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From classroom to the next level.

From classroom to the next level.

From classroom to the next level.

Register for a Day in the Life and give your child the chance to attend classes, take part in activities, and experience the Blyth Academy Downsview Park community firsthand.

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Where academics and athletics move together

Where academics and athletics move together

Where academics and athletics move together

At Blyth Academy Downsview Park, students experience a close-knit school environment where personalized academics, athletic development, and student support are built into the school day.

  • SMALL CLASSES

    Focused academic support

    With an average class size of 12, students receive individual attention, stronger teacher relationships, and support shaped around how they learn.

  • ELITE ATHLETICS

    Training built into the day

    Students can pursue advanced hockey, soccer, or custom athletic training while staying grounded in academic progress and post-secondary preparation.

  • DAY IN THE LIFE

    Try the school day firsthand

    Students join classes, meet staff, take part in activities, and experience the pace, structure, and community of Blyth Academy Downsview Park.

  • SMALL CLASSES

    Focused academic support

    With an average class size of 12, students receive individual attention, stronger teacher relationships, and support shaped around how they learn.

  • ELITE ATHLETICS

    Training built into the day

    Students can pursue advanced hockey, soccer, or custom athletic training while staying grounded in academic progress and post-secondary preparation.

  • DAY IN THE LIFE

    Try the school day firsthand

    Students join classes, meet staff, take part in activities, and experience the pace, structure, and community of Blyth Academy Downsview Park.

  • SMALL CLASSES

    Focused academic support

    With an average class size of 12, students receive individual attention, stronger teacher relationships, and support shaped around how they learn.

  • ELITE ATHLETICS

    Training built into the day

    Students can pursue advanced hockey, soccer, or custom athletic training while staying grounded in academic progress and post-secondary preparation.

  • DAY IN THE LIFE

    Try the school day firsthand

    Students join classes, meet staff, take part in activities, and experience the pace, structure, and community of Blyth Academy Downsview Park.

What your child can expect

What your child can expect

What your child can expect

During their Day in the Life experience, students follow a schedule based on their pathway — hockey, soccer, or academic-only — while experiencing classes, meals, and time with the Blyth Academy Downsview Park community.

  • HOCKEY PATHWAY

    Practice on the ice

    Students arrive at Scotiabank Pond at 8:00 a.m., connect with the Blyth Academy team, and take part in an on-ice skills session before joining academic classes.

  • SOCCER PATHWAY

    Train on the field

    Students arrive at Blyth Academy Downsview Park at 8:00 a.m., connect with Coach Nemanja Jovanovic, and take part in an on-field skills session in The Hangar.

  • ACADEMIC-ONLY

    Experience the classroom

    Students begin with a morning snack, attend academic classes, join lunch and supervised recess, and continue with afternoon classes until the end of the school day.

  • HOCKEY PATHWAY

    Practice on the ice

    Students arrive at Scotiabank Pond at 8:00 a.m., connect with the Blyth Academy team, and take part in an on-ice skills session before joining academic classes.

  • SOCCER PATHWAY

    Train on the field

    Students arrive at Blyth Academy Downsview Park at 8:00 a.m., connect with Coach Nemanja Jovanovic, and take part in an on-field skills session in The Hangar.

  • ACADEMIC-ONLY

    Experience the classroom

    Students begin with a morning snack, attend academic classes, join lunch and supervised recess, and continue with afternoon classes until the end of the school day.

  • HOCKEY PATHWAY

    Practice on the ice

    Students arrive at Scotiabank Pond at 8:00 a.m., connect with the Blyth Academy team, and take part in an on-ice skills session before joining academic classes.

  • SOCCER PATHWAY

    Train on the field

    Students arrive at Blyth Academy Downsview Park at 8:00 a.m., connect with Coach Nemanja Jovanovic, and take part in an on-field skills session in The Hangar.

  • ACADEMIC-ONLY

    Experience the classroom

    Students begin with a morning snack, attend academic classes, join lunch and supervised recess, and continue with afternoon classes until the end of the school day.

Schedules may vary by student pathway, grade level, and daily programming.

K. Richardson

“High-performance athletics and elite academics unite to create a dynamic learning environment where students can grow on and off the field.”

“High-performance athletics and elite academics unite to create a dynamic learning environment where students can grow on and off the field.”

“High-performance athletics and elite academics unite to create a dynamic learning environment where students can grow on and off the field.”

Kylie Richardson, Principal

Kylie Richardson, Principal

Built for student-athletes

Built for student-athletes

Built for student-athletes

Located steps from major athletic facilities, Downsview Park gives students access to four hockey rinks, four indoor soccer fields, nine courts, and training spaces as part of the school-day experience.

  • ADVANCED HOCKEY

    Elite on-ice training

    The Advanced Hockey program gives student-athletes regular on-ice training at Scotiabank Pond before the academic day begins.

  • ELITE SOCCER

    Toronto FC coaches

    The Elite Soccer Training program connects students with Toronto FC Academy coaches while supporting academic and athletic development.

  • ACADEMIC BALANCE

    Support on and off the field

    Students receive academic structure, teacher support, and guidance while balancing sport, training, and personal development.

  • ADVANCED HOCKEY

    Elite on-ice training

    The Advanced Hockey program gives student-athletes regular on-ice training at Scotiabank Pond before the academic day begins.

  • ELITE SOCCER

    Toronto FC coaches

    The Elite Soccer Training program connects students with Toronto FC Academy coaches while supporting academic and athletic development.

  • ACADEMIC BALANCE

    Support on and off the field

    Students receive academic structure, teacher support, and guidance while balancing sport, training, and personal development.

  • ADVANCED HOCKEY

    Elite on-ice training

    The Advanced Hockey program gives student-athletes regular on-ice training at Scotiabank Pond before the academic day begins.

