November Newsletter

Halifax Highlights

NOVEMBER 1 - JANUARY 4

NEPTUNE THEATRE:
THE WIZARD OF OZ

Are you a fan of the movie Wicked? Then you’ll love the story that started it all! Don’t miss Neptune Theater’s production of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, debuting this month and continuing until January, 2026. Featuring all the beloved songs from the movie, this family-friendly musical is guaranteed to be an amazing time for people of all ages!

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NOVEMBER 28

Painting and Pints

Here’s your opportunity to have a Maud Lewis-inspired painting in your very own home! Head down to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia for a fun evening, as artist Meggie Richards guides you through making a painting you’ll be proud to take home at the end of the evening. This event is for adults only, and all the materials you need will be provided!

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November Spotlight

NOVA SCOTIA SPOTLIGHT

Graves Island

Graves Island Provincial Park is one of many small islands found along Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast. The park offers a 3-km coastal walking trail that overlooks the town of Mahone Bay, as well as a spacious area for picnics. Additionally, the park is an excellent location for other outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, and even camping!

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | GEP A

Mari

Hometown: Osaka, Japan

Fun Fact: I have a grandson

Favourite thing about Halifax: The playgrounds and parks

Favourite Hobby: Watching movies and baseball

Language Learning Tip: Having fun helps you learn

Current Obsession: The World Series (and Shohei Otani!)

October In Review

Fall Fair

This October, ALCC celebrated the arrival of harvest season by hosting its very first Fall Fair! ALCC students, staff, and community members spent the morning and afternoon enjoying delicious fall treats, crafts, games, tarot card readings, fall-themed trivia, and so much more! Big thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the season of pumpkin spice and sweater weather with us! What better way to spend an October afternoon!

Thanksgiving Potluck

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and other celebrations of harvest, students and staff at ALCC came together this month to partake in a school potluck. We had everything from traditional Canadian Thanksgiving dishes to popular foods from other countries, including South Korea, Japan, and China. What better way to connect with others and celebrate the fall bounty than through sharing a delicious meal?

Halifax Central Library Tour

Where can you read a book, take a cooking class, and learn a musical instrument all in the same place? This month, our ALCC students learned everything the Halifax Central Library has to offer—and it’s more than just books! Whether you’re looking for a place to unwind, programs for children and youth, help with your taxes, or research for a school project, the Central Library offers all of that, and more!

Pumpkin Carving

Happy Halloween! We couldn’t finish the month of October without carving some spooky (and some silly) Jack-o-lanterns in the spirit of the holiday! Some of our students tried their hand at pumpkin carving for the first time, while others honed their skills from previous years. Needless to say, we saw no shortage of imagination and creativity. No two Jack-o-lanterns are ever quite the same!