Clayton Ross, a crossing guard at St. Paul Catholic School in Trenton has been recognized as one of Canada’s favourite crossing guards.
The 2024 Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest drew 346 nominations for 59 crossing guards across four provinces.
Ross was named as one of three award winners.
The contest is run by Parachute, a national charity dedicated to injury prevention.
Each winning guard receives $500, as does each of their schools.
A press release from Algonquin Lakeshore Catholic District School Board states Ross is cherished by his community for his extraordinary efforts to ensure student safety and spread positivity. Parents praise him for learning the names of students and their families, bringing treats for neighbourhood dogs, and volunteering to teach road safety in classrooms.
A parent remarked, “Clayton’s presence is not just about safety; it’s about making every student and family feel seen and valued.”
Parachute launched this annual contest in 2005 to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of dynamic crossing guards who help keep our children safe.
“Crossing guards are beacons of safety and trust in a community. They put smiles on children’s faces as they help them travel to and from school,” says Pamela Fuselli, president and CEO of Parachute. “Celebrating these dedicated volunteers is one way of saying thank you, and recognizing how much they give back to the neighbourhoods where they enable children to walk or wheel to school safely.”
