About Us
Dunblaine is a non-profit elementary school that meets the unique needs and abilities of students who have been diagnosed as learning disabled, i.e. having average to above average intelligence with disorders that affect their ability to acquire and use skills in the area of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, math, spatial relationships and/or social interactions, benefit from our programs.
Specialized Approach & Methodology
Our specialized approach and methodology optimizes learning, strengthens self-esteem and self-confidence, and promotes meta-cognition. That is, Dunblaine creates opportunities for success through a better understanding of each student’s learning differences and abilities.
Secure and Friendly Environment
Now residing in a former residence on Deloraine Avenue, The Dunblaine School provides a secure environment with easy access to many community resources including parks, local merchants and public transit.
Our school features:
- Five classrooms, with a maximum class size of seven students.
- Highly trained and certified special education teachers, are able to meet the unique needs and abilities of elementary children who learn differently.
- Library and computer resources are available in-house to all students.
- A large fenced backyard provides ideal outdoor space for games, recess and lunch periods.
- A circular driveway easily facilitates car and school bus pick-up and drop off.
- Our school opens at 8:30 for students to begin their day promptly at 8:50 and ends at 3:00 p.m., with the option of homework club until 4:00 p.m..
Our Students:
For children diagnosed with learning disabilities, the acquisition of knowledge and skills may not come easily. But through individualized special education instruction at The Dunblaine School, our students learn to acquire skills that help them overcome difficulties in the following areas:
- listening
- speaking
- reading
- writing
- reasoning
- spatial relationships
- socialization
Class Size:
All classes at Dunblaine are multi-graded and multi-aged; children are placed according to their academic, social-emotional and overall developmental needs and abilities. The duration of class placement varies with each child. The principal considers the best possible class dynamic that will optimize all areas of development for the child at the time of entry and each school year. Our maximum student/teacher ratio is 7:1.
Student Respect:
All students enrolled at The Dunblaine School are expected to follow the school's "Standards of Behavior" that promotes respect, civility and responsible citizenship through acceptable behavior in the classroom, school and community.
Student Progress:
Student progress is carefully assessed, documented and shared on a consistent basis. Parents receive ongoing communication through agendas, discussions, meetings, and written progress reports at the end of each term. Each child’s progress is recorded in the Ontario Student Record, which parents and students have a right to access by appointment with the principal.
