Dogwood Elementary

About

Dogwood Elementary is located at 10752 157 St, Surrey, BC V4N 1K6, in the Fraser Heights area of Surrey. The school serves approximately 390 students in Kindergarten through Grade 7 and emphasizes shared values of teamwork, community, and responsibility, with school-wide expectations centered on respect.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Surrey)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-7

Phone: 604 581-8111

Email: dogwood@surreyschools.ca

Principal: Diana Ellis

Programs and Services

Student leadership and school events Dogwood offers opportunities for students to get involved through student leadership, spirit days, and assemblies. Athletics and extracurricular sports Arts, wellness, and enrichment The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) supports opportunities such as hip hop dance lessons, Zumba, fine arts presentations, and guest speakers. Technology for learning Students have access to technology used throughout the school day in a variety of ways to support learning. Student support / social-emotional learning Staff support students’ Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) using a variety of resources to help students with self-regulation. The district Student Support team also provides inclusive education supports and services for students with exceptional learning needs, working collaboratively with schools, families, and community partners.

• Volleyball
• Track and field
• Badminton
• Ultimate frisbee
• Gymnastics

School Culture and Expectations

Dogwood highlights teamwork, community, and responsibility as shared values, and has school-wide expectations focused on respect. The school’s “POOL of Respect” emphasizes respecting Property, Ourselves, Others, and Learning. The school describes its community as diverse and inclusive, with supportive parents and families.

Enrollment

Kindergarten registration is completed online through Surrey Schools. Families are directed to register at their local catchment school and check the district website for required documents and to confirm their neighbourhood school. Families interested in district Programs of Choice are instructed to first register at their catchment school and then apply through the district’s kindergarten lottery process (when available).