St. Martin’s School Staff Host Parade to Support Students

St. Martin’s School Staff Host Parade to Support Students

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

St. Martin’s School’s staff wanted to give their students a chance to connect in person with their teachers and other staff members by holding a special parade on May 6, Patricia Mayko, a float teacher, spearheaded the parade with the help of many staff members. Families with students drove by with fitting songs playing from their vehicles. A few families rode their bicycles by the school while the staff waved and shouted, “I miss you,” and held up heartfelt and inspirational posters they made.

Ashley Bicknell, Grade One teacher waves to the families with students who were driving by. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

As well, members of the Vegreville Fire Department and Community Peace Officers joined in as their special guests.

“The parade yesterday was a great success. We decided to hold the parade after seeing similar parades held in other communities on Facebook. My best estimation was about thirty cars. There were others that rode their bikes as well. We were excited to see our students again, and they were just as excited to see us. I personally didn’t realize how hard it would be to try and teach the students without them actually in front of me. The parade allowed us to connect with the students again,” Mayko said.