July Newsletter

Halifax Highlights

JULY 7-12

Halifax Jazz Festival

Since 1987, HJF has organized a diverse range of musical and educational activities, including the annual Halifax Jazz Festival. The TD Halifax Jazz Festival, is the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada. Over these six days, local and international artists will be performing in in various places across the city. As well as ticketed events there are a ton of free activities for the whole family.

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JULY 11-12

East Coast Kite Festival

At the East Coast Kite festival, the motto is ‘fly as high as you can!’. This is a completely free event on citadel hill where you will be able to see intricate and extravagant kites soaring overhead. While the wonderful design of the kites will be the main attraction, there will also be local artists and vendors selling food.

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July Spotlight

NOVA SCOTIA SPOTLIGHT

Chester

Located along Nova Scotia's South Shore, Chester is a picturesque village known for its charming waterfront, historic homes, and strong sailing tradition. During the summer months, visitors can enjoy strolling through the village, browsing local shops and cafés, or watching sailboats glide across Mahone Bay. Whether you're planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, Chester offers a perfect glimpse of the coastal beauty and maritime charm that Nova Scotia is famous for.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Trevor

Hometown: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Favourite thing about Halifax: Welcoming people

Fun Fact: I have been in 2 tsunamis

Favourite Hobby: Learning languages

Language Learning Tip: Immerse yourself in the language

Current Obsession: Mindfulness

June In Review

TESL NS Spring Festival

ALCC staff had a great time attending this year’s TESL Nova Scotia Spring Conference. It was a great opportunity to hear engaging presentations, learn about new developments in the field, and connect with others who are as passionate about supporting English language learners as we are. We look forward to bringing new ideas and insights from the conference into our classrooms!

2026 World Cup Quiz

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!

Rollerblading

It took until mid-June but summer has finally arrived! Of course, everyone was desperate to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, so we took the opportunity to go rollerblading at The Emera Oval. For many of our students (and teachers), rollerblading was a completely new experience, but those who gave it a try took to it like ducks to water. For everyone else, there were plenty of other ways to get moving, including skateboards, bicycles, and scooters.

Potluck

To celebrate Multiculturalism Day, our students recently came together for a potluck where they shared homemade dishes from their home countries. It is always great when we get to celebrate the diversity of our school, and even better when food is involved! Some students prepared savory dishes, while others brought sweet treats, and everyone took notes of the recipes so they could recreate their favorites at home.