Blyth Academy Newsletter Term Three 2020
The beginning of this term started out like any other; students were engaged in the classroom, the hallways were bustling, and experiential learning was happening in and around the campus. Today, we find ourselves in a much different situation — students are continuing their same classes and activities, but they now come together and connect with teachers and classmates through our virtual classrooms. While teaching and learning continues to be disrupted across the province, we are fortunate that our staff and teachers have worked hard to make Blyth Academy Mississauga’s virtual classroom model a success. With the extended closure, we are committed to continuing the same small class sizes and personalized education that our students and families expect. Live virtual classes, office hours, guidance support and even extracurricular activities have continued through our virtual tools. In these uncertain times, we believe that our students benefit greatly from the structure, social interaction and support their school provides them.
Here are a few highlights from Term Three at Blyth Academy Mississauga.
In and Around the Campus
In early March, the students of Blyth Academy Mississauga attended an educational field trip to the Dr. Seuss Experience in Mississauga. The students participated in an interactive journey where they explored Dr. Seuss’s most memorable books. The experiential field trip provided students with an opportunity to reflect on the stories they’ve read and make connections to their current coursework.
Earlier this term, Blyth Mississauga students had the opportunity to take part in the motivational youth empowerment presentation by Live Different. Live Different is a Canadian charity organization with a passion for making positive differences in the lives of teens and others. Throughout the presentation Live Different shared words of encouragement, stories of empowerment, and uplifting songs that the students were able to participate in. They encouraged our students to not only live different but also think different and embrace the individual aspects that make them unique.
In February, the students at Blyth Academy Mississauga participated in a campus-wide art competition put on by the student council department. All students were encouraged to participate and submit original and creative artwork pieces. Blyth Mississauga would like to congratulate our winner Ann Tang. She received the most votes from students, teachers, and the administrative team. We would also like to thank the other participants for their artwork submissions.
Blyth Academy Mississauga teamed up with officers from the Peel Regional Police for an interactive information session on bullying, online safety, and social media responsibility. This presentation assisted in spreading awareness and provided students with a better understanding how their actions impact present and future outcomes.
March 5th, 2020 was a special day for our students that identify as women, as they embarked on a trip to Toronto to attend the Mayor’s International Women’s Day Breakfast. This conference is led by fierce female leaders who not only inspire but pave pathways for other females to build confidence within themselves. Our students participated in workshops, which allowed them to creatively network with others within the GTA. We hope to be invited to this conference in the future and hope that our students were able to take away some great transferable skills to their everyday life.
Virtual Classrooms
