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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy Podcast told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. There’s history here. Founded in 1887, Armbrae is a small independent school located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the East Coast of Canada. But it’s not just the history we want to share; as rich as that is. This season intertwines the voices of students with alumni and faculty to share Armbrae’s academic, community and student approach. The perspectives balance both new and old ideas, embracing o ...
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Today we have a very exciting episode that includes a host takeover by Make My Logo Bigger’s James Ingram. James is the owner of JIVE Photographic Productions, a full service production company in Halifax, who also produces the Armbrae Academy Podcast. With James as our host, Meagan Jackson (Armbrae’s Advancement Officer) and Suzanne Morrison (Armb…
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Today, it’s Armbrae’s honour to welcome the Founder and CEO of Future Design School, and our friend, Sarah Prevette. Sarah has developed transformational strategy for some of the country's biggest business leaders and renowned brands. Globally recognized for her work in human centred design and entrepreneurship, she’s proud to work alongside an inc…
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On this episode of Armbrae Academy’s podcast, we have an inspiring conversation with Saviour Joseph about his role as the Chair of Armbrae’s basketball program and the ripple effect his belief in our student body is having. Savior is a connector in our community, dedicated parent advocate and the Ospreys number one fan. This is made obvious by his …
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In today’s episode, we sit down with Jessica Barry (Drama teacher & CAS coordinator at Armbrae) & Ashley Matthews-Duffett (Auxillary Program Director at Armbrae) to discuss the diversity of programs offered at Armbrae Academy. Join us as we explore the many ways Armbrae is creating opportunities for its students to thrive. From our CAS program, to …
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Dr. Michael Ungar is the founder and director of the Resilience Research Centre at Dalhousie University and his groundbreaking work as a family therapist, and resilience researcher is recognized around the world. In this episode of Armbrae Academy’s podcast, we discuss how Michael’s research team brought the science, our educators brought the pedag…
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On this week’s episode of Armbrae Academy’s podcast, we sit down with our good friend, and colleague, Augy Jones. Augy is the founder of Empathize Others Consulting, and has been working with Armbrae to enhance school culture (especially as it pertains to embracing inclusivity) and also supports teachers and students in developing curriculum that f…
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This week we speak with Head of School, Steve Clarke, to discuss the exciting launch of Armbrae’s new strategic plan! Sit back as we deep dive into the plan's theme, “Unleash Your Potential,” what our commitments are moving forward, and why we chose Future Design School to help us with the process. Learn about the strategic priorities and promises …
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Today’s guests are young Armbrae alumni, Ecem Heywood and Isablelle Wong. In this episode, we talk about their 13 year journeys at Armbrae, how the school has prepared them for post secondary education, their thoughts on the future of the school, their plans to give back and what life wisdom they take with them as they move forward.…
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Our priority at Armbrae is to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging. The Student Success Centre team provides a range of academic and personal support services to Lower, Middle and Upper School students. The Student Success team provides support for students through social-emotional and academic counselling, as well as supporting stu…
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Armbrae Academy is an independant, coeducational day school with more than 320 students from diverse backgrounds. Academic excellence is at the core of our programming, with an intentional focus on character education, community service, athletics, and encouraging children to consider their role in the wider world. School belongingness is a hallmar…
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"Advancement creates inspired messaging that supports the mission and vision of the school." Susan Hazel does just that for Armbrae Academy. She works with us to ignite the advancement flame in the Armbrae community. Susan has 41 years of experience in independent school education. She has held the position of executive director of case and became …
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Armbrae Academy is committed to giving its students access to the broadest education possible. With academic excellence is the core of our programming, we also focus on character education, community service, athletics, and other pursuits that encourage students to consider their role in the wider world. Today we are joined by the Luke family: Sara…
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Belonging is an important hallmark of the Armbrae experience. With the ongoing pandemic presenting many challenges on a regular basis, teachers and students have to learn to adapt. In this episode we are speaking with Tara Burt, Armbrae's Lower School Director, about navigating the challenges of online learning, the advantages and disadvantages of …
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The O'Connor family has generously gifted Armbrae Academy a half-million dollars to fund “The O’Connor Family Centre for Performance”. The O’Connors are passionate about giving future generations of Armbrae students the kind of support that their children received over many years at Armbrae. Toward that end, the O'Connor Family CFP will focus on pr…
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"Don't be afraid of change be afraid of not changing." This is one of the important influences that Armbrae has taken over the past two years. Steve Clarke is our strategic and entrepreneurial Head of School. Every day, he helps faculty, staff and students feel valued, inspired and empowered. His strengths lie in fostering transparent and collabora…
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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. This week we are joined by Ally Read, Upper School Director and Head of Guidance & University Counselling. We discuss the culture of Armbrae, our advanced placement curriculum, leadership opportunities for Upper School students and the Armbrae guidance program.…
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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. This week we are joined by Rebecca Cornick, director of Armbrae's pre-school and pre-primary program. We talk about the advantages of her programs, a typical day in the life of students and adapting to interactive learning online.…
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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. This week we are joined by Armbrae Alumni, educator, and musician Dilshan Weerasinghe. We discuss pursuing his passion in music, using music as a medium for social change, and defining success in your own way.Podstarter
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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. This week we are joined by Steve Clark, the Head of School at Armbrae. We discuss the pillars of Armbrae culture, fostering well-rounded students, and plans for the future. For more information: https://www.theamazingshake.com/ https://www.armbrae.ns.ca/…
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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. We are joined by Charity Buchanan, Grade 3 Teacher at Armbrae. We discuss how she motivates her students, adapting to a virtual environment, engaging students at the Ron Clark Academy, and the importance of fostering communication skills through competitive challenges with …
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These are the stories of Armbrae Academy told in 18 minutes and 87 seconds. We are joined by Jon Tramble, the Director of Basketball at Armbrae Academy, and Jalynn Skier, Basketball Coach and Faculty Member. We discuss how they landed at Armbrae, how to build a basketball program with an inclusive approach, the importance of diversity in leadership…
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There’s history here. Founded in 1887, Armbrae is a small independent school located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on the East Coast of Canada. But it’s not just the history we want to share; as rich as that is. This podcast offers a glimpse into the lives influenced by an Armbrae Academy education and the secret aspirations of the current …
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