Dear Fern Family Community, We’re excited to invite you to Fern Family Dinner in celebration of Black History Month - an evening built around good food, powerful words, and real community connection. 📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM 📍 Barque Smokehouse (299 Roncesvalles Ave – Fern-parent owned!) Barque will be closed to the public for this private event, creating a warm, welcoming space just for Fern families and neighbouring school communities to gather, eat to

Thursday, February 19 | 6:00–7:00 PM | Barque Smokehouse Fern families are invited to a Black History Month community gathering this February at Barque Smokehouse, a Fern-parent–owned restaurant on Roncesvalles. Barque will be closing to the public for this very special event, creating a welcoming space for Fern families to come together and learn in community. We’re pleased to welcome Dwayne Morgan as our special guest. Dwayne is a Toronto-based spoken-word artist, author, a

Word On The Street from the Equity Committee Tips for choosing inclusive, safe costumes this Halloween, because the best kind of fun is the kind that makes everyone feel welcome. 🎃 NOTE: Please refer to Michelle's Oct 26th Community Message  for information about Fern's annual Halloween parade, guidelines & rules about choosing costumes and treats. Choosing Halloween Costumes with Heart & Awareness It’s that time of year again: pumpkins on porches, candy negotiations in full

Thank-You, Change-Makers! These last two months of the school year have been packed for the Fern Equity Committee! From our Community...