The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is currently reviewing its field trip policy after a group of students ended up at a protest without proper supervision.
According to a statement from the TDSB, a group of students from a high school in the city were on a field trip to the Ontario Legislature on Tuesday when they were given free time to explore the area. During this time, some of the students ended up at a protest outside the building.
The TDSB has strict policies in place for field trips, including the requirement for teachers to obtain permission from parents and for students to be supervised at all times. However, it appears that these protocols were not followed in this particular instance.
The incident has sparked concern among parents and the community, with many questioning the safety and supervision of students on field trips. The TDSB has acknowledged these concerns and has launched a review of its field trip policies to ensure that incidents like this do not occur in the future.
In a statement, the TDSB said, “We take the safety and well-being of our students very seriously and we apologize for any distress this incident may have caused. We are committed to reviewing and strengthening our policies to ensure that our students are always under proper supervision during field trips.”
The TDSB has also reached out to the students and their families to offer support and address any concerns they may have.
This incident serves as a reminder for all schools and educational institutions to carefully review and adhere to their field trip policies to ensure the safety and well-being of their students. The TDSB’s review of its policies is a step in the right direction towards preventing similar incidents from happening in the future.
