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Happy New Year and Welcome Back! |
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On behalf of Appleby College, we hope you had an enjoyable and relaxing Winter Holiday. Sincerely, Innes van Nostrand Fraser Grant '87 |
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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.
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A Message from the Library
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.
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.
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!
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.
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Senior Two Students Experience McMaster University’s Kinesiology LabsSenior Two Kinesiology and Health Science students recently visited McMaster University’s Exercise Physiology Labs for an interactive learning experience. Students performed VO₂max testing, Wingate bike tests, and BOD POD body composition assessments. In addition to hands-on testing, students toured McMaster’s High-Performance Training Area and heard from Ph.D. candidates about cutting-edge research in exercise physiology and health science. This unique opportunity gave students a real taste of university-level kinesiology and sparked interest in future studies and careers. |
Powerlifting Club Competes in WaterlooThe Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School Powerlifting Meet was a tremendous success, bringing together dedicated student-athletes from across the region to showcase their strength, discipline, and sportsmanship. Appleby’s Powerlifting team demonstrated impressive technique and determination in the bench press and deadlift, reflecting the countless hours of training leading up to the event. Many athletes achieved personal bests, highlighting their growth and commitment to the sport. Beyond the results, the meet provided a valuable learning experience and fostered a strong sense of community among participants. Overall, the event was a celebration of hard work, teamwork, and the positive impact of powerlifting in schools. |
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Festivals and Remembrances
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Appleby to Host the Princeton Tigers and McMaster Marauders Men's Volleyball TeamsPlease join us on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life as we host the Princeton Tigers and McMaster Marauders in this special event and welcome back Appleby alumnus Owen Mellon ’22, member of the Princeton Tigers’ Men’s Volleyball Team! Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased by clicking the button below. The game will also be live streamed via the Appleby HUDL website. |
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College ShopThe College Shop is open during lunch 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! |
Call for Volunteers: Tree & Holiday Décor Take-Down Day – January 12
This is a friendly reminder that the ACPA will be hosting its Tree and Holiday Décor Take-Down Day on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and would greatly appreciate the support of our volunteer community. Tasks will include carefully taking down décor, packing items into labeled bins, and disassembling trees for storage in their designated bags or boxes throughout the campus and the Chapel. All help, whether for part or all of the morning, is truly valued and appreciated. Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, January 6 by signing up at volunteersignup.org/CKYJP.
Team Parents Needed for all Sports!
The ACPA is excited to partner with Appleby's Athletics department to enhance parent engagement for our Blue Dog sports teams. We are currently seeking one parent per team to be the official representative and liaison between all the team parents, the coach and the ACPA School Spirit Committee. The positive impact we experienced last year was incredible, and we aim to maintain that momentum as we continue through the winter sports season.
This is a fun, easy, and rewarding opportunity for parents to support their athletes and the school community. If you’re interested in supporting your athlete's season as a Team Parent or have any questions, please email any of the following ACPA representatives for more information: Dave Olujic, Ilyas Borjakov, or Susan Shao. We would love to see as many parents get involved as possible. Go Blue Dogs!!
ACPA Book Club
We're looking forward to our next event featuring Hello, Juliet by bestselling Canadian author Samatha M. Bailey. In this dark thriller, a TV reunion brings costars back for the drama and betrayals their viewers once craved—and this time, the stakes are deadly. Join the ACPA on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Samuel Academic Resource Centre (library). Enjoy an evening of great conversation, wine, and cheese. This event is open to the entire Appleby community—parents, alumni, faculty, and staff are all welcome! To RSVP, please email Kathy Vucic at kathy@parass.com.
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 & 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. Email 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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