We can enjoy beautiful artwork throughout the neighbourhood using our sense of sight. Can we tap into other senses while taking a stroll? Make your movement mindful with a Listening Walk. Go outside (in your backyard, on your balcony, etc.) together with your family and listen for sounds you don’t usually hear. For example, you […]
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Mindfulness and Well-Being – Volunteer Opportunity
Please let us know if you would be interested in volunteering to lead a mindfulness/well-being session in a class at Allenby throughout the school year. We are currently working on our mindfulness programming and would welcome any new or returning parents/community partners in this endeavour. Please contact Deborah Zamin if you are interested in this volunteer program.
Free Mindfulness Workshops for Parents – May 2 & 17
The TDSB Parent Partnership Committee on Mental Health and Well-Being invites you to attend a presentation on Mindfulness for Families with Sue Hutton of Mindfulness Everyday. There are currently two sessions scheduled – please click on the links below for additional information and to register: Workshop at SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute, Wednesday, May […]
Mindful Mondays in May – Parent Volunteers
During ‘Mindful Mondays in May,’ we are inviting parents/guardians to lead mindfulness activities in their child’s classroom for the first 20 to 30 minutes of the day. You do not need to be an expert in mindfulness to participate; we invite all parents to sign-up to lead a session that might include, reading a book, […]
Allenby Mindful Lunch Program
The mindful lunch program is back by popular demand! This year it will run from January 15 to May 20. The program has expanded and will be available in 3 blocks to students in grades 1-6 on Fridays at lunch. Sign up is across from the office on the interactive mindfulness wall. Students can sign […]
Lunchtime Mindfulness for Children
Classes explore mindfulness, movement and self-compassion through activities, stories, music, art and interactive discussions. Mindfulness is an evidence based way to help kids develop attention skills, emotional awareness and resilience in a busy world. Classes are an initiative by Wellbeing@Allenby. They are guided by Veronica Takes, Occupational Therapist and Mindfulness Educator. Students in grades 4, […]
Yoga/Pilates Mindfulness at Allenby
The benefits for physical health and mental well-being of yoga, pilates and mindfulness are well documented and Allenby is hoping to pilot some training opportunities for students and staff. If you are able to help provide training, we would be thrilled if you could spare some time to volunteer with us! We would also welcome […]