A few weeks ago, Dr. Molly Friedman of Smile Squad Leaside—an Allenby parent and valued community member—visited all six of our Grade 2 classes to teach students about the importance of oral hygiene. This engaging visit supports the Grade 2 Health Curriculum, specifically Human Development and Sexual Health, Expectation D2.4: Oral Health. Dr. Friedman brought a fun and […]
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Save the Date! March 6th with Calissa Ngozi
Parents and students are welcome to join this interactive event with award-winning child mental health expert, Calissa Ngozi. Date: March 6 Time: 7 pm Location: Zoom, link to be provided RSVP: here BIO: Calissa Ngozi is an award-winning inspirational speaker and TV and media guest expert—as seen on The Social, CP24, Global News, Breakfast Television, CHCH, […]

SickKids Saliva Testing Program Ambassador
SickKids Hospital is looking for student and parent ambassadors for their Saliva Testing Program. If you are interested in being an ambassador (or your child is), please email Lindsay Borden with the subject line SickKids Saliva Testing Ambassador. Please see the table below outlining the roles and responsibilities of both student and parent ambassadors:

Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Are you ready for some Halloween fun? Back by popular demand, the APA Health and Wellness team welcomes you to participate in our annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Get your family and friends together for some outdoor fun. Grab the Halloween Scavenger List 2024, put on your walking shoes, and scour the neighborhood for Halloween treasures. Keep […]
Lost & Found
Since the end of last year and the start of this school year, a significant amount of lost items have accumulated in our Lost & Found. We ask that all students, parents and caregivers make a visit to the lost & found over the next two weeks to pick up any personal belongings that may […]
Lost & Found
Today is the last opportunity to visit the lost and found and reunite students with their belongings. In early July the lost and found items will be cleaned out. All gently used items will be donated to New Circles Charity and all other items will be donated to a clothing bin or thrown away.
LAST CALL | Lost & Found
As the end of the school year is coming to an end, this is the official “Last Call” to visit the lost and found and reunite students with their belongings. Please ensure that you remind students to visit the lost and found before the last day of school. Please note that in early July the […]
Little Yogis Event
Hello Families! We are excited to share that on Thursday, June 15, the entire school will be participating in an outdoor yoga class with Little Yogis. The pandemic has brought about significant challenges for many of our little ones, including decline in self regulation and behavioural changes (Children’s Mental Health Ontario, 2022). Movement like yoga can help students […]
Lost & Found
Baby it’s cold outside! With the recent snow fall, you may be on the hunt for your child’s lost snow pants, gloves, hats or jackets! Recently our grade 5 girls took the initiative to clean up and organize the lost & found and you might want to check out what’s there if your child is […]
Lost & Found
Baby it’s cold outside! With the recent snow fall, you may be on the hunt for your child’s lost snow pants, gloves, hats or jackets! Recently our grade 5 girls took the initiative to clean up and organize the lost & found and you might want to check out what’s there if your child is […]