Allenby is a dual track school (English and French Immersion). Applications to begin SK French Immersion in September 2015 will be accepted on-line from November 3 – December 5, 2014. There will be an Allenby French Immersion meeting on Wednesday, November 26 at 6:15 pm in the school library. The APA will be providing babysitting […]
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Sports Update
As the fall sports season comes to a close, congratulations are in order for the 250 students who participated on our 7 school teams: Cross Country, 4 Football and 2 Softball teams. Two football teams and both the boys’ and girls’ slo-pitch teams managed to win banners for the school, and many cross country participants […]
Make October Socktober!
The grade 1 students in room 102 have been watching “Kid President” and have decided to support Socktober this year. Combining what they have learned in Science (changing seasons), Social Studies (community partners), and Media Literacy (sharing information) into a service learning project, room 102 is asking for donations of NEW socks and new or […]
TDSB Assessment of Safety Concerns Regarding Artificial Turf
In light of recent reports in the media, and related parent/guardian concerns, please review the TDSB Assessment of the Potential Toxic Effects of Chemicals in Artificial Turf, published November 2013. This document summarizes the TDSB’s research on the safety of artificial turf, including evidence from credible public agencies in both Canada and the US. The […]
Items Needed for Kindergarten Class
Do you have gently used toys that you no longer need at home? They would be most welcome in our newest Kindergarten class. Specific items requested: puppets, alphabet stampers, math items (such as abacus, stacking games, large beads that can be patterned and strung) and lacing puzzles. Any donations can be dropped off at the […]
Halloween at School
We are really hoping for sunny weather next week on Friday, October 31 as our kindergarten students will be the first ones out in the school yard around 1:15 p.m. to show off their costumes. The older students will quickly follow for their traditional walk around Allenby.
Principal’s Message
Allenby is proud to have maintained GOLD status with the ECO Schools programme through the TDSB in 2014. Each year, the criteria for achieving GOLD status becomes more challenging. Our ECO Schools team requires the support of at least one parent or guardian to continue as a top performing school. The commitment level for community […]
Allenby Food Drive
A big thank you to our Allenby staff and students who have been busy collecting non-perishable food items for our annual Thanksgiving drive in support of the North York Harvest Food Bank. If your family would like to donate, please send an item in with your child by Tuesday, October 20. Items most in need […]
Waste Reduction Week
Allenby is participating in a “Waste-Free Lunch Challenge” during Toronto’s Waste Reduction Week (October 20-24, 2014). Please take up the challenge to pack litterless lunches and snacks. Check out the website for more information about how you can help make small choices that result in big changes!
Principal’s Message
The schoolyard is finally looking less like a construction zone for our students. There will continue to be some work left undone until the railing is completed along the north side of the front stairs. Despite the additional space that will be available for the students at recess, Allenby is still running over capacity inside […]