Armbrae Academy
Armbrae Academy is an independent, university preparatory, co-educational, non-denominational day school from Preschool to Grade 12 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is accredited by and a member of Canadian Accredited Independent Schools.
| Armbrae Academy | |
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| Address | |
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1400 Oxford Street , , B3H 3Y8 | |
| Coordinates | 44°38′10.3″N 63°35′47.6″W |
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| Funding type | Private |
| Motto | in deo spero (Latin) (English: "I trust in God") |
| Established | May 3, 1887 |
| Headmaster | Stephen Clarke |
| Grades | Preschool–Twelfth grade |
| Enrollment | 245 |
| Athletics conference | Nova Scotia School Athletics Federation |
| Accreditation | Canadian Accredited Independent Schools |
| Yearbook | Olla Podrida |
| Website | armbrae.ns.ca |
Facilities
The grounds of the school consist of a forest, playground, and small field covered with artificial turf. Armbrae completed construction of a multi-purpose building containing a gymnasium, art room and drama studio in April 2008.
All of the senior school's classrooms are equipped with Chromebooks. Armbrae also has a computer lab with more than 20 computers. All computers in the school are connected to the school's slow wireless network. The main building at Armbrae is undergoing a greening project. This project includes the replacement of older single-pane windows, all old energy-inefficient lights, and the original oil-fired boilers by more efficient natural gas burners.
Overview
The school has a very capable staff. The teachers working there create a very safe learning environment and they offer help to those in need. The schools facilities are decent. The curriculum is very interesting. The athletics programs are very inclusive and help new and improving athletes.