Cross Country Mme. Payne and Ms. McGee We were very proud of our Cross Country Team. We had 27 students who were finalists. Congratulations to all of them, and especially to the Grade 1 boys team and Grade 6 boys team who both won 2nd place in the city, bringing back to Allenby our first […]
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Technology Update
We are excited to have the new netbook cart, purchased in partnership with the A PA, up and running along with one from the Family of Schools that is here for a few weeks. This is particularly useful at this early stage, as the two teachers working with them can share experiences and be a […]
Halloween Parade 2011
The Halloween parade will take place on Monday afternoon at 1:30 in the playground, weather permitting. Parents are welcome to watch the spooky procession.
Volunteer Reading Partner Initiative
We are all very excited about the launching of our “Volunteer Reading Partner Program!” for the 2011-2012 school year. Parents/Guardians, retired community members etc. who speak French, English or another first language have the unique opportunity to volunteer in the school, support our reading initiative and have a direct impact on improving student achievement. Volunteers […]
Get Ready for Picture Day
Please note that Picture Day this year is Wednesday, October 12.
Curriculum Night Recap
It is rare that we have an opportunity to speak to such a large proportion of the parent community and there is information we would like everyone to know. A summary of remarks made in the Gym from Curriculum Night is available here.
We Day 2011
On Tuesday September 27th, a group of 11 Grade 6 students went with Mrs. Segal, Mrs. Ucar and Paula Riczker to the Air Canada Centre for We Day 2011. It was an inspiring day. Schools are invited and given tickets based on their contributions to Free the Children Projects. Here is Taylor Clapham’s account of […]
Be a Roots of Empathy Family
We will have one class hosting a Roots of Empathy program this year. We are asking any parent with a baby between 2 and 4 months old if they would like to volunteer to be part of this great program. If you are interested, please send a note to the office and we will contact […]
Come Out For Curriculum Night, October 5
Please join us in the Gym at 7:00 for the Curriculum Night presentation. There, you will be introduced to the staff and receive some valuable information about the school year. Following the presentation in the gym, you will have the opportunity to visit two classrooms over two sessions to hear your children’s teachers present this […]
Terry Fox Run Moved to Morning
Due to the forecast for rain later in the day, we will change the Terry Fox run time to the morning. After attendance classes will start to go out to do the run. They will walk/run around the block west on St. Clements to Castlewood, south on Castlewood, east on Castlefield to Avenue Road, along […]