Earlier this week, the Minister of Education released the updated Health and Physical Education Curriculum, with changes to the sexual education segment of the document. Also released was a Parent’s Guide to help discussing the new elements of the curriculum with kids at home. While acknowledging that teaching about some topics should be between parents […]
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We Did It!
Congratulations Allenby! In October we set out on a race to raise $100,000 for our schoolyard and thanks to the enthusiasm, energy and generosity of the Allenby community we have not only met, but surpassed our goal. Thanks to the dance-a-thon, individual donations, corporate/community donations and the Soirée for the Schoolyard, we have raised over […]
February APA Meeting
The next APA meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 25 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the library. Please see the agenda and January minutes for review. For babysitting please RSVP to Andrea Brodey by Monday, February 23.
Principal’s Message
Everyone knows that Allenby promotes walking to school as much as possible, particularly for our older students in grades 4 through 6. If, however, you do need to pick up a student at the end of the school day, we ask that you park one block west of the school OR if your child is […]
Lip Synch 2015 Is Only One Week Away!
February 26 and 27 at 7:00-9:00 p.m. Allenby Gym The stars of the show are ready to go! From rock ‘n’ roll to pop mash ups, this is definitely a show you do not want to miss. Ticket sales have been extended to Tuesday, February 24, so take advantage and avoid the line ups. Ticket […]
Free the Children Dance-a-thon
We are delighted to announce that our school will be hosting a Dance-A-Thon on Tuesday, March 10. The funds from the Dance-A-Thon will help to provide health care for a community in Ecuador through Free the Children. We hope that you will support this event with your enthusiasm and generosity. Why a Dance-A-Thon? A Dance-A-Thon […]
Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
A Discussion on Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Depression with Dr. Gili Adler Nevo and Dr. Elyse Dubo on Tuesday, March 10, 7 – 9 p.m. in the Allenby Library. Dr. Adler Nevo is head of the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Clinic at Toronto East General Hospital. Dr. Dubo is a staff psychiatrist at Sunnybrook […]
Vendor of the Week: Cafe of Life Chiropractic
Café of Life Chiropractic serves wellness care, provides educational workshops and assists families to achieve optimal performance. Its focus is on light touch network chiropractic to create balance, harmony and adaptability in the nervous system, which is the foundation of a wellness lifestyle and Life on Purpose. Café of Life will donate 20% of all […]
Principal’s Message
Allenby is striving to maintain its GOLD ECO Schools status with various new programmes being implemented or planned for 2015. Currently, we are having students read a daily ECO tip of the day (e.g., turning down the thermostat in the winter and wearing warm clothing indoors while remembering to use less A/C in the summer […]
So You Think You Can Sync
Don’t miss out … coming in two weeks! Allenby Lip Sync February 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. A night of fabulous entertainment by over 160 of the world’s greatest lip syncher’s! Plus, the famous Bling Boutique, drinks & snacks, and a Photo Booth (generously sponsored by Party Impressions) Buy your tickets in advance to […]