Our first period gym classes have been experiencing some instances of dog poop on the turf…yuck! It has fallen to our phys ed teachers to scoop the poop…not cool! Please be reminded that dogs should not be anywhere on the school grounds at any time (weekends included) and definitely not on the turf. Dogs on […]
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Allenby Schoolyard Update
The first phase of our donor recognition plaques were installed at the school on Friday. You will notice our large donor sign and the plaque on our Peace Pole. There are additional plaques to be installed on the rocks on the hill that will be installed in the […]
Schoolyard Update
It’s been great to see the staff and students enjoy the new schoolyard this week! Everyone can do their part in keeping it clean and safe. We kindly ask that students, staff and families adhere to theTDSB’s Artificial Turf Rules during and after school hours: No pets (e.g. dogs) in the schoolyard, especially on the […]
Schoolyard Update
We have excitedly watched the green turf roll out on the Allenby field, and the installation of many other improvements to the Schoolyard. It has been a long time coming. We thank the TDSB and Construction staff who have worked tirelessly over the summer months on the project. What’s New? Artificial Turf! Yes, it is green! It is now our responsibility […]
Schoolyard Construction Update, Week of July 6
After some waiting for the locates to be done by the city, construction on our schoolyard has begun. The scraper has been on site this week clearing off the initial layer of soil to prepare for the turf installation. In addition, you will notice that the old baseball diamond backstop has been removed. A new […]
Exciting News About the Schoolyard
Construction work will begin on the new schoolyard beginning the week of June 22. Please watch for information from the school regarding any access restrictions during that last week of school. We will be keeping the parent body updated on the progress of the project throughout the summer. A link will be provided once we […]
We Did It!
Congratulations Allenby! In October we set out on a race to raise $100,000 for our schoolyard and thanks to the enthusiasm, energy and generosity of the Allenby community we have not only met, but surpassed our goal. Thanks to the dance-a-thon, individual donations, corporate/community donations and the Soirée for the Schoolyard, we have raised over […]
Great Success
Soiree for the Schoolyard was a huge success! It was a night filled with fun, food and community. We had fabulous attendance and raised over $35,000 for the FUNd Hard for Our Schoolyard Campaign. Thank you to all who attended and PARTIED HARD for our schoolyard! Thank you also to our community businesses and Allenby […]
Soiree for the Schoolyard is TONIGHT!
The Stakes are High! PARTY HARD, PLAY HARD and FUNd HARD It’s here! Soiree for the Schoolyard is TONIGHT, starting at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Event Theatre (2492 Yonge Street). If you have already purchased your ticket, your name has been added to our guest list. All you need to do is show up […]
Spotlight on Soiree
Tickets, Tickets, Tickets! Thank you to all who have purchased their Soiree tickets! Our goal is to sell 300 Soiree tickets, so keep those orders coming Allenby! Tickets can still be purchased up until the day of the event and will also be available for purchase at the door. Check out the details for the […]