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Sports Update

Allenby students have had a banner year so far!! We’re very excited to announce that Allenby has won “Triple Crown”. Our grade 6 boys football, our grade 6 boys baseball and our grade 6 girls baseball all competed and are conference champs. All 3 teams advanced to the city finals! Allenby Football Our boys grade […]

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October APA Meeting

Lots on the agenda at this Monday’s APA meeting. There will be some pictures of the build, discussion of EQAO scores, a field update, and the early bird draw for Big Night Out tickets! Come on out and stay informed.

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Principal’s Message

October is quickly coming to an end and that means several things here at Allenby. First there are many extracurricular activities coming to a close such as Cross Country running, Football and Baseball. Fortunately, though, other opportunities are available for students such as the ECO Club, the PALS programme (Playground Activities Leader Students) and the […]

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One Big Night Out – Experiences of a Lifetime

Big Night Out is going to be a great evening that you won’t want to miss! We’ve got some AMAZING auction items lined up for this year’s event. There’s something for everyone on our auction tables. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the items we will have available:     Unique Allenby Experiences offered by […]

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It’s Getting Cold Outside

There are lots of jackets and sweatshirts down in the lost and found. Our helpful grade 5 students have been bringing in items every day from the playground, but it is time again to clear it out. All items will be cleared out on November 5th, so please make sure that your children carefully check […]

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Walking and Parking Safety

Walking to school increases physical activity, reduces stress, teaches safety skills, saves money and makes our streets safer and cleaner. Walking with children allows parents and caregivers the opportunity to share walking safety tips with children. These safety guidelines are great for sharing with elementary school children. Drivers around the school are prohibited from obstructing […]

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People for Education Conference

Join other parents, educators, students and policy makers on November  2nd  at People for Education’s 17th annual conference at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.   Topics include: The Parent-Teacher Relationship:  Is it time for a better model? Special education: how to navigate the system Improving Children’s Health:  How small changes have a […]

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October APA Meeting

We hope to see everyone at the October APA meeting on Monday October 28th. The Principal’s report will include an EQAO update and sharing some pictures of the build! There will also be an update on the field project. You can view the agenda and minutes from the September meeting online. If you require babysitting, […]

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Help Wanted – No Experience Necessary

Taking on the role of Newsletter Coordinator is a great way to get involved in your child’s school. But not only will you be among the first to know the latest news, you’ll also have a chance to develop or pick up some skills, such as using the Constant Contact email marketing platform. This role […]

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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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