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Feedback on Learning: Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences |
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On Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST and Friday, November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST, Appleby will be hosting online Parent-Teacher Conferences via Zoom. We encourage parents to sign-up for the meetings as they are an excellent way to learn about your child's progress, where they are doing well, and where there might be opportunity for improvement. Although marks will be reported, the focus of both our fall report cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences are on learning skills and progress in courses so far. Again this year, Appleby is using a scheduling system called PickaTime for Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up which will be available as of Monday, November 3. Details on how to sign-up will be included in the Sunday, November 2 issue of Appleby This Week and the booking system will be available until Thursday, November 13. Your child’s initial fall report card, which will include teacher feedback on learning skills and course progress so far, will be available for review on Thursday, November 6. You are encouraged to read your child’s initial report and in particular the teacher comments prior to your Parent-Teacher Conferences. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to meet with their child's teachers, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled in seven-minute slots. In the event you cannot attend the online Parent-Teacher Conferences, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teachers by e-mail with any questions after you have read through your child’s report card. Due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, Friday, November 21 will be an asynchronous learning day for all Appleby students. Busses will not be running, and students will be working from home asynchronously (no Zoom sessions). Students are asked to check their Course Plans for their asynchronous work instructions from their teachers. We look forward to sharing feedback on your child’s learning skills and progress so far this year in areas of academics, co-curricular involvement, and the advisor program. Sincerely,
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Tickets Over 90% Sold!
Tickets are almost sold out for the In the Night Garden Gala, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 - only 40 are available! Don’t miss out, purchase your tickets today by clicking the button below.
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The Pause: A Space for Student Wellbeing
On October 20 during the all-school assembly, Charlie Masse, Appleby's Community & Wellbeing Prefect, launched the opening of The Pause - a space designed to support students’ mental health and emotional wellbeing. The Pause provides a calm environment where students can take time to regulate, reflect, and develop healthy coping strategies. Through guided activities and quiet reflection, The Pause encourages self-awareness, balance, and resilience - key components of a supportive and caring school community. The Pause is located beside the Old Gym. Please click here to view The Pause's Welcome Hours.
Middle School Immunizations Take Place Tomorrow
On Monday, October 27, 2025 Halton Region Public Health nurses will be visiting Appleby College to offer vaccines to eligible Middle One (grade 7) students who have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Additional doses will be provided to Middle Two (grade 8) students who have not yet completed their vaccine series. Please click here to view the communication sent to parents on Monday, September 22. Completed school vaccination consent forms must be e-mailed to Samantha Jacklin, Health Centre support nurse at sjacklin@appleby.on.ca, or dropped off to the Health Centre as soon as possible for your child to be eligible to receive their vaccines. Only students with a signed consent form will be immunized on the day of the clinic.
Fine Art Portfolio Day
Please join us on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room for Appleby’s Fine Art Portfolio Day. This is an exciting opportunity for students and families to learn more about university portfolio requirements at prestigious art and design schools from across North America. This event is a rare opportunity for students to receive personalized, one-on-one feedback from university admissions professionals who will review student art portfolios. Students should come prepared to show some of their work – final products are not expected, instead seeking advice during the process is more valuable. Click here to see participating schools.
Appleby Speaker Series: AI + Education: What Does Education Look Like in the Age of AI?
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Willis Hall, Appleby parents are invited to a special evening to discuss AI + Education: What Does Education Look Like in the Age of AI? Artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn, teach and think. A speaker panel including Dr. Louis Volante of Brock University, as well as Appleby College’s Dr. Carlos Heleno, assistant head, academics and Doug Reid, chief technology officer, will explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. Discover how AI is impacting schools, teachers, and students in a rapidly evolving digital era. Please click the button below to RSVP by Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Appleby Athletics Schedule
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025 two Seniors Day games are taking place on campus - Senior Girls' D1 Basketball at 2:30 p.m. and Senior Boys' D1 Soccer at 3:30 p.m. Come out to cheer on our Blue Dogs! Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule. You are also encouraged to visit the Appleby HUDL website which includes team rosters, game highlights, statistics, and schedules, along with links to livestreams of games that take place in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single and double gyms.
