Nevis Cooperative Credit Union Adopts Two Primary Schools Under SOAR Initiative

Introduction

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (May 09, 2025)– The Nevis Cooperative Credit Union Limited (NCCU) has officially adopted the Ivor Walters Primary School and the Charlestown Primary School under its Schools Outreach Assistance and Rewards (SOAR) programme for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Launch of the Adopt-a-School Programme

As part of its ongoing commitment to community development and youth empowerment, the NCCU SOAR team visited both institutions to formally launch the Adopt-a-School component of the initiative.

Visit to Ivor Walters Primary School

At Ivor Walters Primary School, SOAR committee member Candice Pinney shared the vision behind the programme with students and staff.

“We are delighted [to] introduce the Adopt-a-School programme by the Nevis Cooperative Credit Union Limited, the brainchild of one of our members of staff, Ms. Zahvelisia Claxton. The purpose of the Adopt-a-School programme is to continue encouraging community spirit while fostering the Credit Union’s principle of concern for community. From today until the end of September 2025, we will be partnering with the school to undertake some special projects and events. The Nevis Cooperative Credit Union is thrilled to assist the Ivor Walters Primary School under its NCCU SOAR programme and we look forward to working with you.”

Visit to Charlestown Primary School

At the Charlestown Primary School, SOAR committee member Bethia Pogson outlined the objectives of the programme to the school community.

Conclusion

The SOAR initiative is designed to rotate support among all public primary schools on Nevis over a four-year period, with each school benefiting from a year of focused engagement, rewards, and outreach efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the SOAR initiative?

The SOAR initiative is a programme designed by the Nevis Cooperative Credit Union Limited to provide support to public primary schools on Nevis.

Which schools have been adopted under the SOAR initiative?

The Ivor Walters Primary School and the Charlestown Primary School have been adopted under the SOAR initiative for the 2024-2025 academic year.

What are the objectives of the SOAR programme?

The objectives of the SOAR programme include encouraging community spirit, fostering the Credit Union’s principle of concern for community, and providing support to public primary schools on Nevis.