​BRAMPTON, ON – The City of Brampton is joining communities across Ontario in celebrating School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week from June 2 to 6, 2025. Led by the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC), this annual initiative recognizes the outstanding efforts of crossing guards who help students travel to and from school safely each day.

 ​Thank You Card designed by 2025 Drawing Contest Winner Gurnidh, Khalsa Community School in Brampton. Credit: Ontario Traffic Council

To honour these everyday heroes, the OTC’s School Crossing Programs Committee hosted a province-wide student drawing contest. From 328 submissions across 79 schools, six winning designs were selected to be featured on official thank-you cards, including from Oakville, Thunder Bay and Markham. This year, a student from Brampton’s Khalsa Community School was among the winners.

Understanding the role of School Crossing Guards in Brampton

The City of Brampton facilitates pedestrian safety around schools and school routes in several ways, but we all have a role to play in keeping our children and community safe. Do your part by:

• Obeying School Crossing Guards.
• Walking or biking to school to reduce traffic.
• Understanding the related laws and penalties.
• Engaging with the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council. 
  

Apply to be a School Crossing Guard in Brampton

The City of Brampton employs approximately 233 School Crossing Guards who play a critical role in keeping pedestrians safe, including students from kindergarten to grade five in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board and Peel District School Board.

The City of Brampton is always looking for dedicated individuals who are seeking an opportunity to give back to their community in an important way. Explore becoming a School Crossing Guard with the City by visiting this website. ​​