Michaels University School
Kieran WILSON	Esquimalt High School
Isabelle YANG	Don Mills Collegiate Institute
Jay ZHANG	Fredericton High School
Fan ZHANG	Lisgar Collegiate Institute
Fred ZHU	Semiahmoo Secondary School

October 23, 2012
Announcing two new campuses: Blyth Academy Ottawa and Blyth Academy London

Blyth Academy is pleased to announce the opening of two exciting new campuses: Ottawa and London. Both campuses will be offering private courses beginning in the new year, part time courses in Summer 2013, and full-time students for entrance in September 2013.

RSVP for the next info session in London or Ottawa.

If you would prefer to speak with an Admissions Advisor, please call 1-866-960-3552 today.

October 17, 2012
Launch Day for Blyth International Summer Programs 2013

Today more than 100 guests will gather at the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club to welcome in our 2013 International Summer programs.

New programs include:

Biking Europe: a 26 day biking adventure from Prague to Paris including Bohemia, Austria, Bavaria, Switzerland (with some summer skiing in Zermatt), the Burgundy Valley and Paris. Classes will take place both during the biking day and at the hotels in the afternoon and evening.

Tour de France: a 26 day bike trip in France including the Loire and Burgundy Valleys, Provence, Normandy and Paris. A great way to take a credit, develop your French skills in the villages and towns en route and come home both ‘in shape’ and with a high school credit.

Tanzania: a voyage to the heart of Africa. Blyth has led programs to Africa since the 1970’s and Tanzania is our favourite part of this extraordinary continent. We will study and learn while on safari in the capable hands of the Peterson family, perhaps Africa’s most distinguished outfitters and community leaders. During this extraordinary experience, we will visit Kilimanjaro, Meru, the Ngorogoro Crater, Olduvai and see the astonishing Serengeti during the migrations.

Double credit programs, 42 days of experiential learning in:

Central America: Cozumel, Belize, Costa Rica and Belize. Take part in five weeks of exceptional outdoor learning with top instructors, as well as snorkeling and diving, night hikes and hot springs, volcanoes and dazzling beaches.

Europe: France, Spain and Italy. Experience six weeks in the heart of Europe, travelling from Paris to the French Riviera, to Madrid and Barcelona, and through Rome, Florence and Venice.

Join us at a presentation near you. Visit http://www.blytheducation.com/InfoSession

August 20, 2012
A retrospective on the summer of 2012

Dear Parents,

As yet another Blyth International Summer comes to an end, I wanted to share with our Blyth family some thoughts having visited more than 800 of our students on 10 programs. More than 1,200 students and faculty participated in our high school programs abroad this summer and I am mindful that we still have three programs abroad and that those students may feel that it’s premature to draw conclusions. However, I am pleased by the positive feedback we have received to date.

Firstly, the data points to perhaps our best summer yet as our approval and recommend ratings, for the first time, exceeded 95% from parents and over 98% from our students. Several programs had perfect scores in these ratings and no program scored less than 90%. Standards were consistently high across the board. Our highest scores were for the teachers and I congratulate them and Academic Director Chris Fuller for this success.

One dilemma every school faces is whether they are primarily concerned to please the parents or the students in designing and executing their program. Many parents, understandably, are concerned first and foremost with the safety of their children, while most students are hankering for freedom and exploration. We seem to have found the sweet spot in this balance, although perfection continues to elude us as the expulsion of four students for alcohol offences attests.

Secondly, from an educational perspective we have had a very good year with virtually every student gaining a credit and some really excellent work being produced at the top end. More than half of the student body described their program as the best educational experience of their schooling, which I think speaks to the level of engagement, empathy, and critical thinking involved in our personalized approach to learning. Small class size certainly helps; our average this year was under 12, but for most students it was the engagement they felt, some for the first time, as a result of an experiential approach that constantly took them out of the classroom and asked them to participate in their own learning.

During the school year I often meet with students in our schools and ask them why they think they do better at Blyth than in previous schools they may have attended. This year, one student told me that their teacher seemed to care so much about him that he felt he just couldn’t face going into class without his homework being done. As a parent, it was interesting to see that this was more important to him than the prodding that we provide at home and even trumped concerns that he had for his own future success.

Thirdly, I was really pleased to see that two new programs this year; Nicaragua and the Grand Tour Asia were very successful. Next year will bring four new and exciting programs to the Blyth offerings which will be launched on October 17th. Stayed tuned.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone in the Blyth family for their support his summer, including the students, parents, faculty, and my staff in Toronto. Mounting 22 programs in 28 countries is a tall task, but one that is worthwhile to me when I see the transformative effects that they have on the young people that take part.

With best wishes,

Sam Blyth,
Chair,
Blyth Academy.

New Executive Appointments at Blyth:

We are delighted to announce two new executive management appointments at Blyth Education. Cameron Harvey has joined as our Vice President of Recruitment and Admissions and Jennifer White has joined us as our Vice President of Marketing. Both are experienced industry professionals and both have a passion for excellence and innovation in education.

Jennifer and Cameron are based at our main Yorkville location, but will also be spending time in our campuses and with our students on International Summers programs and with Queen’s-Blyth Worldwide.

Congratulation to Cambridge University on repeating its #1 position in the QS rankings.

Blyth Academy and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Fund jointly sponsor the Blyth Cambridge Scholarship program which provides full funding to four Canadian undergraduates annually.

For more information on the scholarships go to www.blythscholars.com.

For information on the QS rankings click on the link below:

http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2011

Blyth Academy's Curriculum Head of English, Dr. David Reibetanz, was recently published in the Spring 2012, Malahat Review for his poem, "Haida Box filled With Sand." David Reibetanz has published poetry in numerous journals and anthologies, such as The Fiddlehead, The Antigonish Review, Descant, and The Literary Review of Canada. He is also a winner of the Petra Kenney Competition, the E. J. Pratt Poetry Medal, and the Norma Epstein National Literary Prize. After publishing two chapbooks, he will be publishing his first full length collection in 2013 with Guernica Books.

Dr. Reibetanz has been with Blyth Academy Yorkville for two years and has developed many English and French courses, as well as aided in the creation of two new courses: Studies in Literature and Literary and Literal Architecture. We are excited to congratulate David for his work, and wish him success with his full collection in 2013.

You can view information regarding The Malahat Review here: http://www.malahatreview.ca/issues/current.html.

Blyth enthusiastically announces that Scott Masters will be joining the 2012 International Summers Program faculty. Educated at McGill University, Scott has received numerous accolades throughout his teaching career, including: the 2011 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence; the 2010 Queen's University Baillie Award for Excellence in Secondary Teaching; and the Educators' Scholarship from the Yad Vaschem International School for Holocaust Studies in Israel. In addition, he was the recipient of the 2007 National Memory Project Achievement Award and has been a two time finalist for the Governor General's Award for Teaching Excellence. Scott and his classroom were also featured in the CBC documentary "Finding Diversity" in 2007.

We are confident that Mr. Masters will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Interdisciplinary Studies (Human Rights) course this summer in Eastern Europe and welcome him to the Blyth team.

Scott joins a faculty that already boasts Paul Finkelstein (Food and Literature) who also won the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching in 2011.

Blyth’s Senior Students Celebrate Prom in Style

Blyth Academy recently held its annual Prom for senior students from campuses across the GTA, including: Yorkville, Lawrence Park, Thornhill, Port Credit and Burlington. With students dressed to impressed and teacher chaperones on hand, the evening was a great success. Held on Sunday, April 29th, over one hundred students gathered at the Rosewater Supper Club to enjoy this James Bond 007 themed evening filled with dancing, presentations and awards.

A special thanks to the student council members, staff supervisors and Julia Atkinson (Blyth Academy photography teacher) who made this special night possible.

Monday, April 16, 2012

Grade 10 Blyth Student signs with St. Michael’s Majors of the OHL!

Blyth Academy would like to formally congratulate Damian Bourne on his selection into the Ontario Hockey League. Damian was drafted11th overall by the St. Michael’s Majors.

A student of Blyth Academy-Burlington, Damian is currently in grade 10, although already taking several grade 11 courses. Enrolled in the Elite Training for Athletes Program, Damian has transitioned from AAA hockey with the Mississauga Rebels to the OHL, all while maintaining a 90+ average. Damian is an exemplary student-athlete who is as hard working in the classroom as he is on ice, recently earning 100% on his grade 11 Genetics test, in the middle of playoffs season. With science as his favourite subject, Damian aims to specialize in Physical Therapy and open a clinic with his sister.

Having recently won the OHL Showcase Cup with the Mississauga Rebels, playing for the Majors is a natural progression for Damian. We wish him success in all of his future athletic and academic endeavours!

