Traffic Congestion on Lakeshore Road

During the morning school drop-off, there is typically a 15-20 minute backup of traffic along Lakeshore Road, especially for individuals attempting to make a left-hand turn from the westbound lanes onto campus. Many of us face the challenges of traffic congestion in the morning, so we kindly ask that for those individuals making a right-hand turn from the eastbound lane of Lakeshore Road, when possible, please allow a car in the westbound lane to turn left to enter campus ahead of you to alleviate some of the backup and keep the traffic flowing. Also, if you are in the westbound turning lane of Lakeshore and the crossing light is red, after checking for pedestrians crossing in front of the school entrance, please continue to turn left onto campus. These lights were installed for the safety of pedestrian traffic crossing Lakeshore to the west of the school’s entrance road. With more students walking to school and accessing the campus via Suffolk the crossing lights are being used more frequently causing a further backup in the westbound lanes of Lakeshore. Thank you for your support!

Parent Zoom Call Recording 

Thank you to all members of the Appleby community who joined us on Tuesday, September 19 for our first parent Zoom calls of the 2023-2024 school year. If you were unable to attend, a recording of each session is available. Please see below. The password for access is: Appleby2023!.

• Tuesday, September 19 at 8:00 a.m. EDT – click here
• Tuesday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m. EDT – click here 

Appleby Athletics Schedule

Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule for the week of September 25, 2023.

Notice Regarding Academic Inquiries

We would like to share with the Appleby community that Dr. Sarah Morrison, assistant head of school, academics, is taking a temporary leave of absence. During this time, academic inquiries can be directed to Carlos Heleno, executive director, academics at cheleno@appleby.on.ca.

Appleby College Uniform Expectations

A reminder that 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. 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. 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. For more information on Appleby’s dress code please review the Standards of School Dress and Appearance. 

Outdoor Education Information and Key Dates

Upper One students visited the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus with the class divided into three groups. The final trip, Trip 3, departed on Sunday, September 24 and will return on Friday, September 29, 2023. 
 
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.

Residency Status in Canada for Non-Canadian Citizens

Parents whose child(ren) are non-Canadian Citizens are asked to provide the school with up-to-date information on their child's Visa/Permit or Permanent Resident status by completing the Residency Status form in Appleby's education management system - BBK12. To access BBK12 please click here. Once you have clicked on the link you will need to enter your Blackbaud ID (BBID). To complete the form, please click on the yellow banner appearing at the top of the page indicating that you have a form(s) to review.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program

Last week, Upper One students and new boarders were enrolled in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program, and new day students in Upper Two and Senior One will be invited to an upcoming registration session. All students new to Appleby from Upper One through Senior Two will be billed a $50.00 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Registration fee to their student account in the coming month. 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. More information about the program can be found here and as well as at the upcoming Global Education department general information session on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Global Education Information Session Takes Place This Week!

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’s 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 - Applications Open Thursday, September 28!

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 closed. The 2024 trips are listed below. 

March 2024:

• 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) - Music and Math (priority given to those students in Orchestra or Math Club)
• 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:

• Iceland (Upper One to Upper Two) - Sustainability and Climate Change
• Italy (Upper Two) - Blue Zones, Agriculture and Food
• Netherlands, Belgium, France (Upper Two) - History and Culture

Applications for both the March and April/May 2024 Global Experiential Programs open Thursday, September 28, 2023 and close Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Applications are available on the BBK12 Global Experiential Programs page and, for the Costa Rica program, on the Middle School Experiential programs page.

Rowan’s Law Day
 
In honour of the memory of Rowan Stringer, “Rowan's Law Day” is commemorated on the last Wednesday in September to raise awareness about concussions in sport. Rowan Stringer was a high school rugby player from Ottawa who died in the spring of 2013 from a condition known as second impact syndrome (swelling of the brain caused by a subsequent injury that occurred before a previous injury healed). Rowan is believed to have experienced three concussions over six days while playing rugby. She had a concussion but didn’t know her brain needed time to heal. Neither did her parents, teachers or coaches. 
 
Rowan’s Law and Rowan’s Law Day were established to honour her memory and bring awareness to concussions and concussion safety. Rowan's Law will make it easier for those who experience concussions to SPEAK UP, get the help they need, and take the time necessary for recovery with the support of everyone around them. Appleby will remember Rowan Stringer by promoting concussion safety on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 via e-mail to students and employees, and social media to our community. Click here to view Appleby’s Concussion Protocol and here to view the 8-Step Concussion Recovery Pathway.

