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School falls foul after banning footballs and baseballs because they are 'too dangerous'

Footballs and baseballs have been banned from a school in Toronto because the are 'too dangerous'

The principal of Earl Beatty Public School banned the hard balls after a parent suffered a concussion after being hit in the head with a soccer ball.

Principal Alicia Fernandez told CBC News that the ban was necessary because of ongoing concerns about injury.

'Kids were coming in complaining of injury, or being scared,' she said.

The ban, which has outraged students and parents, came into effect two weeks ago.

Students can bring sponge or other soft balls to school to play with, but soccer balls, footballs, baseballs and even tennis balls must be left at home for 'safety reasons'.

Youngsters took to the playground on Wednesday to protest against the ban chanting; 'We want our balls back!'