Natalia Colley
COUNSELLOR:
Michael Maki
SCHOOL:
Armbrae Academy
CITY:
Halifax, NS
Natalia is an exceptional candidate whose actions consistently demonstrate integrity, empathy, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in her community. She leads with reliability, kindness, and a strong sense of responsibility, excelling academically while modeling determination and focus for younger students. As a prefect, she has strengthened school spirit by organizing events and ensuring every student, regardless of age, background feels included. Her leadership extends far beyond school: as captain of both the basketball and volleyball teams, she supports teammates’ success, and through coaching in community leagues she helps youth build confidence and grow. Natalia is also a dedicated advocate for equity and inclusion, volunteering with Lets Grow Together, ensuring all youth are valued and respected. Her steady presence, thoughtful leadership, and sincere desire to help others feel seen and valued reflect exactly the type of individual achievements this scholarship seeks to recognize.
As a new member to the school, in 11th grade was awarded the Proficiency Award given to students for the pursuit of excellence. As a grade 12 student, recognized and appointed to be a Prefect, responsible for school actiivities, inclusion and overall stregthen school community. A recepient of the Be Kind, Work Hard Award - as the namesake implies, the consistent demonstration of kindness towards others while maintaining individual excellence; the pillars of our school community.
