About Us
School Mission Statement
We are a Catholic School Community which embraces its responsibility for the education and development of faithful, hopeful and socially responsible persons who will demonstrate the values, knowledge and skills that enable them to lead fulfilling lives.
We have chosen to learn, grow and work in a Catholic School Community where Christian values are taught and promoted. This Catholic School Community will be characterized by mutual respect, cooperation, care, understanding and safety. Our behaviour and actions will be directed by gospel values and Christ's example.
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Christ Centered learning community. We pride ourselves on the relationships that we build with each other and our broader community. At Sacred Heart we strive for academic excellence, spiritual guidance from our Parish Priest and service to others. We believe that we have been called by God to witness the Good News as proclaimed by his prophets and to live the scriptures through the teachings of Jesus.
We are located in the heart of the community of Batawa, Ontario, located north of Trenton. We have a diverse community, enriched by the families and children who attend our school. We have very strong ties with the Bata Development Corporation, Batawa Ski Hill and Mrs. Bata. The school currently has 140 students, with a capacity of 160. We are located in a beautiful setting, with many trails, ponds and the Dino Park just south of us. Our placement in the community draws support from many partners, all with the goal of enriching the lives of our students.
Academically we are always trying to achieve our best, work our hardest and show pride in what we do.
We believe in:
- We are all part of a loving school family;
- That all students have the ability to learn, no matter what their profile is;
- Always putting the needs of our students first;
- Being life long learners to demonstrate to our students what it means to grow'
- School should be challenging for our personal growth;
- Supporting each other in our pursuit of academic growth;
- Everything we do must be done in light of the Catholic Graduate Expectations and with personal integrity.
As we face the challenges of learning we at Sacred Heart do it with the support of our students, teachers, families, Parish and community members. This circle of support helps not only to ground our students, but also gives them the personal courage to face the world. A world that will be made better by them being part of it.
Positive School Climate and Well-Being
The ALCDSB is dedicated to creating and promoting positive school climate and well-being in all of our schools. Respecting the dignity of all persons by fostering trusting relationships through policies and practices that promote equity, inclusion and diversity are at the core of our Catholic values, the Board’s spiritual theme of Faith in Action and our provincial Catholic Graduate Expectations. A positive school climate is directly linked to student success and well-being ensuring students are motivated to do well and will realize their full potential. We are committed to sustaining healthy and nurturing communities of belonging that are safe, caring and respectful and built on the principles of restorative practice and progressive discipline.
The ALCDSB and its school communities engage in a whole school approach in putting prevention and intervention strategies in place to facilitate a positive relationship between students, staff, parents and community partners.
To view our school’s commitment to promoting positive school climate and well-being, please see the attached document.