Welcome to Dr. Charles Best Public School!

Home of the Bears!

Welcome to our vibrant and inclusive Kindergarten to Grade 5 learning community, where every student is encouraged to grow, discover their strengths, and reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

At DCB, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. We lead with courage, kindness, curiosity, and confidence recognizing that every learner’s journey is unique. Celebrating the individual strengths, interests, and experiences that make our school community so special allows us to nurture a culture grounded in respect, empathy, gratitude, collaboration, inclusion, and perseverance.

These shared values guide our daily interactions and shape the learning experiences we provide. We know that meaningful learning happens when students feel safe, connected, and have a strong sense of belonging. When children know they are supported and encouraged, they are more willing to take risks, embrace new challenges, learn from mistakes, and celebrate their successes.

We deeply value the partnerships we share with our families as open communication, mutual trust, and collaboration between home and school are essential to student success. We are grateful for the support, insight, and contributions our families bring to our community, and we look forward to working together to ensure every child feels welcomed, supported, and celebrated.

Thank you for being an important part of our school community. Together, we will continue to learn, grow, and thrive—showing kindness, embracing challenges, and leading with courage and confidence. DCB Bears stand strong together, support one another, and take pride in all that we accomplish as a school family!

With warm regards,

Kristy Henders, Principal