August Newsletter

Halifax Highlights

AUGUST 3

Natal Day Parade

On August 3rd you will enjoy a day off from work and school to celebrate Natal Day. This holiday commemorates the establishment of Halifax and features a number of traditional festivities. This year, the 129th Pepsi Natal Day Parade will make its way through Dartmouth and Halifax with colorful floats, marching bands and performers from the local community.

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JULY 11-12

Multicultural Marketplace

Held on the Halifax Waterfront, East Coast Markets and Exchange is a free two-day event that aims to celebrate the diverse cultures and communities that make up Nova Scotia. Not only will attendees find local food vendors and artists, but also a plethora of live performances and cultural showcases that are great for the whole family.

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August Spotlight

NOVA SCOTIA SPOTLIGHT

Balancing Rock

Located on Long Island in the Digby Neck region of southwestern Nova Scotia, the Balancing Rock Trail is home to one of the province's most unusual natural landmarks. The trail winds through the forest before leading to a 9-metre basalt rock that appears to balance on its tip. The balancing rock has become one of Nova Scotia’s most photographed features and if you make the trip (and subsequent hike) out to it, you’re sure to see why.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Shuang

Hometown: Guiyang, China

Favourite thing about Halifax: All of the nature

Fun Fact:I make the best dumplings

Favourite Hobby: Listening to music

Language Learning Tip: Watch movies with the subtitles on

Current Obsession: Playing badminton with my son

July In Review

Halifax Mural Festival 2026

This July saw the Halifax Mural Festival return to the city for its 5th year. Local and international artists brandished buildings, electrical boxes and more with vibrant murals, turning the city into a living art gallery. There were 35 artworks to be found on Quinpool Road alone. ALCC students and teachers took an afternoon to view the attractions, which served as a reminder of the city’s creative heart.

Summer Vision Boards

With the FIFA world cup taking place in North America this year, our students competed in a quiz themed around some of the participating nations. It’s fair to say the quiz was all encompassing, with general knowledge, sports and picture rounds. In the end, one team came out on top, but everyone was a winner as we had a great time, enjoyed some friendly competition, and left even more excited for the World Cup!

Sea Turtle Center

Situated on the waterfront, The Sea Turtle Centre is a volunteer led museum and information hub that opens its doors to the public every summer. On our recent excursion, our students received an informative talk about the ongoing research of these magnificent creatures. Among other things, they learned about the turtles’ migration patterns, food source, and why they make their way up to the North Atlantic every year.

Paint a Song

Here in Halifax, summer is a time when creativity and performance shine. To reflect this, our students recently took on an activity that blends art forms and made a visual representation of a song. Thinking about how colour could represent pitch and how tempo could be portrayed through fluid or jagged lines, they interpreted The Beatles' Hello, Goodbye—with each painting offering a unique perspective on the music.