The Allenby Remembrance Day Assembly was a very moving event for the school with the presence of Major Kris Purdy and Major Josh Riley from the Canadian Armed Forces. Several classes performed (rooms 002, 102, 103, 114, 204, 214) and four students (Jake H., Marianne T., Jack A., Kate G.) were very competent Masters of […]
The tryouts for the Allenby Hockey Team for grades 4 to 6 will take place at North Toronto Arena on the following dates: Tuesday, December 2 at noon. Thursday, December 4 at 8 a.m. Students will need to provide or find their own transportation to and from the rink. Further information and permission forms will […]
If you wish to have your child’s birthday recognized in the school library you may purchase a book to donate to the library. After you have purchased the book you can give it directly to our librarian or leave it with someone in the office. Please include your child’s classroom number, name, and birth date. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