Damien was recently featured in the Oakville Beaver. To read this article, please visit http://www.insidehalton.com/sports/sports/article/1334165.

For more information on Blyth’s Elite Training for Athletes Program in partnership with Conacher Athletics, please visit www.conacherathletics.com.

April 9, 2012

Globalizing Blyth Academy

In 2012-13 Blyth Academy will admit 10% of our enrolment from approximately 10 countries around the world in a program that will make our campus populations more diverse and cosmopolitan, and continue to raise the academic standards in our classrooms. By limiting the numbers from any one country we will ensure that the foreign students integrate into our Canadian communities and that we have a rich diversity of backgrounds. We expect students to come from Germany, Brazil, Bhutan, Turkey, Russia, China, Korea, Georgia, The Gulf States and perhaps one or two other countries.

Blyth Academy is Canada’s leader in providing international accredited travel to Canadians. This program will provide an international experience to our students while they are studying at our campuses in Canada.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Blyth Academy launches an innovative Grade 9 and 10 Foundations Program

In recent surveys and studies, educators have begun to recognize the lack of life skills being taught in high schools. Students graduate with the ability to graph functions and write essays, but are not be able to monitor their personal finances or manage their time properly. Blyth Academy's new Grade 9 and 10 Foundations Program aims to introduce its students to these important life skills at an early age and provide them with a well-rounded education.

Available for the academic year 2012-13, this exciting new Grade 9 and 10 Foundations Program combines Ontario Ministry required courses, Educational Partnerships and a Life Skills component.

Developed by Program Director Luke Coles and Curriculum Developer Sheree North, this program will include a period every day for hands-on learning of topics such as Financial Literacy, First Aid/CPR, Babysitting, Nutrition/Cooking, Mind/Body Balance and Health, among others. Blyth will invite community leaders and experts in these fields to attend its schools and share their knowledge with its students.

In addition to this unique Life Skills program, Blyth will enhance its students’ educational experience through their Educational Partnerships: the Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto International Film Festival and Outward Bound Canada at the Evergreen Brickworks. These Partnerships are unique to Blyth Academy in the GTA, and allow its students the advantage of experiential education. By combining the Ministry required curriculum with more "real-world" experiences, Blyth Academy students will gain an unparalleled understanding of the subjects learnt.

Blyth Academy’s goal is for students to continue in their studies as prepared young adults. With the Foundations Program, students will experience an innovative approach to learning that will assist them in finding success in their later years.

March 7th, 2012-03-07

War Horse Opens to Elated Reviews

On February 28th, War Horse opened at the Princess of Wales Theatre to triumphant reviews. With a full theatre, Toronto welcomed one of the most innovative and entertaining productions. As the sponsor of the War Horse Teacher Training Workshop Programme, Blyth provided teachers from the Greater Toronto Area with the opportunity to experience this theatrical production first hand. Below is what some teachers had to say about the unique Teacher Training Workshop Programme:

"Will use all the exercises, this was a phenomenal experience."

"Incredibly informative with great resources and take home activities. Explains the 'wow' factor of the show."

"The facilitators were stunning! Committed, enthusiastic and knowledgable"

"Experiential learning in a nutshell."

"The facilitators were amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable, accessible, experienced . .. WOW!"

"The workshop was worthwile and awesome! So easy to use and do for any experience level, accessible for teachers and students. I was thrilled. This really makes a difference."

February 10th, 2012

Blyth students visit the Art Gallery of Ontario to take part in a sketching class

Unique Partnerships Provide Experiential Learning at Its Finest

Blyth Academy is delighted to announce educational partnerships with five of the most innovative institutions in the heart of Toronto, including: the ROM; the AGO; TIFF; Outward Bound Canada; and Evergreen Brick Works. Through joint efforts, students will have the rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience, working alongside Blyth teachers and the curatorial staff at each respective location. Activities range from academic courses to volunteer efforts and physical exercise to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. Access to behind the scenes vaults and galleries, supplemented by experienced staff for curriculum development brings course work to life so that students excel.

Whether studying full-time during the school year or in summer courses, Blyth’s partnerships allow students to take advantage of all that Toronto has to offer.

Visit. www.blytheducation.com/Academy/MainPage to learn more.

January 13th, 2012

The National Theatre War Horse Teacher Training Residency In Partnership with Blyth Academy

Blyth Academy enthusiastically announces an exciting partnership with the National Theatre War Horse, beginning February 2012. This partnership will strengthen Blyth’s commitment to providing engaging education through the arts, enabling both students and teachers to connect more deeply with the theatricality of War Horse. A series of educator training workshops will give greater insight into the themes, design and production of this play. Students will be given further support through a War Horse workshop pack designed specifically for Canadian teachers and students, to expand their study of the arts.

War Horse opens at the Princess of Wales Theatre in February 2012.

January 6th, 2012
Blyth Scholars and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust announce the winners of the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust 2012 scholarships

We are delighted to announce the following scholars:

Tristan Downing, Semiahmoo Secondary School, Surrey, BC – Pembroke College, Engineering

Chloe Houle-Johnson, Lester B. Pearson UWC, Victoria, BC – Pembroke College, Land Economy

James Rickards, Colonel By Secondary School, Greely, ON – Trinity College, Mathematics

The Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships are the most valuable awards available in Canada for students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree. Tenable at any University of Cambridge undergraduate college the scholarships provide full funding for tuition fees, maintenance and travel between Canada and Cambridge for three years.

In 2011, the scholarship committee reviewed all applications and invited shortlisted candidates to Toronto for interviews that were conducted by Canadian alumni of the University and Cambridge admission heads. The approximate value of each scholarship is $150,000 over three years.

For more information or to arrange an interview please contact Brandon Kerstens at Blyth Scholars at 416-471-8770 or brandon@blytheducation.com. To contact the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust see www.cambridgetrusts.org, or email info@overseastrusts.cam.ac.uk.

Dec 5, 2011

Blyth and the Art Gallery of Ontario sign agreement to offer Blyth courses at the AGO

Blyth Academy is delighted to announce an innovative new program to be delivered with the Art Gallery of Ontario. This agreement will allow students to take high school credit courses in the classrooms, galleries, and studios of the AGO. Students will gain access to behind-the-scenes spaces and will work with curators and artists-in-residence. Additionally, this special program includes courses that can be taken during regular school hours, and during the evenings and weekends. Summer courses will also be offered in July and August. Initial course selections may include; grades 11/12 Visual Arts, grades 11/12 Photography, World Issues, Art and the Environment and History.

October 22, 2011

Sam Blyth Appointed Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Bhutan in Canada

On October 16th, His Excellency Lhatu Wangchuk, Bhutanese Ambassador to Canada and Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the United Nations officiated at a ceremony appointing Sam Blyth as Honorary Consul of Bhutan to Canada.

“I am honored by the appointment and delighted to take on this role. I have been a regular visitor to Bhutan since the 1980’s and have great respect and affection for the country and its people”, said Sam Blyth.

Bhutan is a country of about 700,000 people located in the Himalayan region. It is one of the world’s youngest democracies and has recently adopted a new constitution which provides for the devolution of power from its much loved monarchy to a parliamentary system similar to ours in Canada.

More information on Bhutan can be found at www.BhutanCanada.org

October 5, 2011
On World Teachers Day – Blyth Academy has a reason to celebrate!

Blyth Academy, a private secondary school in Toronto, is pleased to announce that Paul Finkelstein, head teacher for the Culinary Arts Program, has been honoured with the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence in 2010.

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching underscore the Government’s commitment to outstanding Canadian educators. Award recipients are leaders and innovators, developing creative and effective ways to help students learn and excel – ranging from innovative approaches in early childhood development to exceptional use of information and communication technologies in the classroom.

Paul has been a teacher with Blyth Academy for three years. He was educated at Queen’s University and then graduated from the acclaimed Stratford Chef School. Each summer, Paul travels with groups of high-school students to Europe with the Blyth International Summers Program. Here, he leads classes in culinary teachings while in France, Italy and Spain.

The Blyth International Summers Program sees small classes spending time with dedicated teachers to both further their studies and gain valued experience in an international setting. Each program travels to unique locations to gain the most from the locale, culture and historical settings. With over 19 separate offerings, the Blyth International Summers Program provides for all interests and activity levels. High school students from across Canada are welcome to apply.

Thursday, September 22, 2011 - Blyth Cambridge Scholarship Information Sessions

The Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships would like to extend an invitation to any interested high school students or their parents to attend an information session on Cambridge University, its admissions process and the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships.

The Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships are offered annually to Canadian high school graduates who wish to take their undergraduate degree at Cambridge University. The successful candidates are granted admission to the College of their choice at Cambridge University, full tuition for three years of undergraduate study, travel costs and a full living allowance. The scholarships are awarded to students who for financial reasons would not otherwise be able to attend the University.

