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Sacred Heart School of Halifax

Coordinates: 44°38′27.8″N 63°34′57.4″W / 44.641056°N 63.582611°W / 44.641056; -63.582611
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Sacred Heart School of Halifax
Address
Map
5820 Spring Garden Road

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Canada
Information
TypeIndependent, Day School
MottoVerax tum audax (Latin)
(Dare to be true)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
(Society of the Sacred Heart)
Founded1849; 175 years ago (1849)
Head of SchoolDennis Philips
GradesJr. Primary–12
GenderCoeducational
Enrolment504 (2015-16)
Athletics conferenceNova Scotia School Athletic Federation
MascotShark
AccreditationCanadian Accredited Independent Schools
Websitewww.shsh.ca

Sacred Heart School of Halifax is Catholic school in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[1] The school offers co-ed education for JP-Grade 6 and single-gender education for grades 7–12. 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

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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.[2]

Courses

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Sacred Heart School offers five core classes (AKA academic classes): math, English, French, social studies, and science

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sacred Heart School of Halifax Welcome". www.shsh.ca. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
  2. ^ Mann, Susan (2005). Margaret Macdonald: Imperial Daughter. McGill-Queen's University Press. p. 16. ISBN 9780773529991.
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44°38′27.8″N 63°34′57.4″W / 44.641056°N 63.582611°W / 44.641056; -63.582611