Appleby College Uniform Expectations
Today, Monday, September 11, 2023 is the start of regular school days. All students are required to be in first dress uniform for our opening assembly, Tie Ceremonies, and introduction to classes. A "first dress" Appleby uniform includes an Appleby school blazer, plain white or solid light blue dress shirt, Appleby tie, grey pants or Appleby kilt, and black, navy blue or dark grey socks with pants, or navy blue knee-high socks or plain navy blue opaque tights (no patterns, no sheer nylons) with a kilt. New students receive a tie on the first day of classes and do not need to purchase one prior to the start of school.
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 up until the Thanksgiving long weekend students have the option to wear the first dress uniform, or the white Appleby crested polo shirt with or without the Appleby ¼ zip crested sweater as a warmer weather uniform. Following the Thanksgiving long weekend, and until the May long weekend, students are required to wear the first dress uniform. Following the May long weekend until the end of school in June, students again may choose to wear the warmer weather uniform.
Students should be leaving the house in proper uniform and arriving to school in proper uniform. Hooded sweatshirts (even ones with an Appleby logo), jeans, athletic wear, running shoes (even if they are black) are not permitted during the school day unless there is a very special circumstance involving a travelling team or another specific event. For more information on Appleby’s dress code please review the Standards of School Dress and Appearance.
2023-2024 Appleby College Calendar
Please click here to view the 2023-2024 Appleby College school year calendar.
Bus Routes for 2023-2024
Preliminary bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year are available on the Transportation site via Appleby's education management system. To access the Transportation site please click here. You will need to enter your Blackbaud ID (BBID) to login. After you have logged-in, you will be taken to the Resources landing page which will show a series of posts. Click on the ‘Transportation’ button to access the preliminary bus routes.
Also, please note that there have been adjustments to the daily bus departure times from Appleby. There will be two bus departures on Mondays - 4:05 p.m. and 5:35 p.m.; two bus departures Tuesday through Thursday - 3:55 p.m. and 5:35 p.m.; and there will be one bus departure on Fridays at 4:05 p.m.
If you have any questions, please e-mail bus@appleby.on.ca.
Clubs and Co-Curricualrs
For co-curriculars this September, all Upper and Senior School students will begin today, Monday, September 11, 2023. Students who plan to participate in an athletic co-curricular should come prepared with their Appleby athletic clothes and running shoes. Middle School students will meet with Rebecca Richardson, director, athletics and Sara Joy, director, arts, during their co-curricular period on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 to learn about co-curricular options, ask questions, and then join the group for the selection process. Students should come prepared with their Appleby athletic clothes and running shoes.
We're also excited to share an exciting change in our school's club selection process! Students have the opportunity to choose three or more clubs of interest without the need for ranking them in a specific order. This new approach reflects our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive club environment, where students can freely explore their interests and discover new passions. It is our hope that every student is assigned to one or two of their selected clubs, based on whether the club runs on a half-year or full-year schedule. We anticipate this change will encourage everyone to try new activities and fully engage in the vibrant club culture our school has to offer. Students can expect to sign-up for clubs this month.
Requests for Co-curricular Exemptions for 2023-2024
Students in Upper One, Upper Two, and Senior Two may apply for an exemption from co-curricular programming for one term, or one day per week to pursue high-level external programming. If Appleby offers this programming, students must also “play” for Appleby in that year.
Continuing with changes to the co-curricular passport to enhance flexibility and choice for students, we will continue to offer Senior One students the option to take one term off co-curriculars, reducing the original three term requirement to two co-curriculars over three terms. To be eligible for this term off, students must sign up by Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
This year, Senior Two students must complete three terms of co-curricular but are no longer expected to complete the one athletic requirement in this school year. They must have met their Arts/Service requirement by graduation.
All exemption requests should be entered here and will be reviewed by Dr. Claire Kelly, Assistant Head of School, Student Life, for consideration and approval.
Please note: Requests for exemption for Reporting Period One and Reporting Period Two must be submitted by Tuesday, September 12, 2023; Reporting Period Three requests will be due in January 2024.
Outdoor Education Information and Key Dates
From Wednesday, September 20 to Friday, September 22, 2023 all Middle One students will be attending a camping excursion to Camp Kandalore in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario.
Upper One students will be visiting the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus with the class divided into three groups: Trip 1 – Tuesday, September 12 to Sunday, September 17, 2023, Trip 2 – Sunday, September 17 to Friday, September 22, 2023, Trip 3 – Sunday, September 24 to Friday, September 29, 2023. Students will travel with their advisor groups and the schedule will be available in September.
