May Newsletter
Halifax Highlights
MAY 3 - MAY 4
Symphony Family Series
Experience the exciting roots and rhythms of tap dance music in this FREE Family Series concert put on by Symphony Nova Scotia! This family-friendly show is designed to be participatory, relaxed, and informal, children and parents alike are encouraged to be active and involved in the music. Singing, movement, and taking breaks are all part of the fun!
MAY 11
Mother's Day Tea
Mother's Day Tea
Head over to Cole Harbour Heritage farm on May 11th for afternoon tea in celebration of Mother’s Day! Enjoy dainty tea sandwiches, a signature scone with jam and cream, and a variety of decadent sweets! Beverage choice will include a fruit cordial as well as a choice of freshly ground Port City Coffee or loose leaf teas from World Tea House. InfoHERE
May Spotlight
NOVA SCOTIA SPOTLIGHT
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is located along Lunenburg’s colourful historic waterfront. Explore the iconic red buildings that once housed the fish processing plant, and which now hold stories and artifacts of a fishing heritage. The museum has three floors of exhibits detailing Nova Scotia’s fishing history, including the Marine Life Gallery, and The First Fishers Exhibit, which is told from the Mi’kmaq perspective.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT | GEP 2
Mona
Hometown: Sanadaj, Iran
Favourite thing about Halifax: The kind people
Fun Fact: I love listening to music while driving
Favourite Hobby: Hiking
Language Learning Tip: Watch movies and listen to music in other languages
Current Obsession: Checking Instagram all the time
March In Review
April Fool's Day
April Fool's Day, celebrated on April 1st, is a lighthearted tradition where people play harmless pranks and practical jokes on each other. The origins of the holiday are unclear, but it has been observed for centuries in various cultures. Whether it's swapping sugar with salt or creating an elaborate hoax, the day is all about laughter and surprise. This April Fool’s Day, our teacher Miranda tried to fool us with a sudden change of hair color!
Fairy Doors
Nova Scotia has a lot of Scottish heritage, and some of it includes superstitions. Early settlers in Nova Scotia believed in fairies, and that they were to blame for misfortune and trouble within their home. This belief evolved into the creation of fairy doors, often placed in gardens, to encourage fairies to help the garden grow instead of causing mischief for people. This month, our students had the opportunity to craft fairy doors of their own for good luck!
Easter Egg Painting
The tradition of painting Easter eggs dates back thousands of years, with origins rooted in ancient cultures, and has evolved into a creative and festive tradition enjoyed by people of all ages. Although real eggs are used traditionally, today families and their children, as well as artists, use plastic and wooden eggs for long-lasting decorations. Our students enjoyed trying their hand at this popular spring activity!
Pier 21 Immigration Museum
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, located in downtown Halifax on the historic waterfront, is a valuable tribute to Canada's rich immigration history. From 1928 to 1971, nearly one million immigrants passed through this gateway, making it the last surviving seaport immigration facility in the country. Today, the museum offers its visitors immersive exhibits which chronicle over 400 years of immigration narratives.
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