Parkcrest students, staff moving into George Hilliard Elementary

On Sept. 5, Parkcrest Elementary burned and left a shell of the school.

Yesterday, the plan was unveiled to the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education, and then to staff, parents and guardians of Parkcrest, Four Directions and TREC.

“Things are moving fast, because we know the importance of getting the children back into their normal routine as soon as possible,” Sidow said. “This is a solid, workable plan that meets our key priorities, particularly in that it ensures the emotional safety and security and continuity of education of our youngest learners.”

The Parkcrest Recovery Plan is:

The Big Little Science Centre will be relocated to an undetermined location.
Four Directions students and staff will be relocated to the Happyvale Building once the science centre is relocated.
TREC students and staff will be relocated to NorKam.
All Parkcrest students and staff will be relocated to George Hilliard Elementary after the relocation of Four Directions and TREC.

The plan will be discussed at the Board of Education meeting Monday evening, and the district says during the weekend meeting with Four Directions and TREC parents and guardians, concerns were raised about moving TREC students to NorKam.

“This feedback is important and we are taking another look at what can be done for that part of the plan. The well-being of all our learners is a priority. And we appreciate that all parent groups and staff we spoke with understand that difficult choices have to be made,” Sidow said.

Until the Big Little Science Centre is relocated, Four Directions students and staff will be at the new United Way building on Tranquille Road.

“In the long term, we look forward to replacing Parkcrest Elementary, which will enable our alternate programs to return to their own site,” said Sidow.

by Ashley Legassic

Parkcrest students, staff moving into George Hilliard Elementary

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