The presentation details are as follows:

Toronto: Monday, September 26 from 7-8 p.m. EST
Location: Blyth Academy Lawrence Park, 3284 Yonge Street

Online: Thursday, September 29 from 7-8 p.m. EST
Location: RSVP for log-in details

Online: Tuesday, October 4 from 7-8 p.m. EST
Location: RSVP for log-in details

Please RSVP to brandon@blytheducation.com

If you wish to know more about the Cambridge Admissions Process or the Blyth Scholarships we encourage you to attend one of these presentation. You may also wish to visit the Blyth Scholars website at http://www.blythscholars.com/default.htm.

With Best Regards,
The Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - Blyth Scholars

Once again in 2011 Cambridge University received the top worldwide ranking from QS, the leading ranking organization. More information on the ranking can be found here.

For five years Blyth Academy has partnered with Cambridge University in sending fully funded Canadian scholars to Cambridge for their undergraduate degrees. We are very proud of their success at Cambridge and congratulate Cambridge on this well earned honour.

For more information on the scholarships please go to www.BlythScholars.com

September 2011 – Blyth announces new staff

Academic Director, Port Credit Campus

Blyth Academy is pleased to announce that Michael Booth has joined us as Academic Director of Port Credit campus. Michael is a seasoned teacher at both secondary and post-secondary levels with an outstanding track record of engaging, challenging and developing student’s passion for learning. He has a B.A. from McGill University in Anthropology and Film Studies and a M.A. from New York University in Cinema Studies, Culture and Media. Most recently he was at Loyola University in Chicago in the Department of Communication, English and Middle Eastern Studies. In addition to his international experience, Michael began his teaching career at Upper Canada College and has an excellent understanding of the Canadian private school system.

Academic Director, Yorkville Campus

Blyth Academy is also excited to welcome Kinga Szekely Flynn to our Yorkville Campus as Academic Director. Kinga is an enthusiastic teacher who brings a love of mathematics, science and art to her role at Blyth. She thrives on providing her students with a fun environment where learning is always a joy. Previously, Kinga has been principal of the Arany Janos Hungarian School and taught at the Ontario Science Centre School. She holds an Honours B.A. in mathematics from the University of Waterloo, where she graduated from the University’s enriched mathematics program with a Major in Computer Science and a minor in Fine Arts.

Guidance Head, Thornhill Campus

Blyth Academy additionally extends a warm welcome to Chris Donis. Chris graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours B. Sc., and completed his education with a B. Ed. from York University. While at the University of Toronto in the department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, Chris worked with the late Wolfgang Vogel to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tumour development. Chris brings an empathetic, flexible and solution oriented approach to his new guidance role.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 – Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholars

Blyth Education would like to congratulate the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholars on an excellent academic year. Cambridge University is ranked among the best universities in the world and offers a challenging, but very rewarding curriculum for students who have the ability and determination to succeed.

This past year, we saw exceptional results from all Blyth Scholars with three, Chen Sun (Natural Science), Ryan Pepin (English) and Joe Kileel (Mathematics), receiving firsts for their work - the highest level of academic achievement at Cambridge University. Congratulations to all of our scholars for your hard work.

This October the four newest scholars will travel from across Canada to take up residence at Cambridge University and begin their undergraduate degrees. If you wish to know more about the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships please visit www.BlythScholars.com.

Blyth International Summers – Midsummer Update from Sam Blyth

Dear Parents,

On Saturday, our last July international program returns home and I thought it would be useful and interesting to review what has happened. It has been a very good start to the summer with about 900 students and 140 teachers and staff taking part -- another 160 will go on our August programs, most of whom leave this weekend.

Academically, we have had our best results ever, both in terms of grades and completion rate. It looks like 100% of the students will gain a credit which is great tribute to the teaching staff and tutors. Even those students who I sent home this year have continued in their courses with our teachers. Only one student voluntarily withdrew from their program which is a record for us and speaks to the empathy and care provided on site by our staff.

Our programs have visited 26 countries and, not surprisingly, some have provided challenges. We worked our way around general strikes and demonstrations in Athens, happily arranged lodging 10 km away from the bomb sites in central Mumbai and missed the first tropical storm of the year in the Mexican Caribbean. Severe winter storms in southern New Zealand cut one day out of some of the group's finale in Fiji, but when it snows in a ski resort there are lots of benefits.

Against this, there are many, many stories of personal success for our students. I visited more than 600 of them in early July and they spoke of their love for the program, howgreat their teachers were and that, for most, it was the best summer of their lives.

I am including in this letter a link to an article from today's New York Times which I thought you would find interesting reading. What you have given your son/daughter is a great gift and this article shows that the academic benefits are enduring.

With best wishes,

Sam Blyth
Blyth Academy

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Outward Bound Canada and Blyth Strike an Exciting New Partnership

June 9, 2011 TORONTO, ON –Beginning in September 2011, Blyth Academy and Outward Bound Canada will join forces to deliver exciting and experiential Ontario high school credit courses. During each course, Blyth students will regularly attend the new Centre for Green Cities at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto and enjoy an adventurous full-day event at the end of each course.

Plans are underway to offer Grade 9 and 10 Physical Education, Grade 11 Leadership and Peer Support, Grade 11 Biology, Grade 12 World Issues, Grade 12 Environmental & Resource Management and a Grade 12 Interdisciplinary Course. “The Interdisciplinary course will be particularly exciting for our students,” says Alex MacKinnon, Academic Principal of Blyth Academy.” It will weave Personal Leadership with key curriculum strands of Canadian History, Environmental Geography and Creative Writing.” These courses will be available to our full time students in September and also to all students throughout the GTA during the summer of 2012.

Sarah Wiley, Executive Director of Outward Bound Canada, sees an exciting future. “Students will embark on an experiential journey that will connect them to the local environment and community on multiple ecological, historical and personal levels. We will deliver academic content in a process that uses problem-based learning and self-directed inquiry, community engagement and service, high adventure and team-building challenges and urban expeditions!”

“This innovative new partnership reinforces Blyth’s commitment to enriching students’ educational experience through experiential learning and community involvement, “says Sam Blyth, Chair of Blyth Academy. “I have no question that this partnership with Outward Bound Canada will prove to be rewarding and exhilarating!”

A complete list of courses and course descriptions will be available in mid-July on the Blyth Academy website at www.blytheducation.com/Academy/FullTime

For information, please contact Patrick Shaw, President and Managing Director of Blyth Academy at: patshaw@blytheducation.com 416-960-3552.

March 10, 2011 - Anthony Cary appointed Director of Queen's-Blyth International Program

Sam Blyth is delighted to announce the appointment of Anthony Cary as Blyth's Executive Director of our new initiative with Queen's University. Anthony will take on this appointment following a long and successful career in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Educated at Eton, Trinity College, Oxford (MA) and Stanford University (MBA), he served as Chef de Cabinet to both Chris Patten at the European Commission for External Relations and to Leon Brittan at the European Commission for Competition and Financial Services. He also served as British Ambassador to Sweden and from 2007-2011 as the 22nd British High Commissioner to Canada. Anthony brings a wealth of international experience to this program which will see Blyth and Queen's cooperating to offer accredited university courses in many countries around the world. These programs are open to university students and qualified adults from across the country and from the US with the first courses being offered in the spring of 2012.

Friday, March 4, 2011 - Blyth Academy Burlington – Open House Presentations

Wednesday, March 30 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., 952 Century Road, Burlington

Blyth Academy is set to open its newest campus in Burlington. Located at 952 Century Road, the Academy will begin by offering summer school, as well as private one-on-one courses, in July and August. The full-time program will commence in September. Blyth Academy invites all interested families to join us for a presentation at our newest campus on Wednesday, March 30 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. located at 952 Century Road. Please RSVP to info@blytheducation.com.

March 1, 2011 – Blyth Ice Sculpture Wins 2nd Place at Bloor Yorkville’s Icefest

Blyth Academy congratulates Tyler Hayes on being awarded 2nd place in this year’s Bloor Yorkville Icefest competition. Running from February 24-27, Icefest’s theme was a “Circus Extravaganza” with sculptures made from over 25, 000 lbs. of ice.

January 31, 2011 - Queen’s signs agreement with Blyth to offer courses internationally

Kingston, ON – Queen’s University will offer a range of undergraduate courses in locations around the world during spring and summer terms beginning in 2012 under a new agreement with Blyth Educational Travel.

“The Queen’s-Blyth International Studies Program broadens the scope of the university’s international offerings, which already include the Bader International Study Centre (BISC) and numerous exchange opportunities,” says John Dixon, Vice-Provost (International). “This program will enhance the university’s international profile and expand enrollment through off-campus delivery of courses.”

