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Halifax Grammar School

Canada, Halifax

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Halifax Grammar School is an independent, co-educational day school serving Junior Primary through Grade 12 in Atlantic Canada. Governance is provided by the Board of Governors, made up of volunteers from the school community including parents, faculty and alumni. In 2011, the Board established an Advancement Office to coordinate development, alumni relations and communications. The school is located at 945 Tower Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the Board leads campaigns to support the school's priorities.

Community

Halifax Grammar School describes its community as one where a love of learning is fostered by coaches and advisors and where students develop a lasting commitment to helping others. The calendar features a range of student activities and events such as Band Camp, M2s visits, Grade 9 trips, and concerts like the Prep Choir Spring Concert. The school also engages parents through events organized by the Parent Advisory Council (PAC), including the PAC Spring Fair. Ongoing school life is reflected in regular activities and events listed on the calendar.

Parent-Teacher Association

A Parent Advisory Council (PAC) supports the Halifax Grammar School community and organizes events such as the PAC Spring Fair. The school also coordinates parent involvement and community engagement through the Advancement Office, which handles development, alumni relations and communications. The Board of Governors is composed of volunteers from the school community, including parents, faculty and alumni, and provides governance and oversight for fundraising efforts. The school conducts annual campaigns and capital campaigns to support its priorities and improvements. PAC involvement and parent participation are part of the school's broader approach to community engagement and advancement.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees CA$18,500 - 25,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 530
Type Co-educational
Opened 1958
Bus Service No

Halifax Grammar School is an independent, co-educational day school in Atlantic Canada serving students from Junior Primary through Grade 12. The school offers the International Baccalaureate programme, with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The campus supports about 600 students on a single site at 945 Tower Road in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In Junior Primary, emergent curriculum guides inquiry-led learning inspired by Reggio Emilia, with projects such as chocolate making from bean to bar, a study of the African Savannah, lessons on owls and habitats, and art as another language. The library anchors the campus, supporting information literacy and academic integrity with a full-time librarian. Athletics include a North Wing Gym and outdoor fields, with rowing for Grades 9–12. Extracurriculars include MUN, band and choir, and a French program. The school emphasizes service, leadership, and wellbeing through grants, mentorship, and a Student Success Team. for students.

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