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APA Baskets and Baking – Get Ready for the Winter Break!

APA Baskets and Baking – Get Ready for the Winter Break!

This year, the APA Fundraising Team is welcoming the winter season with a silent auction and afternoon baking extravaganza.  We’re bringing you everything you need to be the “host with the most”! We are kicking-off the week-long, APA Winter Baskets and Baking event with a silent auction of Winter Entertaining Baskets on December 5th. Classes have […]

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Thank You for Clothing Donations!

New Circles was grateful for the two carloads of winter outerwear that Allenby staff and families generously donated to help keep Toronto warm! Your family can donate clothing all year to New Circles‘ GLOW Program (Gently Loved Outfits to Wear) in support of newcomers, refugees and other people surviving on low incomes. Thanks, Allenby, for your ongoing […]

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Watch Dr. Tranter’s Presentation on From Languishing to Flourishing: 10 Strategies to Support Student Recovery and Resillience

Last week, the APA hosted Dr. David Tranter to speak to the community about student well being. He started off his presentation with the following statement: “I passionately believe that, outside of the home, school has the greatest influence on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.” Dr. Tranter’s presentation was full of valuable […]

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Student Voice Opportunity

Throughout the school year we will be recognizing important Days of Significance and Heritage/History months.  We are encouraging students to select a Day of Significance or Heritage/History month, do some research, write 4-5 sentences about the topic and then record themselves and we’ll play it on the announcements.   All TDSB schools begin the school […]

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APA Newsletter – Call for Editors

Looking for a volunteer opportunity in the comfort of your own home? Wondering how your keen eye for detail can support communications between the school, the APA and Allenby families? The newsletter invites you to join the team! Prior experience with editing is advantageous but not necessary.               For more […]

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APA Baskets and Baking – Get Ready for the Winter Break!

This year, the APA Fundraising Team is welcoming the winter season with a silent auction and afternoon baking extravaganza. We’re bringing you everything you need to be the “host with the most”! We are kicking-off the week-long, APA Winter Baskets and Baking event with a silent auction of Winter Entertaining Baskets on December 5th. Classes have been […]

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Lost and Found Clean Out – November 22nd

This is a reminder that all Lost and Found items are to be picked up November 22nd. All leftover items will be donated. When: Monday, November 22nd, 9:20am and 3:30 – 4:00pm (after drop-off/pick-up) Where: Front doors of the school Notes: Please do not enter the school grounds when students are entering or exiting The APA […]

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Share the Warmth: APA Winter Clothing Drive

Next week is the APA’s 8th Annual Winter Clothing Drive in support of New Circles and the surrounding community. Please donate gently loved winter outerwear including coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mitts, gloves, and scarves. All donations must be washed, odourless, stain and rip-free. Date: Wednesday, November 24th – Friday, November 26th Time: During morning drop-offs (8:50 – 9:15am) Where: Each Allenby morning […]

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Grade 6 Art Project

Grade 6 Art Project – Class of 2021

Each year the Grade 6 graduating class participates in a collaborative art mural project that is gifted to the school upon completion. The APA funds this project and both the APA Grade 6 Graduation Committee and school work together to come up with a concept and hire an artist to lead the project with the Grade 6s. […]

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