Queen’s University will administer all academic aspects of the program. Blyth Educational Travel, which has been offering high-quality academic programs internationally for over 30 years, will be responsible for all logistical matters including travel, accommodations and field-trip arrangements.

"We are delighted to work with Queen's University in providing these innovative, experiential, accredited university programs starting in the spring of 2012. They will be a natural complement to our international high school courses, which have provided Canadians and Americans access to accredited programs in over 30 countries for the past 34 years," said Sam Blyth, Managing Director, Blyth Educational Travel.

The three-year agreement will initially see Queen’s courses offered in international venues beginning in spring 2012. Although exact locations have still to be finalized, it is expected that three will be in Europe – most likely France, Spain and Italy – while the others will likely be in Australia and Costa Rica.

“The ability to take intensive four-week Queen’s courses in Paris or Rome, Sydney or Barcelona constitutes an exciting new international opportunity for students in a rapidly shrinking global environment, and is a logical extension of Queen’s overseas offerings at the BISC since 1994,” says Patrick O’Neill, Associate Dean (International) in the Faculty of Arts and Science.

Five courses will be offered at each venue during the spring (mid-May to mid-June) and summer (mid-June to mid-July) terms. Each three-unit course (0.5) will be four weeks in duration and will include a rich field-study component developed according to the venue and course, a model that has been used successfully at the BISC for several years.

The courses, intended for upper-year students, will feature small class sizes of between 10 and 25 participants, and will be open to students from across Canada and the United States. As in the case of the BISC, Queen’s will hire instructors for the international courses through an open application process.

For information please contact Michael Onesi, Michael.onesi@queensu.ca, 613 533-6000, ext. 77513 or Christina Archibald, Christina Archibald, Christina.archibald@queensu.ca, 613 533-6000, ext. 32877, Queen’s News and Media Services. For Blyth Academy please contact Brandon Kerstens, Brandon@blytheducation.com, 416-960-3552.

January 19, 2011- Blyth Academy

Sam Blyth, Chair, Blyth Academy, announces the appointment of Patrick Shaw as President and Managing Director, Blyth Academy effective February 1, 2011.

Patrick brings an exceptional record of achievement in international business and innovative educational programming to this new position. As Manager of the Universite Canadienne en France, he shaped Canada’s first overseas university campus. Subsequently, he developed educationally focused travel programs in the Polar Regions, leading two of the largest Polar travel companies in history. Patrick has a BA from the University of Toronto, an MBA from the Ivey Business School at the Western University of Ontario and an MA from the London School of Economics, where he graduated with distinction.

As a creative business leader, motivator and team builder, he is ideally positioned to lead Blyth Academy at this exciting time in the company’s history. Patrick will be based in Yorkville where he will oversee all academy development and operations, supported by Academic Principal Alex MacKinnon.

Friday, January 14, 2011 – Luke Coles Appointed to Head of School at Blyth Lawrence Park

Sam Blyth, Chair, Blyth Academy, is delighted to announce the appointment of Luke Coles as Head of School, Blyth Academy, Lawrence Park effective February 1, 2011.

Luke joins Blyth Academy following a distinguished 11-year career as a teacher, coach, mentor, Head of Department and Vice Principal of a leading private school in Toronto. Educated at Lawrence Park Collegiate, Queens University B.A.(Hons) and the University of Toronto B.Ed, M.Ed, he brings with him enormous enthusiasm, empathy and experience in helping youth excel.

Winners of the 2011 Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships

January 5th, 2011

Blyth Scholars and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust announce the winners of the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust 2011 scholarships

We are delighted to announce the following scholars:

Sumner Braund, Toronto French School, Toronto – Pembroke College, Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic
Yining Nie, Hon. Vincent Massey Secondary School, Windsor, Ontario – Trinity College, Linguistics
Hunter Spink, Western Canada High School, Calgary – Trinity College, Mathematics
Angela Wan, Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill – Fitzwilliam College, Biological Natural Sciences

The Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships are the most valuable awards available in Canada for students to wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree. Tenable at any University of Cambridge undergraduate college the scholarships provide full funding for tuition fees, maintenance and travel between Canada and Cambridge for three or four years depending on the field of study.

The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust is one of the main funding agencies for international students at the University and provides support to more than 600 students each year. The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust has joined the scheme this year to increase the number of scholarships available. The Trust was founded in 1982 by the University to support international students from Commonwealth countries.

The Trust’s Director, Michael O'Sullivan, said: “Every high school in Canada was invited to nominate its brightest student for the scholarship, which provides full funding to study for an undergraduate degree at Cambridge. We look forward to welcoming these successful applicants, who would not otherwise have been able to study at Cambridge.”

In 2010 and the scholarship committee review all applications and held regional interviews across the country. The top ten candidates were then flown to Toronto for a final round of interviews that were conducted by Canadian alumni of the University and Cambridge admission heads. This year, each of the scholarship winners has received an offer of admission from the College of their first choice. The approximate value of each scholarship is $150,000 over three years.

Dr Geoff Parks, Director of Admissions at the University, said: “This year the scheme has been extended to provide four scholarships, thanks to joint funding from Blyth Scholars and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust.

“These students have outstanding ability but would have not been able to come to Cambridge without the scholarships. They will now be able to benefit from the unique experience offered by our world-class University and be a valuable part of its diverse community.”

The University of Cambridge is one of the leading academic institutions in the world. Affiliates of the University have won more Nobel Prizes than any other institution in the world.

For more information or to arrange an interview please contact Brandon Kerstens at Blyth Scholars at 1-866-960-3552 or brandon@blytheducation.com. To contact the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust see www.cambridgetrusts.org, or email info@overseastrusts.cam.ac.uk

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 - Blyth Academy Port Credit - Open House

Wednesday, January 19 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., 1470 Hurontario Street

Blyth Academy is set to open its newest campus in January 2011. Beautifully set in Port Credit at 1470 Hurontario Street, the Academy will offer evening and weekend credits, as well as private one-on-one courses, beginning in early February 2011. Summer classes will start in July and August. The full-time program will commence in September. Blyth Academy invites all interested families to join us for an open house at the new campus on Wednesday, January 19 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. located at 1470 Hurontario Street. Please RSVP to info@blytheducation.com.

Friday December 3rd – Bhutan Canada Foundation wins Google Grant

The Bhutan Canada Foundation has been selected to receive a very generous Google Grants award, which will provide up to $10,000 of in-kind promotional funding each month. This funding will give a boost to already strong teacher recruitment efforts.

The Google Grants programme supports organisations sharing Google's philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy and the arts.

Designed for registered non-profit organisations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising programme that harnesses the power of Google AdWords, Google's flagship advertising product. Google Grants has awarded free AdWords advertising to many non-profit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to literacy, from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV education.

Monday November 15th, 2010 – Blyth Congratulates National Finalists

Blyth Academy would like to congratulate the following ten candidates, who have been selected as national finalists for the 2011 Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships.

Sumner Braund, Toronto French School, Toronto, ON
Alexander Carr, Brentwood College School, Mill Bay, BC
Michael Casson, Lakefield College School, Lakefield, ON
Joshua Lee, St. Francis Xavier S.S., Mississauga, ON
Megan I-Mei Mulder, Britannia S.S., Vancouver, BC
Yining Nie, Hon. Vincent Massey S.S., Windsor, ON
Olivia Podmore, Southridge School, Surrey, BC
Sydney Smith, West Point Grey Academy, Vancouver, BC
Hunter Spink, Western Canada High School, Calgary, AB
Shanna Wang, Semiahmoo S.S., Surrey, BC

Wednesday October 27th, 2010 – Blyth Congratulates Shortlisted Cambridge Candidates

The following have been shortlisted for the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarship for 2011

Kirsten Arnell, Notre Dame Collegiate, High River, AB
Hillary Ball, Branksome Hall, Toronto, ON
Sumner Braund, Toronto French School, Toronto, ON
Alexander Carr, Brentwood College School, Mill Bay, BC
Michael Casson, Lakefield College School, Lakefield, ON
Bianca Chelu-Panalagan, Father John Redmond C.S.S., Toronto, ON
Robert Godfrey, Northern S. S., Toronto, ON
Nicholas Howard, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Alexander Izydorczyk, St. Paul's High School, Winnipeg, MB
Daniela Keren, The York School, Toronto, ON
Chelsea Latremouille, Trafalgar Castle School, Whitby, ON
Joshua Lee, St. Francis Xavier S.S., Mississauga, ON
Alison McFadden, Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School, Calgary, AB
Tessa Morris, Rideau District High School, Elgin, ON
Megan I-Mei Mulder, Britannia S.S., Vancouver, BC
Yining Nie, Hon. Vincent Massey S.S., Windsor, ON
Olivia Podmore, Southridge School, Surrey, BC
Siyan (Anna) Ren, Little Flower Academy, Vancouver, BC
Hamza Riaz, Western Canada High School, Calgary, AB
Sydney Smith, West Point Grey Academy, Vancouver, BC
Hunter Spink, Western Canada High School, Calgary, AB
Claire Vannelli, Brentwood College School, Mill Bay, BC
Bo (Angela) Wan, Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill, ON
Shanna Wang, Semiahmoo S.S., Surrey, BC

Congratulations to students and their schools, as well as their individual teachers who have contributed to their distinction.

