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Get to Know Armbrae Academy

Our university preparatory program, including AP (Advanced Placement), prepares students for admission to the top universities in Canada as well as the United States, Europe, and Asia. Our graduating students are admitted to their university of choice and nearly all receive scholarships.

Proven Academic Program

Our Preschool to Grade 12 enrolment is purposely limited to 296 students with one class per grade. Everyone knows each other and older and younger students often work together on projects. The entire school has a daily assembly, unique to Armbrae, and this helps foster our family environment. Parents are always welcome in the school buildings.

Close-knit Community

We believe that if students are committed to activities and teams and are willing to put in the time required to practise and improve, they should get to be a part of the activity or team. This encourages students to explore areas of interest they might otherwise not ever try and to become competitive in those areas.

An Inclusive Approach

With a limit of twenty students from Primary to Grade 6, and no more than twenty-two through Grade 12, our teachers get to know their students so well that they can work with each student's needs and learning style while delivering an enriched program.

Small Class Size

Great Things Happen Here

Meet our Students and Staff

Students, parents, and staff agree that what they love most about Armbrae is our community. There is a sense of camaraderie and unity in our small school, where each student is known and nurtured.

Beyond Academics

Armbrae Offerings

We’re known for our strong academic program, but we believe education should go beyond that. With offerings in the arts, athletics, debating, community service, and global opportunities, we offer students an enriched, balanced, and well-rounded experience.

A Thriving Arts Program

Armbrae has one of the most innovative drama programs in the country. As Company in Residence, Zuppa Theatre Co. coordinates the extra-curricular drama program at the school, which produces four shows each year.

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Athletics for All

All students are encouraged to participate on sports teams at Armbrae. Our inclusive approach fosters a high participation rate. We expect out teams to compete to win but always with a spirit of fair play. We offer a wide variety of team and individual sports.

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Armbrae Kitchen Party

Armbrae Kitchen Party - Friday, November 29th - 7:30pm

St. Mary's Boat Club - 1641 Fairfield Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 2A6

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Armbrae is bringing back the Kitchen Party! We are very excited to announce that the Armbrae Kitchen Party will take place this year on Friday, November 29th from 7:30 pm on. Links are attached below for the registration form for this fun, Fundraising event. This popular party has been held at various beautiful homes of our parents and many times the party has, not unexpectedly, gravitated to their kitchens. This year, we thought we would try a variation on the theme and hold the event at the St. Mary's Boat Club. We want to especially encourage new parents to attend and connect with other parents and staff. This year fundraising efforts for this Kitchen Party will go towards school desks for our Senior School Classrooms. This is one of four capital projects we are working on along with adding to our wooded area with a forest playground, a school van and an HVAC system for the school.

This is an adult event, but is by no means limited to Armbrae parents and alumni; each year, people do bring along friends, neighbours and extended family from outside our school community.

To register:

KITCHEN PARTY FORM

The AUCTION

Each person brings an item to be auctioned (wine, spirit, beer, a basket of items).

Please include a note with your auction item, including:

1. The name, origin, and value of the item;

2. If the item has special meaning for you, a brief explanation of why you chose it (e.g. you drank a bottle of it under the Eiffel Tower after you got engaged, it was your father's favourite, you got it while travelling and it can't be purchased here…or simply because you really like it). All items should be in by November 25th.

Will there be music this year?

That's up to you! In the spirit of a true Nova Scotia Kitchen Party, anyone who is so inclined is invited to bring an instrument or two (or your voice) and play for the crowd. Those who have attended in the past can attest that some great music has spontaneously erupted at this event. You don't have to play, and most people don't, but if it's your thing, please join in while the rest of us enjoy it!

What should I wear?

This is mainly a casual event. Most people wear what they might wear to the movies or dinner out. We've seen lots of jeans and boots in the past, or casual skirts. You should wear whatever makes you comfortable; this is just a general guide.

Be sure to make the early bird ticket price! See you there!

The Kitchen Party Committee

armbraekitchenparty@armbrae.ns.ca

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