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 […]
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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 […]
Nicola’s Triathlon for Kids
Nicola’s Triathlon is great for first timers as well as more serious athletes – it is all about personal achievement. The distances are short, any bike will do and the kids can do all or just one of the segments. All proceeds benefit Sick Kids. To register, visit our website. Sunday, June 11, 12-6 pm […]
Thank You, Allenby!
Thank you Allenby for your generous donations of children’s books and children’s clothing for the Children’s Book Bank and New Circles! Hope your family felt good de-cluttering and knowing that your donations made a big impact to Toronto children in need.
Ward 8 Equity Forum
Registration is now open for the Enhancing Equity Ward Forums. These are collaborative, working sessions between staff, students, parents and communities to develop strategies and an action plan to improve equity in our schools. Sandra and I will be attending Ward 8’s Forum at John Polanyi on Monday May 15th from 6:30-8:30 pm, hosted by the Enhancing Equity Task […]