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Ward 8 Meeting

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Sex Ed and Labour Issues

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.

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Volunteers Needed for Community Scavenger Hunt

Volunteers Needed for Community Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a way to help out your community? Our friends from the Eglinton Way are hosting a community scavenger hunt on Saturday, June 13 and we’re looking to fill some volunteer positions. The event runs from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and proceeds will benefit FUNd Hard for our Schoolyard! Sign up online for […]

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Helping Hands for Nepal

A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit outside the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu on April 25. This is the worst earthquake to hit the area in 80 years. The death toll continues to rise. Buildings, homes, streets, squares, and ancient temples collapsed. Rescuers continue to search through the rubble hoping to find survivors. The people of […]

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Report on Parent Involvement Committees

Since 2011, Parent Involvement Committees have been mandatory in all Ontario School Boards. The role of the PIC is to encourage parent involvement in their children’s learning to support student achievement and well-being People for Education has released a new report titled Parent Involvement Committees: Supporting Links between Ontario’s school boards and Ontario’s parents. It […]

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