Annual Appleby College Leadership Conference
Students are invited to attend the 4th annual Appleby College Leadership Conference (ACLC) happening Saturday, November 22, 2025 on campus. ACLC will be a day packed with fun - there will be speakers covering the topics of health and wellness, student leadership and service, and entrepreneurship! This is a chance to practice leadership, make new friends, and become the leaders of tomorrow. Students can click here to register.
In addition, Friday, November 14, 2025 is ACLC Day! ACLC Day includes fun and exciting activities like Krispy Kreme donut sales, raffle tickets to 'pie' one of your favourite teachers, and candy raffles! All proceeds will be going to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Students Born in 2008 to 2013 & 2016 to 2018 - Update Student Immunization Records
This school year, Halton Region Public Health is enforcing Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) for students born in 2008 to 2013, and 2016 to 2018, who are missing immunization records with Public Health. Please click here to view a letter to parents.
Parents/guardians must report all vaccines their children receive to Public Health anwill be notified by mail if their child’s record is missing information, starting in October 2025. If your child is unable to be immunized for medical reasons, or if you choose not to immunize your child, you must submit a vaccine exemption to Halton Region Public Health. For more details about this process, please visit halton.ca/immunize. Students may be suspended from school in early 2026 if their immunization records remain incomplete.
Have Questions During the School Year?
If you have questions during the school year and are not sure who to contact about academics, service, experiential education, athletics, student life, etc., please reach out to your child's advisor by e-mail. They can assist directly or connect you with the appropriate person.
Appleby's Schlesinger Dining Hall Menu
Each week, the Sodexo team at Appleby prepares a range of menu options for students and employees at the school. Please click here for this week's menu. Students are encouraged to share their feedback, suggestions, and/or comments about the food, menus, their lunch experience, etc. Please send an e-mail to menufeedback@appleby.on.ca and let us know what you think!
2025–2026 Appleby College Calendar
Please click here to view the 2025-2026 Appleby College school year calendar.
Current E-mail Addresses
Appleby This Week (ATW) is sent to all e-mail addresses the school has on file. If your contact information changes, or if you prefer to have ATW sent to a particular address, please e-mail Bioupdates.
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Festivals and Remembrances
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Rip Tides of TerrorAC Rocks and the Studio Live House band present Rip Tides of Terror on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single gym. There will be prizes for the best Halloween costume and trick-or-treats for everyone that attends dressed in a Halloween costume. Click the button below to view the poster. We hope to see you there! |
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Connect-Ed Family SkateThe first Connect-Ed Family Skate of the year is taking place on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the J.S. Gairdner Arena for members of the Appleby community. Additional guests are welcome to attend but must be in the presence of an adult member (18+) of the Appleby community (current and alumni parents, alumni, staff and former staff). Registration is required, and all skaters must wear helmets on the ice, regardless of age or ability. Additional Family Skates are taking place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Monday, February 16, 2026 (Family Day) and Sunday, March 1, 2026. Please click the button below to register. |
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Senior School CabaretOn Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Senior School performing, visual and media arts students will be participating in the Senior School Cabaret. Please join us in celebrating their many artistic, dramatic and musical talents with performances from Senior One and Senior Two dance, drama and music classes in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single gym. A visual and media arts exhibition and live art demonstrations from Senior One and Senior Two visual and media arts students will also be taking place in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room (outside the single gym) beginning at 6:30 p.m., prior to the performances at 7:00 p.m. Click the button below to view the poster. We hope to see you there! |
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The College ShopSweater weather has arrived and the College Shop has options for everyone! Stop in today to see all of our sweaters. The College Shop is open Monday through Friday from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. You can also shop online at www.applebycollegeshop.ca and be sure to follow along on Instagram @appleby_college_shop for the latest College Shop drops! |
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Appleby!
