ALPHA’s turning 50!!!
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 […]
What Does “Alternative” Even Mean?!
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 […]
ALPHA is: Addressing Anti-Asian Racism
Our very own Emily Chan was involved in this thoroughly insightful and educational document! Thank you, Emily, for your consistent persistence in promoting social responsibility and social justice! ADDRESSING ANTI-ASIAN RACISM: A Resource for Educators
The Envelope Campaign
It’s that time of year again! From now until December 15th is the ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN! The Envelope Campaign is like the original GoFundMe, where we reach out to friends and family of the community and ask for their financial support to keep our little school running to the best of it’s abilities. CLICK HERE to donate […]
Elementary teacher ALPHA Alternative School
Every once in a while one is offered a rare opportunity to work in a school community all children should have the opportunity to attend, a democratic free school with true child led learning opportunities; where a child is embraced as a member of a community and presented choices and passion from all who teach […]
46th Annual Winter Wonderfair
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 […]
La Celebración del Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration
On Saturday October 26th from 4-10pm, ALPHA will participate in this celebration at Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St. at St. Clair) by setting up this year’s version of what has now become our traditional altar in recognition of those who have passed on. Partnered with the Día de Los Muertos Collective which is a nonprofit […]
World Music Afternoon
Come join us for the first fundraiser of the year ! It’s a fun and beautiful afternoon of music where you will be transported around the world by award winning musicians Jaron Freeman-Fox @jaronfreemanfox and Turkwaz @turkwaz4 Sunday Oct 6th, 3 – 5pm. $30 includes free childcare onsite. This is a chance to create community, […]
Digging up the Past
ALPHA kids were part of making history today at this local event featured on CityNews. Burying history where Honest Ed’s once stood: https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2019/05/30/burying-history-where-honest-eds-once-stood/ While the iconic Honest Ed’s is no longer standing, the various cultures and communities that make up the neighbourhood want to make sure the development to come remembers its past.
The Envelope Campaign
Is well underway and we’d love to get your support. You can donate by cash, cheque or online here! Donate via Canada Helps Donate via Paypal As always we are ever grateful for your support of our programs and activities.