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Blyth Academy Burlington is a flourishing private school conveniently located in Village Square in the heart of downtown Burlington within walking distance of the Waterfront and Spencer Smith Park. This campus offers outstanding programming for students from grades 5 to 12. Surrounded by local restaurants, art shops, and fitness facilities, this vibrant hub is the perfect location for our students to pursue their educational goals while remaining connected to their community.
""Our commitment to your child's success is holistic. The work we do each day is meant to prepare our students to be successful beyond our doors and to serve them as they continue to succeed as global citizens. Through small class sizes and increased 1:1 interaction with expert teachers, your child will be afforded the opportunity to develop their own connection with what they're learning. Our smaller, more welcoming classes create a healthy environment for our students to conference with their teachers and peers to hone their skills and broaden the depth of their knowledge."
"Our unique daily schedule and exceptional location are two of the things our families love most about Blyth Burlington. Our schedule means that we do offer a more narrow scope of courses during an academic year. To ensure that our students are not hindered by this, we use a thorough course interest and selection process to ensure that those chosen courses continue to meet the needs of our student body in any given cohort.
A location as prime as the Village Square does come with its limitations, and our school does not have on-site gymnasium facilities or a "school yard" and playground. Our teachers leverage the YMCA, local curling clubs, nearby parks, the waterfront trail and other unique locations to ensure that our students have plenty of opportunity to get active and enjoy their time outside of the classroom."
"There isn't one "type" of student who finds success at Blyth Burlington. Our students are as unique and diverse as our teachers and staff and this partnership is truly the foundation for all kinds of success. There is something for everyone here."
"As a small school, we don't have a traditional "Learning Support" department, like you may find in larger schools. Our Guidance Counsellor works with all students who have IEPs and Student Support Plans, and in many cases our small class sizes and increased teacher support address much of the concern our students have experience in traditional educational settings. However, for students who would typically spend time in a Learning Resource room, or working 1:1 with a staff member for portions of their day, those are things we cannot replicate on our campus. We always recommend a meeting with our Principal and Guidance Counsellor to discuss your specific learning goals and needs to better understand if we can provide the appropriate support for your child to be successful."
"With a broad range of families, involved in many different social circles and communities, our greatest feature is our supple approach to student success. We don't run a one-size-fits-all program and there is a recipe for success that can be found for many different learners."
How people from the school’s community see Blyth Academy Burlington
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Ian Hughes, Principal
Undergraduate degree at The University of Western Ontario and obtained his Postgraduate Certificate in Education at London South Bank University in England
Dear Prospective Students and Parents,
Thank you for your interest in our school. Blyth Academy Burlington has been wonderfully supported by our constituents as well as the community as a whole. In just three years we have grown tremendously and are now an established and unique space where students can prosper academically (and in some cases, athletically).
Blyth Academy Burlington has a strong commitment to offering outstanding education coupled with unique opportunities for interested student-athletes. Our academic program runs from grades 5–12 with small classroom sizes (up to a maximum of 12 students) and focuses on preparing students for post-secondary education and career training. Our teachers care about their students and give them all of the extra assistance and personal attention they need to succeed.
As the Principal, my responsibility is to ensure that your child receives a quality education within a safe, respectful and engaging environment. I am a firm believer in a whole school approach and one of our major focuses here at Blyth Academy Burlington is to ensure ongoing communication between school and home. As such, we are able to better enhance your child’s educational experiences.
We encourage you to schedule a school tour to see the classrooms and meet our teachers. To arrange a visit, or to have any additional questions answered, please call Elaine Armstrong, Academic Administrator, at 905-637-0346.
Once again, thank you for your interest in Blyth Academy Burlington. We’re proud of our abilities to inspire and engage students and sincerely look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Respectfully,
Ian Hughes
Principal, Blyth Academy Burlington
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