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The entire community participated in a very successful Walkathon last Thursday, an Appleby tradition that dates back to 1969. Thank you to the many volunteers - parents, alumni and friends - who joined with all faculty, staff and students to provide a meaningful and public example of service and community support for many important charities in the Oakville area. At Appleby, we are extremely fortunate to be part of an incredible community and so far this fall, we've had a very strong number of applications submitted from current and new families who are interested in having their children join the school for the 2026-2027 school year. We appreciate that word of mouth is the most powerful marketing vehicle we have, and we are thankful for Appleby parents and students spreading ‘the good word’. If you or someone you know is interested in applying to Appleby for next year this is a reminder that our early application deadline for new students who are interested in starting at Appleby in September 2026 is Friday, October 31, 2025. Students submitting an application by Friday, October 31, 2025 will be notified of their status for next year by Friday, December 12, 2025. To learn more about Appleby's application process, please visit www.appleby.on.ca/admissions/apply. Also, a reminder that Appleby’s next Open House will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to explore all that Appleby has to offer. Student ambassadors as well as representatives of our faculty, parents and admissions team will be available to answer questions and provide tours of the campus. To register please click here. It has already been a busy month for the Admissions team as they have been on the road in multiple countries speaking with prospective families and alumni, and hosted an Open House this past Saturday. In the coming weeks the team will continue to attend recruitment fairs and meet with prospective families in cities and countries around the world including China, Vietnam, United States, Saudi Arabia, Cayman, Jamaica, Bahamas and Mexico. If you or someone you know is interested in connecting with Appleby’s Admissions team in one of the above listed locations, please visit www.appleby.on.ca/travel-dates for the list of cities they will be in, along with contact information and dates. If you have any questions, please e-mail the school’s Admissions Office at admissions@appleby.on.ca and a member of the Admissions team will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you for your continued support of our incredible community. Sincerely, Innes van Nostrand Fraser Grant '87 |
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Gala Tickets Over 80% Sold!
There are limited tickets remaining for Appleby College's In the Night Garden Gala taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026! Over 80% of tickets have been sold.
Taking place in Appleby's A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics & Student Life, guests will enjoy an evening filled with gourmet cuisine and signature cocktails, live entertainment, and the thrill of live and silent auctions featuring exclusive experiences, luxury items, and dream getaways. Raise a glass with friends, dance the night away, and bid on exceptional items—all in support of three critical Appleby College priorities: Financial Assistance, the Wellbeing Programme, and the development of Cockwell Hall, our newest state-of-the-art building on campus. Purchase your tickets today by clicking the button below.
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Upcoming Photo Days – Individual & Full Grade Photos
Individual student and full grade photos will take place during the week of October 20 on the following dates. Please click here to view scheduled times and locations. Students are expected to be in first dress uniform.
Individual Student Photos
Monday, October 20 – Upper School
Tuesday, October 21 – Senior One
Wednesday, October 22 – Middle School
Please note that Senior Two graduate photos will take place in January 2026. Additional details will be shared directly with Senior Two students and parents.
Full Grade Photos
Middle School - Wednesday, October 22
Upper School & Senior School - Thursday, October 23
New this year, Appleby will be working with school photography provider Edge Imaging. Please click here to view the communication shared with parents on Friday, October 17.
Appleby Speaker Series: Dr. Greg Wells
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Willis Hall, Appleby will welcome back Dr. Greg Wells for STEM 2.0: The Science of Learning: Elevate Learning by Sleeping Soundly and Thinking Clearly. Dr. Wells will speak to students, employees and parents about the science of sleep and stress. Drawing from his global bestseller, "The Ripple Effect," Dr. Wells offers practical, science-based strategies to improve sleep, nutrition, movement, and mindset within educational settings. Drawing from his research and work with elite performers, he will provide actionable insights to help educators and students perform at their best while improving overall health and wellbeing. If you are interested attending the presentation, please RSVP by clicking the button below by Monday, October 20, 2025.