Friday, October 22, 2010 – Blyth Students Medal at the Youth Olympic Games

Blyth Academy would like to congratulate the National Rhythmic Gymnastics team on their efforts at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. The team, who studied at Blyth Academy, was the first team from North or South America to medal at the games.

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Friday, October 8, 2010 - Blyth Academy on the CBC National News

Blyth Academy (Yorkville Campus) hosted a crew from the CBC last week and several students were interviewed on the use of eReader technology in the school. On Sunday evening, the piece was broadcast to more than 5 million homes across the nation. To view the piece please click on http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/ID=1606525834

Friday, October 8, 2010 - Blyth Academy to open in Mississauga in 2011

Sam Blyth, Chair, and Alex MacKinnon, Principal, are delighted to announce the opening of the newest Blyth Academy in Mississauga, Ontario. The campus, which is located at 1470 Hurontario Street in the heart of Port Credit, will be very conveniently located to serve our growing clientele in the GTA's west end.

The school will welcome its first students in February to its evening and weekend courses and offer a full summer school. The first full time students will be admitted for the academic year 2011-12 starting in September 2011.

For more information please click on www.blytheducation.com/blythacademy

Friday, October 1, 2010 – Information Session on Applying to Cambridge University

Blyth Academy and Sam Blyth are pleased to invite you to meet:

Dr. Geoff Parks, Director of Admissions, Cambridge University

for an evening briefing on applying to Cambridge University. Join us in the Music Room of Hart House at the University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle, on Wednesday, November 3 at 7 pm. Please RSVP to brandon@blytheducation.com

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - Cambridge University ranks #1 university in the world: overtakes Harvard Cambridge University ranks #1 university in the world: overtakes Harvard

Blyth Academy partners with the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust in providing four annual scholarships for Canadians to attend Cambridge University. The awards cover all of their tuition, maintenance and travel for their undergraduate degree. In 2010 admission tutors from Cambridge will be interviewing undergraduate candidates in Canada. These interviews will be held at Blyth Academy in late November. TO discover more about the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarships click here.

Friday July 30, 2010 – Blyth Academy Lawrence Park

Blyth Academy acquires the assets of North Toronto Academy.

Sam Blyth announced today that Blyth Academy (Lawrence Park) has acquired the assets and real estate interests of North Toronto Academy.

The acquisition will more than double the space and add significant scope to the facilities of the new Blyth Academy site in Lawrence Park. Located immediately opposite to Blyth’s site at 3284 Yonge Street, students will be able to move easily between the two locales.

Blyth Academy offers a first class boutique education environment at the high school level: Grades 9-12. It operates in four locations: Yorkville, Thornhill, Blyth @ the ROM, and Lawrence Park. This year Blyth Academy will enroll more than 3000 students and offer accredited courses in 28 countries around the world as well in the Greater Toronto Area.

Friday July 30, 2010 – Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarship

Blyth Scholars and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust are pleased to announce that together they will be offering four fully-funded scholarships for Canadians entering the undergraduate program at Cambridge University from 2011. These scholarships are the most sought after and valuable undergraduate awards available to Canadians.

The scholarships will be available to both graduating high school students and to university students in Canada who demonstrate financial need and who apply to enter Cambridge from the fall of 2011onwards. Canadian citizens and landed immigrants to Canada are eligible to apply as well as students whose first language may be other than English.

The scholarships are tenable at any undergraduate college at Cambridge University and in any subject other than Medicine or Veterinary Studies. One of the four scholarships is designated for Pembroke College.

The awards will cover all of the costs of tuition and maintenance as well as airfares for a three year undergraduate degree. There are no fees applicable to the scholarship application and students who demonstrate financial need may apply for assistance in meeting the university and college application fees.

Applications are due October 1st, 2010 for the academic year 2011-2012. More information can be found at www.BlythEducation.com

The Cambridge Commonwealth Trust is the main scholarship and bursary funding agency of Cambridge University. Blyth Scholars is charitable funding arm of Blyth Academy which is one the leading private schools in Canada.

Cambridge University is one of the leading academic institutions in the world. Presently celebrating its 800th anniversary, the university’s graduates and affiliates have won more Nobel Prizes than any other institution in the world.

Also, qualified students who are applying to Cambridge University, but who are not seeking financial aid, may be interviewed in Canada for the first time. These interviews will be conducted by Cambridge University Admission Tutors at Blyth Academy in late November/early December annually from 2010.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - Blyth Bhutan Scholarships

Blyth Academy is pleased to announce Gaki Wangmo Wangchey and Yeshi Choden as the first Blyth Bhutanese Scholars. Gaki and Yeshi have been selected to study at Blyth Academy in Toronto for grade 11 and 12. The scholarship includes tuition and accommodations for two years and one round trip flight to Bhutan per year of study. Both scholars have outstanding academic backgrounds and are active within their communities.

Gaki Wangmo Wangchey

Gaki is presently studying in Grade 11 at Phuentsholing Higher Secondary School and enjoys participating in all the school activities, especially debates, dramas and community service. She is an active member of Y-VIR (Youth Volunteer in Action) in her town. Throughout her school life she has demonstrated her leadership qualities in various ways, such as school house captain, Nature Club Prefect and taking initiative in many other activities. In her spare time, Gaki enjoys reading, playing sports like table tennis and badminton, and listening to music.

Gaki is very eager to explore new horizons in her life and is looking forward to making new friends at Blyth Academy, experiencing a different culture and bonding with her host family, all while taking advantage of the academic excellence of her new school.

Yeshi Choden

Yeshi Choden, a grade 11 student of Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School, Thimphu is the youngest of three children in her family. She is also very fond of reading, listening to music, surfing the internet, gardening and traveling. She is the family volunteer for any community service proposed by the City Municipality.

Yeshi has always excelled in academics and was personally awarded by His Majesty the King when she graduated from junior high school. Similarly, she has been recognized throughout her student life in various activities like debates, cultural competitions, art competition and science exhibitions. As a member of the School Scouts Club she has been involved in many of its voluntary activities.

To her friends and teachers, she is one who is not afraid of taking up challenges and committing herself to any task assigned. Yeshi believes that Blyth Academy and living with her Canadian host family will unquestionably enhance her goal towards being a doctor one day.

Friday, June 25, 2010 - International Summers at Rideau Hall

The International Summer's Culinary Arts team is in Ottawa this week cooking for the Governor General at Rideau Hall. The team is in Ottawa for the National Table Awards.

From left to right: Chef Louis Charest, Paul Finkelstein, Laura Pol, Carly Hill, His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Jeramy Thammavongsa, Katelynn Berger, Claire Spackman, Brandon Smith, Amanda Finkelstein.

BLYTH ACADEMY INTRODUCES TORONTO’S FIRST INTERACTIVE STOREFRONT WINDOWS

TORONTO – June 21, 2010

Blyth Academy and Interactive Research Lab are pleased to announce the installation of two completely interactive touch storefront windows. The two windows were installed and went live this weekend and can be viewed at the Yorkville Campus, 146 Yorkville Ave (at Avenue Road) and at the Lawrence Park Campus, 3284 Yonge Street (north of Lawrence).

The interactive windows provide prospective and current students with in depth access to information on Blyth’s schools in Toronto and 24 campuses around the world. The technology allows for instant touch response and the ability to send emails containing Blyth brochures in real time to your smart phone or Blackberry. Its high resolution colour display is powerful and can be viewed easily in bright daylight as well as at night time.

“The live and interactive storefront windows will provide the community with a unique around-the-clock ability to explore and interact with the Blyth world from the street level,” said Sam Blyth, Chair, Blyth Academy. “These interactive windows represent our continued commitment to innovation and technology.”

In November 2009, Blyth Academy, in a partnership with Sony Canada, was the first school in the world to announce that it would provide all full-time students with a personalized Sony® Reader Digital Book. Since the announcement in the Fall, the Sony Reader program has been successfully implemented and Readers have proven extremely useful in the academic setting, offering students both educational and organizational benefits.