All new Senior One and Senior Two students and all Upper Two students that did not attend an Outdoor Education Trip last year will visit the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus from Friday, September 29 to Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The Senior One Outdoor Leader Trip will run from Wednesday, October 11 to Monday, October 16, 2023.
Trip lists including an overview of the personal equipment students will need to bring with them on their respective trip are available on BBK12 in the Outdoor Education section.
Introducing Appleby College Design Initiative (ACDI)
We are excited to launch the first cohort of Appleby College Design Initiative (ACDI) this September! The purpose of the ACDI is to empower students to identify opportunities for change and cultivate a better world. Students will learn about creative approaches to problem-solving and develop a design thinking mindset while working with authentic design challenges. Built around the club program, students will use their club time to learn and work together. Additional cohort time, design-based events or excursions, and an exciting immersive experience will complement the weekly club. In addition to design thinking methods, students will explore futures thinking and using AI in creative problem-solving. Students who complete the first cohort will be presented with a digital certificate and the opportunity to continue within the program come their Senior One year. For our first year, we have 12 spaces available for Upper Two students. To apply for ACDI, please complete the following form by Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Course Request Changes
Course request changes will open on Friday, September 15, 2023 and will remain open until the last date to add a new course on Friday, September 29, 2023. Students will be required to attend their classes in September even if they intend to put in a request to change. Please note: course change requests by e-mail will not be processed.
Share With Us Your Blue Dog Pride!
We are working on a series of videos and we need your help by sharing with us your Blue Dog pride! Grab your phone, tablet or any mobile device and record a video that captures you saying one, some, or all of the following: “I am Blue Dog Proud” / “Blue Dog Proud” / “Appleby Proud” / “Double Blue Proud”. Videos can be recorded solo or in a group. Please e-mail your submission for consideration by Friday, September 15, 2023 to bluedogsproud@appleby.on.ca. While all submissions will be reviewed, we cannot guarantee that all submissions will be included. Thank you for participating
Parent Zoom Calls - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
For an opportunity to discuss the 2023-2024 school year, please join Innes van Nostrand, Principal and Fraser Grant '87, Head of School & Deputy Principal, as well as members of the school’s Leadership Team on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Please join the session that best works with your schedule:
- Tuesday, September 19 at 8:00 a.m. EDT – click here for call-in details
- Tuesday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m. EDT – click here for call-in details
Experiential Information and Key Dates
As part of Appleby's Middle School Experiential Program, from Wednesday, September 20 to Friday, September 22, 2023, all Middle Two students will participate in a trip to Ottawa, Ontario. The trip will be chaperoned by an experienced Education First (EF) Educational Tours tour director and all Middle Two Home Form advisors. If you have any questions, please contact Alison Yelland, director, Middle School experiential programs.
Global Education Information Session
The Global Education department will be holding a general information session on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This session will cover all areas within the Global Education program at Appleby. We will begin in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life with an overview of the Global Education program and its objectives. Afterwards, the session will move to various breakout rooms which will each focus on an individual area of the department. The breakout session topics include: The Global Leadership Diploma program and course; Global Experiential Programs in March and May; Round Square Exchanges and Conferences; The Duke of Edinburgh Award and Middle School Experiential Education. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the Global Education department and its individual areas, as well as a chance to ask questions.
2023-2024 Global Experiential Programs
Appleby has offered global experiential programming for over 20 years and the 2023-2024 school year will continue this legacy. These programs contribute to student learning by fostering community, providing intercultural education, granting opportunities for personal growth and leadership, as well as chances for building teamwork skills, reflective practices and furthering global understanding. November/December 2023 applications are now closed, and the 2024 trips are listed below.
March 2024 (anticipated - applications open in September 2023):
- Argentina (Upper Two to Senior Two Boys) - Rugby and Culture
- Costa Rica (Middle School with Senior Leader positions) – Indigenous Communities, Sustainability and Culture
- Cambodia (Upper Two to Senior Two) - Reconciliation and Community Engagement
- Ecuador (Upper One to Senior Two) - Indigenous Communities and the Natural Environment
- Germany (Upper Two to Senior Two) - German Language, History and Culture
- Greece (Upper One to Senior Two) - Orchestra and Math clubs
- Indonesia, Bali (Upper One to Upper Two) - Environment, Sustainability and Intercultural Understanding
- Senegal (Upper One to Senior Two) - History, Arts and Culture
April/May 2024 (anticipated - applications open in September 2023):
- Iceland (Upper Two) - Sustainability and Climate Change
- Italy (Upper Two) - Blue Zones, Agriculture and Food
- Netherlands, Belgium, France (Upper Two) - History and Culture
More details about March 2024 and April/May 2024 programs will be available in September 2023.
