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!

Please Lock Items on Campus

A reminder to students, faculty and staff to lock your personal belongings (bikes, etc.) purposefully, and alert Appleby's security team if you notice any suspicious activity on campus so we may be vigilant at particular times and/or areas and investigate appropriately. 

Appleby Athletics Schedule

Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule for the week of October 2, 2023.

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. 

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.

International Universities Fair Takes Place This Week 

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.

2023-2024 Global Experiential Programs - Applications Now Open!

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 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.   

Photo Days 

Please note the following dates for the upcoming individual student and full grade photo days: 

• Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – Portraits by Mina will be on campus to take our full grade and employee photo. Please note that the schedule will be emailed to students and employees later this week. Students are expected to be in first dress for their grade photo. These group photos will take place in the field in front of the John Bell Chapel. Weather permitting. 
• October 23 to 27, 2023 – Portraits by Mina will be on campus to take individual student photos. Please note that the schedule will be emailed to students and posted in a future issue of Appleby This Week. Students are expected to be in first dress for their individual student photo. Photos will take place in the Willis Hall Foyer.

Questions about ordering photos can be directed to Portraits by Mina at 905-842-6777.

Walkathon Bus Departures

After the Walkathon on Thursday, October 19, 2023 there will be one early bus departure at 2:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact bus@appleby.on.ca. 

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.

School Health Grant for Youth

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is launching a grant for students aged 13-19 who have ideas to develop and lead youth-driven and youth-inspired initiatives that encourage and promote healthy living in their school. The School Health Grant for Youth provides Canadian youth the opportunity to apply to one of three levels of grant funding. Projects can focus on physical activity, positive mental health and wellbeing, reducing substance related harms, and/or healthy eating and nutrition. For more information, including how to apply, please click here. The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

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.

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. On Thursday, October 5 there will be a special Thanksgiving lunch. 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 September'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, October 5, Senior Two student and Community and Wellbeing Prefect Megan McKenzie will present her chapel speech. A link will be shared in the Monday, October 9 issue of Appleby This Week.

On September 28, Appleby hosted our annual Founders Service as part of the school's Homecoming celebrations. This year’s guest speaker was alumnus Imdad Ali ’98. To see the video, please click the image to the left. 

An Amazing Homecoming!

Thank you to everyone who attended Appleby's 2023 Homecoming Day on September 30. Highlights included the pancake breakfast, numerous student athletics games, Kidzone rides and activities, outdoor camp games, open mic, a BBQ lunch, and the Middle School Bake Sale. Click the photo to the left to see images from throughout the day! Look out for more event details which will be shared in the Fall issue of the
Quarterly.

National Week for Truth and Reconciliation 

Throughout the National Week for Truth and Reconciliation, students, faculty and staff participated in various activities including fundraising in support of the Woodland Cultural Centre and Water First; a celebration of Indigenous music; a Moccasin Identifier activity; and on September 29 our community wore orange to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools. To honour the memory of the Indigenous children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, Terracotta Shoes were placed in the gardens around campus as a visual commemoration of the tragic and painful history and a reminder of the ongoing impact of residential schools. Click the photo to the left to see images from throughout the week.

Appleby Welcomes Singer-Songwriter Ami Warning

On September 21, Upper One through Senior Two students enrolled in Appleby's German program enjoyed a concert by Munich-based singer-songwriter Ami Warning. Ami's soulful melodies and captivating lyrics resonated with students, and they couldn't help but sing along, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. This enriching experience was made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Goethe-Institut. We were also happy to welcome 30 students from the University of Toronto Schools for this special event.

Check Out Both Sides of the Story on Spotify

New music is now available for your listening pleasure courtesy of Senior Two students Elias Feanny, Deren Ji and Sahej Rai, alumni Antonia Cambre '23, Kaitlyn Rebecca Powell '23, Naomi Strojek '23, Jaewon Shon '23, Sterling Wu '23 and Jasson Yang '23 , as well as faculty members Yvonne Choi and Borys Boytchuk. Click the following links to access Side A and Side B of Both Sides of the Story on Spotify! A special thank you to Senior Two student Juno Jiang for the artwork and faculty member Graham Lewis for the EP titles.

ACPA Apple Pie Day - Order Deadline is TODAY, Don’t Miss Out!

Today is the final day to order your pie for the ACPA's inaugural Apple Pie Day, taking place this Wednesday, October 4, 2023. So don't miss out! Click here to place your order and help us reach our fundraising goal. Thank you to everyone who placed an order - a reminder that the pies will be ready for pick-up beginning at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, outside the College Shop (outdoors). Additional information along with specific location instructions will be shared via e-mail with everyone who placed an order.

Appleby's Fall Open Houses

Appleby Open Houses will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 and Saturday, October 21, 2023 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 Houses please click here or e-mail admissions@appleby.on.ca.

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 in the coming weeks.  

Registration and Fundraising
All students are registered for the Walkathon. If you would like to make a pledge to support a participant, you can access their page by visiting the main Walkathon page and searching for their name. 
 
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. 

Trail Hike with the ACPA in 16 Mile Creek 

Do you want to meet and have fun with other parents/guardians while getting outside and seeing the fall colours? Join Kathleen Kirkpatrick, director, parent relations, and members of the ACPA for a local trail hike to 16 Mile Creek, Lions Valley, in Oakville on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The walk will be approximately 8.5 km, and followed by lunch (10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.). It will be a great time to meet, catch-up, form new connections, share stories, laugh, and enjoy all that the beautiful nature trails have to offer.

The group will also be able to explore the history of the lands in the Oakville area from an Indigenous perspective through the 16 Mile Moccasin Trail information posts located along the hiking paths. Please click here for more information. Attendees should wear appropriate walking shoes, dress comfortably for the weather, and bring a water bottle. Everyone will meet in the parking lot in front of Fork and Spoon Plus (478 Dundas W, Oakville) at 10:30 a.m. sharp before departing. Please e-mail Patricia Smallbone, manager, parent relations for more details and to RSVP. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, October 11, 2023. We look forward to seeing you! 

Parent/Guardian Trip to Camp Kandalore - Register Today!

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 fun activities our students experience when they visit Camp Kandalore as part of their experiential trips. Some include: high ropes, low ropes, team swing, blanket toss, archery, indoor rock climbing, and an arts session. Activities will be on a rotation and drop-in basis (morning and afternoon programming) and sign-up will be completed upon arrival at Camp Kandalore (participants will be asked to sign a waiver). 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. 

College Shop - Show Your School Spirit at the Walkathon!

Appleby's annual Walkathon relies on hundreds of volunteers to ensure a safe, supportive and fun day. Volunteers can motivate walkers and demonstrate their school spirit by sporting Appleby gear. Shop a great selection of sweaters, hoodies and cozy joggers in a wide array of sizes to keep you warm. Appleby jackets, hats and umbrellas will keep you dry, and a wide variety of tumblers for both hot and cold beverages will keep you hydrated. The College Shop has you covered no matter what the day holds! The College Shop, located in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life, is open during lunch, Monday through Friday, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The online College Shop is also open 24 hours a day, with both pick-up and shipping options. Check out the College Shop Instagram for new products: @appleby_college_shop!