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Gr. 3 to Gr. 4 (current) — Our child loves going to school now. She loves being truly engaged in the classroom, which is a... Communication from the school from the head of school to individual teachers is exceptional. We receive frequent updates about the direction of the school, day-to-day learning, various upcoming events, and very clear informati... All of the teachers who have been part of our child’s learning have been wonderful, engaged, enthusiastic, and forthcoming. We have been extremely impressed with their communication and willingness to take the time to discus... From what we have seen and experienced in elementary school, the academic program is comprehensive, engaging, and focused on academics. Language arts learning is enriched through spelling bees, reading of literature, and child... What really stands out for us is the diversity of the student body. Students come from all walks of life, and cultural and racial backgrounds, and this is enriched by the presence of international "homestay" students. The gene... Our child loves her school and says that daily. She is sometimes sad about a holiday or the weekend! She has truly found a community there, and we have seen an enormous change in her confidence and engagement in school - both ... Sacred Heart is at the heart of the community in Halifax. Children play outside the school on its fenced grounds, bringing youthful spirit and life to the community several times a day. Not only are children taught about the i... |
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(4.9)
JK to Gr. 1 (current), JK (current) — My children simply love school at Sacred Heart. It's a place where my children get excited to s... School leadership at Sacred Heart is exemplary. Staff lead by example and demonstrate professionalism and kindness. I always feel comfortable discussing concerns with my child’s homeroom teacher. It is easy to email my child... I am very pleased with the teaching at Sacred Heart, as the faculty are attentive and eager to cater their teaching to my child's abilities and interests. One example would be my Grade 1 daughter's homeroom teacher, who spends... There is a rigorous curriculum for the children at Sacred Heart, and it begins with a solid, well-rounded foundation in the primary years. Early math and reading literacy are essential, and children are encouraged to begin rea... The student body is diverse and welcoming, from Junior Primary to Grade 12! Yes, this is a Catholic school, but one that teaches universal values of kindness, humility, and acceptance. This past year, I was delighted with the ... My children are happy to be at Sacred Heart, and I am pleased that they get to be in an environment that both nurtures and challenges them. This past month, I was invited to be an audience member as my daughter did her first b... Sacred Heart is situated in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, within walking distance of many local attractions and parks. I love that my child can experience walks at the Halifax Public Gardens, a visit to the Museum of Natural ... |
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1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, |
(4.3)
My time at Sacred Heart School of Halifax was incredibly memorable. I often hear people talk ab... The school leadership and administration changed while I was at SHSH but even with a shift at the administration level, the students were always supported. The students respected the teachers, staff and administration, and the... The teaching at Sacred Heart is what made all the difference for me. The quality of instruction and personal connections teachers make with students really pushes students to be successful. The dynamic between teacher and stud... The academics at Sacred Heart definitely challenged you however, with the options between academic and advanced classes and a supportive culture it was the right type of challenge. Students could often be competitive due to th... The student body was around 500-600 students from junior primary to grade 12, I believe, so your average class size was around 20 students which really allowed students to gain confidence and learn well. In higher grades class... I loved attending Sacred Heart. I didn’t mind going to school, I wanted to be there early and stay late to hang out with my friends and interact with the community. As I mentioned, I never really understood when everyone say... SHSH being in the heart of Halifax on Spring Garden Road was a large perk. You were in the centre of the city where there was so much going on. Students often ventured beyond school grounds to study in the public gardens on th... The admission process for me was quite smooth. I applied to Sacred Heart for grade 10 so remember feeling nervous when I went in to write my entrance exam, but everyone was so kind, and the environment was so welcoming that my... The university counsellor I had, Mrs. MacKenzie, who is still at Sacred Heart, was incredible. She truly cared about all of her students and her goal was only to help students find what the right university was for them and he... |
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1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, |
(4.3)
We have four children at Sacred Heart School of Halifax (SHSH). If I think about our eldest son... The guiding ethos of this school goes beyond academics (or athletics or any other focused perspective). It is, instead, all about a holistic approach to turning young kids into well-adjusted adults who contribute meaningfully ... The teachers at Sacred Heart School of Halifax are excellent; this is one of the main reasons we chose the school -- because parents of other kids who know the school vouched for the high standards of the teaching faculty.
Th... The academics at Sacred Heart are strong. Children are challenged at every grade the way through.
There is a delicate balance for any school -- and, indeed, each school must find its own equilibrium. Some are (intentionally)... Sacred Heart is a K-12 school so, by its nature, it comes with a wide-ranging feel. Towards the end of the school day, independent Grade 12s are headed downtown on foot with friends while 7-years olds are winding up after-scho... There is a lot of overlap in my answer to this answer with others but school life reflects the DNA of the school as an open, welcoming and kind place that prizes well-adjusted relationships, mutual respect, and fun. As a resul... It's hard to beat this location in the sense that (a) it's in the heart of Halifax; but (b) the grounds are historic, beautiful and spacious; (c) there's green space (Public Gardens, Citadel) all around; and (d) it's quite acc... I would like to think that we have a good perspective on this because, while I don't remember all the precise details of the application process, what I do know is that if any applications should have been complicated, it woul... |
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(4.8)
Our daughter joined Sacred Heart School as a shy student whose early years experience robbed he... My first impression of Sacred Heart's leadership was that they genuinely cared about educating the whole student. Two examples come to mind for me:
- my daughter was struggling academically and despite different strategies, s... Sacred Heart's teaching is set apart! My daughter's teachers demonstrated an understanding of my daughter's unique learning style, her interests and her potential. They definitely held her to a higher standard of performance t... For our family, the academic program at Sacred Heart was sufficiently broad to address the learning needs and interests of a range of students. While academic excellence was clearly a priority, the programming allowed for stud... At Sacred Heart, we felt like we were part of a family. In Grade 4 (my daughter's first year), my shy daughter was greeted at the door every morning with a warm smile and personal chat and on the days when she came running aft... I am not exaggerating when I say that Sacred Heart is the reason my daughter was successful at school and able to enrol in and now perform very well in university. We transferred her to Sacred Heart because it was clear that s... Sacred Heart is located in the heart of downtown Halifax - across from the historic public gardens (great for grad photos), at the edge of an eclectic shopping and restaurant district, and adjacent to a teaching hospital and D... |
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1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11, |
(4.8)
My partner and I are parents of 3 girls. When our youngest daughter was ready to begin Primary ... This year has been a struggle for parents of school-age children. We had no idea how we were going to juggle work, life, family and educational needs within ever-changing public health measures. Sacred Heart provided stellar l... Our kids entered the school and different ages of elementary, but we've seen each one of them develop and gain strengths over the past 3 years at the school. I admit that our youngest wasn't an eager learner at home, she resis... The school academic program in lower elementary involves a concurrent stream of both English and French learning. They spend a half-day in both languages and have two primary teachers, switching classrooms after lunch. This ha... At Sacred Heart, the classroom sizes are just right. In the co-ed elementary school, class sizes for our children have hovered around 12 children per class. This allows the kids to make close friends and take full advantage of... There's simply no other school I'd rather have our kids in. They all have a sense of pride in the school, and they talk about their experiences with joy and feel secure as soon as they walk through the doors each morning. As a... The school is in the heart of Halifax, which means that they can take advantage of walks to the Public Gardens, local museums, and older kids can leave the grounds for lunch. Sadly, the downtown location also means there's no ... |
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