Sacred Heart School of Halifax
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| Sacred Heart School of Halifax | |
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5820 Spring Garden Road , , Canada | |
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| Type | Independent, Day School |
| Motto | Verax tum audax (Latin) (Dare to be true) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic (Society of the Sacred Heart) |
| Founded | 1849 |
| Head of School | Dennis Philips |
| Grades | Jr. Primary–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrolment | 504 (2015-16) |
| Athletics conference | Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation |
| Mascot | Shark |
| Accreditation | Canadian Accredited Independent Schools |
| Website | www |
Sacred Heart School of Halifax is Catholic school in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[1] The school offers co-ed education for JP-Grade 6 and single-gender education for grades 7–12. Sacred Heart School of Halifax is part of a global network of Sacred Heart schools around the world. Founded in 1849, Sacred Heart School of Halifax is the oldest continually operating school in Halifax.
History
[edit]Sacred Heart Convent was founded in 1849 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. It was originally one of two convent schools in the city and educated the daughters of the elite for many years.[2]
Courses
[edit]Sacred Heart School offers five core classes (AKA academic classes): math, English, French, social studies, and science
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sacred Heart School of Halifax Welcome". www.shsh.ca. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
- ^ Mann, Susan (2005). Margaret Macdonald: Imperial Daughter. McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 16. ISBN 9780773529991.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts (in The Canadian Encyclopedia)
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