New Policies in Effect
In preparation for the new school year, please review the following policies regarding food delivery, student cell phone usage, and laptops/tablets in the Schlesinger Dining Hall which are also reflected in the Code of Conduct. Thank you for your support.
Food Delivery Policy
- Food deliveries for students are not permitted to campus during the academic week – Monday to Friday. This includes (and is not limited to) food delivery services such as Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, and DoorDash. Ordering food presents a safety concern with unknown adult contacts. It can also disrupt students’ learning and attendance. Additionally, ordering food does not support the school’s goals around sustainability and regeneration, adding waste and adding to our carbon footprint as a community. Sodexo offers a wide range of healthy meals and snacks throughout the school day, and students may purchase additional snacks from the College Shop. As a school, we will explore offering additional food and beverages on campus to accommodate students’ dietary preferences. If students have questions about this change, they can speak to their School Director or a Sustainability and Regeneration Director.
Cell Phone Policy - Expectations for Student Cell Phone Use
- Appleby students are to leave their cell phones in their bag, blazer or locker (out of sight) during classes, co-curriculars, clubs, community times/assemblies and lunches. Of course, there will be exceptions – for example, if a faculty member has given permission for a cell phone to be used for an academic purpose in class, or if a student is responsible for media creation and official posts on behalf of Appleby. The purpose behind this rule is to limit distractions from the learning experience and promote a respectful learning environment. Students will be asked to put away their phones if they are using them without permission and as always should be striving to uphold the school’s core ethical values. Students who are unable to respect these parameters may have their phones delivered to the appropriate School Director and returned at the end of the day, following a conversation. Should parents need to contact their child immediately for an emergency, they are to call main reception at 905-845-4681 ext. 200 and the administration team will contact the child and have them call home.
Laptops/Tablets in the Schlesinger Dining Hall
- Laptops and tablets are prohibited in the Dining Hall during all lunch periods, or at any other location or time when food is being consumed. The rationale behind this includes and is not limited to, encouraging our students to develop positive social skills, positive interactions with peers, and prevent food damage to the devices.
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Brock Research Team Seeking Youth for Solitude and Wellbeing Study
A Brock University research team, the Theory of Mind in Education Lab, is looking for youths (ages 11-18) to participate in a study on the development of child and adolescent social-cognitive skills, identity, and wellbeing. The online sessions will be completed through an interactive, online meeting scheduled at your family's convenience and the study involves questionnaires and responding to short stories and videos. Compensation is provided. Visit the ToME Lab webpage or e-mail tomelab@brocku.ca to learn more.
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Boarding Student Long Weekend Programme
Appleby is excited to continue offering boarding students the option of staying for long weekends throughout the 2023-2024 school year. The Appleby College Boarding Life team put together an exciting Long Weekend Programme designed for students who will be staying on campus. During long weekends, there will be a variety of engaging themed activities and excursions for boarders of their choosing, taking place both on and off campus. Some of those activities may include a Toronto Raptors NBA game, trips to downtown Toronto, a one-day ski trip, go karting, indoor skydiving, Canada’s Wonderland and shopping trips. All meals are included, including some off-campus meals.
Details and an opportunity to sign-up will be shared with students in advance of each long weekend throughout the school year. If you would like more information regarding the Boarding Life Long Weekend Programme, please contact Laura Boyd, orientation coordinator, at lboyd@appleby.on.ca.
2023-2024 New Family Information Handbook
Appleby's New Family InformatioParent Handbook contains a wealth of information regarding the Appleby experience - from important school year dates, to volunteer opportunities, and standards of dress for your students. Please click here to access it. A copy of the handbook is also available on Appleby's education management system - BBK12.
Appleby's Schlesinger Dining Hall Menu
Each week, the Sodexo team at Appleby prepares a range of menu options for students and employees at theschool. 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!
Halton Region Public Health Community Immunization Clinics
Halton Region Public Health is offering limited community immunization clinics for students in grades 7 through 12 until Friday, September 15, 2023. Additional community clinics are being planned for December 2023, and early 2024. At community clinics, students are offered the vaccines that they are eligible to receive. This includes vaccines required for school attendance as per the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), and those usually given in grade 7 school immunization clinics. Please click here to view a letter from Halton Region Public Health.
Current E-mail Addresses
ATW is sent to all e-mail addresses the school has on file. If your contact information changes, or if you preferto have ATW sent to a particular address, please e-mail Bioupdates.
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