Cross Country Running Club 2025

Our first running club is on Friday Sept 5th at 8:05am. We meet on the Frankland field. All students in grade 1 to 6 are welcome to run. Parents are welcome to run too. 

Students in  grades 1 and 2 must have a caring adult at the club at all times.

Race Qualification: 

Students who want to run in a cross country race in October must come to at least 7 running mornings by Wednesday Sept 24. 

If it is raining... The club is cancelled. If too many of our mornings are rained out, then the number of mornings to qualify for races will change. 

 TRACK & FIELD 2025

April is Track and Field month at Frankland. All students will train in gym class. Students in Grade 4, 5 and 6 who want to try out for the track team can train and record times and distances in class and during our training clubs. At the end of April the Track team will be selected based on the data collected in April. 

Track and Field Training Clubs

80m & Sprinting: Monday and Wednesday at Lunch

Running long jump and Standing long jump: Tuesdays and Thursdays at Lunch

Shot put: Fridays at lunch 

Hurdles: Thursday after school from 3:30-4:10 (Starts on April 10th)

Running Club trains 80m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m: This club is Wednesdays and Fridays in the morning from 8:05am-8:35am. 

Go Falcons Go

Sunnybrook Race 2024

(Updates oct 8)

The Falcons were flying at Sunnybrook with so many success stories and new personal bests. Coach Michael and JediSykes are so proud of this team and we can't wait to see the results. 

Thank you to all the teachers and parents who made this day so much fun!

Students moving to the Conference Finals on Wednesday Oct 16 will receive an email from JediSykes in the next few days

Go Falcons Go!

Cross Country Team 2024

(Updated Sept 27)

We have 62 Falcons on the team this year. Coach Michael and JediSykes are really excited about this all-star lineup!!!!

October Races:

Students in Grade 1 and 2 will run at Withrow Park on Thursday Oct 17 in the afternoon.

Students in grade 3-6 will run at Sunnybrook park on Monday Oct 7th. Students will take a bus to this event thanks to the parent council! 

South Conference Finals Oct 16 at Sunnybrook are the top 20 individual racers and the top 3 teams from the 4 qualifying race days. (A team is the score of the first 4 falcons to cross the finish line by grade and gender. The lower the score the better)

City Finals Oct 23 at Centennial Park for Gr. 4-6 runners.  Top 20 individual racers and the top 3 teams from all 4 Conferences. 

JediSykes will email all families more information about their race day. A map of the Sunnybrook course is posted below. All runners on the team need to keep coming to practice.

Go Falcons Go

EVERYTHING BELOW THIS BANNER IS FROM THE 2023/2024 School Year

Volleyball House League Grade 4-5

The volleyball house league runs until March break for all students ingrade 4 and 5. We play at lunch on Fridays. 

House League Programs 2023

All the information regarding house league teams and training programs for students in grade 4-6 will be posted on this page. 

November brings Pokemon basketball to all grade 4 and 5 students. Stay tuned for more information

Co-ed Grade 6 Volleyball

This is will be a fun 3 session volleyball game season. 

Game 1: Thursday March 23 

Game 2: Tuesday March 28

Game 3: Thursday March 30

All 3 of these sessions will be from 3:30-4:30. Please make sure your Falcon has a travel home plan. If you are picking them up, please be on time.

Star Wars Ball Hockey

Star Wars Ball Hockey is back with its 7th season! Here is all the info you need! No permission form is required. The league has 4 teams (Wookies, Ewoks, Droids and Storm Troopers) Team lists are posted below.   

What my child needs on game day: 

• Water bottle

• Indoor Running Shoes

***Goggles, hockey sticks and goalie equipment will be provided. 

GAME DATES: 3:30 - 4:30

Game 1: Fri Jan 20th Wookies vs. Driods

Game 2: Fri Jan 27 Ewoks vs. Storm Troopers

Game 3: Fri Feb 3 Wookies vs. Storm Troopers

Game 4: Fri Feb 10 Ewoks vs. Droids

Game 5: Thurs Feb 23 Wookies vs. Ewoks

Game 6: Fri March 3 Droids vs. Storm Troopers

Final: Wednesday March 8th  (NEW DATE)

On game day, students will come down to the gym after the the bell and put their personal belongings in the change room. Games start around 3:45pm. Games end at 4:30pm. Please have a travel home plan for your Falcon. If you are picking up, feel free to meet at the adventure playground doors. 

Can parents watch the games?

Not right away. For the first 2 games of the season we will be going over rules and regs and building player success. Starting in February we will open the games up to have parents watch. Seating is very limited because the entire floor is the play space, minus the corners and the stage. I’ll email more info about the February games at other time.

It’s going to be a great Season!

May the Frankland Force be with you

Track and Field @ Birchmount on Thursday May 9

Our First Track meet is on Thursday May 9th at Birchmount Stadium. We have 56 Falcons going to the meet. 16 Students will be leaving early with parent drivers. 40 Students will be coming on the Bus. All the information you need for the day is posted here.

When to arrive?

The 40 students coming on the school bus are asked to meet in the Frankland gym at 8:30am on Thursday. Students will line up by grade and get their race numbers. We will be leaving for Birchmount around 9am. Mr. Mariano and Mr. Molina will be at the stadium early to secure our spot in the stands. We usually sit in the first 5 rows near the bathrooms in the middle of the sands. (If you don’t see us, you will hear us cheering. We rock!)

Birchmount Event Info: 

A schedule for the day is posted below. Please note that event times can run 1 hour early, or 1 hour late. If you are planning to watch your child, please arrive early. The meet happens rain or shine so please have your child dressed for a full day outside. (2 years ago I got a sunburn and my wife was upset.) If your child has a track and field event at the same time, Mr. Sykes will send them to the track first and another student/Parent volunteer will check them into their field event. (At this time only Isabella, Milia, Sophia, Natsuki, Unique, Jack, Lucas C and Luca S are doubled up in this way.) 

What to Bring

- Running Shoes

- Frankland Gear (If you do not have a Frankland shirt Mr. Sykes will provide one)

- Comfortable athletic clothes (Shorts and jogging pant) The temperature at the stadium can be a bit cooler as we are closer to the lake. Dressing in layers is a good idea.

- Dress for the weather: The event happens rain or shine. Umbrella, sunscreen, sun glasses, and a garbage bag to put stuff into in the case of rain is a must! Did I mention sunscreen? 

- Water Bottle

- Lunch and healthy snacks (Lots of healthy choices)

-A quiet activity to do between events. (it can be a long day for some.)

- No Money: Students will not be allowed to buy things at the meet. Parents please don’t buy treats for your kids at the meet as the food at the stadium is not the healthiest choices for our athletes. Save the ice cream for home time please.

Early drivers

These students need to be at frankland early on Thursday May 9th:

7:30am- Imogen, Noah, Andrea, Lucas M, Ben K, Isabella, Milia, Elizabeth

7:45am - Jude, Ruby, Sebastian, Sophia, Ella A, Jack V, Erik

Meeting at the Track: Madeline and Eleanor

**All other details for the early drivers have been emails**

Returning to Frankland

Between 1:30-2pm we begin our departure on the school bus. Depending on the day and how the events goes everyone will have a spot on the bus. Students returning on the school bus will be back by 3pm. 16 students may have to stay behind after the bus with Mr. Sykes. These students will be brought back to Frankland with parent drivers or on the TTC with Mr. Sykes. We will meet for pick up in the school lobby (Zoey, Suwaree, Deanna, Imogen, Ella S, Ruby, Natsuki, Lia, Lucas C, Charlie S, Sullivan, Crew, Jack V, Luca S, Jack Z and Sam P.J. 

Student reminder:

Students coming to the meet are reminded that they are representing our school. The best sportsmanship is needed at this meet. Please talk to your child about respectful behaviour at the meet and in the stands. 

We are going to have a great Track meet. Please let me know if you have any questions

GO FALCONS GO!!

