Terry Fox 2020

This year is the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and Avonlea School is proud to be continuing the legacy of one of our greatest heroes.  Although we cannot maintain our long-standing Dunnet Park traditions,  it is very important to continue to honour Terry and his important work.

There will not be any pledge forms going home this year, but we are hopeful that families will continue to support the Terry Fox Foundation by contributing online.  Students can set up their online accounts by visiting  www.terryfox.ca/Avonlea and encouraging family and friends to contribute that way.

On our end, classroom teachers will be talking to students about Terry and his Marathon of Hope.  On September 24, each classroom will be taking some time to go on a mini Terry Fox Walk around town.  So far the weather looks like it will be great for the walk, but we ask parents to keep an eye on the forecast for the day and to ensure that students are sent with weather appropriate clothes and  footwear as well as a water bottle for the walk.  Each group will  be enjoying a snack upon their return to the school.

Unfortunately, we are unable to have parents join us this year.