The TDSB character trait this month is COOPERATION. Although the weather has not been cooperative, Allenby is a place where COOPERATION happens every day, making our school a very positive place to be. Students have done their best to stay clear of the mud; however, it is almost impossible for 600 kids not to get […]
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Principal’s Message
With the warmer temperatures the field has become wetter and muddier. You may wish to pack an extra pair of dry pants for your child. We had a career day last Friday. It’s good to know that we are in safe hands in the future with so many future doctors, lawyers, chefs, firefighters, to name […]
Principal’s Message
We are very happy to welcome Abbey Huggan to Allenby as our afternoon librarian. Abbey is a bilingual teacher with library and IT expertise as well as a passion for literacy and incorporating sustainable thinking into the curriculum. Global Earth Hour Tomorrow is the TDSB Earth Hour 2014 from 2 to 3 p.m. At school, […]
Principal’s Message
Our students appeared to be very happy to return to school after the school break, despite the snow in the school yard. The Allenby swim team is preparing for their first meet, which is tomorrow, and many students are practicing for Showcase #2. Project Giveback students have also been making presentations in their classes. A […]
Principal’s Message
There has been much excitement in the school this week with the various events occurring such as a trip to Young People’s Theatre and the Ski Trip. Students also made a colourful statement in school colours, Green and Yellow, on Wednesday and then looked clean and bright in white for the Dance-a-Thon. We are all […]
Principal’s Message
Character Education is an integral component of a day at Allenby. Each morning, grade 6 students present the morning announcements for our school community and read a famous quote relating to the monthly character trait. To date, we have highlighted Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Kindness and Caring & Teamwork. This month, February, we are focusing on […]
Principal’s Message
Thankfully, the sun has been shining and the snow is starting to melt. Students are reminded to continue wearing appropriate outer wear to school each day and to have spare socks and mitts at school just in case a “soaker” happens. Indoor shoes continue to be a safety must at school. Thank you to everyone […]
Principal’s Message
Allenby is a place undergoing many changes right now, both outside the building and within. We are sad to say good-bye to our Head Caretaker, Mr. Rodney Manone, who is moving on to Forest Hill Collegiate Institute next week. He has been a constant face here for the past 4 years, even working most weekends. […]
Principal’s Message
Well, February has already been busy with our Winter Olympics morning trivia contest, a Walking Wednesday (and another scheduled for February 19th), a snow storm, Kindergarten registration, and our Kids Lit team placing 4th in the area competition. Things will become even more exciting next week with the Free the Children Club’s Random Acts of […]
Principal’s Message
It really seems like winter is in control these days; however, we are trying to find windows of time for our students to be outside. Please ensure that your child comes to school appropriately dressed for cold weather. The extremely cold temperatures have slowed down the construction work that can be done extracting the hill, […]