Change to neighbourhoods seems to be inevitable in a growing city, but schools, schools are the heart of a neighbourhood; a constant gathering place over the years for children to grow and learn and become take part. We are so proud of the neighbourhood advocates we have studying here right now…
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“ALPHA Alternative School, one of the oldest alternative schools in Canada, was founded in 1972 by a group of parents who wanted to educate their children in keeping with the progressive ideas and movements of the day, particularly the free school movement. ALPHA—A Lot of Parents Hoping for an Alternative—was unique in the Toronto…
It started out as simply: The Rummage Sale, became the ALPHA Bazaar years later and is now The Winter Wonderfair! It is and has always been: Homegrown, Hand-made, Eco-Friendly Fun! Join us for an Amazing Day full of Delicious Food and Great Music! Beautiful Crafts, an Exciting Cake Raffle and Thrilling Silent Auction! Interactive Arts…
We Want to Know What You Want! We continue to envision year-long celebratory programming culminating in a grand and joyful event in the Spring of 2023, with both in-person and online festivities. We want to hear from YOU. What would you like to see as part of our big extended ALPHA community 50th anniversary? What’s…
Last month on RewirED, we asked the question “What the heck does “ALTERNATIVE” education even mean?” What makes it different than a quote unquote “traditional” style of schooling? Listen in here: ListenNotes.com: RewirED all about how we build community, creativity, collaboration and conflict resolution at ALPHA. with former ALPHA teacher Michelle Sengara, Emily, Izzy, and…
Dear families and friends of ALPHA students, past & present, Thank you for being part of our extended Alpha community! We are immensely grateful to be part of a school that since 1972, has been encouraging Toronto kids to develop autonomy, creativity, healthy conflict resolution skills and social responsibility through democratic education. ALPHA kids never…
