The Allenby Kindergarten team, which consists of teachers, school administration, daycare staff and parents, is gearing up for full-day kindergarten. In order to be fully staffed for FDK, Allenby is looking for people who are interested in becoming Lunch Room Supervisors, as each FDK classroom will require one supervisor. If you are interested in finding […]
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Build Update Week of May 12
You might think that blue is one of Allenby’s school colours with all of the blue that is now visible within the construction area. The new walls on the south side are being prepared for back filling. That means that the hill of soil will be on the move soon – we hope! If blue […]
The Malala Fund
Room 214 wants to thank everyone who contributed to the Malala Fund and helped Allenby raise $300 to support innovative and effective programs that enable girls in third-world countries to attend school.
Mathematics and Numeracy at Allenby
Ms Lau’s presentation from April’s APA meeting on Mathematics/Numeracy at Allenby JPS is now posted on the school website. We look forward to the presentation at May’s APA meeting on how the iPads are being used in the school.
Principal’s Message
May is here and, for our grades 3 and 6 students, this means that the EQAO assessments are quickly coming up. These assessments, which are closely monitored by the Education Quality and Accountability Office, are scheduled for the mornings during the week of May 26th. These assessments are designed to help the province collect data […]
Allenby Build Update
It is amazing that the school is able to run our usual seasonal outdoor programming despite the construction zone. This week, Mr. G and Mr. Leaney will complete all of the tryouts for Track and Field using the smaller Allenby schoolyard. The students don’t seem to mind and have made a huge effort to do […]
Principal’s Message
Next week is another busy one at Allenby with Kindness Week activities happening in the classrooms, our Open House on May 7, highlighting Child Mental Health Awareness Week, and a special concert at a location downtown with Mrs. Bannerman and the choir on May 9. Planning for next year is underway as well. Please visit […]
Allenby Build Update Week of April 28
Although the block walls are continuing to rise, the rain has slowed the construction slightly this week. We are all hoping for sunny weather to come and stay. For any questions on the build, please email communications@allenbyparents.com.
Principal’s Message
Spring has really sprung when Track Meets are appearing on the calendar, May 1st for the school meet and the Area Meet is May 12th at Birchmount Collegiate. Our Showcase #3 is also scheduled for May 1st, and once again, due to Fire Code limitations, we are only able to provide 2 tickets per performer […]
Allenby Build Update
The addition of some scaffolding this week is a clear indicator that progress is being made in the construction of our new classrooms. We are all watching the steady pace of weekly developments as Allenby’s new wing takes shape. For any questions on the build, please email communications@allenbyparents.com.