From noon to 3 p.m., staff, students, alumni and members of the community are invited to the school to take part in various activities including: self-guided tours, sock hop and dance demonstrations, antique car show, book and memorabilia sale, 'Memories of Martin' decade displays, band performances, slide shows, sports events (weather permitting) and face-painting.
"This special event celebrates our long-standing tradition of excellence, which is a result of a school culture based on leadership, involvement, and teamwork," said principal Greg Lorentz. "It marks the culmination of 50 years of effort and achievement by students, staff and the community."
Allan A. Martin, located at 1390 Ogden Ave., is currently the only middle school in Canada to offer the International Business and Technology (IBT) program, an award-winning regional program for Grade 7 students. The school's namesake, Allan Alexander Martin, took part in the original ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 6, 1958 when the school first opened as Allan A. Martin Junior High School.
Alumni and members of the community are welcome to attend the anniversary celebration. Special guests include Mayor Hazel McCallion, Janet McDougald, chair of the Peel District School Board, Wayne McNally, associate director of operational support services, and Penny Gingell, PDSB superintendent of education.
Call 905-278-6104 for more information.
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