Prom is considered a rite of passage for high school years, but three schools in Durham Region have cancelled the event that was set to happen next spring.

On Friday afternoon, students received a letter stating that beginning this year, the school would be moving away from organizing a formal prom.

They added that “growing expectations, liabilities and risks connected to school-run proms make it increasingly difficult for schools to continue offering them in the way they once were.”

Matthew Perry, a grade 12 student at Brooklin high school, said he was disappointed by the abrupt decision. “It’s something that we look forward to at the end of the year.”

“It’s just kind of a little disrespectful,” said Carsen Brown, another grade 12 student.

“Maybe they’re using the liability as a fron

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