The Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Sophia immersed herself in, and enriched, the school community over the 4 years she was a Blyth Academy student. Known for her bright personality and signature Australian accent, Sophia took every opportunity to lift the spirits of the school community. Whether organizing Spirit Weeks with Student Council, and special events for the Class of 2021 as part of the Grad Committee, or fundraising initiatives such as a supply drive for a school in Tanzania and raising money for cancer research, Sophia always found ways to lift others up, and epitomizes the values of a Blyth Academy student. Sophia takes to heart that a school is a community that should welcome, support, encourage and entertain its members. Blyth Academy The Glebe feels like such a community because Sophia has helped to make it so.

Being at Blyth since mid-grade 9 all the way through to graduation has been one wild rollercoaster of never- ending opportunities.

"Being at Blyth since mid-grade 9 all the way through to graduation has been one wild rollercoaster of never- ending opportunities. I have been able to do studies throughout the year (summer and school year) to catch up on my transition from Australian schooling to Canadian schooling. I have had many opportunities that I otherwise would have never been able to have, such as staying as a resident at University of King's College in Halifax for a two-week program and being able to travel to other countries in the middle of the school year and not be behind in my studies.
After I graduate, I am taking a gap year to travel and work on farms in Sweden so I can learn about self-sustainable farming, which is what I hope to do in the future along with having a small camp for children with mental health disorders so they can come to a place where they feel safe and can get help at the same time. After my gap year I plan to attend the Australian Defence Force Academy and get a degree in Aerospace engineering and become a helicopter pilot in the Australian Navy!"

Sophia