Next year will be an important transition year for Fern School Council. The current Council leadership has reached the end of its term, which means Fern will need a new slate of volunteers to step forward and help lead School Council for the 2026–2027 school year. We are officially seeking new leadership. School Council is stronger when we work together, and next year is a chance for new voices, fresh ideas, and an even stronger school community. We are looking for volunteer

Dear Fern families, caregivers, staff, and community members, As we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the work of Fern Ave School Council, celebrate what our community accomplished together, and thank everyone who contributed their time, energy, ideas, and support. It was a very busy year, with many unique twists and challenges. From the TDSB’s supervision and removal of our Trustee, to the reorg and the lockdown, it’s been a very full

FERNAPALOOZA IS HAPPENING RAIN OR SHINE! The fun won't stop! See you for Fernapalooza indoor edition if the rain doesn't hold out. VOLUNTEERS +BAKE SALE ITEMS STILL NEEDEd! Please jump in if you can contribute time or goodies. Calling all helpers!! PRIZES NEEDED FOR FERNAPALOOZA! We're looking for gently used stuffies, books, small toys for Fernapalooza prizes! Donations can be left in the bins outside the office, or in the bin outside 115 Wright Ave until next Tuesday, June

Make a Cake for the Cake-Off! Calling all aspiring bakers and cake enthusiasts! Showcase your creativity and culinary skills as you compete for the title of Fern Cake-Off Champion. Prizes for different age categories for kids, and a "parent-decorated" category, too! Kindergarten (JK/SK) Primary (Grade 1-3) Junior (Grade 4-6)Senior (Grade 7-8) Parent Decorated Contestants: Sign-in your cake between 4-6pm at Fernapalooza, or drop off at the school day-of labeled with phone num

The meeting minutes from our June 3 School Council meeting is now available! You can find them here.

Fern Families will provide all 2025/2026 staff with a magnificent brunch spread an as expression of gratitude for their work. Sign up to volunteer or contribute to the spread: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14eDfWaC4wdlcOvYbHI4wnTQ6aCjEV2fct7fRkgXfnq4/edit?gid=2103550085#gid=2103550085

Jog for Generosity asks students to participate in a fun run/walk that will help those in need.

GSOWA and the School Council Equity Committee present Pride Day at Fern on June 17, 2026!

Join us IRL on June 3 from 6:30-8:30 pm!

Thank you for your involvement and support this year!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates & please consider volunteering if you can. Many hands makes light work! These events are part of what makes Fern such a great community for our kids. June 1-3: Grade 8 Boat Building! This is a beloved Fern tradition for our senior students where they build a boat out of cardboard and race those boats in the pool! But we cannot pull it off without a few more volunteers and some supplies! We need sturdy cardboard boxes (think: furnit

The meeting minutes from our April 21 School Council meeting is now available! You can find them here.

Dispatches from our Ward 7 Rep, Storm Crow.

This is a beloved Fern tradition for our senior students where they build a boat out of cardboard and race those boats in the pool! But we cannot pull it off without a few more volunteers and some supplies! We need sturdy cardboard boxes (think: furniture, bikes, appliances), we need 50 more XL rolls of duct tape, we need exacto knives, and we need volunteers to help prep, supervise & judge the boat races! Can you help? Email fernaveschoolcouncil@gmail.com, or sign up to vol

Thank you to everyone who came out, bought a ticket, and bid in our silent auction! We're still calculating the exact tally, but it's looking like we raised over $10,000 for Fern! HUGE shoutout to our volunteers - to the crafters & the set-up crew for making the space look INCREDIBLE, the AMAZING clean-up crew for helping sweep up hay until nearly 2 am, our bartenders, ticket takers, snack replenishers, to Barque for donating the delicious sloppy joe's, Laura Simpson for spon

Dispatches from our Ward 7 Rep, Storm Crow. A reminder to any interested parents/caregivers to join the TEAM: Toronto Education Advocacy Network on WhatsApp for updates on Bill 101 and school budget cuts and changes and calls to action. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD3_f20fCdIPrCs_r_ORRCb8cM-TulLvb3NlihStrm1s6w-w/viewform *** Also, here’s a free webinar for parents and caregivers: Conversations About Anxiety https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/supporting-your-childs-well

Browse & bid on an amazing selection of items - from new bikes to monthly bouquets, sports tickets, hair cuts, Harry Potter Lego and so much more - all in support of our school community! Every dollar raised goes directly to enriching programs and experiences for all our students. You'll need to register for the auction in Auctria in order to bid - details on how to do that are on the auction link! START BIDDING NOW Auction is open until 10 pm tomorrow (May 8th). Good luck!

Thursday, May 14, 2026 4-6 PM Junior/Senior Field (Auditorium in case of inclement weather) GSOWA and the Parent Council Equity Committee invite you to our first ever GSOWA Family Pizza Party. All LGBTQ2+ Families and allies are welcome to attend, as well as families who have students in GSOWA (Gay Straight or Whatever Alliance) If you and your family would like to participate please RSVP to equitablefern@gmail.com with the number of people attending, if possible. No one will

...and celebrate springtime at Fern's First Rodeo: A Boot Scootin' Bash. Spring Fling! May 8th, 7 pm. Join us at St. Casimir's for the annual Fern parents bash, gone country! Featuring a silent auction, live country music, line dancing, regular dancing, tasty snacks & drinks - good times for everyone! This annual event is always the perfect opportunity to let loose and have a great time with your friends and neighbours, and raise funds for Fern. Don't miss out on the chance

Dispatches from our Ward 7 Rep, Storm Crow. https://www.fundourschools.ca/map