Star Wars Ball Hockey final

Monday March 4th 3:45-4:30

Droids vs. Storm Troopers

There can only be one CHAMP. May the Frankland Force be with both teams

The winning team will play the Jedi Teachers on Thursday March 7th from 3:45-4:20pm.

Cross Country Conference Finals

The Conference Finals are on Monday Oct 15th. If your falcon has qualified Mr. Sykes has handed out permission forms and emailed families. Extra copies can be found under the forms and docs Banner

Plan for the day:

Please arrive at Frankland for 8:30am on Monday Oct 15. We will be taking the TTC down to Ashbridge's Bay. We should be back by early afternoon. If you would like to volunteer and travel with us you are welcome to do so. Having a few parents would be helpful. It's going to be an exciting morning. 

Conference and City Details:

- Students in Grade 4-6 have a chance at the city finals:

- The top 3 teams and the top 20 individuals who are not on the top 3 teams will qualify for the City Championships (as per regulations).

- Grade 3 runners will end this years running adventure at Ashbridge's Bay Conference Finals  

What Each Runner Will Need on Monday: (Please review List)

- Running shoes

- Athletic clothing (Frankland gear if you have it)

- Dress in layers as the weather can be cooler at the beach.

- Dress for the weather (We run rain or shine)

- A water bottle

- Sunscreen

- A hat

- An umbrella

- Litterless lunch and healthy snacks.

- NO MONEY. Students will not be allowed to buy snacks or treats at the event. Parents please don't buy snacks and treats at the event for your runner.

- If your child requires a puffer or an epi pen the race officials have ask that they run with these things in a fanny pack.

Go Falcons go!

CROSS COUNTRY RACE INFORMATION:

Ashbridge’s Bay Oct 2

Frankland will run on Tuesday Oct 2, 2018 

The plan for Tuesday Oct 2:

Students arrive at 8:30am. Please meet in the gym. If you have Frankland gear please wear it. If your child does not have a Frankland shirt they will borrow a school jersey. Buses leave between 9:00-9:15am. The first race begins at 10am starting with grade 1 girl runners. All other races proceed by grade in a girl, then boy pattern. The event happens rain or shine. Approximate race times are attached to the bottom of this message.

**Because we have so many students taking part this year all runners will come to the race on the school bus and will also return to school on the bus. This makes keeping track of each student so much easier for the staff and parent volunteers.

Warm ups:

Our grade 6 runners will be warming up each team 20 minutes prior to their race this year. So awesome!

Parent Volunteers:

Thanks to all our parent volunteers.  We will go over our plan in the morning. The first few adults to arrive will help me with race numbers and jerseys. If you have a student in a race. Having a parent from that grade marshal the kids to the start line and back to basecamp is really helpful. The more help the better.

What Each Runner Will Need on Tuesday: (Please review List)

- Running shoes

- Athletic clothing (Frankland gear if you have it)

- Dress in layers as the weather can be cooler at the beach.

- Dress for the weather (We run rain or shine)

- A water bottle

- Sunscreen

- A hat

- An umbrella

- Litterless lunch and healthy snacks.

- NO MONEY. Students will not be allowed to buy snacks or treats at the event. Parents please don't buy snacks and treats at the event for your runner.

- If your child requires a puffer or an epi pen the race officials have ask that they run with these things in a fanny pack.

- Students in the grades1-3 may be back at school for lunch depending on race times.

The Race Distances:

Grade 1 & 2         1KM

Grade 3               1.5KM

Grade 4,5 and 6  2KM

The race starts on the beach and is well marked throughout the course. Parents are not allowed to run with their child. Parents are asked to stay off the course.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Approximate Race Times:

•Grade 1 girls: 10AM SHARP

•Grade 1 boys: 10:15 AM

•Grade 2 girls: 10:30AM

•Grade 2 boys: 10:45AM

•Grade 3 girls: 11:00AM

•Grade 3 boys: 11:15AM

•Grade 4 girls: 11:30AM

•Grade 4 boys: 11:45PM

•Grade 5 girls: 12:00PM

•Grade 5 boys: 12:15PM

•Grade 6 girls: 12:30PM

•Grade 6 boys: 12:45PM

GO FALCONS GO!!

