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International Walk and Bike to School Day

International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. On this day Allenby students are strongly encouraged to bike, walk or scooter to school. The TDSB has incorporated the “Student Active Transportation Charter” encouraging active and eco-friendly travel […]

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Way to Walk, Allenby!

Felicitations Chambre 214! Room 214 was awarded the Smelly Sneaker Award for having the greatest percentage of walkers on International Walk to School Day October 9th. All the children did a wonderful job of making posters, preparing announcements,  and checking in walkers at school. Congratulations! The next official Walking Wednesday will be November 6th, but […]

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Walk and Roll in October

International Walk to School Day is Wednesday, October 9th and is also Allenby’s first Walking Wednesday of the school year! We can increase children’s awareness of environmental issues such as reducing pollution while promoting student safety and a healthy lifestyle. Each month a different class will be creating a poster to advertise Walking Wednesday to […]

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Walk and Roll, Allenby!

As parents are aware, traffic congestion around Allenby Public School due to increased car traffic and unsafe drop-off practices occur daily around the school. Although the number of drivers utilizing Kiss ‘n’ Ride has increased every year since the initiative was started, the number of cars at the beginning and end of the school day […]

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