For information, and to schedule an interview, please contact:

Brandon Kerstens
Director of Development Blyth Academy
brandon@blytheducation.com
416-960-3552

Thursday, May 27, 2010 – Blyth Alumni

Cara Davis, graduate of the Blyth Culinary Arts summer program in Italy, has won gold at the Provincial and National Skills Canada Competition for her culinary skills.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 – Faculty and Staff

Clare Glassco, 2010 program manager for Spain and former program manager for Australia, Ecuador, and Egypt, has recently won a Social Sciences Humanities Research Council award to further her studies in migrant workers in Canada. Congratulations Clare!

Thursday May 13, 2010 – Blyth International Summers

We are thrilled to announce that with a current registration of over 940 students across our 25 programs, we anticipate our biggest enrolment year to date.

Also looking strong are our three new programs this year: the Grand Tour, which will visit ten cities in Europe, Fashion, Photography & Design in London, Barcelona, Milan and Paris, and Greece, which will take our students sailing the Aegean on a flotilla of yachts.

There is still time to register for Summer 2010, but some programs have already filled and space is limited in others. Act quickly to ensure you are not disappointed!

Tuesday, April 22, 2010 - Thimphu, Bhutan

Sam Blyth presented the Minister of Education, His Majesty’s Government of Bhutan, with two full scholarships for Bhutanese students to attend Blyth Academy, Toronto.

The Ministry of Education will advertise the scholarships this spring and select two students who have completed Grade 10 in Bhutan. The successful scholars will attend Blyth Academy for two years and receive a full grant for tuition, maintenance, and airfare.

“The scholarships reflect Blyth’s ongoing commitment to Bhutan both through its schools and through the Bhutan Canada Foundation.” said Sam Blyth. “These students will add to the quality and diversity of the school and we greatly look forward to them attending Blyth Academy in September.”

Monday, April 19 - Grand Re-Opening of Blyth Academy Thornhill

Blyth Academy Thornhill is moving to an expanded and enhanced facility on the second floor of the Thornhill Square Mall, at Bayview and John, and invites you, your friends, and family to view the new facility at an Open House on Thursday, April 29 from 7 pm to 9 pm.

In addition to our regular course offerings from grade 9 through 12, our 2010-2011 curriculum at Blyth Thornhill will offer interested grade 11 and 12 students an opportunity to explore a challenging and creative new focus: a one to two year package of academic and optional courses related to the Arts, Media, and Technology. For more

information, please call the Thornhill campus at 905-889-8081.

Monday, April 12 - Blyth International Summers

This year 80 students received scholarships or bursaries to participate in our international summer programs.

“Our financial aid to these students reflects our commitment to access to international education for Canadians. As well, these awards have attracted a very high caliber of student who will enrich the quality of the student body and enhance the experience for all” - Sam Blyth, Chair, Blyth Academy.

Wednesday, April 7 - Blyth Academy Lawrence Park

Sam Blyth, Chair, Alex Mackinnon, Principal and the staff of Blyth Academy are delighted to announce the opening of Blyth Academy’s newest venue in Lawrence Park. Conveniently located on Yonge Street just north of Lawrence Avenue, the school is now accepting students for both summer school and for September 2010.

For information on admissions please contact Nili Isaacs at nisaacs@blytheducation.com or at 416 960-3552.

Friday, March 19, 2010 - Blyth Students become the first group of students to do community service work in the Kingdom of Bhutan

Thirteen students have just returned from what they described variously as an “awesome”, “life changing” experience in the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. During their 10 days in the country they worked in schools and local communities alongside our Canadian teachers teaching and mentoring local children.

As they travelled across the country they attended festivals, were welcomed into local homes and hiked and explored the world’s best preserved ecosystem.

On their final day they climbed to the “Tigers Nest” a monastery high above the Paro Valley. En route they were joined by HRH, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, who addressed the group as one former Canadian school student to another.

Welcome home!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 – Nancy Strickland, Bhutan Canada Foundation, to Receive Honorary Degree

Sam Blyth, Blyth Academy, and the Bhutan Canada Foundation are pleased to announce that Nancy Strickland, Executive Director of the Bhutan Canada Foundation, will receive an honorary degree from Trent University in June 2010.

On behalf of Senate, the president of Trent University announced today the outstanding individuals who will receive honorary degrees at convocation ceremonies on June 2, 3, and 4, 2010.

“The University Senate was unanimous in its approval of these five distinguished individuals as Trent University's honorary degree recipients for 2010,” said Dr. Steven E. Franklin, president and vice-chancellor at Trent. “Each of these notable Canadians has made meaningful contributions to society, advancing the interests of humanity through education, be it through politics, research, post secondary education, or international work. No doubt their comments will be an inspiration to the graduates at the University’s 43rd convocation ceremonies in June 2010.”

Nancy Strickland
Thursday, June 3 – Morning Ceremony

A global citizen committed to international development, Nancy Strickland, a geography major, graduated from Trent in 1978. Ms. Strickland is the founding Executive Director of The Bhutan Canada Foundation which is a newly established NGO focusing on educational links between Bhutan and Canada. She started her international work with World University Service of Canada (WUSC) as a geography teacher in rural Zimbabwe and then taught in Eastern Bhutan and later in the High Arctic of Canada. From 1992 to 2008 Ms. Strickland worked for the University of New Brunswick and headed the CIDA-funded Canadian Cooperation Office in Bhutan. In 2003, she was honoured with the WUSC Alumni Award in recognition of her consistent commitment to international development. Ms. Strickland has assisted in the production of a number of textbooks and wrote a children’s book about rural Bhutan entitled Going Home in the Rain, which she dedicated to the children of Bhutan.

For a complete list of honorary degree recipients throughout Trent University’s history, please visit www.trentu.ca/administration/senate_hongrademinent.php

For more information on Nancy Strickland and the Bhutan Canada Foundation please visit: http://www.bhutancanada.com/HOME.html

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 – Blyth in the Community

Blyth Academy would like to congratulate its students for their ongoing involvement with community service projects. Here are just a few of the exciting projects that students have taken part in over the winter months:

Project Haiti - In January, following the Haiti’s earthquake, Blyth students were quick to respond to the tragedy by splitting into groups to carry out a number of fundraisers, raising over $500 in just one day.

Ice Fest - On February 20th and 21st, Blyth Students volunteered their time to help coordinate Ice Fest, an annual “made-in-Canada” ice carving completion that takes place in the Village of Yorkville Park. Over the course of the weekend students helped more than 15,000 visitors enjoy the uniquely Canadian ice sculptures including carvings of a polar bear, a mouse, geese in flight, beavers and even an Inukshuk.

Habitat for Humanity - After several weeks of fundraising, 23 students spent Friday, February 19 constructing homes for Habitat for Humanity.

January 5, 2010 – Toronto

Blyth Academy is pleased to announce Chen Sun, of A.B. Lucas S.S. in London, Ontario; Ryan Peng, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Ryan Pepin, Port Moody Secondary School, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia are the national winners of this year’s Blyth Cambridge Scholarships. The scholarship, which comes with admission to Pembroke College, Cambridge University, will provide our scholars with funds covering tuition, books, housing, living, and travel expenses. For more information on the scholarship please visit http://blythscholars.com.

Click here to view the complete story from the London Free Press

Toronto – December 22, 2009

Blyth Academy is pleased to introduce The Duke of Edinburgh’s Leadership Award to all of its International Summer Programs and at both of its full-time Academies. Whether students are already involved in, or are new to this award program, Blyth will help them obtain hours towards their bronze, silver, or gold medal. A broad range of activities will be coordinated on each Blyth program to ensure students can fulfill award requirements in all four areas: community service, personal skills development, physical recreation, and adventurous journey. The addition of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award reflects Blyth Academy’s goal of producing successful, well-rounded individuals.

About the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was founded in 1956 by His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh K.G. K.T. The Award came to Canada in 1963 and currently runs in 126 countries around the world. To date almost 6 million young people have challenged themselves by participating in The Award. The Award is a programme that encourages youth to be active, to participate in new activities and pursue current interests in four different areas. It offers you the opportunity to set goals and achieve results in fun and challenging ways. To learn more about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award here.

BLYTH ACADEMY IS FIRST IN THE WORLD TO ANNOUNCE THE SUPPLY OF SONY READERS IN PLACE OF PRINTED TEXTBOOKS

Blyth Academy, Sony Canada and Pearson Canada make digital textbooks a reality

TORONTO – November 17, 2009 – Embracing the benefits of electronic reading, students at Blyth Academy are today beginning the transition from using traditional printed textbooks to digital textbooks read on the Sony® Reader Digital Book. Blyth Academy is the first high school in the world to announce that each student will be supplied with an e-Reader in place of printed textbooks.

From history class to political science, each student will have access to all of his or her course content using leading edge digital technology from Sony and publishers like Pearson Canada. The students will use Sony Readers that are pre-loaded with course textbooks, outlines, assignments, reference materials, background reading and personal timetables.

