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It’s certainly been an incredible fall term, and as we look ahead to the coming weeks, we’d like to remind you of several exciting events for our community. On Tuesday, November 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Senior School performing, visual, and media arts students will showcase their artistic, dramatic, and musical talents during the Senior School Cabaret. We invite you to join us in celebrating their achievements. Also, on Tuesday, November 4, Appleby is hosting its inaugural VEX Robotics Competition - the first of five league tournaments being held on campus this year, with competitors from nine independent schools. Visitors are invited to drop by the Old Gym at 11:00 a.m. to catch the action and cheer on the teams. Please note that the November long weekend will take place from Friday, November 7, to Monday, November 10, with classes resuming on Tuesday, November 11. On Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m., students, faculty, and staff will gather in the John Bell Chapel for our annual Remembrance Day service. We are honoured to welcome alumnus Major Curran Egan ’08 as our special guest. The service will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person - you can join by clicking here. A reminder that Parent-Teacher conferences will take place online via Zoom on Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST and on Friday, November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST. Please note that November 21 will be an asynchronous day for students and students will not be coming to school. Details on how to sign up for conferences can be found in the School News section below. On Saturday, November 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Appleby will host the Appleby College Leadership Conference, a joint event for Appleby students and students from across the Greater Toronto Area. The event is free for Appleby students, and further details have been shared with them via email. Of course, the holiday season would not be complete without our traditional Candlelight Carol Services, which will take place from Thursday, December 11 to Sunday, December 14, in the John Bell Chapel. Students and their families are encouraged to attend the services as follows: Middle One and Middle Two on Sunday, December 14, at 3:00 p.m.; Upper One on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m.; Upper Two and Senior One on Friday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m.; and Senior Two and Alumni on Sunday, December 14, at 7:00 p.m. Students are expected to attend one service, and parents and guardians are welcome to join any of the services. If you have two or more children attending Appleby, you may choose to attend one service together as a family. Looking ahead to next spring, preparations are underway for the full launch of our Immersive Program, which will take place from Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19, 2026. To ensure course offerings reflect student interests, a survey will be shared with students this week. We encourage you to discuss it with your children and remind them to submit their responses. Whew! That’s quite the incredible list of events and activities. There’s so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead—we hope to see you soon! Sincerely, Innes van Nostrand Fraser Grant '87 |
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Gala Diamond Sponsor - VULPIN by PCMNow
We’re proud to welcome VULPIN by PCMNow as the Diamond Sponsor of Appleby College’s 2026 Gala, In the Night Garden.
Their commitment to the Gala reflects their dedication to helping students thrive. Thank you, VULPIN by PCMNow. Visit https://vulpin.capital/ to learn more.
For more information about sponsoring the 2026 Gala In the Night Garden, please click here.
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Immersive Programme
Preparations are underway for the full launch of Appleby College’s innovative Immersive Programme, taking place Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19, 2026. During this week, students in Upper One through Senior One will participate in engaging, hands-on experiential courses designed to spark curiosity, passion, and creativity. A communication with additional details was sent to parents on Thursday, October 30. Please click here to view it and watch a video about the Immersive Programme to learn more.
To ensure our Immersive Programme offerings spark student interest, we’ll be sharing a survey with students on Monday, November 3 with a list of possible learning options. Please take a moment to discuss this survey with your children over the coming week and encourage them to submit a response, as their input is essential for the planning of our Immersive Programme.
Bus Schedule
From Monday, November 3 to Thursday, November 6, 2025 there will be only one bus departure at 4:00 p.m. as Reporting Period 1 co-curriculars have ended. Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 after the November long weekend. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Labow, transportation coordinator.
Parent-Teacher Conference Booking Opens Monday, November 3
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST and Friday, November 21, 2025 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. Booking will open on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. To access the scheduler, please login to BBK12 with your Blackbaud ID. Click here to access BBK12. Parent-Teacher interview bookings will close on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
After logging into BBK12, navigate to the Resource Board and click on the Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-up resource tile. You will then be automatically logged into the scheduling system and be able to start making your appointment selections. Once you have completed your selections, you will receive an e-mail confirmation including a summary of bookings and Zoom meeting links. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to meet with their child's teachers, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled in seven minute slots.
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, 2025. You are encouraged to read your child’s initial report and in particular the teacher comments prior to your Parent-Teacher Conferences. 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.
Co-Curriculars
Upper and Senior School Reporting Period 1 co-curriculars have concluded, and Middle School co-curriculars end on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The Colours Assembly will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 during club time. Reporting Period 2 co-curriculars for all students begin on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 and will end Thursday, February 26, 2026 (for Upper One to Senior Two students), and Friday, March 6, 2026 (for Middle School students). Please note, co-curriculars are cancelled on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences.
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.
2025 Walkathon a Success!
On October 16, the Appleby community participated and volunteered at Appleby's annual Walkathon. It was a great day along the route, as students challenged themselves by walking, or running approximately 20 kilometres. Congratulations to our community for setting a physical goal and completing the challenge! If you haven't had a chance to support a participant yet, click the button below to access the event page. Walkathon donations will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025.
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.
Friday, November 21 – Asynchronous Learning Day
Please note that due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, Friday, November 21, 2025 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.
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.
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.
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 and 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.
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.
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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VEX Robotics Competition at ApplebyAppleby is hosting our inaugural VEX Robotics Competition on Tuesday, November 4, 2025! This exciting event marks the first of five league tournament dates taking place on campus this year, welcoming competitors from nine independent schools. Visitors are invited to drop by the Old Gym at 11:00 a.m. to catch the action and cheer on the teams. Appleby will be proudly represented by five teams—three from Upper and Senior School and two brand-new Middle School teams. Come see innovation, teamwork, and creativity in motion as our students put their robots to the test! |
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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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Stand-Up Comedy Show: Student ShowcaseGet ready for two nights of unforgettable comedy - tickets are now on sale for Appleby's Stand-Up Comedy show at Yuk Yuks Burlington! The two shows will take place on Tuesday, November 25 and Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets sell out fast every year, so don't wait - click the links above to purchase yours today! Reporting Period 1 Stand-Up Comedy co-curricular students have been working hard on their sets and can’t wait to perform. This year’s show features professional headliner Tamara Shevon, who has been featured on CBC and Just for Laughs, along with our hilarious faculty hosts Ronald Hae and Chris Patterson. Come out for an evening of fun, laughter, and community — you won’t want to miss it! |
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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! |
Lost and Found - Unclaimed Items
Lost and Found items will be on display from Monday, November 3 to Thursday, November 6, 2025 in front of the Schlesinger Dining Hall. Please have a look, as the Lost and Found room is almost full! Any items remaining after the November long weekend will be donated to charity before the holidays. Please email lostandfound@appleby.on.ca to inquire about specific belongings that you have left behind. You can also follow the Lost and Found on Instagram @applebylostandfound to view the inventory of unclaimed items.
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.
ACPA Book Club
Cozy up this November long weekend with a new book! After the success of our first ACPA Book Club in October, we're thrilled to announce 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 for an engaging discussion with the author 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!
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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