Hellings Elementary, located in North Delta, is a vibrant and diverse learning community, home to over 340 students who bring a rich variety of cultural backgrounds, languages, and perspectives. Our school is committed to fostering an inclusive and caring environment where every student feels a sense of belonging, safety, and respect.
Our Guiding Principles
Everything we do at Hellings is rooted in our core values:
- Connections – Building strong relationships within our school and community.
- Inclusion – Ensuring every student has meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.
- Kindness – Cultivating a culture of care and respect in all interactions.
These values are reflected in our long-standing school motto:
“Take care of self, take care of others, take care of this place.”
Our School Goals
At Hellings, we are committed to ensuring student success through two key areas of focus:
- Literacy: We strive to enhance student literacy by using innovative teaching strategies, personalized learning approaches, and targeted interventions. Through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, we explore ways to improve engagement, comprehension, and confidence in reading and writing for all students, including those with exceptional language needs.
- Improved Attendance: We recognize that consistent attendance is essential for student success. By fostering a welcoming and supportive school culture, we work to reduce barriers to attendance, strengthen family partnerships, and ensure that students feel motivated and excited to come to school every day.
Our Action Steps:
- Professional Development Days and Lunch & Learns with a focus on Literacy
- Schoolwide Literacy Days to encourage reading and writing fun while fostering a sense of community
- Monthly assemblies that bring the community together to reinforce social responsibility and highlight literacy achievements
- Learning together as a pIlot school for Reading Data Program
- Use of Story Walks on school grounds to include families in literacy learning