Course Request Changes

The last date to add a new course is Friday, September 29, 2023. Students are 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.

Universities Coming to Appleby This Fall – Mark Your Calendars! 

Learn more about post-secondary opportunities directly from admissions representatives. Please note that the first hour of each fair will be reserved for Appleby students and families before opening to the public at 7:00 p.m. 

International Universities Fair – Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.,  A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room
Representatives from over 70 institutions in the US, UK, and other international destinations will be at Appleby to speak with students and parents. Please click here to see the list of participants.

Canadian Universities Fair – Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room
Admissions representatives from over 35 universities across Canada will be in attendance to speak with students and parents. From the west coast with the University of British Columbia (UBC), to the east coast with Dalhousie University, and many more in between! Please click here to see the list of participants.

Second-Annual Portfolio Day at Appleby – Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room
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.    

Connect-Ed Sports – Starting Soon!   Adult members of the Appleby community (parents, alumni, parents of alumni, current and former employees) are invited to participate in Connect-Ed Sports. Basketball, squash and pickleball will begin on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 and hockey will begin on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Family Skate is returning on select Sundays throughout the year. Additional guests are permitted to attend Family Skate but must be in the presence of an adult member of the Appleby community. Registration is required, and all skaters must wear a helmet. Stay tuned for more information about tennis which will be added in the spring! Please click here for more information and to register. If you have any questions, e-mail Kristy Marasco, alumni relations officer.

AP Exams 2023-2024

Appleby College offers 20 AP courses in a variety of disciplines which are taught by trained and experienced AP teachers. In addition, Appleby hosts AP exams in subjects not offered as AP courses to interested students. The complete list can be found at AP Courses and Exams.

AP exam registration is now live. All students interested in writing AP exams must sign in to MyAP with their College Board account (or create one first) and add Join Codes for their respective AP exams. Students enrolled in an AP course will receive a Join Code from their AP teacher. Students who are not enrolled in an AP course must contact Carlos Heleno, director, external academic programs, to receive Join Codes for the exams they are interested in writing.

In recent years, Upper One and Upper Two students have expressed interest in writing AP exams in a wide variety of subjects. Those considering writing AP exams are advised to meet with their guidance counsellor to discuss their reasons.

AP Exam Registration Deadlines
Whether enrolled in an AP course or choosing to self-study for the exam, all students interested in taking an AP exam must register for the AP exam by the Final Ordering Deadline to avoid a late fee.

• Final Ordering Deadline – Wednesday, November 15, 2023

AP Exam Fees
AP exam fees are paid through Appleby student accounts. Charges will appear on student accounts at the end of November reflecting the fee structure below. AP exams ordered prior to Wednesday, November 15, 2023 are $175 CDN. AP exams ordered after Wednesday, November 15, 2023 are $240 CDN ($175 + $65).

• AP Exam Fee – $175 CDN per exam (ordered before Wednesday, November 15, 2023)
• Late Fee – additional $65 CDN per exam (ordered after Wednesday, November 15, 2023)
• Cancellation Fee – $65 CDN per exam (for all exams cancelled after Wednesday, November 15, 2023)

AP Exam Dates
AP exams are written during the Regular AP Exam Schedule. Any conflicts during the Regular AP Exam Schedule will result in students writing during the Late-Testing AP Exam Schedule.

• Regular AP Exam Schedule – Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 17, 2024
• Late-Testing AP Exam Schedule – Wednesday, May 22 to Friday, May 24, 2024

AP Resources
AP Daily resources are available to all students and delivered by experienced and trained AP teachers internationally. AP Classroom resources found at MyAP are only available to students enrolled in AP courses at Appleby.

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.

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!

New Policies in Effect 

As highlighted during this week’s Parent Zoom calls, new policies regarding food delivery, student cell phone usage, and laptops/tablets in the Schlesinger Dining Hall have been introduced and are reflected in the Code of Conduct. Please take a moment to review if you haven’t already done so. Thank you for your support.

2023-2024 Appleby College Calendar

Please click here to view the 2023-2024 Appleby College school year calendar.

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 prefer to have ATW sent to a particular address, please e-mail Bioupdates.