  • ELITE SOCCER

    Toronto FC coaches

    The Elite Soccer Training program connects students with Toronto FC Academy coaches while supporting academic and athletic development.

  • ACADEMIC BALANCE

    Support on and off the field

    Students receive academic structure, teacher support, and guidance while balancing sport, training, and personal development.

Where student-athletes go next

Where student-athletes go next

Where student-athletes go next

Blyth Academy Downsview Park students and alumni have gone on to compete across junior, academy, national, and high-performance athletic pathways.

  • Saginaw Spirit • OHL

    Gensen Geldart

    Former Blyth student now playing with the Saginaw Spirit, continuing his athletic pathway in the OHL.

  • GUELPH STORM • OHL

    Carter Lewandowski

    Former Blyth student now playing with the Guelph Storm, continuing his athletic pathway in the OHL.

  • Guelph Storm • OHL

    Illia Shybinskyi

    Student-athlete connected to the Guelph Storm and Ukraine U20 National Team hockey pathway.

  • Team canada • U17

    Richard Chukwu

    Grade 12 student in his third year at Blyth, signed professionally and part of Team Canada U17.

  • Toronto FC

    Antone Bossenberry

    Grade 12 student in his fourth year at Blyth, recipient of a full TFC scholarship, and signed professionally.

  • TORONTO FC

    Stefan Kapor

    Grade 11 student in his second year at Blyth, signed professionally and involved with Toronto FC.

  • TORONTO FC

    Jahmarie Nolan

    Grade 11 student in his first year at Blyth, signed professionally and involved with Toronto FC.

  • Saginaw Spirit • OHL

    Gensen Geldart

    Former Blyth student now playing with the Saginaw Spirit, continuing his athletic pathway in the OHL.

  • GUELPH STORM • OHL

    Carter Lewandowski

    Former Blyth student now playing with the Guelph Storm, continuing his athletic pathway in the OHL.

  • Guelph Storm • OHL

    Illia Shybinskyi

    Student-athlete connected to the Guelph Storm and Ukraine U20 National Team hockey pathway.

  • Team canada • U17

    Richard Chukwu

    Grade 12 student in his third year at Blyth, signed professionally and part of Team Canada U17.

  • Toronto FC

    Antone Bossenberry

    Grade 12 student in his fourth year at Blyth, recipient of a full TFC scholarship, and signed professionally.

  • TORONTO FC

    Stefan Kapor

    Grade 11 student in his second year at Blyth, signed professionally and involved with Toronto FC.

  • TORONTO FC

    Jahmarie Nolan

    Grade 11 student in his first year at Blyth, signed professionally and involved with Toronto FC.

  • Saginaw Spirit • OHL

    Gensen Geldart

    Former Blyth student now playing with the Saginaw Spirit, continuing his athletic pathway in the OHL.

  • GUELPH STORM • OHL

    Carter Lewandowski

    Former Blyth student now playing with the Guelph Storm, continuing his athletic pathway in the OHL.

  • Guelph Storm • OHL

    Illia Shybinskyi

    Student-athlete connected to the Guelph Storm and Ukraine U20 National Team hockey pathway.

  • Team canada • U17

    Richard Chukwu

    Grade 12 student in his third year at Blyth, signed professionally and part of Team Canada U17.

  • Toronto FC

    Antone Bossenberry

    Grade 12 student in his fourth year at Blyth, recipient of a full TFC scholarship, and signed professionally.

  • TORONTO FC

    Stefan Kapor

    Grade 11 student in his second year at Blyth, signed professionally and involved with Toronto FC.

  • TORONTO FC

    Jahmarie Nolan

    Grade 11 student in his first year at Blyth, signed professionally and involved with Toronto FC.

Rooted in Canada.
Connected to the world.

Rooted in Canada.
Connected to the world.

Rooted in Canada.
Connected to the world.

As part of Globeducate, Blyth Academy combines the close-knit feel of a Canadian school with the perspective of a global education network.

Global network

Part of a connected community of 65 schools across 11 countries, giving students a wider world view.

Beyond borders

Students take part in international experiences like Model UN and student leadership conferences.

Shared values

Across Globeducate, schools are guided by support, innovation, respect, perseverance, and teamwork.

International perspective

Students are encouraged to think beyond the classroom and understand their role in a changing world.

Global network

Part of a connected community of 65 schools across 11 countries, giving students a wider world view.

Beyond borders

Students take part in international experiences like Model UN and student leadership conferences.

Shared values

Across Globeducate, schools are guided by support, innovation, respect, perseverance, and teamwork.

International perspective

Students are encouraged to think beyond the classroom and understand their role in a changing world.

I. Leblanc

“At Blyth Academy, we believe students thrive when they are truly known, challenged, and supported. Our goal is not simply academic success, but helping young people grow in confidence, discover new possibilities, and pursue pathways that once may have felt out of reach.”

“At Blyth Academy, we believe students thrive when they are truly known, challenged, and supported. Our goal is not simply academic success, but helping young people grow in confidence, discover new possibilities, and pursue pathways that once may have felt out of reach.”

“At Blyth Academy, we believe students thrive when they are truly known, challenged, and supported. Our goal is not simply academic success, but helping young people grow in confidence, discover new possibilities, and pursue pathways that once may have felt out of reach.”

Isabelle Leblanc, Chief Executive Officer

Isabelle Leblanc, Chief Executive Officer

DAY IN THE LIFE

Let your child experience Downsview Park firsthand.

Let your child experience Downsview Park firsthand.

Let your child experience Downsview Park firsthand.

Register before June 12 and give your child the opportunity to attend classes, meet students and staff, take part in activities, and experience Blyth Academy Downsview Park for a full school day.

Register today