“My Sony Reader helps me get organized,” said Michael Tyrrell, student at Blyth Academy. “I have all my textbooks and class material on it - it’s really cool. I feel like somebody just personalised school to fit me.”

Blyth Academy selected the Sony Reader Touch™ Edition because it’s easy to use with intuitive touch screen navigation, and its open format provides students with access to content from numerous sources.

“We’re excited about how the Sony Reader can enhance a student’s learning experience,” says Tim Algate, Reader Product Manager with Sony Canada. “We’ll be listening to these students, using their feedback to evolve our Reader offering for education.”

The school has compiled a library of digital content from textbook publishers like Pearson and other class material and literature in digital format. Blyth will give students access to digital assets for university admission, offering everything they need to chose and apply to any university.

“The digital content we’ve acquired, coupled with the students’ Sony Readers, will dramatically improve student access to textbooks, collateral material, literature and reading in general,” said Sam Blyth, Chair, Blyth Academy. “Our student survey shows that they are twice as likely to read a book available in an e-book format as in hard copy form.”

Helping lead the way in delivering digital content for education are publishers like Pearson Canada. “Pearson Canada is taking students beyond the four corners of the printed textbook,” said Anne-Marie Scullion, Vice President of Marketing Field Services, Pearson Canada. “Our focus is on developing flexible and adaptive content to engage students in a 21st century learning environment.”

Students will also have access to more than half a million free e-books from Google through the Sony eBook store at www.ebookstore.sony.com, as well as the e-books offered by the Toronto Public Library.

About Blyth Academy

Blyth Academy is one of Canada’s largest providers of private education. It owns and operates three high school campuses in the Toronto region and operates international accredited programs in 28 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.blytheducation.com.

About the Sony Reader

The Sony Touch Edition™ Reader is a portable electronic reading device that can store up to 350 eBooks, and allows access to multiple file formats. Its award-winning industrial design features an E Ink® Vizplex™ electronic paper display that mimics the look of ink on paper. The Reader features a six-inch touch screen panel that enables page turning, highlighting and note taking with the swipe of a finger or by using the included stylus pen. Readers can take handwritten notes with the stylus pen or type with the virtual keyboard. It includes an integrated English Dictionary that allows you to look up a word by simply tapping on it. It also offers five adjustable font sizes, as well as media expansion slots, making your portable library virtually limitless. Visit www.sonystyle.ca/reader for more information.

About Pearson Canada School Division

Every day Pearson resources touch the lives of teachers and students in Canadian classrooms. Our research-based print and digital programs, assessment tools, and educational services are designed to help teachers make a lasting impact on learning for every student. Pearson is Canada's leading educational publisher, developing resources for all core curriculum subjects K-12: Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and French as a Second Language. We see the diversity of Canada’s students as a strength and are committed to developing a full array of core curriculum, supplementary, assessment, professional, and early learning resources to help students of all ages learn at learn at their own pace, and in their own ways. Visit www.pearsoncanada.ca/school for more information.

For information, and to schedule an interview, please contact:

Brandon Kerstens
Director of Development Blyth Academy
brandon@blytheducation.com
416-960-3552

Candice Hayman
Public Relations Specialist
Sony of Canada Ltd.
Candice_hayman@sony.ca
416-718-5048

Anne-Marie Scullion VP,
Marketing Field Services
Pearson Canada
Anne-Marie.Scullion@Pearsoned.com
416-386-3465

Blyth Academy and Pembroke College would like to congratulate the following applicants who have received National Interviews for a Blyth Cambridge Scholarship:

Victoria Breda, Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Woodbridge, ON
Mary Louise Chabot, Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, Victoria, BC
Brandon Ewonus, St. Michaels University School, Victoria, BC
Sarah Lane, Villanova College, Richmond Hill, ON
Kelly Ann O’Connor, Elmwood School, Ottawa, ON
Ryan Peng, Centennial Collegiate, Saskatoon, SK
Patrick Quinton-Brown, Sinclair Secondary School, Whitby, ON
Chen Sun, A.B. Lucas Secondary School, London, ON

Blyth Academy

Last summer Blyth Academy incorporated Blyth International Summer Awards into each of our programs. We congratulate the following students on their outstanding 2009 achievements.

The Chairman’s Award for Academic Excellence: Awarded to the top academic student on the program.

Ari Zagdanski - International Business
Yuna Yoon - Spain
Robert Trench - Film Studies
Zach Barnes- Culinary Arts
Victoria Breda- Egypt Hillary
Abramsky - Amazon
Caleigh Gruner - Costa Rica
Olivia Petersons - Costa Rica
Madison Abernethy - Costa Rica
Iain Reid Costa - Rica
Mike Holmes – Italy and Greece
Michael Harvey- Playas Del Coco
Andrei Dan – Hawaii

The Principal’s Award for Citizenship: Awarded to the top citizen of the program who shows enthusiasm, compassion for others and a role model for other students.

Alexander Bleeker - International Business
Brandon Clarke - Australia
Suzanne Tillman - Spain
Laura Katz - Culinary Arts
Joanne Roitman - Film Studies
Gareth Mandin - Egypt
Emma Dawkins - Costa Rica
Martin Hough and Elena Koskinas – Playas Del Coco
Patrick Boelsterli - Amazon
Maddy Dawson - Italy and Greece
Torrey Sirdevan- Hawaii
Reilly Kostic- France
Rebecca Lee - France

The Director’s Award for Community Service: Awarded to the individual viewed to have been the top contributor to the program through leadership and high endeavor.

Christopher Conery- International Business
Amanda Nimmo - Spain
Sami Cooney - Film Studies
Cara Davis - Culinary Arts
Sarah Krapez - Egypt
Michelle Millar - Italy and Greece
Matthew Powell - Amazon
Reegan Connor - Cost Rica
Max Bertram and Jasmine Thagard – Playas Del Coco
Sean West – Hawaii Lydia Lim- France

Our winning students represent a number of schools across Canada including:

Our winning students represent a number of schools across Canada including:
CHAT	Mother Terese C.S.S
Oakville Trafalger	Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Ashbury	Northern S.S
Nelson High School	Thornhill S.S
Glebe Collegiate Institute	Northview Heights
Father John Redmond	Gordon Graydon Memorial
Holy Cross Catholic Academy	Catholic Central High School
Brampton Christian School	Canterbury Public
St. Thomas Aquinas	Sir John A. Macdonald S.S.
Colonel By	Crescent School
Stelly's Secondary	Henry Wise Wood H.S.
Greenwood	Etobicoke CI
Bishop Strachan	Leaside H.S.
Havergal	Upper Canada College
Nelson High School	Lisgar CI
Unionville H.S.	St. Roberts C.S.S.
Mentor College

As seen at MACLEANS.CA, June 16, 2009

Sam Blyth, director of the co-ed Blyth Academy in Thornhill, Ont., shudders at the thought of a stand-alone class for poise and presence: “There are all kinds of things,outdoor things, kids that age could be doing in the summer. Let them participate, don’t just modulate their behaviour.”

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Blyth Italy/Greece group to have an audience with His Holiness, Pope Benedict XV1.

On July 8th 150 students and staff on our Greece/Italy program will have the honour of an audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XV1 at the Vatican.

Special Announcements

Blyth Academy @ the Royal Ontario Museum

We are delighted to announce that we have recently reached an agreement with the Royal Ontario Museum which for the first time will allow students to take high school credit courses at the ROM.

The courses, which will be accredited by Blyth Academy, will be taught by our faculty together with both educational and curatorial staff at the museum. Uniquely this program will allow student to access to both the public galleries and vaults and the ability to handle artifacts as they work with ROM staff.

Blyth Academy full time students will be able to take up to 2 credits a term at the ROM. During the summer and evening s and Saturdays in the fall the program will be open to students from other schools. Course are accredited at grades 9-12 and will include the following amongst others:

Earth and Space Sciences
Classical Civilization (including the study of the Dead Sea Scrolls)
Visual Arts and Environmental Design
Native Studies
Anthropology
Modern Western Civilization Biology

For more information please contact our office at 416 960-3552 or email info@blytheducation.com

April 3,2009

Blyth Academy to sponsor the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. Sam Blyth, Chair, Blyth Academy is delighted to announce that it will sponsor the forthcoming exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Royal Ontario Museum.

In 2008 Blyth sponsored the Darwin exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum. The sponsorship of the Dead Sea Scrolls signals Blyth s continued support of the ROM together with its belief in the power of exploration and discovery in the field of education.

The following article appeared in the Globe and Mail on March 24, 2009:

Blyth Summer Academy in Ottawa:

Blyth Academy is happy to announce that it will be offering accredited courses at its new Ottawa summer school in July and August, 2009.