Chapel News

On Thursday, September 28 at 10:05 a.m. in the John Bell Chapel, Appleby will have its annual Founders Service as part of the school's Homecoming celebrations. This year’s guest speaker is alumnus Imdad Ali ’98. The service will be livestreamed, please click here at 10:05 a.m. on September 28. 

On September 21, Senior Two student and Chapel Prefect Sam Maalouf presented his chapel speech. To see the video, please click the image to the left. 

2023-2024 Prefect Tie Ceremony

On September 19, Appleby's 2023-2024 Prefects received their commemorative ties from Innes van Nostrand, Principal, Fraser Grant '87, Head of School & Deputy Principal, and Dr. Claire Kelly, assistant head of school, student life. They were presented at a special ceremony in the John Bell Chapel.

A Successful Spirit Day!

Our first Spirit Day of 2023-2024 took place on September 18. It was a wonderful event filled with House cheers, school spirit and great energy! Students also displayed respect, responsibility, integrity and compassion (the Spirit Day core values) throughout the day. Click the photo on the left to see a gallery of images.

2023 Optimates Award Recipients

This fall, five events will take place to celebrate Appleby's 2023 Optimates Award recipients. Gold Optimates recipients are invited to an evening dessert reception, and Silver, Bronze and Middle School Optimates recipients are invited to special drop-in events during the school day. At each celebration attendees will receive their Optimates pin and certificate of achievement from Innes van Nostrand, Principal and Fraser Grant ’87, Head of School & Deputy Principal. Recipients will each have their photo taken and will receive a copy to help commemorate their achievement. Invitations for the events were sent to student recipients directly. Optimates events are for students only, and photos will be distributed through Advisors. Please note the dates and times below.

• Middle One Optimates Drop-in (Current Middle Two students) - Tuesday, September 26, 11:20 to 11:45 a.m. (John Bell Chapel)
• Bronze Optimates Drop-in (Current Upper Two students) - Tuesday, September 26, 12:05 to 12:45 p.m. (John Bell Chapel)
• Silver Optimates Drop-in (Current Senior One students) - Wednesday, September 27, 12:05 to 12:45 p.m. (John Bell Chapel)
• Gold Optimates Evening Dessert Reception (Current Senior Two students) - Monday, October 2, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (Schlesinger Dining Hall)
• Middle Two Optimates Drop-in (Current Upper One students) - Tuesday, October 24, 12:05 to 12:45 p.m. (John Bell Chapel)

Each recipient should be incredibly proud of their accomplishment which required achieving an overall average of 85% or above for the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations to the 2023 Optimates Award recipients!

Homecoming 2023 is This Weekend!

Appleby parents and current families are invited to attend Homecoming Day on Saturday, September 30, 2023 which will include events and activities for the whole family including a pancake breakfast, student athletic games, exciting Kidzone rides and activities, outdoor games, open mic, a BBQ lunch, and so much more! In addition to family activities, Homecoming is a special time for alumni who will be back on campus to celebrate reunions and reconnect. We hope to see you there too! To register, please click here.

ACPA Apple Pie Day - Order Deadline is This Friday, September 29!

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023 the ACPA will be hosting its first-ever Apple Pie Day! The Old Gym will be transformed into a workshop bustling with new and returning parents. There will be lots of laughter and chatting while we peel, cut, make crumble, and sort out the pies! It is a wonderful event to connect parents while giving thanks and later enjoying delicious apple pies with our own families and friends. Pies will be ready to bake, and they freeze well too! To place your order, please click here. Order deadline is Friday, September 29, 2023. There is a maximum of 1,100 pies available so don’t miss this opportunity! Pies will be ready for pick-up beginning at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 outside the College Shop (outdoors). Please note that the pies are not gluten or dairy free. They are made with a vegetarian base. An e-mail with more details will be sent closer to the date. We will also be sharing some of these delicious pies with local charities. The committee is also in need of various items, if you are interested in donating j-cloths, masks, large Ziploc bags (1,000), recycling bags, hair nets, etc., please reach out to the ACPA representatives listed below.  

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS:
We are looking for parent volunteers for set-up on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 and Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in the morning, afternoon, or all day. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail ACPA representatives Eva Dashti and Muge Demirkesen with your availability. We are excited to see you there and let’s have fun making pies!

