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| School History Allenby's documented history dates back to the 1400's when an Indian longhouse village was erected on the site. Village remains were found in 1887 by archaeologist David Boyle. Modern-day development in the area led to the Toronto Board of Education deciding in 1926 to build a school. By January 1926, 68 students were being taught in two temporary classrooms. The school, named for Lord Edmund Allenby (1861-1936), one of Britain's foremost soldiers, formally opened on March 17, 1931. There were 19 rooms, a kindergarten and a swimming pool. In 1936, the number of classrooms increased by four, and between 1969 and 1972, three portables were added. The gymnasium was built in 1973. Renovations to update and enlarge the school were completed in 1995. The new addition doubled the size of the gymnasium and allowed the addition of a library, lunchroom, music room, and six new classrooms. Allenby served students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 until Glenview Senior School opened in 1966. Allenby now offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6. In 1971, Allenby became one of the first schools in the city to offer French Immersion. The Allenby Parents' Association formed in 1946. Community activities in the school have been possible since 1958. School Profile For more information about the school including current enrollment statistics, please view the TDSB school profile for Allenby. EcoSchool Allenby is committed to being as environmentally responsible as possible. We participate in the Ontario Eco-Schools program and this past year (2006-07) we achieved gold status. Ontario EcoSchools is a program that provides strict guidelines on teaching students to be environmentally conscious, as well as ensuring the school uses environmentally responsible operating practices. The EcoSchools program has components in four key areas: environmental literacy, waste minimization, energy conservation, and greening of the school grounds. To achieve gold status, our school earned at least 75 points out of a possible 100 points. We are working hard to maintain this level and to continue improving each year. This year, we are focussing on energy conservation, participation in audits, Boomerang lunch and developing student leadership through the use of class EcoReps. We also have some exciting planting projects planned for the schoolyard and community. For more information on EcoSchools, visit the Toronto District School Board website at: TDSB EcoSchool Information. Eco-Initiative (Planting) Thank You Thank you to the following people and organizations for all their help with our eco- initiatives last school year.
This school year we hope to continue our efforts to plant more bulbs, trees, and perennials in and around the school yard. If you would like to help with this in any way, please contact Alex.vilde@rogers.com |
| Allenby Junior Public School 391 St Clements Avenue |