Calling all Allenby Lip Sync stars! Pick a song, learn the lyrics, invent some dance moves, find a costume, grab some props, then…RECORD! This year’s virtual Lip Sync event is scheduled for Thursday April 7. Start working on videos now! Students are welcome to create an act in groups, or submit one on their own. If rehearsing […]
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Fun Fair Planning Committee – Volunteers Needed!
Hello Allenby! Our fingers are crossed that the APA’s famous Allenby FUN Fair will be back this year. Fun Fair is a community FUNdraising event, hosted by the APA in the Allenby schoolyard, and features inflatables (bouncy castles, slides, and more!), games, prizes and food. It’s crazy and chaotic and SO FUN! It’s just what our community […]
The Pursuit of Educational Freedom for Black and Racialized Students, with Dr. Bettina Love
Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Dr. Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author and the Athletic Association Endowed Professor at the University of Georgia. Her writing, research, teaching, and educational advocacy work meet at the intersection of education reform, anti-racism, carceral studies, abolition, and Black joy. She is the author of We Want to […]
Virtual Lip Sync is Back!
The 31st annual Allenby Lip Sync is going virtual (AGAIN!)!! The event will be a pre-recorded video, streamed into the homes of the Allenby community ticket holders on Thursday, April 7th at 7 pm. This fun-filled fundraiser is organized by the Allenby Parents Association and involves students (solo or group acts) lip sync-ing and dancing […]
DEI Workshop: Talk about Race (Feb 16 @7PM)
DEI Series: RSVP Event 2 (Facilitated Book Club) We look forward to part 2 of the DEI series for a discussion of Ijeoma Oluo’s book, So You Want to Talk About Race. Antiracism expert, Alexis Dawson, will lead the discussion in a safe environment to foster honest conversation about race and racism. The book is available at the Toronto Public […]
The Pursuit of Educational Freedom for Black and Racialized Students, with Dr. Bettina Love
Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Dr. Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author and the Athletic Association Endowed Professor at the University of Georgia. Her writing, research, teaching, and educational advocacy work meet at the intersection of education reform, anti-racism, carceral studies, abolition, and Black joy. She is the author of We Want to […]
Mental Health Matters
The TDSB Well Being (@TDSB_MHWB) team posts daily mental health & well-being resources from mental health professionals who work in schools. This week, they are sharing new interactive resources for students of all ages/stages, parents/caregivers & teachers. Find them here: https://bit.ly/33YCuxU which offers age / grade-appropriate Choice Boards as one of the resources, such as:
Heritage and History Months
The TDSB is proud to recognize important days of significance throughout the school year including a number of heritage and history months. TDSB Committees, made up of community members, Trustees, and staff are in place for many of these to plan activities that celebrate the month and our diverse TDSB community. To learn more and […]
DEI Workshop: Talk about Race (Feb 16 @7PM)
DEI Series: RSVP Event 2 (Facilitated Book Club) Thank you to everyone who attended for your insights and engagement at Tuesday’s “Talk About Race” workshop with Alexis Dawson! We look forward to part 2 of the DEI series for a discussion of Ijeoma Oluo’s book, So You Want to Talk About Race. Antiracism expert, Alexis Dawson, will lead the discussion in […]
Mental Health Matters
The TDSB Well Being (@TDSB_MHWB) team posts daily mental health & well-being resources from mental health professionals who work in schools. This week, they are sharing new interactive resources for students of all ages/stages, parents/caregivers & teachers. Find them here: https://bit.ly/33YCuxU which offers age / grade-appropriate Choice Boards as one of the resources, such as: