An independent review of student assessment and reporting was recently released by the Ministry of Education. The focus of the review was to identify areas of student assessment requiring improvement and looked at both classroom assessment and large-scale assessment (EQAO). The review identifies 13 areas for improvement and makes 18 related recommendations. The executive summary […]
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Dr. Alex Russell @ Brown Jr. Public School – April 26
Did you miss the talk this fall at Allenby by Dr. Alex Russell? If so, do not miss out on this opportunity to hear Dr. Alex Russell at Brown Public School. This talk was extremely well attended and received and any parents who missed the talk at Allenby or would like their spouse to hear […]
School Zone Safety Forum – February 27th
School Zone Safety Forum: Tuesday, February 27th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm @ Ledbury Public School Arranged by our Ward 8 Trustee, Jennifer Arp, please plan to attend to discuss issues of school zone safety with our Trustee, our City Councillor, Christin Carmichael Greb and MPP, Mike Colle. It is not necessary to RSVP, however […]
Mark Your Calendars
Partnering for Learning, February 6th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm @ John Polanyi School teams (Administration, teachers and parents) will work together to gather insights, brainstorm ideas and plan and reflect on actions for their school. This collaborative process is being led by different experts and is the second of a three part series. Please RSVP […]
Help A Family in Need through the Abundance Program
Allenby families who would like to help a family in need over the holidays are invited to contribute to a gift basket. If you would like to join in providing this family of five with new warm winter clothing, grocery gift cards, items for their newborn baby girl and a few other items, please click here for more […]
Winter Clothing Drive: November 20th – 28th
To kick-off the season of giving, the APA is holding our fourth annual winter clothing drive in support of students in need at neighbouring TDSB schools as well as newcomers of all ages supported by New Circles. Please donate gently loved winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, scarves and mitts in the bins located outside the […]
Light the Night
Emily Brown (a Grade 2 student at Allenby) was selected as the honoured hero for Toronto’s Light the Night walk this year. Emily has just finished a long (2+ year) battle with Leukemia and her team “Emily’s Entourage” will be participating at Nathan Phillips square on October 19th. Each fall, teams of families and friends […]
Food Drive
Allenby PS is so excited to be participating, once again, in Sarah & Claire’s Food Drive, in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank. The School Challenge will take place from Friday, September 29th – Thursday, October 5th. Please send non-perishable food items to school during that time. Or make an online donation in lieu […]
Food Drive
Allenby PS is so excited to be participating, once again, in Sarah & Claire’s Food Drive, in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank. The School Challenge will take place from Friday, September 29th – Thursday, October 5th. Please send non-perishable food items to school during that time. For more information about Sarah & Claire’s […]
Eglinton Way Scavenger Hunt 2017
The Eglinton Way Scavenger Hunt is coming up soon and proceeds from a raffle sponsored by the local shops will benefit Allenby! The Hunt is taking place on Saturday June 17 from 12-4 pm. Participate in fun challenges, solve riddles, and enjoy live entertainment with the whole family. There’s even grand prizes for the top finishers! Registration is free […]