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by Deanna Mitchener
The Niton School had a welcome back
barbeque on September 20. In addition to
welcoming back students there were a few new
introductions including Maryann Varty as the
new Principal and Amanda Nixon as the Vice
Principal and grade 2/3 teacher.
New this year are Jenna Otway, who
transferred from Fulham School, will be the new
Grade 5 teacher, Thomas Meier, who came from
Evergreen School, will be the new grade 6
teacher, and Spencer Hayes is starting his
teaching career as the PE and science teacher.
"They are welcome additions to our staff," said
Principal Varty.
"I have taught here for 15 years, mostly as the
Grade 5/6 teacher, and as assistant Principal the
last 10 years," said Varty. "This is my 26th year
as an educator and I really love school and
working with kids. The best thing about my new
job is being able to work with a dedicated and
dynamic staff, in a very supportive community,
to create the best education possible for
students."

Vice Principal Amanda Nixon, says, "I teach
grade 2/3 with the exception of a 30 minute
admin time each day. Some of my roles and Niton School welcomes new Principal Maryann Varty, Jenna Otway grade five teacher,
responsibilities are to write the monthly division Amanda Nixon Vice Principal, Thomas Meier grade six teacher, and Spencer Hayes PE and
newsletter, record our staff meeting minutes, science teacher. photo Deanna Mitchener
make the agenda for staff meetings, run our
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
meetings, and support the principal, as well as all "My favourite part about my current position from me, I learn from them, and we all have fun
the staff and students." would be spending time with the kids. They learn in the process," said Nixon.






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