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“Within the Middle School (Grades 7 & 8), we strive hard to create a warm, supportive, and innovative learning environment. From a wide variety of club choices, global and local community initiatives, experiential educational opportunities, to exciting learning initiatives both in and out of the classroom, students and faculty work together to support and promote a love of learning.”

Kathleen Kirkpatrick - Director, Middle School, Teacher, English

“The Upper School strives to provide a breadth of experience for our students, from our academic and co-curricular programme, to experiential trips at our S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami. Students have a multitude of opportunities to establish their identity, both their own and within their school community. The confidence that students gain leaves them well prepared for the challenges ahead.”

Christopher Patterson - Director, Upper School, Teacher, English

“The Senior School is focused on developing well-rounded individuals. Engaging in areas such as our diverse and expansive academic course offerings, co-curriculars, leadership roles, and Boarding Life programming, students learn to develop the vital skills necessary to succeed now and in the future.”

Michael Moores - Director, Senior School, Teacher, Physical Education, Coordinator, Orientation

“The Boarding Life programme is an integral component of the Appleby College experience. The boarding programme prepares students well for university life and promotes understanding, empathy and inclusion, while encouraging meaningful relationships with a diverse group of students from across the globe. The friendships, connections and memories that are made are sure to stay with the students forever.”

Luke van der Hulst - Director, Boarding Life, Teacher, Physical Education, Department Head, Physical Education

“Appleby Athletics approaches the development of student athletes as an integrated process. While the spirit of competition is strong, it is the development of character and leadership within a team setting that is a point of emphasis. Through a wide range of offerings, from instructional to competitive, our students are not only establishing the basic fundamentals of sport and the value of active living, but they are also exposed to the importance of sportsmanship, reflection, support, and overcoming challenges.”

Lou Cafazzo - Director, Athletics, Admissions Officer

“Maya Angelou once said, ‘You cannot use up creativity. The more you use it, the more you have.’ The Arts programme at Appleby College offers students opportunities to stretch their creativity while showcasing and developing their talents. Our dynamic programming provides academic instruction in Dance, Drama, Media, Music (Instrumental, Jazz, Strings, and Vocal), and Visual Arts as well as a multitude of co-curricular and club options. Through the Arts, we become better listeners, collaborators, and leaders as we learn more about ourselves, others, and the world around us.”

Sara Joy - Director, Arts, Teacher, Music

“Service Learning is an integral part of each student’s experience at Appleby College. Participation fosters an appreciation of the needs of others as well as opportunities to think critically about the underlying social justice issues affecting communities. Our Service Learning curriculum is purposefully designed to provide students with skills to take positive action for change as well as reflect on how their experiences have impacted both themselves and others. Service Learning encourages leadership skill development and builds character.”

Dr. Bonnie Woolfenden - Director, Service Learning, Teacher, Science

“Throughout all grade levels, students at Appleby College engage in a wide range of Global and Experiential Education, with a focus on developing global competencies. This is integrated within classroom curricula, out-of-class academic experiences, outdoor education trips, local and global experiential learning, boarding and intercultural learning. Students particularly engaged in this area may complete the Appleby College Diploma with Distinction in Global Leadership, an action-oriented programme for developing global citizenship.”

Robert McGuiness - Assistant Head of School, Global and Experiential Education