Community

Halifax Independent School is part of an exciting community, locally and beyond. The school values interactions within the community and encourages involvement in a wide range of social, cultural, professional, and ecological activities. Halifax Independent students interact with students from local schools through clubs and other projects.

Being a member of the Atlantic Council of Independent Schools enables our students to take part in cultural, recreational and sporting events. The Council also offers our staff professional development opportunities.

Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh programme allows our Middle School students to volunteer in the community in an area of particular interest. HIS is a member of Peaceful Schools International and is an active participant in the Ecology Action Centre Urban Garden Programme.

Halifax Independent also encourages children to feel part of the wider global community. Activities such as penpal programmes, supporting community development projects in other areas of the world, hosting exchange students or sponsoring an endangered mammal all help bring the world into our classrooms. A portion of all money raised by the children (eg bake sales) is designated for a charity to be determined by them.