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    Walk For Surrey Schools

    Walk to Save Surrey Schools – April 13 is a public demonstration and a key part of FES’s broader call to action to address the Surrey School District funding crisis.

    For years, Surrey’s schools have been underfunded, despite being BC’s largest and fastest-growing school district. Overcrowding, funding shortfalls, and delayed school construction have left thousands of students learning in portable classrooms with limited resources.

    The 2025-2026 BC budget fails to close the gap. While the province claims record investments, the reality is a $16 million shortfall in Surrey’s school budget, forcing cuts to teacher hiring, classroom support, and student programs. Parents, educators, and local officials are frustrated with the provincial government’s slow response.

    📢 That’s why we’re taking action!

    On April 13, we invite students, parents, educators, and concerned citizens to join Walk to Save Surrey Schools—a city-wide march demanding immediate education funding relief.

    Education cannot wait. Surrey’s students deserve better.

    📍 Join us and take a stand for Surrey’s future!

  • Here’s what to expect at the Walk to Save Surrey Schools, happening April 13 from 1:00–3:00 PM!

    Depending on the weather, we are aiming to walk 5 km, and the event will be spread into 2 main sections. We will first have a short speech from the organization's co-funders Ben and Gordon, along with other guest speakers that will touch on the intent of this walk. These speeches will also briefly outline our aims for future events. If anyone wants to also speak up during this period, they can feel welcome to do so. Afterwards, we will begin the 5km walk, where we have volunteers holding up signs for the checkpoint. Some light snacks will also be provided during the walk for anyone that wants a quick boost in energy. The event will take place from 1PM-3PM, but may end early if all walkers are finished, so the time given is just an approximation.

    We will follow the same path as the Coldest Night Of the Year.

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