Blyth’s new summer school - using the facilities of both Ashbury College and Elmwood School - will be opened to both girls and boys, in the heart of Rockcliffe Park. The program also offers a limited amount of residential accommodation.

Blyth brings to Ottawa the high quality education, specialized faculty and the ideal, small class learning environment that have ensured our graduates’ continued post-secondary university success. A wide range of courses grades 9-12 will be available.

Bringing Blyth’s affordable private education to Ottawa, course fees are only $895, (plus a $95 one time registration fee.) Students enrolled in multiple courses, or participating in our international summer education programs, are eligible for discounts.

An additional benefit is the opportunity for students to take part in Blyth’s industry leading accredited community service program. Students participate in unique and beneficial community support projects that can be used to fulfill graduation requirements.

Please visit our website again for additional information and further updates about Blyth Academy in Ottawa.

New Academy Staff!

We are delighted to welcome John MacPhail to our staff. John will teach History for us this summer in France and is the second member of our staff to receive the Governor General’s Awards for Excellence in the Teaching of History. An in depth bio will be available shortly.

Changes in our Guidance Department at Yorkville and Thornhill:

Ms. Nili Isaacs B.A., B.Ed (McGill) M.Ed. (University of Toronto) We are pleased to announce that Ms. Nili Isaacs will be joining Blyth Academy – Yorkville as Head of Guidance and Administration. Ms. Isaacs, a dynamic young educator, received her undergraduate education at McGill University and received her Master’ Degree from the University of Toronto specializing in Guidance and Counseling Psychology. She has been a teacher and guidance counselor for over seven years. She has international experience being a member of the staff at an inner city school for 4 years in London, England as a teacher and guidance counselor. She has experience in counseling at both the private and public school systems and for the past year was an integral member of the Guidance department of Jarvis CI. Her expertise and energy will serve our student body well. She will be taking over the duties of Gwim Philipp and can be contacted at: nisaacs@blytheducation.com Her phone number will be 416-960-3552 ext 18.

Ms. Sarah K. Davis B.A., M.A. (University of Iowa, USA). We are pleased to announce that Ms. Davis will be joining Blyth Academy – Thornhill as Head of Guidance and Administration. Ms. Davis received her high school education in Canada before pursuing her undergraduate education in the United States earning a B.A. in English. She continued her schooling at the University of Iowa obtaining a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation and Student Development. Following this, Ms. Davis put her formal education to good use as a teacher and guidance counselor at the high school level in the USA and in England for six years. She has also worked in the field of Gifted Education. Ms. Davis has now relocated to Canada where she has worked as a youth counselor. She is well traveled and is fluent in English, Spanish and French. As an energetic educator, we know our student body will be well served by her expertise and broad range of experience. She will be taking over from Ms. Alexandra Patino on March 23, 2009 at Thornhill.

We are delighted to announce the following appointments to our full and part time Academy. They will take up their various roles with us in April or during the summer and fall.

Dr. David Moody Ph. D. (Cambridge) a young dynamic instructor and award winning teacher. Dr. Moody will be joining our Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics department.

Dr. Cynthia Morin Ph. D. (McMaster University) a native of Quebec, educated in Ontario, Dr. Morin brings to Blyth Academy an impressive resume of teaching both high school and University and research here and abroad (University of Utrecht). Dr. Morin will be in joining our Biology and Mathematics departments.

Dr. John Vervaeke Ph. D. (University of Toronto) Nominated for the Prime Minister’s Best Teacher award (2006) and Best Lecturer in Ontario, TVOntario Big Ideas (2006), Dr. Vervaeke is a published author in Philosophy and Psychology. His real passion is working with young people and he has taught high school for several years. Dr. Vervaeke will be joining our Philosophy and Social Science department.

Michael Helfield M.A.(Queen’s) earned his undergraduate degree at McGill University. An award winning Classics scholar, Mr Helfield will bring a youthful energy to Blyth Academy. He will be joining our Classics and History department.

Mr. Robin Benmergui M.A. (University of Toronto) has had an illustrious career in public education, both in teaching as a Head of English, and as an admired administrator. His years of experience will be an asset to our student body. Mr. Benmergui will be joining our English department.

Blyth Academy Thornhill and Yorkville:

Still unsure what to do for March Break? Why not come to Egypt or Costa Rica with Blyth Academy. Book soon as the deadline is approaching!

Students at our Yorkville campus are in the process of arranging a fashion show in conjunction with a number of Yorkville and Hazelton lanes Boutiques. We will be posting the date shortly.

Students at Thornhill campus will be heading of to the Royal Alexandra Theatre this month to see Medea, a story of obsession and revenge from the play by Euripides.

Enrollment continues to increase as parents and students assess the quality and value proposition offered at our schools. Increasing numbers of grade 11 and 12 students are opting to do their final year in two or three terms in order to create a mini gap year. Families with children in private schools save about $15,000. in tuition fees while keeping their students in a private school setting with excellent teaching. We still have a few spaces available for the February term at Yorkville and Thornhill. Please call us as soon as possible if you are interested. We will be opening another school in Burlington/Oakville in the summer of 2009. More information will be available shortly. Our next part time session begins in February as well. Please call us if you need help.

International Summers:

We are excited to announce that Blyth International Summers has hit a record high in student enrollment. Some programs are nearly sold out, so act fast to get the program of your choice.

Blyth is in search of the best Activities Coordinators and Travelling Tutors out there! We have completed our first round of interviews at Harvard University and this week we are at Oxford University interviewing the best of over 150 applicants. Our support staff are very important to all of our programs and we are very happy with the high caliber of all of those who have applied.

The administrative staff for our Summer Programs are hard at work coming up with new and exciting optional excursions for this summer. Feel like hiking or horseback riding in the Pyrenees? What about swimming with Sting Rays or Dolphins? Or maybe a night in a Castle is more your thing. Stay tuned to your program page in the New Year for all of these exciting opportunities and more!

We have 22 programs available for this summer and happily enrollment is very strong. We estimate more than 1000 students will take part. New programs in the Culinary Arts in Italy, Film Studies in LA, the Performing Arts, Egypt and International Business (NYC, Dubai, and Shanghai) have all been very well received. Our programs in Italy, Greece and France are getting very full-if you are looking at these programs in 2009 please let us know as soon as possible.

March Break:

Still unsure what to do for March Break this year? Why not come to Egypt with Blyth Academy.

We still have space on our programs to Egypt and Costa Rica. These are fun, safe and excellent alternatives to the 'grad trip' phenomena and also offer the opportunity to do community service for credit.

Blyth Community Service

Community Service Internships in Bhutan

Blyth has been actively involved in Bhutan since 1988 when Sam Blyth led an expedition to the country that included the former Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau.

As well as our programs to Cuba, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Egypt and Tanzania we are happy to announce a new opportunity for both high school and university students to do volunteer teaching in Bhutan in the spring and summer of 2009. This is a unique opportunity which will see our students working in teams teaching young Bhutanese and leading activities.

Bhutan is a small Buddhist country in the Eastern Himalayas with a population of under 700,000. It is one of the most traditional, peaceful and beautiful places on earth and I will be leading a trip there in May 2009. It will be my fifth visit to Bhutan and will coincide with the opening of the Bhutan Canada Foundation which will be supported by Blyth. The trip will provide a unique opportunity to meet some of the top people in the country as well as provide unique access to sites around the country. If you are interested in accompanying me please drop me a line at the address below.

Best wishes for a Happy New Year,

Sam Blyth

Managing Director, Blyth Academy.

samblyth@blytheducation.com

Monday, May 6, 2013 An Exciting Announcement from Blyth Academy Yorkville

Friday, May 3, 2013 Blyth Partners with Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC)

Friday, May 3, 2013 Introducing Blyth Academy’s academic program for Alpine Athletes

Monday, April 22, 2013 Blyth Welcomes Jennifer Flynn-Clark as Head of School for Blyth Academy London

Monday, April 8, 2013 Sam Blyth Hosts Dinner for Canadians in Bhutan

Friday, March 28, 2013 Blyth Graduate Morgan Allen elected President of University College London Economics and Finance Society AGM

February 21, 2013 Blyth Bruins Championship Win

February 13, 2013 Announcing Summer School courses with ROM, AGO, TIFF and Outward Bound.

Friday, January 4, 2013 Blyth Scholars and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust announce the winners of the Blyth Cambridge Commonwealth Trust 2013 scholarships

January 2, 2013 Blyth Student Appointed Captain of Team Ontario at the 2013 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

December 13, 2012 New Ottawa and London Campuses

December 5, 2012 Blyth Faculty Member to Receive the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

November 20, 2012 Blyth Bruins Win the Appleby College Challenge Cup

November 14, 2012 Blyth Academy welcomes Tim Putt