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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…
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
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…
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…
Notes from the Field
“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…
The 44th Annual Bazaar!
Saturday December 9 11am to 4pm at ALPHA Alternative School – 20 Brant St. A wonderous winter way to celebrate ALPHA, we’ve been waiting 44 years to host at the school! There will be crafts, face painting, entertainment, food (including the famous ALPHA roti), community raffle and a bargain basement full of kids clothing, books…