Track and Field City Finals

The Falcons had a great day at the Conference Finals. We have 11 students moving to the Cities on Tuesday June 12. Thanks to everyone who trained with us this year. I had so much fun coaching.

Go Falcons Go!

TRACK MEET DETAILS FOR THURSDAY MAY 10TH AT BIRCHMOUNT STADIUM

Our First Track meet is on Thursday May 10th at Birchmount Stadium. We have 54 Falcons going to the meet. 19 Students will be leaving early with parent drivers. 35 Students will be coming on the Bus. All the information you need for the day is posted here.

When to arrive?

The 35 students coming on the school bus are asked to meet in the Frankland gym at 8:30am on Thursday. Students will line-up by grade and get their race numbers. We will be leaving for Birchmount around 9am. Mr. Mariano and Mr. Molina will be at the stadium early to secure our spot in the stands. We usually sit in the first 5 rows near the bathrooms in the middle of the sands. (If you don’t see us you will hear us cheering. We rock!)

Birchmount Event Info: 

A schedule for the day will be attached to an email. Please note that event times can run 1 hour early, or 1 hour late. If you are planning to watch your child, please arrive early. The meet happens rain or shine so please have your child dressed for a full day outside. (Last year I got a sunburn and my wife was upset.) If your child has a track and field event at the same time, Mr. Sykes will send them to the track first and another student/parent volunteer will check them into their field event. (At this time only Erik, Alma, Neve and Finn S are doubled up in this way.) 

What to Bring

- Running Shoes

- Frankland Gear (If you do not have a Frankland shirt Mr. Sykes will provide one)

- Comfortable athletic clothes (Shorts and jogging pant) The temperature at the stadium can be a bit cooler as we are closer to the lake. Dressing in layers is a good idea.

- Dress for the weather: The event happens rain or shine. Umbrella, sunscreen, sun glasses, and a garbage bag to put stuff into in the case of rain is a must! Did I mention sunscreen? 

- Water Bottle

- Lunch and healthy snacks (Lots of healthy choices)

-A quiet activity to do between events. (it can be a long day for some.)

- **No Money**: Students will not be allowed to buy things at the meet. Parents please don’t buy treats for your kids at the meet as the food at the stadium is not the healthiest choices for our athletes. Save the ice cream and Tim bits for home time please.

Early drivers

These students need to be at frankland early on Thursday May 10th: 

7:30am-Claire, Avery, Erik, Scotty, Imogen, Ben, Neve, Noah, Madeline, Ruby, Milia, Ludovica, Finn S, Rhys

8am – Cohen, Lucas C, Luca S

Beckett and Finn G will meet at the track

**All other details for the early drivers  have been emails**

Returning to Frankland

Between 1:30-2pm we begin our departure on the school bus. Depending on the day and how the events goes everyone will have a spot on the bus. Students returning on the school bus will be back by 3pm. 14 students may have to stay behind after the bus with Mr. Sykes. These students will be brought back to Frankland with parent drivers or on the TTC with Mr. Sykes. We will meet for pick up in the school lobby (Sam, Declan, Callaghan, Anthony, Charlie, Beckett, Milia, Hana, Stella, Ava, Alma, Chloe, Jenny, Gabby)

Student reminder:

Students coming to the meet are reminded that they are representing our school. The best sportsmanship is needed at this meet. Please talk to your child about respectful behaviour at the meet and in the stands. 

We are going to have a great track meet. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Top 3 students in each event move forward to the conference finals. 

GO FALCONS GO!!

Semi Final info

• The Star Wars Ball Hockey semi-final knock-out round begins Feb 26.  We have a game on Monday and Friday after school from 3:45 - 4:30pm. Audience members are welcome. Seating is limited.

Monday Feb 26 

Wookies vs. Storm Troopers

Friday March 2

Ewoks vs. Droids

May the Frankland Force be with all teams!