Students in many of our classes at Allenby have been reading, discussing and writing about Canada’s commitment to welcome Syrian refugees. The grade 5/6 students in Mr. Hussain’s class went one step further and made a commitment to help fund a Syrian family by partnering with Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees. Students worked in groups to […]
With the help of our community of supporters, including the tremendous efforts of the students room 215, Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees has raised $22,000 since December. As wonderful as that is, we need to continue our work and meet our ultimate goal and be matched with a family. So we are busy planning our first […]
The holidays are behind us and the ACWR network is growing, re-energized and ready to launch the 2016 fundraising campaign with renewed commitment. ACWR raised close to $20,000.00 over the month of December. This was only possible because of the compassion of people in this community both young and old. As fantastic as that is, […]
All ward meeting with Trustee Jennifer Arp is on Monday, January 18 at 7 p.m. at Glen Park P.S. An exciting presentation on Aboriginal education is on the agenda.
Tonight Eglinton-Lawrence MP Marco Mendicino is hosting a federal budget consultation at St. Margaret’s of Scotland, 222 Ridley Avenue. The Fix Our Schools working group has met with MP Mendicino about the state of disrepair in public schools. The group has shared their belief that the federal government must work with the provincial government to […]
Hello Allenby! Word is spreading! We want to send out a big thank-you to everyone who has come forward so far to offer their support to this worthy cause. Whether it be through volunteering or donations, you are the people who are making this happen! Our group has secured a Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH). ACWR has aligned with […]
In this issue of the French as a Second Language Advisory Committee newsletter: 1. Application deadlines 2. FRENCHSTREET.CA 3. Salon du Livre de Toronto Dec 2-5 4. Including students with special needs 5. Characteristics of TDSB extended/immersion students 6. On-line TDSB resources in French and English 7. Consultation on Pupil Accommodation Policy 8. TDSB Pinterest 9. Save the dates – FSLAC info Click to view […]
Millions of Syrians are fleeing a tyrannical environment. ALLENBY COMMUNITY WELCOMES REFUGEES is a neighbourhood group raising funds to settle one family of four. Your contribution can do so much. We know Allenby cares and together we can make a difference. Donations can be returned to a drop box located in the school office or […]
Most people know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday … now we have GivingTuesday, December 1, 2015. It is a new global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. The “Opening day of the giving season,” it is a day where charities, companies, schools and individuals join together to share commitments, rally for favourite causes and think about […]
The City of Toronto is hosting a statutory public meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School to discuss an application for the proposed redevelopment of 346, 350, 352 and 356 Eglinton Avenue West (Oink Oink and Yitz’s). The application proposes the redevelopment of the lands to […]
