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 […]
Lost & Found Reminder
Students, parents and teachers please ensure to stop by the lost and found regularly to pickup your belongings. We are currently at capacity for coats, sweatshirts, bathing suits and towels. We will be doing our end of year clear out Friday June 30th, with all remaining items being sent for donation.
Principal’s Message
Success in Mathematics and Growth Mindset Thank you to all parents who attended our APA meeting last night. Tracey and I had the opportunity to share the latest research on the impact “growth” mindset versus “fixed” mindset has on student performance, especially as it relates to the learning of Mathematics. There is a real damaging myth: the idea […]
Chair’s Message
The May APA meeting was held last night. For those who couldn’t make it: Tracey O’Toole and Sandra Larosa shared what’s been happening at the school level with respect to math. Tracey’s principal’s message provides more information on math learning and the growth mindset. APA Treasurer, Sarosh Nanavati presented the proposed 2017/2018 APA Budget. The APA will continue […]
Fun Fair Is This Weekend
Rain or Shine the Allenby Fun Fair is this Saturday, June 3 from 12 to 4pm. There are lots of new things to see and do at this year’s Fair. In addition to the popular Class Basket Auction we are happy to announce an exciting NEW RAFFLE! An ipad, Netbook laptop, Fitbits, Virtual Reality Headset, Instax Cameras […]
Mr. G and Mr. Osborne Are Retiring!
Please join us on at 4:30 on June 22 to celebrate the contributions of these incredible Allenby teachers. Open the e-vite for full details and to RSVP by June 9. We are looking for contributions to help in making this celebration just as amazing as these two teachers have been in their time at Allenby: Gifts and […]
Thank You to Our Fun Fair Sponsors!
The APA would like to recognize and offer our sincere thanks to the following Fun Fair Sponsors. It is only with their support that the Fun Fair continues to be such a successful and enjoyable event. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Support these great businesses when you can! David Batori The Healthy Butcher GetToronto.ca Chestnut Park North Toronto […]
Principal’s Message
I have heard some teachers throughout the school in recent days state that they are teaching “pool”. This means that parents continue to ask about teacher assignments. Please stop asking, as you will not hear what you are searching for and will simply initiate an awkward conversation that ends in “pool”. Teaching assignments, as outlined, will be […]
Chair’s Message
Fun Fair Fun Fair is on June 3rd from noon to 4pm. It is a community tradition, an important fundraiser for our school and an annual milestone that all Allenby students look forward to each year. Having chaired the Fun Fair Planning Committee in the past, I can attest to the amount of work and […]
Don’t Forget – Get your Fun Fair Tickets Today!
Only 2 days left to pre-order your Fun Fair tickets and wristbands through Amilia. Amilia pre-sales close on Saturday May 27th and pre-ordering means you can save money and by pass the line up at the Fair. Wristbands are $22.00 now through Amilia, or $25.00 at the Fair. Wristbands get you unlimited runs on rides, the dunk […]