So it is that time of the year again, where we start to consider Smartboard (and other tech purchases) for the next year. Once again, potential teacher-candidates are judged on their commitment to learn how to fully use these new tools. But wait: where are all those Smartboards that we have already installed? Here is […]
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Message from the Principal, February
Here we are in our fourth week back at school since the holidays and February is here! January the character education theme was teamwork, and we have had daily quotes and reminders about teamwork in many different contexts, including working together as a sports team, as a leadership team or club, as a choir, as […]
Leaving School Grounds at Lunch
Parents of students in Grades 5 and 6: Students in these grades who normally stay at school for lunch may be given permission by parents in writing to leave school grounds for lunch. They will not be permitted to call home during the morning, and will only be permitted to leave if there is a […]
February Sports Update
Congratulations to our sports teams as they perform exceptionally well this winter. Mr. Osborne has led the hockey team to a perfect start so far this season. Likewise for Mr. Roberts’ boys’ basketball team. Both teams will advance to the playoffs in mid February. Miss McGee and Mme Payne have the girls’ volleyball team in the gym […]
Math Olympics
Allenby participated in the North West 3 Math Olympics in January. This was the first year of this event and it was so successful, it is likely to be expanded in future years. This year, the participants were in Grades 4 and 5. Unfortunately, we had a very short timeline to prepare. Four students were […]
Kid’s Lit Quiz
This year we are also participating in another Family of Schools event that is a preparation for possible entry into a national event. It is the Kids Lit Quiz. This year, Allenby has the opportunity to send up to two teams (8 students) to Kids Lit Quiz, a national general reading knowledge competition being held […]
Literacy Day at Allenby
On February 29th we will be having a whole school celebration of Literacy, with a visiting story teller named Dez who will do a whole school storytelling performance followed by grade specific workshops on writing or illustration. The Grade 1 and 2 workshop will be in the evening and students will be inviting parents to […]
WANTED: Fun Fair Committee Members
Our kids will tell us that the Allenby FUN FAIR is the best around!! Its the best because we have dedicated parents who spend months planning and putting together this phenomenal day. It may only be February but planning for Fun Fair 2012 has begun and we need YOU! We are looking for committee members in […]
Get Your Lip Synch Tickets!
Tickets for Lip Synch are now for sale. The concert dates are February 23rd and 24th. Order forms can be printed from the following link or there are some printed copies available at the office. For those of you rushing from work or daycare, we will also be offering light dinner fare for sale before […]
APA Baseball Registration is NOW OPEN
The Allenby Parents’ Association sponsors a baseball “league” for ALL Allenby students during the months of May and June. It’s a great, noncompetitive and inexpensive way for all children (and their parents) to get outside and enjoy the spring weather. The APA baseball convener is MaryRose Ebos and her contact details and registration information is […]