As we wrap up our second week of school, it’s so nice to see the many families and students walking to school and home each day. With many parents and caregivers still working from home, we encourage you all to keep up this practice of walking to and from school each day. We know that […]
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Traffic Safety at Allenby – An Update
The APA Traffic Safety Committee has been hard at work, moving various safety-related initiatives forward with the City of Toronto. Recent successes include the installation of lane markers along the west side of Avenue Road to further push southbound traffic away from the sidewalks, as well as the operation of the automated speed enforcement camera […]
APA Traffic Safety Committee
The first meeting of the APA Traffic Safety Committee will be held Wednesday, October 30 from 6 – 7 pm in the library. We will review current activities as well as identify priorities for the 2019/2020 school year. Everyone is invited to attend! We welcome ideas and agenda items. Thanks to everyone for their continued interest in traffic […]
Our Condolences to the Friends & Loved Ones of Vangie Lauroza
The Allenby community is deeply saddened by the loss of Evangeline (Vangie) Lauroza, a Caregiver to two students at our school. On Tues. Sept 10th, Evangeline’s life came to a tragic end when she was hit by a cement truck in the Yonge and Eglinton area. Our heartfelt condolences to all of Vangie’s friends and loved […]
Safety Update: Opportunity for Public Comment on School Speed Zone Enforcement
The City of Toronto has installed 10 pilot Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras and is ready to install 50 more under the City’s Vision Zero 2.0 pedestrian safety plan. To date, these cameras have been operating on a pilot basis for data collection only and have not involved the issuance of tickets or charges as the regulations […]
Traffic Safety
As the school year starts, we would like to remind Allenby families and students about how to stay safe on your journey to and from school. Allenby has a large student population. For the continued safety of both students and drivers, we all need to work together. THE ALLENBY DROP ZONE: For students in grades […]
Traffic safety
As we head back to school, there is a lot of buzz about traffic and pedestrian safety. The Toronto Police Services Safety blitz is welcomed at the corner of our school. The safety of our children is a priority for all of us, and as parents we MUST do our part too! Here are a […]
Walking Wednesday
Our next Walking Wednesday is November 4th, so don’t forget to walk to school and collect your sticker if you did! If you are interested in helping out to distribute stickers to the walking students please contact Maria Valencia.
Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard
Do you know a crossing guard that has made an impact in your community? Parachute’s search for Canada’s favourite crossing guard continues this year. Tell us about your favourite crossing guard. Click on the link to find contest and registration details. Students, educators, parents and community leaders to recognize the contributions of those that play […]
Kiss ‘n’ Ride 101
What Is It? The Kiss ‘N’ Ride (KNR) Program is a school/APA initiative to promote Safe Arrival for students who need to drive to school. It is easy and convenient for Parents and Grade 1 to 6 Students. Simply, drive west on Castlefield Avenue and drop off your child at the Kiss ‘N’ Ride Zone. […]