Students at the Halifax Grammar School develop confidence and independence in a secure school environment through a balanced curriculum in academics, athletics and the arts. Teachers inspire the individual student to flourish, to learn, and to serve. Students are prepared to take on the world.
Inito ad discendum/ Exito ad serviendum ~
Enter to learn/ go forth to serve
~ Halifax Grammar School Motto, 1958
For more than 50 years, the Halifax Grammar School has been lighting the way. Since the School’s inception in 1958, it has been our Mission to raise the standard of education and to serve as a beacon of hope for education in Nova Scotia.
Today that School has become a stimulating, lively, engaging place of learning recognized as the leading IB World School in Atlantic Canada.
Here at Grammar students flourish and teachers inspire.
The school will be recognized as one of the finest in Canada, producing responsible citizens, leaders and innovators. Through endowment the school will be accessible to all qualified students. Our graduates reflect the school motto. They are ethical, confident, motivated, self-disciplined and well-rounded, with a love of learning and a passion for truth and intellectual adventure. They possess the skills, confidence and conviction to pursue their dreams.
- challenging average and above average students to be the best that they can be.
- the balanced development of the intellectual, social, moral, physical and creative resources of each individual student.
- students accepting responsibility for their own development.
- critical thinking balanced by a spirit of cooperation and respect for the views of others.
- constructive self-criticism and improvement.
- the effectiveness of small classes of students.
- dedicated, well-qualified teachers drawing out the best in each student and encouraging a passion for excellence.
- fostering creativity in all aspects of teaching and learning.
- an environment which teaches respect for self, for others and for learning.
- an entire school community which emphasizes the value of honesty, integrity and the values of self-discipline, self-reliance, compassion, tolerance and responsibility.
- communication and cooperation among parents, staff and students.
- a commitment to community service.
- a diverse and tolerant community.
- the obligation of parents and alumni to be committed to the continuous support of the school and to its future strength.
“I consider myself lucky to go to school every morning to a diverse, talented environment. I tell jokes with talented debaters, walk to class with committed basketball players, sing in musicals with aspiring actors, and study with teachers who are experts in their fields. Every day, I become more confident the school is providing me with the best possible preparation for my future, whatever that may be.”
~ Ben Jain, Head Boy 2008-2009