Dear Parents, On April 12 we celebrate The International Day of Pink. A day of action, born when a youth in a high school in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, was bullied because he wore a pink shirt to school. His fellow students decided to stand up to bullying; and hundreds of students came to school wearing pink to […]
Chair’s Message
There’s something about the end of winter and the start of warmer weather that makes us want to clean, organize and de-clutter. To help you get motivated, the APA’s Health & Wellness Committee has organized a “De-Clutter for Others: Children’s Books and Children’s Clothing Drive“. From Tuesday, April 18 to Friday, April 28, we will […]
Lice Check
Our third and final lice check of the school year will take place on Wednesday, April 19. Staff from ‘The Lice Crew’ will conduct the lice checks but we need parent volunteers to keep the lines moving and to verify attendance. Sign up for a shift on April 19 or on April 20 for re-checks/absences. Should you have any questions please […]
Robotics Club at Allenby
Allenby is excited to announce the opening of our very first ‘Robotics Club’ for Junior students (grades 4, 5, 6). The club will meet on Thursdays at lunch time in the library for inquiry-based tasks. Students will work with our brand new Dash-N-Dots, Lego We-Do’s and Lego EV3’s to program and code their way through exciting […]
Principal’s Message
Dear Parents, As you open this newsletter (assuming of course that you excitedly open and read the weekly newsletter as it arrives in your inbox, which I am sure you do), I will be on Avenue Road. I will be joined by Toronto Police Services, hopefully Councillor Greb (based on City Council’s agenda), APA Representatives […]
Chair’s Message
Thanks to all who attended last nights’ APA meeting. Allenby’s teacher librarian, Alanna Julian, spoke to parents about an online tool called “Academic Workspace” or “AW”. All students have access to AW using their 9 digit student number to log in. AW is full of resources and has a virtual library that can be used for […]
Sponsors Needed!
The Allenby Fun Fair committee is in need of new sponsors for our June 3rd Fair. Getting your company or product name on a ride, activity, booth or on our LEGENDARY PRIZE ROOM can provide great visibility within the Allenby community. Hundreds and hundreds of local families participate in the Fair every year. There are sponsorship opportunities available […]
Music at Allenby
The Allenby halls are alive with the sound of music! In addition to our music classes with Ms. Bannerman, Allenby students also participate in the following additional musical experiences: Primary Choir Junior Choir Chamber Choir Grade 5 Band Grade 5/6 Itinerant Strings program Grade 6 Itinerant Band program We are looking for fellow music-loving parents […]
Allenby Arts
Our Allenby Chamber Choir has been chosen by successful audition to perform in the 131st TDSB Spring Festival Concert at Massey Hall on Thursday, May 4. Outstanding choirs, orchestras, bands and ensembles have been selected from across the city of Toronto to celebrate musical excellence in our public schools. These 33 dedicated junior students have […]
ZodiActors at Allenby
Does your child love to SING, DANCE & ACT? Zodiactors is the perfect program for them! This Spring at Allenby, Zodiactors will be rehearsing “SIMBA’S CIRCLE OF LIFE” every Friday after school in the Allenby gym.The program runs Friday, March 31st – Friday, June 9th, with the show date on Sunday, June 11th at the Crescent School Theatre. […]