By Lyonel Doherty
Oliver Chronicle
There are some new faces at Oliver Elementary School this fall.
New teaching staff include Dean Rowland (Grade 7) and Travis McIntyre (Grade 5/6), both of whom joined OEs after being at Osoyoos Elementary for several years.
Kim Schur has returned after being away for a year. She teaches learner support.
Megan Petry is a Grade 2 teacher from Cawston, bringing a number of years of experience. And Brooke Alaric is the new indigenous education advocate.
This year OES is partnering with Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary to run a Hockey Canada Skills Academy. Rowland and McIntyre will be joining forces to coach the program.
Principal Jason McAllister said they are also bringing back a WE Club this year and continuing their community connections focus. This involves giving back to the community by working with Okanagan Gleaners, McKinney Place and Sunnybank Centre.
McAllister said the school is very thankful to continue working with Hester Creek winery as they help sponsor the “Farm to School” program that supports agricultural education and the lunch program for students in need.
Also, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has once again provided the school with funding through their Celebrate the Arts program that helps develop art programs at OES.