2023-2024 Appleby College Walkathon - Thursday, October 19
 
Walkathon, an Appleby tradition, educates and enables our students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national and international communities. Since 1969 when Appleby students first walked 32.2 km and raised $2,800 for Oxfam (Oxford Famine Relief), they have been giving back to others. This year, on Thursday, October, 19, 2023, students will run/walk just under 20 km across Oakville raising funds for organizations including United Way Halton & Hamilton, Oakville Community Foundation, Temagami Community Foundation and an organization selected by the DEIB Council.  

Registration and Fundraising
Students will register for the Walkathon this week during Blue Time. Look out for a link to this year's fundraising site in next week's issue of Appleby This Week to make a pledge and support a participant.  
 
Calling All Volunteers
Walkathon is Appleby's largest volunteer event and we need over 300 volunteers! If you've been looking for a way to help, this is your chance. This wonderful school event runs much of the day and requires everyone’s commitment to make it a success - from students, to faculty and staff, and especially volunteers. Current parents, parents of alumni, alumni and grandparents are encouraged to sign-up and help. To select a Walkathon volunteer location and time, please click here and sign-up. Below are details about signing up and volunteering at the event: 

• Please pick a time slot to volunteer, but do not take 'APPLEBY STAFF SPOTS' as these are reserved for faculty and staff.
• If you would like to be with a friend you may also sign them up using their contact information (with their permission). 
• Please plan to arrive early for your shift and remember that Walkathon runs rain or shine so dress accordingly. 
• All shift locations have at least two helpers; if there is an asterisk for a location, an Appleby employee will be one of the crew. 
• Feel free to bring a chair, but please leave pets at home. 
• The end time for all shifts are approximate; a “sweeper” will be by to apprise volunteers of the status of the walkers. 
• A final list will be sent the night before the event, but you will receive an e-mail confirmation of your time. 

Visit the Walkathon Information site on BBK12 to learn more about the available volunteer roles and the optional training on Zoom. If you have any questions about volunteering at this year's Walkathon, please e-mail Jennifer Latimer, Walkathon committee parent volunteer coordinator, at jenlatimer6@icloud.com. 
 
Showing Your Spirit (Rain or Shine) 
As the Walkathon takes place outdoors, students are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and to dress for the weather (pants, long sleeves, etc.). Please click here to view options available in the College Shop. 

Parent/Guardian Trip to Camp Kandalore - Registration is Now Open!

We are excited to announce that Appleby’s Parent Relations team has planned a fun-filled day trip to our incredible Camp Kandalore on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The trip is open to Appleby parents and guardians (adults only). Your registration ($50 per person) will include a continental breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner. As well, you will have the opportunity to participate in the fun activities our students experience when they visit Camp Kandalore as part of their experiential trips. Breakfast will be available on campus at 7:00 a.m. and we will board the bus at 7:15 a.m. The bus will depart from campus at 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 10:00 p.m. Click here to register today! Please note, the registration deadline is Friday, October 20. If you have any questions, please e-mail Kathleen Kirkpatrick, director, parent relations. More details including what to bring will be provided to registered guests closer to the event. 

Come Home to the Appleby College Shop!

We look forward to welcoming our current and alumni families back to Appleby for Homecoming on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The College Shop will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. The College Shop has all your school and House related apparel, as well as items celebrating your time at Temagami. You’ll want to check out the new unisex sherpas with Temagami patches, perfect for the chilly weather. The College Shop also has Temagami canoe ornaments, camping-related stickers, and customized, full-size canoe paddles for display. You’ll be sure to find something that reignites your favourite memories, and with the collection of baby and youth items, you can share these with the next generation as well! The College Shop’s regular operating hours are Monday to Friday, from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. when students are on campus. You can also shop online 24/7 online; items can be shipped to you or picked up at the school. For more information about the Appleby College Shop, please contact Lori Latter, manager, College Shop. 

ACPA Boarder's Corner: Reuse, Recycle and Sustainability

Boarder's Corner, the ACPA turnover team's new initiative to sell used items donated by former Appleby boarders, was a huge success! The event helped many previously loved lamps, hangers, electric cords and table organizers find new homes with our boarders. Thanks to all of the donors, buyers and volunteers who supported the event, helped boost sales, and contributed to Appleby's commitment to build a green and sustainable campus that students, faculty and parents can be proud of.