News of the plight of the Syrian people has inspired social groups from all over Canada and the world to take action. Sometimes from great tragedy can come a greater good. Interest in refugee sponsorship has been growing in our neighbourhood and a group of parents have formed Allenby Community Welcomes Refugees, an initiative aimed […]
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National Diabetes Month
National Diabetes Month is observed every November to draw attention to diabetes and its effects on millions of people around the world. November 14 is World Diabetes Day. For more information, please visit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation site and the Canadian Diabetes Association. The 2014 National Diabetes campaign was called, “You Don’t Know the […]
PIAC Newsletter
Check out the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) newsletter for some TDSB news and program information.
School Challenge Raises 26,369 Pounds of Food for Daily Bread Food Bank
Thank you Allenby families for your generous support to Sarah’s Food Drive School Challenge that Allenby joined during the week of October 5th. The School Challenge brought in an overall total of 26,369 pounds of food and funds for Daily Bread Food Bank with contributions from 14 schools. Allenby was part of TEAM WEST and […]
Ward 8 Meeting
The next Ward 8 meeting will take place on October 27 at 7 pm at John Polanyi (640 Lawrence Ave West). Ward Forums are held by our local Trustee, Jennifer Arp. It is a chance to hear updates on TDSB programs and initiatives and to ask questions or discuss concerns in the ward. At this […]
Sarah’s Food Drive Challenge
In previous years, Allenby families, teachers and staff have generously donated to our school’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Due to this overwhelming generosity, Allenby has been invited to take part in Sarah’s Food Drive School Challenge for the Daily Bread Food Bank from Monday, October 5th to Friday, October 9th.Allenby is on Team West along […]
Get Gold Spirit Day
The first Spirit Day at Allenby this year, on September 25, is “Get Gold.” Students are encouraged to wear their gold medals or ribbons, beads, jewelry, or even spray their hair gold in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and in support of an Allenby student and family. Emily Brown, a senior kindergarten student at […]
French as a Second Language Advisory Committee (FSLAC) June Newsletter
In this issue: Summer Fun in French Free TDSB Summer School in French Franco-Fête July 10-24 – Yonge – Dundas Square Celebrating Champlain Parents ask…about the DELF Festival and Concours d’Art Oratoire New Immersion/Extended Sites LTPAS Car Rides and Rainy Days Save the Dates – FSLAC Please click on the link to view Newsletter.
Scientist in Schools Needs Your Help
Scientists in School holds a special place at Allenby as one of our favourite learning partners. We are pleased to let you know that this past weekend SiS made it to the final round in CST’s Learning Project for best educational ideas. It was selected to move on to compete in the final round with […]
Sex Ed and Labour Issues
Click here for information put out by People for Education on two topics that parents have had many questions about: the new physical and health education curriculum and the current labour issues. Hope you find these informative.