Ardmore School, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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During the 1950s and 60s, the playground at Ardmore School was a beehive of activity at recess and before classes began ...
09/29/2026

During the 1950s and 60s, the playground at Ardmore School was a beehive of activity at recess and before classes began in both the morning and afternoon. Some children liked to stroll with the teacher on yard duty, while others skipped rope or played marbles, hopscotch, catch and a variety of games like Red Rover.

Those who had Miss Jean MacKenzie (1918-1976) as their Grade 4 teacher at Ardmore School will remember her Footsteps to ...
09/01/2026

Those who had Miss Jean MacKenzie (1918-1976) as their Grade 4 teacher at Ardmore School will remember her Footsteps to Book Land program. Children were encouraged to read books and then write brief reports on "footstep" forms.

At the end of the school year, the boy and girl who had read the most books were crowned king and queen of Book Land and wore suitable attire. The other children dressed up in costumes from classic tales, and a party was held.

The former Carol Sisson has recently re-found her Foosteps booklet and has shared the images shown here.

This class photo from Ardmore School is believed to be the Grade One class, for the 1950-51 school year. Children though...
07/28/2026

This class photo from Ardmore School is believed to be the Grade One class, for the 1950-51 school year. Children thought to be included are: Jon Reid, George Corkum, David Barnes, John Hawkins, possibly Wayne Pitts.

Source:

John Hawkins
OLD Black and White Pictures of Halifax, Nova Scotia

Chris Wootton has very kindly shared these photos of the 1952-1953 Grade 2 report card of his mother, the former Maureen...
10/07/2025

Chris Wootton has very kindly shared these photos of the 1952-1953 Grade 2 report card of his mother, the former Maureen Donnelly, who attended Ardmore School. The teacher was P Mielke.

Chris wrote as follows: 'My mother passed away a year ago and while going through her papers (she's was from Halifax) and I came across a report card from this school. You are welcome to add it to your collection of pictures and post online if you'd like.'

Those who attended Ardmore School will remember MacKay’s Pharmacy on the corner of Oxford and Liverpool Streets. Enterin...
07/22/2025

Those who attended Ardmore School will remember MacKay’s Pharmacy on the corner of Oxford and Liverpool Streets. Entering the store was always a pleasant experience because it was so neat and well kept. There was an extensive magazine section to the right, and at the back was a sub-post office (Sub Office No. 10) that seemed to be always busy.

The Halifax Sub No. 10 Post Office opened 21 March 1943 and temporarily closed 9 March 1949. It reopened 1 September 1949 and closed permanently 9 March 1992.

The names of the postmasters of Halifax Sub Office No. 10 appear in the list below. From 19 Jun 1950 until 27 Apr 1951, the postmaster at No 10 was Donald A Mahon (1911-1989), who was then operating a stationery store from 438 Oxford Street. Mahon went on to establish a chain of quality stationery stores known as Mahon’s Stationery. The location of the stores varied over time, but the Spring Garden Road and Halifax Shopping Centre location were among the best.

The photo on right of Mahon’s Stationery on Spring Garden Road was taken in 1963. The photo in the middle shows 2959 Oxford Street in 1985 when MacKay’s Pharmacy and the sub post office were still in operation. The photo on the right was taken in 2016 when a café operated from the address.

According REALATOR.ca, 2959 Oxford Street sold for $1,320,000 on 27 June 2023 after being originally listed for $1,525,000.

Many who attended Ardmore School in the 1960s and 70s will remember the Sun Kee Kee Restaurant on Quinpool Road. Special...
04/17/2025

Many who attended Ardmore School in the 1960s and 70s will remember the Sun Kee Kee Restaurant on Quinpool Road. Specializing in Chinese food, it was located near the corner of Oxford Street and is believed to have been in operation from the early 1960s until at least the 1980s.

On 11 April 2025, the building that once housed the restaurant was destroyed by fire. At the time of the blaze, the building contained four businesses and at least two apartments. No one was injured.

According to news reports, the fire was deeply embedded, and the fact the building had undergone numerous renovations over the years made the blaze difficult to fight. “In a fire like this, due to the construction, there’s a void space between the basement right up to the roof. So, the fire gets in the walls and that’s very difficult for us to fight,” Halifax Fire District Chief Brad Connors told reporters.

Quinpool Road was closed between Oxford Street and Preston Street for almost two days. Once the flames were extinguished, crews demolished what remained of the building and removed the debris.

We have been unable to find a photo of the Sun Kee Kee, but have located a street view (taken in 1957) of the building it eventually occupied. It is believed the restaurant opened a few years after the attached photo was taken.

It is also believed that Frank Seto, who co-owned the restaurant with his wife, Kem, worked as a chef at the Look Ho Ho on Bayers Road after he immigrated to Canada from China in the 1950s and before he opened the Sun Kee Kee.

