YMCA School Settlement

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

YMCA School Settlement A Program for Students and Families New to Canada

YMCA School Settlement

Since 1992, the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth has been working in partnership with schools in our community to support the settlement of families new to Canada. Our friendly, welcoming YMCA Staff work on site at elementary, junior and senior high schools to provide practical assistance to immigrant children, youth and their families.

“Having the YMCA is a big help for newcomer students to get help and to adapt to the education system.”

- Zainab, YMCA School Settlement Participant

What You’ll Experience

Every school is unique. Our YMCA Staff provide individualized support to children, youth and families at all YMCA School Settlement Program locations and work to ensure that you feel confident, comfortable and most of all, connected to your community.

At YMCA School Settlement you’ll experience: • An orientation to your new school and the community • Support from YMCA Staff serving as your personal liaison between home and school • Referrals to settlement, language and employment services • Becoming connected with local services suited to your needs, after school programs and various recreational activities • Help with your school work through YMCA academic counseling, homework clubs and peer tutoring • Assistance with translation and interpretation services • Making new friends and engaging with others at YMCA multicultural clubs and events

"I didn't know what I was going to do on the first day of school, or where to go, or who I'm going to be friends with. But you were always there and helped me adjust to my new school."

- Kholoud, YMCA School Settlement Participant

Our Locations

The YMCA School Settlement Program currently operates in 25 schools throughout Halifax.

Bedford South (P-9)

Ian Forsythe Elementary

C.P. Allen High School

Inglis St. Elementary

Chebucto Heights Elementary

J.L. Ilsley High School

Citadel High School

Oxford Elementary

Clayton Park Junior High

Park West (P-9)

Duc D’anville Elementary

Rockingstone Heights Elementary

Ecole Burton Ettinger

Rocky Lake Junior High

Fairview Heights Elementary

St. Agnes Jr. High

Fairview Junior High

St. Catherines Elementary

Grosvenor Wentworth Elementary

St. Mary’s Elementary

Halifax West High School

St. Joseph’s A. McKay Elementary

Highland Park Jr. High

Westmount Elementary

“You taught me a lot, like helping myself. Or, ‘I’ll teach you how to fish so you can fish for yourself.”

- Musaab, YMCA School Settlement Participant

Learn more about YMCA School Settlement!

Contact Us

YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs 65 Main Avenue Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 1A4 Tel: (902) 457-9622

Visit our Website www.ymcahrm.ns.ca

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