Extreme priority: Cross country meet information

Dear Parents and families,

As a follow-up to the communication that was shared with families regarding the October 2 Cross Country meet, our TDSB executive met with the Toronto District Elementary Schools’ Athletic Association (TDSEAA) this afternoon. It is clear for safety reasons and with the need to honour the integrity of competitive meets, that we must respect the TDSEAA constitution.

Therefore, only students from registered schools will be permitted to participate in the area cross-country meets that have already been scheduled. This is a reversal of information that was previously shared this weekend. This means that Fern students are not eligible to run tomorrow. Please do not go to Centennial Park.

As a Principal of a school who has not registered, I have been asked to inform parents of this decision. In addition, The TDSB will be communicating this message to parents through the public web and social media.

Senior Staff continues to explore alternative dates and sites for students from non-registered schools who may be interested in participating in a cross-country run. These dates and sites will be shared as they are known. They will work with Principals to determine interest.

Should you have questions please contact our Superintendent of Education, Mr. Curtis Ennis.

Thank you.

Alexander Moy