The ACPA warmly invites all members of the Appleby community to help spread holiday cheer at our annual Tree Trimming Events!
Each morning begins with a warm breakfast and friendly conversation in the Schlesinger Dining Hall at 9:00 a.m., followed by festive decorating to transform Appleby’s campus and chapel for the holidays.
-Tree Trimming: Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kick off the season with joy and connection as we decorate trees across the school for the holidays. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
-Chapel Decorating: Monday, December 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join the Chapel Guild to bring a touch of holiday magic to the John Bell Chapel.
When the holidays come to a close, we’ll need helping hands to take down the trees and decorations around campus and the chapel.
-Tree Tear-Down Day: Monday, January 12, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join us for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. before we get started.
If you’d like to volunteer for one or more dates, please sign up here and RSVP by Monday, November 10, 2025. Let’s come together to celebrate the season, connect as a community, and make Appleby shine bright for the holidays!
Appleby College Parents' Association Monthly Meeting – Tuesday, November 11
The Appleby College Parents’ Association (ACPA) was established in 1928 and all Appleby parents are members of the association. The ACPA hosts many events throughout the year that allow opportunities to volunteer, connect with other families, and help fundraise for the school. The ACPA is an integral part of the Appleby community, and we would love for you to join us for an abbreviated meeting on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the LEC (Barr Commons); it will be followed by a special (optional) parent presentation in Willis Hall at 7:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend the ACPA meeting in person, you can join via Zoom by clicking here. All are welcome to attend! Thank you to those who attended the October meeting, please click here to view the minutes. For any questions, please contact Jane Sahota, ACPA President.
Sustainability Shop - Request for Gently Used School Wear
Have your children outgrown their school uniform? It's time to go through your closets and donate any gently used Appleby approved school wear. The Sustainability Shop (formerly the Turnover Shop) is accepting all uniform and approved gym and spirit wear. Please drop-off donations at Nicholas Arts Centre front reception or during regular College Shop hours, Monday to Friday from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. We welcome donations throughout the school year.
Still in need of uniform items? Drop by the Sustainability Shop to check out the selection of very reasonably priced clothing. The Sustainability Shop is located in the College Shop, and sells a range of gently used, clean, Appleby-approved school wear at extremely discounted prices. A selection of blazers, kilts, ties, dress shirts and approved gym and spirit wear are available.
ACPA Book Return & Sale
Thank you for your continued support in purchasing or donating books! The ACPA Book Exchange is a great way to buy school books at reasonable prices. If you have any questions about book sales, returns, or donations, please contact ACPA representatives Zoe Wang or Agnes Lim.
If you have books to donate, please place them in a bag marked “Donation to ACPA” and drop them off at the College Shop or at Nicholas Arts Centre front reception, or contact one of the representatives directly. We sell books throughout the school year, so please feel free to reach out anytime!
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found is located near the College Shop and is open from Monday to Friday, 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. E-mail lostandfound@appleby.on.ca to ask about items you may have left behind. Please consider labelling all your items as this increases the likelihood of lost items being reunited with their rightful owners. Please also follow Lost and Found on Instagram @applebylostandfound to view our inventory of unclaimed items.
Important Information for Returning and New Volunteers
A great way for parents, guardians, and grandparents to get more involved in school life is to volunteer. We have a variety of roles – from one-off activities to ongoing commitments, you are sure to find something that will suit your interests and availability! Sign up to volunteer, it’s easy! Click here to review volunteer opportunities and time commitments required then fill out the volunteer application at the bottom of the webpage.
Appleby requires all school employees, faculty members and volunteers to have a (CRC) Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector (VSC) completed (valid for three years from the issue date) with a Declaration of Criminal Record (DCR) form annually. Visit here for details on how to apply for a Criminal Record Check - Vulnerable Sector. Please email copies of your completed forms to Gabrielle Duffy, coordinator, events & parent relations. If you have any questions about volunteering at Appleby, e-mail Weifang Dong, ACPA executive volunteer coordinator. Thank you in advance for your consideration!
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