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April 30, 2020
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Armbrae 2020 Graduate - Jessica Dean -
Recipient of Schulich Leader Scholarship
Armbrae Academy student Jessica Dean is headed to UNB this fall to begin her studies in Engineering with the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship.
Jessica Dean is one of only 100 students chosen from across Canada this year to receive the scholarships for undergraduate education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). There were 1500 nominations for the scholarships in 2020, out of a pool of over 300,000 candidates across Canada. The winners are selected for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements.
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Jessica Dean will be graduating from Armbrae Academy in Halifax, NS, in June. She is a recipient of the $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. Jessica has been an Honour Roll student for the past six years, and is the recipient of a number of awards for academic achievement and volunteerism, including the Lieutenant Governor's Education Medal in 2019, the Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze), and the Girl Guides of Canada Chief Commissioner's Awards and Canada Cord. Jessica is a hard-working and committed member of the Armbrae community, and her contributions include undertaking prefect duties with the Grade 6 class, devoting her free time to peer tutoring in Math and French, helping to organize fun school events - most recently a Junior School Science Olympics - and being a member of the Senior Robotics team. She is fluent in English and French, and attended the summer French immersion program at Université Sainte-Anne. Jessica has been a leader with Girl Guides of Canada for a number of years, including participating in the Girl Guides of Canada Nova Scotia Youth Forum and serving as Master of Ceremonies for the 2018 and 2019 Provincial Youth Recognition Ceremony.
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Ally Read, Upper School Director and Head of Guidance at Armbrae, has high praise for Jessica and her accomplishments. "Jessica Dean is incredibly deserving of this award, and we are proud to see her efforts recognized in this way. Throughout her tenure as an Armbrae student, she has demonstrated a keen desire to learn, challenge herself and develop leadership skills through our programs and in the wider community."
Jessica is honoured to be chosen as a Schulich Leader and eager to follow her goal of entering the field of engineering, a goal which was affirmed by a career education experience organized by the school. "I love math, science, and problem-solving. I love hands-on learning and applications," says Dean. "When I was in Grade 11, my Guidance Counsellor, Ms. Read, organized a job-shadow day. I knew that I wanted to go job-shadow an engineer and see what they are able to create and how they are able to impact the world around them. I fell in love with the concept of engineering and I knew that this is what I wanted to do in the future."
Armbrae Head of School Steve Clarke is delighted with the announcement, "Jessica embodies everything it means to be an Osprey - she is curious, humble, positive, and driven to serve others. Armbrae's school motto is Be Kind, Work Hard, and Jessica brings that into our community every day. We couldn't be more proud".
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For more information contact Suzanne Morrison (902) 830-1418 - smorrison@armbrae.ns.ca,
Armbrae Academy, 1400 Oxford Street, Halifax
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Schulich Leader Scholarships are prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to 100 high school graduates enrolling in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) undergraduate program at 20 partner universities in Canada. Each year, each high school in Canada can submit one Schulich Leader Nominee based on academic excellence in STEM, entrepreneurial leadership and financial need.
Recognizing the increasing importance and impact that STEM disciplines will have on the prosperity of future generations, businessman and philanthropist Seymour Schulich established this $100 million scholarship fund in 2012 to encourage our best and brightest students to become the next pioneers of global scientific research and innovation.
Armbrae Academy is a close-knit, educational community that prepares our students for university as life-long learners, critical thinkers and engaged citizens. Our integrated Preschool–12 environment promotes excellence, trust, integrity, fairness and compassion through a proven academic program, small class sizes, and an inclusive approach to extra-curricular activities.
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1400 Oxford Street Halifax NS - 902 423 7920