About Us

School Profile

Lieutenant Colonel Barker V.C. School is a Kindergarten to Grade Five school with a student population of 225 students in the Sunshine City of Dauphin, Manitoba. Our energetic and dynamic school offers quality programs in all areas of curriculum. Our School is proud to be a member of the Peaceful Schools International.

Our mission statement at Barker School describes the school climate and the school culture that the staff at Barker School believes must be cultivated to ensure all students feel safe, accepted and valued. This philosophy is nurtured in the positive behavior matrix that focuses on Barker’s 3 Rs –

Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Ready

The 3 Rs are foundational blocks that contribute to the climate that strives to enhance student engagement and learning, healthy lifestyle choices and social-emotional well being.