Victory Hill Dorm (VHD) is a supportive and nurturing home-like environment for children and youth living away from home while going to school at the B.C. School for the Deaf in Burnaby.
Children and youth ages five to 18 stay at Victory Hill during the week and return home for weekends or holidays.
Each child/youth has a child care counsellor, who manages their care plan and acts as a liaison between the school, professionals, students and parents. In fact, the child care counsellor and parents stay in contact on a weekly basis to discuss the child/youth's experiences, challenges and joys.
Children and youth live in six family-style homes designed in consultation with deaf people. American Sign Language is the primary language of communication, and qualified child care counselors are fluent.
Safety, comfort features, amenities and supports
Built-in flashing lights for telephones, doorbells, fire alarms and security alarms
Open spaces and natural light make it easy to communicate in American Sign Language
Private bedrooms and three bathrooms per house
A safe and nurturing family-like setting makes Victory Hill feel like home
Support staff available 24 hours a day, Sunday afternoon to Friday evening
Eligibility and admission
Students who are accepted to the BC School for the Deaf may contact the Victory Hill Dorm Manager todiscussplacement at Victory Hill Dorm (VHD).
TheMinistry of Education isresponsible for paying allthe transportation costs associatedwith VHD children and youth travelling home every weekendand schoolbreaks.Priority isgivento children and youth wholive outsidetheLowerMainland and/or more than one hour commuting distance (one way)fromthe school.
Familiesrequesting VHD placement areencouraged to arrangeavisitwiththeVictory HillDorm Manager.
TheMinistry of Children and Family Development isresponsible for accommodation,meals,and staffing.
Victory Hill Residential Program (3:14)
The Victory Hill Residential Program (VHRP) provides a safe, comfortable and nurturing residential environment for students, aged 5 to 19, who must live away from home in order to attend the British Columbia Provincial School for the Deaf in Burnaby. The residents return to their family and home community each weekend and school holiday.