O.M. Irwin is a K-8 school with approximately 400 students with approx. 50 staff. Our school's mission is “Achieving Excellence”. Our school's values are respect, responsibility, enthusiasm, learning, and belonging. We are a safe and caring school committed to meeting the needs of the whole child. Our school's mascot is Icy the Bear and our school teams are the Irwin Ice. Hoo Haa Ice Rocks!
The school was named after Dr. O.M. Irwin, a prominent citizen and physician in
Swift Current. As a school board member, he was instrumental in establishing the
first school library in Swift Current. Dr. Irwin served as Mayor of the City and was
president of the Provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was also
Honorary President of the Swift Current City Teachers' Association.
O.M. Irwin School is designed to promote intellectual, emotional, physical and
social growth according to the individual needs of each student.
The school moniker is the IRWIN ICE and is represented by a Polar Bear.
