School access for our children and lunch break changes

As a mother of 3 children that attend schools in the Chilliwack area I have always been concerned that at many of our schools our children are not allowed access into the schools until the 5 minute warning bell for class rings or during recess and lunch breaks.

I have witnessed children standing in the cold and rain on a daily basis as they are not allowed into the school. I have also witnessed children being forced to play outside during breaks in poor weather without the proper attire for the conditions. This needs to change! It is also common practice in many schools for a time limit to be imposed (i.e. 10 minutes) for our children to eat their lunches before they are required to go outside. It is an unhealthy practice to teach our children to gobble down their food or go without.

So I am asking all you parents out there to please sign this petition in order to show our concern to the superintendent of schools and request action in this matter.

Additionally please add your children's school name below so we identify that it is a district wide issue and that we have proper representation across the district.