Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School's Mission Statement
Welcome to Dublin Heights E&MS, a beacon of educational excellence in the Bathurst and Sheppard community. With a storied history dating back to 1823, our school has been a cornerstone of academic and personal growth for generations of students.
At Dublin Heights E&MS, we proudly embrace a rich cultural tapestry, with approximately 800 students representing more than 20 language groups. Nearly half of our students speak English as a second language, and our vibrant community includes speakers of Russian, Turkish, Hungarian, Hebrew, Persian, Tagalog, and Spanish, among others.
Our commitment to inclusive education is reflected in our diverse Special Education programs. We offer specialized support through:
Grades 7 and 8 Gifted Programs: Catering to academically advanced students with a challenging and enriching curriculum.
Junior Intermediate Learning Disabilities Program: Designed to support students with learning disabilities through tailored interventions and strategies.
Grades 5-8 Deaf and Hard of Hearing District-Wide Programs: Providing comprehensive support and integration into regular classrooms, ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education.
Grades 7 and 8 Gifted Programs: Catering to academically advanced students with a challenging and enriching curriculum.
Junior Intermediate Learning Disabilities Program: Designed to support students with learning disabilities through tailored interventions and strategies.
Grades 5-8 Deaf and Hard of Hearing District-Wide Programs: Providing comprehensive support and integration into regular classrooms, ensuring all students have access to a high-quality education.
These programs are available through IPRC placement.
Transitions
Dublin Heights works closely with our feeder schools and local secondary schools to ensure a smooth and successful transition for all of our students. Our grade eight students visit secondary schools prior to making a final decision for their grade 9 placement.
More Information About Dublin Heights Elementary and Middle School
The Gifted Program
Programming for our gifted programs are designed to meet the needs of the students; expanding the topics and knowledge through various strategies and projects. Currently, the program at Dublin Heights E&MS is for Intermediate grade students (grades 7 and 8).
Extra Curricular and Sports Programs
Our students have access to a wide range of sports teams. Our school is proud of our numerous divisional championship banners in volleyball, basketball, track and field, soccer and ultimate Frisbee. The wide range of our extra curricular programs will provide something to engage each of our students.
Some of the extra-curricular activities offered at Dublin Heights are:
Library Ambassadors, Scrabble Club, Eco Club, Me to We Club, Chess Club, Visual Arts,Colouring Club, Dance Club, Primary and Junior Choir, Forest of Reading Programs, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Co-Ed Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Badminton, Floor Hockey
Student Life - Where You Belong
GO TEAM
Students at Dublin Heights take part in a challenging academic program. We’re also an Eco school and our students have taken up the challenge to improve our school's environmental appeal. The courtyard and front yard garden areas are evidence of our eco-club's diligence. We have an active Student Council that fund raises to support children's charities such as Free the Children. Our students have access to an outstanding in-school library program, which highlights literature that reflects the diversity of our community, and is the hub of the school. As well, Dublin prides itself in its involving and varied music program. Our students look forward to the celebration of their contribution to our school at our Spirit Assemblies. The most outstanding features of our school are its high academic standards, various student leadership opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values all learners. Everyone feels welcome at Dublin Heights.
WHAT SETS US APART
Our school is committed to establishing a school wide professional learning community. Groups of teachers meet in divisional teams within the school day to develop and reflect on their best practises. Our professional learning communities base their focus upon areas of need, illustrated by our most recent data. We then implement current evidence-based teaching strategies that will best meet our students' needs.
PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To ensure parent and community involvement: The Dublin Heights School Advisory Council (SAC) meets throughout the year to hear about school programs and plan initiatives and activities that support student success. At Dublin, we believe that: parents and teachers work together to develop scholarship, leadership and character in our school community. Through our school support team meetings referrals for support and services are made to a variety of agencies.