Auction Items Needed!

Help us create an unforgettable auction as part of the highly anticipated In the Night Garden Gala! Tickets to shows, concerts, and local events are perfect for our entertainment-loving community. Growth experiences such as cooking classes, pickleball lessons, or pottery workshops are also greatly appreciated. Every contribution helps us reach our Gala fundraising goal and supports an unforgettable Appleby experience for all! Click here to donate today!

Appleby College Expectations – Artificial Intelligence Tools and Student Use

At Appleby College, we will treat AI tools as we would any other technology tool such as a calculator, smartphone or translator. If a faculty member allows the use of AI for a certain assignment, then students may use it if they are acting in accordance with the terms and agreements of the tool. If the assignment guidelines do not explicitly include the use of AI tools, then the use of them will constitute an academic integrity issue.

The consequences for misuse of AI may differ depending on the grade, academic department and assignment type, and therefore, students are asked to pay close attention to assignment outlines and permitted technology tools for all academic work. Students failing to adhere to these standards on examinations will receive a zero (0) on the assessment and a behavioral consequence that is up to and includes expulsion. Those guilty of academic dishonesty on term work or tests are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion and in alignment with the appropriate grade band consequences of academic dishonesty. These details can be found in the Appleby College Code of Conduct on pages 9-12.

March Break and Summer 2026 Program Applications Open This Tuesday!

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00 a.m., applications will open for all of our Summer 2026 day programs – Camp, Enrichment, Credit - and March Break Camps. On Tuesday, December 9, please click here to apply! To sign up and receive a direct reminder of this go-live date, please complete the brief form at the end of this webpage.

Middle School Winter Wonders Pajama Drive

This holiday season, the Middle School World Warriors Council is asking the Middle School for their support. From now until Wednesday, December 10, 2025, they are collecting donations of new pajamas for The Winter Wonders Pajama Drive to help others in need. Students may drop off any donations to the bin located in their Friday Advisor room. Any new pajamas for 12 to 14-year-old boys and girls are welcome. Please consider donating pajamas this holiday season, your support is greatly appreciated!

 Middle One Day of Community Action

On Thursday, December 11, 2025 Middle One students will participate in a full day of Community Action. Through partnerships with a wide range of local agencies, students will work alongside their peers to learn about not-for-profit organizations and make a meaningful impact in the community. This experience helps students build awareness of needs in surrounding neighbourhoods, develop empathy for people in diverse circumstances, feel empowered and proud of their contributions, and foster a lasting desire to stay engaged in community service. On this day, Middle One students do not need to wear their uniform and should dress in comfortable, appropriate clothing (that might get dirty) suitable for hands-on activities. Specific details for what to wear will be communicated via email to placement groups as some groups require outdoor wear. Please leave laptops and phones at home and come ready with a positive attitude and excitement to dive into tangible projects that benefit the community.

2026-2027 Financial Assistance Applications

Current families who wish to apply or reapply for financial assistance for the 2026–2027 school year are asked to submit their applications by Friday, December 12, 2025. Families with a two-year contract may apply for financial assistance every two years, in alignment with their contract term. For more information and to access the online application form, please visit the Admissions page on Appleby’s website.

Edge Imaging Student Photo Proofs

Individual student photo proofs for Middle School, Upper School, and Senior One students are now available. Parents were sent an email directly from Edge Imaging with their student’s portrait code and passcode. Please use these codes to log in and view/order photos at edgeimaging.ca/order.

If your child missed their photo day or would like a retake, an Edge Imaging photographer will be on campus in the New Year (date to be confirmed). 

Please reach out to communications@appleby.on.ca should you need your student's portrait code and passcode resent to you. For assistance with placing an order, please contact Edge Imaging directly at edgeimaging.ca/en/contact-us.

A Message from the Library

Ahead of the Winter Holiday break, the library kindly asks all faculty, staff and students to review their personal collections in search of any books that may belong to the school and return them to the book drop as soon as possible. Quite a few resources are missing, and we would like to ensure that the collection remains accessible to everyone. The library also asks for the return of any overdue books (unless an extended loan period has been discussed). If you are not finished with your overdue materials, please send an email to Lindsay Gee, library technician, at lgee@appleby.on.ca to request a renewal.

