Sacred Heart School of Halifax

Sacred Heart School of Halifax
Location
5820 Spring Garden Road Halifax , Nova Scotia , B3H 1X8 Canada
Information
Type	Independent, Day School
Motto	Verax tum audax (Latin) (Dare to be true)
Religious affiliations	Roman Catholic (Society of the Sacred Heart)
Founded	1849
Head of School	Robert Marchand
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.shsh.ca

Sacred Heart School of Halifax is Catholic school in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The school offers co-ed education for JP-Grade 6 and grades 10 - 12, with single-gender education for grades 7–9. 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

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.

Courses

Sacred Heart School offers a rigorous academic program that starts with a solid foundation in the Elementary School and moves to a focus on critical thinking and a growth mindset in the Senior School, where the Advanced Placement (AP) program is offered along with a robust University Prep program. The hallmarks of the school include small classes, a relational approach to teaching, outstanding faculty, and a tailored approach to learning.

See also

• Network of Sacred Heart Schools

External links

• Official website
• Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts (in The Canadian Encyclopedia)

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