Partnership Opportunities for the In the Night Garden Gala

Taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the In the Night Garden Gala fundraising event will support three of Appleby’s critical priorities - Financial Assistance, the Wellbeing Program, and the continued development of Cockwell Hall. We are looking for sponsors and advertisers to partner with us for this exclusive event. If you are interested in getting involved, please explore the following options via the links below:

Sponsorship
Corporate sponsorships offer outstanding marketing recognition and exclusive event access (based on level) while also forwarding philanthropic goals for the business as well as the school and its community. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Sahota, sponsorship committee chair, at janehsahota@gmail.com.

Advertise
Advertise your company in the Gala program, which will be distributed to all event attendees and shared digitally with the broader school community. Advertisements are $2,500 for a full page, full colour or $1,500 for a half page, full colour insert. If you have any questions, please contact Jenna Fontyn, event coordinator at jfontyn@appleby.on.ca.

For more information about the In the Night Garden Gala, please visit www.appleby.on.ca/gala.

Bus Schedule

From Monday, December 15 until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 there will be one bus departure at 4:00 p.m. (no late bus). The regular bus schedule will resume after the Winter Holiday break on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. If you have any questions regarding the bus schedule, please contact Andrew Labow, transportation coordinator.

The Blue Dog Challenge

The Blue Dog Challenge, part of this year’s Annual Campaign, continues to inspire incredible support. 

Participation remains at the heart of this initiative, and we are thrilled to see the enthusiasm across all grades. If you have not yet had a chance to give, we warmly invite you to join your fellow parents before the year concludes.

Currently, the Class of 2031 (Middle One) is leading with 52.78%, followed closely by the Class of 2030 (Middle Two) with 40.54%. The winning grade will be recognized in the Winter Quarterly, Alumni Ties, the AC Alumni Network, and across Appleby’s social media channels, in addition to receiving a special shout-out from the Principal, and will be honoured with a named plaque on a seat in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life auditorium. The winning grade will also enjoy a Dress Down Day!

The deadline to participate is Wednesday, December 31, 2025 so there is still time to climb the leaderboard! Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps strengthen the programs, opportunities, and learning environment that define an Appleby education. Please click here. 

For those who have already participated by making a gift to the annual campaign, including support for the upcoming Gala, thank you for your generosity and commitment to the ongoing development at Appleby.

Future Prize Contest for Middle School Students

The Future Prize Contest for Middle School students will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Upper Canada College in Toronto. This is a unique opportunity for six Middle School students to tackle real-world challenges using innovative problem-solving methods. An application was sent directly to students on Monday, December 8, 2025 via e-mail from Lori Angelow, director, student leadership. Submissions are due by Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 

Last Call for Holiday Shoebox Drive 

For the seventh consecutive holiday season, Appleby will be contributing to a holiday shoebox donation drive for the residents of the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario led by alumnae Basant Dhillon '21 and Nimrit Dhillon '21. Appleby's Service Council has been organizing advisor groups and home forms, each assembling shoeboxes filled with donated items – Senior School is responsible for adult men boxes, Upper School is responsible for adult female boxes, and Middle School is assigned to children’s boxes. Students have been doing a great job collecting items and decorating boxes – thank you! If you still have extra items for your grade band, please share them under the trees in Barr Commons and the Schlesinger Dining Hall. Boxes will be collected on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 for distribution, so there is still time to contribute! With Appleby being the largest contributor, these donations make a large impact to this community.

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.

Appleby Semi-Formal Takes Place January 24

Appleby is hosting its annual semi-formal on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. This year's theme is A Starry Night. Upper and Senior School students will have the opportunity to dance and enjoy each other’s company. Tickets can be purchased for $45 each by clicking the button below. In an effort to be more sustainable, we will not be issuing a physical ticket. Following the successful purchase of the ticket(s) an e-receipt will be emailed to you; we recommend that you save this and provide it to the student attending as proof of purchase. There is a two-ticket maximum per student. Students may bring a non-Appleby student as their guest, but the external guest form must be completed. Please contact Michael Moores, director, senior school, for a copy of the semi-formal external guest form. The closing date for ticket sales is Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

DIVE DEEPER

2026-2027 Student Global Exchanges Information Night

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the LEC (Barr Commons), Appleby's Global Education team will be hosting a 2026-2027 Student Global Exchanges information session where interested students and families can learn about exchange opportunities for Appleby students. Current Middle Two, Upper One and Upper Two families are welcome to attend. Hosted by Simon Beatty, director, global partnerships, the event will include a brief presentation about the student exchange program, a Q&A, and students who have participated in the program will be attendance. Applications for the 2026-2027 year will be available online following the event on the Global Student Exchanges page on BBK12. If you have any questions, please e-mail Simon Beatty at sbeatty@appleby.on.ca.

March Break and Summer 2026 Program Applications 

Applications are open for all of Appleby's Summer 2026 day programs – Camp, Enrichment, Credit - and March Break Camps. Click here to apply! 

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.

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.

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.

Weather Related School Closure Procedure

In the event of a weather related school closure, parents, students and employees will be notified via email by 6:30 a.m. We will confirm whether in-person classes or busses are cancelled by that time. Information can also be obtained by calling the school's automated information update line at 905-845-4681 ext. 540. If in-person classes and bus transportation are cancelled, details regarding classes and work expectations for the day will be shared by teachers through Teams and e-mail communication. If there is no school closure e-mail, then regular classes will take place.

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.

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.