As always, if you have any questions about online research, locating resources, or if you’re looking for a recreational reading recommendation, please feel free to send an email or speak with Lindsay Gee, library technician, during regular library hours from Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Winter Holiday Break

Appleby College’s Winter Holiday break will run from Thursday, December 18, 2025 with boarders returning to campus on Monday, January 5, 2026, and classes resuming on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. A reminder that boarding houses will be closed to students throughout the Winter Holiday.

Join Us in Celebrating Our Community!

Appleby is inviting families to help make our cultural and celebration events truly meaningful. By volunteering at events such as DEIB Day’s Cultural Fair, Lunar New Year, Eid, Pride Day, and other community celebrations, you help ensure that our students feel seen, valued, and represented. These events are an opportunity to build connections, celebrate diversity, and strengthen our sense of community, and your participation makes a real impact.

If you’re interested in volunteering or sharing your culture and traditions, please click here. For any questions, feel free to reach out Thao Nguyen, director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) at DEIB@appleby.on.ca.

Students Born in 2008 to 2013 - Who Are Missing Immunization Records With Halton Public Health

This school year, Halton Region Public Health is enforcing Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) for students born between 2008 and 2013 (students in Middle One through Senior Two) who have missing immunization records on file with Public Health. 

Thank you to all parents/guardians and students who have already submitted the required information. Students in this age group whose immunization records are not up to date remain at risk of school suspension until the necessary information is provided to Halton Region Public Health. If you received a letter from Halton Region Public Health indicating that your child is at risk of school suspension, it is due to one or more of the following reasons:

• Immunizations were received but not reported to Public Health;

• The student is missing a required vaccine; or

• Received vaccines do not meet the requirements of Ontario's routine immunization schedule.

Parents/guardians and students who received a letter from Halton Public Health should complete the following actions as soon as possible: 

• Visit halton.ca/immunize to review the student’s record and submit the required information. Students 16 years of age or older should follow the specific access instructions provided on the website.

• If the student requires immunization, arrange for them to receive the vaccine doses through their regular health care provider*, or at a Public Health Community Immunization Clinic. A limited number of Public Health clinic appointments are now available - visit halton.ca/immunize to check clinic availability and book an appointment. 

*Parents/guardians must promptly report all vaccines administered by health care providers to Public Health by visiting halton.ca/immunize.

Tax Receipt - T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate Requires Student’s Social Insurance Number

Students enrolled in qualifying Advanced Placement (AP) courses during the 2025 calendar year (for the period of January - June 2025 and/or September - December 2025), may be eligible to receive a T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate. 

As the Canada Revenue Agency requires the inclusion of the student’s Social Insurance Number (SIN) on this certificate, eligible students are asked to visit Appleby’s business office and provide their SIN. In the coming weeks, the Business Office will issue a reminder email to those who have not yet submitted their SIN. Although international students will likely not have a SIN, the business office will still reach out to confirm that they do not have one. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Fabrizio, director, finance at mfabrizio@appleby.on.ca.

Opportunity for Senior Two Students at Camp Kandalore

Calling all 2026 Senior Two graduates! Are you ready for an unforgettable summer adventure? Join The Camp Kandalore team as a camp counsellor and spend your summer outdoors, building community, leading wilderness canoe trips, and making a lasting impact on kids aged 6–16. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to develop leadership skills, grow personally and professionally, and create memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re passionate about working with youth and love the outdoors, we want to hear from you! Applications are now open, learn more here: https://www.kandalore.com/join-our-team/.

Interested in Joining the Appleby College Board of Governors?

Annually, the school looks to build a strong pool of candidates for the Appleby College Board of Governors. Members of the Appleby community who have suggestions for candidates or who themselves are interested in serving are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for consideration by e-mailing governance@appleby.on.ca.

Appleby Athletics Schedule

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.

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.