As week two is coming to an end, we are pleased to say that the new classrooms are in full use by students. The construction work is scheduled to be fully completed by Monday, September 22, just in time for our Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 23. Once the construction fencing is removed, all of […]
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Principal’s Message
Despite the afternoon rain and some FIRST DAY hiccups, Allenby is back in full swing and full of smiling faces. We apologize for the delay in the construction and the restricted playground area however the end is in sight. The good news is that we will be able to start setting up the two new […]
Principal’s Message
Dear Allenby Families, Last June, I came to have a tour of the Allenby school building and wondered how I would ever get to know all of the wonderful Allenby students and families. Unfortunately, I was not able to develop a relationship with each and every student. However, I have come to see that our […]
Principal’s Message
Many teachers at Allenby are either changing their grade assignment or classroom in September. Consequently, there are boxes being filled and starting to accumulate around the school. Students are also expected to do some housecleaning next week to ensure that all personal items go home before the last day of school. If you are in […]
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Thanks to the efforts of Robin Halpern and Mrs. Doherty’s grade 1 class, many students participated in the First Bike to School Day and as a result, our school won a free Bike Rack! We hope to have more bike racks in the future as part of the Playground Enhancement Project being facilitated by Gillian […]
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The first ever BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY was a big success and the weather cooperated as well. Although we will certainly continue to encourage “wheeling to school”, there is some concern about safely carrying and storing scooters inside the school. It would really help us out if all scooters where able to fold down to […]
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The warm weather and greening up of the community really makes us feel like being outside and we hope that this will encourage students (and adults) to participate in the TDSB BIKE DAY on May 26th. At Allenby, we are stretching this to include scooters and wheels (wagons) as well. Students should bring a lock […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]