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Awareness Week
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Awareness Week takes place Monday, October 20 to Friday, October 24, 2025. Throughout the week, Award Canada is offering the following online sessions. Each seminar should be booked separately, and all take place at 12:00 p.m. EDT:
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Monday, October 20: Unlocking Potential - Growth Mindset with Paralympian Michelle Stilwell.
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Wednesday, October 22: From Canada to the World - Alumni Stories of Leadership and Impact, with a panel of Award Holders, Rochelle Prasad, Esanju Maseka, Sophia Drazevic, Bibi Hakim and Kate Konstantinova.
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Thursday, October 23: Mentorship in Action - Strengthening Youth Development with Sydney Piggot, Mentor Canada.
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Friday, October 24: Do a Deed Friday - Your Guide to Making a Difference with Volunteer Canada with Lily Viggiano.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program
In September, all new students in Upper and Senior School were enrolled in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program. Parents will notice a $50.00 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Registration fee charged to their student’s account in September. We believe that this Award helps students to develop competencies in four different areas that fit into our overall philosophy of a holistic education and belief in experiential education and leadership development. If your student missed a registration session, they should attend extra help which is available every Wednesday during the lunch hour. More information about the program can be found here.
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.
The ISPA requires that all students attending school be fully immunized against the designated diseases listed below:
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Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio
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Measles, Mumps, Rubella
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Meningococcal Disease
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Varicella (chickenpox) (required for children born in 2010 or later)
Parents/guardians must report all vaccines their children receive to Public Health. Vaccines required for school attendance are free, safe, effective, and align with Ontario’s Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule.
Parents/guardians will 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.
Middle School Immunization Program
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 in 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.
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 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.
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Festivals and Remembrances
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Appleby Fall Open HouseThe final fall Appleby Open House will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to explore all that Appleby has to offer. Student ambassadors as well as representatives of our faculty, parents and admissions team, will be available to answer questions and provide tours of the campus. For further information on our upcoming Open House please click here or e-mail admissions@appleby.on.ca. |
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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! |
Show Your Spirit, Blue Dogs!
The Spirit Committee is excited to support Appleby’s fall athletes as 10 teams come together to host Pink Day games on campus on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.! Student athletes, coaches and the ACPA invite everyone to come out and cheer at the games. Remember to stop by the Spirit Tent to pick up fan gear, popcorn and hot chocolate before making your way to the game for what is sure to be another memorable school event. Click here to view the schedule. Let's Go Blue Dogs!
Boarder Break by ACPA — Frights & Delights!
The first Boarder Break of this school year will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. All boarding students are warmly invited to join this exciting and joyful Halloween-themed event! You’ll get to enjoy delicious food and snacks prepared by parents and take part in fun, prize-winning games. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring your enthusiasm, and spend this wonderful evening with us!
Read the Book and Meet the Author!
Join us in reading The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs, our book choice for our first of four ACPA book clubs. This darkly comedic debut follows three middle-aged friends who, in a desperate bid to claim their husbands’ life insurance, resort to murder - completely unaware that their husbands are plotting something even more sinister.
On Tuesday, October 28, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Samuel Academic Resource Centre (library), over coffee/tea and treats, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the novel and meet the author! This event is open to the entire Appleby community—parents, alumni, faculty, and staff are all welcome. To RSVP, please e-mail Kathy Vucic, ACPA past president, at kathy@parass.com. We hope to see you there!
Tree Trimming - Help Us Decorate for the Holidays!
Our annual Tree Trimming is just around the corner, and we’d love your help in making it festive and fun for everyone! If you're tidying during fall cleanup or have gently used plastic holiday decorations or ornaments of any size that you're no longer using, consider donating them. Kindly drop off donations to Nicholas Arts Centre front reception during regular hours, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. We are accepting donations now through Monday, November 3, 2025. Let’s celebrate the season with creativity, sustainability, and the spirit of giving.
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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