Many who attended Ardmore School in the late 1950s and early 60s will remember Jocelyn Hope who, we have recently learne...
02/25/2025

Many who attended Ardmore School in the late 1950s and early 60s will remember Jocelyn Hope who, we have recently learned, died in 2022. Jocelyn lived on London Street and started at Ardmore in September 1957. The Ardmore photos below show Jocelyn in Mrs Tattrie’s Feb 1958 Primary Rhythm Band and in Mrs Johnstone’s 1960-61 Grade 3 class. The obituary follows.

https://tjtracey.com/tribute/details/2117/Jocelyn-Faulkner/obituary.html

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Jocelyn Grace Faulkner, age 70, on December 13th, 2022. Jocelyn passed peacefully, with family by her side, at the Halifax Infirmary, following an acute respiratory illness. Born to Frank and Florence (née Nichols) Hope, Jocelyn is survived by the love of her life, Dr. Gary Faulkner; her son, Thomas Faulkner; her daughter and son-in-law, Gillian and Neil Parekh; and her granddaughters, Isla and Kaia. Jocelyn is also survived by her dear sisters and their husbands, Adrienne and Mark Harris and Heather and Paul Rose; her sister-in-law, Bonnie Faulkner; as well as her much-loved nieces and nephews, Emily, Laura, Dylan, Trevor, Matthew, Stephanie, Heather and Steve and their families.

Following high school, Jocelyn established herself as a scholar, educator and deeply committed advocate, earning a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Microbiology/Immunology, a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Jocelyn specialized in innovative phonemic-based literacy interventions and language comprehension programs, working with youth and adults across Nova Scotia. Through her work, Jocelyn was known for her advocacy and was often called upon to support families and their children as they navigated the education, social services, and judicial systems.

Jocelyn was also immensely creative and spent much of her time cultivating her art. Following her retirement, Jocelyn used her gifts of crafting and design (knitting, crochet, felting, and rug hooking) to brighten the lives of others. She was infinitely generous and gifted her crafts to let others know how much she valued and cared for them. It would not be unusual to have a visit with Jocelyn and leave with a new hat or ornament, or to receive a package by mail with a specially made scarf or crocheted figure, every colour and detail selected to reflect her artistic vision.

Jocelyn was fiercely loyal to her family and friends and loved them dearly. Her favourite moments were the small ones, playing cards and enjoying a sweet with friends, teaching her grandchildren how to knit and make jam, laughing and reminiscing over old stories, and moments of prayer and reflection. Jocelyn was an avid reader, held a strong faith, and even in hard times, saw beauty in everything and everyone.

Sincere thanks to the compassionate health care professionals at the Halifax Infirmary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jocelyn’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House https://rmhcatlantic.ca/en/hope/ or a charity of your choosing. A memorial service and celebration of life will take place at First Baptist Church Halifax (1300 Oxford St, Halifax, NS) at 1:30pm on December 21st, presided over by Reverend Mark Harris and Reverend Dr. Rusty Edwards. Masks required. For those unable to join in person, the service will be streamed online: https://fbchalifax.ca/fbch-online/. Arrangements have been entrusted to T. J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, Halifax. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.tjtracey.com”

Norman Brown has shared this photo of the Ardmore Grade 6 Class 1968-1969. If anyone can identify the teacher on the r...
02/19/2025

Norman Brown has shared this photo of the Ardmore Grade 6 Class 1968-1969. If anyone can identify the teacher on the right-hand side, we would love to hear from you.

Most of us who attended Ardmore School have eaten at some point over the years at the Look Ho Ho Restaurant https://www....
01/23/2025

Most of us who attended Ardmore School have eaten at some point over the years at the Look Ho Ho Restaurant https://www.lookhoho.com/ on Bayers Road.

Last year, the restaurant was the Best of Halifax 2024 gold winner in the Best Chinese Restaurant category.

This week, CTV has run a story to mark the fact the well-known Halifax landmark has been in business for 66 years. The text of the article, entitled ‘’Halifax restaurant celebrating 66 years of history, tradition,’’ follows:

‘’A family-owned restaurant in Halifax will soon be celebrating more than six-and-a-half decades of serving its community.
Look Ho Ho Restaurant has been serving traditional Chinese food for nearly 66 years.

“The best egg roll in town,” said restaurant owner Catherine Lau. “The chicken and beef broccoli are the most popular menu item.”
Opened in 1959, the restaurant has built a reputation not only for its classic dishes, but its deep connection to people both living in Halifax and passing through the city.

“I heard a customer saying that when they were a kid, their grandparents and parents bring them here and generations continue [to come].”
Since the restaurant opened decades ago, the interior has not changed.

For long-time employee, Lori Martel, Look Ho Ho reminds her of her childhood. “As a child, my grandmother lived on Robie Street so this was one of her go-to places. It’s basically a landmark. I always passed it and thought, ‘Wow’ and now I work here.”

Now 11 years later, Martel said it is more than just the food that is keeping her there. “I just love the fact that we are all like family and treated like family, respect and it’s just a fun atmosphere.”

Lau said the appreciation from employees and customers makes the restaurant even more special. “We are very grateful to have continued support.”

As Look Ho Ho marks 66-years, Lau said it is a milestone worth celebrating, and one she owes to the restaurant’s loyal customers who always seem to find their way back.’’

Article By Hafsa Arif
Published: January 21, 2025 at 4:54PM EST

Those of us who attended Ardmore School will remember the glorious sight of ships lit up at night for Christmas at HMC D...
12/23/2024

Those of us who attended Ardmore School will remember the glorious sight of ships lit up at night for Christmas at HMC Dockyard, Halifax. The photo shown here was taken in December 1958.

The ship in the foreground is believed to be HMCS Fundy. HMCS Fundy (hull number MCB 159) was a Bay-class minesweeper and was constructed for the Royal Canadian Navy during the Cold War. Entering service in 1956, the vessel was used as a training ship for the majority of her career. Fundy was decommissioned in 1996. Image courtesy of Robert Baxter.

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