Last week, Fern marked Black History Month with a full day of learning, reflection, and community connection — from student assemblies during the school day to our evening Fern Family Dinner . Throughout the day, students across all grades engaged with spoken word artist https://www.dwaynemorgan.ca/ through three age-specific assemblies designed to spark curiosity, participation, and critical thinking. JK–Grade 3 students took part in an interactive “Guess Who?” activity t

Happy Lunar New Year, Fern Families! February 17 — Welcome to the Year of the Horse Lunar New Year is a celebration of fresh starts, family, and joy. It is celebrated across many cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese (Tết), Korean (Seollal), and other East and Southeast Asian communities around the world. Each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals — and the year you were born tells you which animal you are!  Find Your Animal Rat – Curious & Clever 1960, 1972, 1984

UPDATED FEBRUARY 12: Our Fern Family Dinner celebrating Black History Month is almost sold out! If you’ve been meaning to grab tickets, now’s the time. We’re thrilled by the response and can’t wait to gather together at our local, Fern-parent-owned restaurant Barque Smokehouse for an evening of food, conversation, and community. FERN PARENT COUNCIL EQUITY COMMITTEE PRESENTS:  Fern Family Dinner Thursday, February 19 Doors open at 5:30pm | Program begins at 6:00pm The evening

February is Chinese Heritage Month in Canada, and at Fern we are happy to recognize and celebrate the families in our school community who have Chinese heritage. Our school is made special by the many cultures, languages, and traditions that children and families bring with them each day. Chinese heritage is part of Fern’s story—showing up in our classrooms, friendships, celebrations, food, and the ways we learn and care for one another. This month is a chance to say: you bel

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...