Students Required to Wear First Dress Uniform on Tuesday, October 10

Effective tomorrow, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, students are required to wear the first dress 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 appropriate dress socks (no white socks) with pants, or navy blue knee-high socks or plain navy blue opaque tights (no patterns, no sheer nylons) with a kilt. For more information on Appleby’s dress code please review the Standards of School Dress and Appearance. Since the start of the school year, faculty have noticed improvements in students' uniforms, acceptance of the rules, and in overall support of each other. Equally important, when uniform issues have been addressed, there is a positive response and a commitment to do better. 

A reminder that if you need Appleby uniform pieces, please visit www.topmarks.ca to place an order (Appleby's schoolcode is APP01). Should you have any questions, contact Top Marks' helpful Customer Service Department at 1-800-667-7105 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT) or at info@topmarks.ca.

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 9, 2023. 

Immunization Clinic Vaccine Survey Closes October 10

In preparation for Appleby College’s upcoming immunization clinic for students and employees which will be held in early November, students and employees were e-mailed a survey link on Thursday, October 5. Students and employees are encouraged to complete the survey if they haven’t done so as the responses will be used to assist the Health Centre in acquiring the appropriate number of vaccines. A reminder that the survey closes tomorrow, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. For information from Health Canada about the vaccines, please click here. 

2023-2024 Global Experiential Programs - Applications 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 click here to view the schedule. 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 click here to view the schedule. 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. 

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.

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!

Weekend Ice Time Available in J.S. Gairdner Arena

Appleby's J.S. Gairdner Arena has select weekend ice time still available to rent from Friday, October 27, 2023 to Friday, March 8, 2024. Anyone interested is asked to contact Alvin Zhang, coordinator, ancillary activities for booking and additional information. 

Congratulations to Our 2022-2023 Award Winners!

On October 2, during Appleby's All-School Assembly and Gold Optimates Reception, students were recognized for their achievements from the 2022-2023 school year with a variety of awards. Please click here to view a list of 2022-2023 Middle One, Middle Two, Upper One and Upper Two award winners. Click here to view a list of 2022-2023 Senior One Book Award winners. Please note: there is one award remaining (Sir Edmund Walker Award for Leaders of Character). We will be granting this award to recipients at a future assembly. Congratulations to the recipients! 

Orange Shirt Day

On September 29, Appleby students and staff supported Orange Shirt Day, and as a school, $1,000 was raised to support The Woodland Cultural Centre! The Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in a Global Context (NDW4M) class will be delivering a cheque to the centre on Friday, October 20.

Also, thank you to everyone who visited Appleby's Friendship Garden on September 29 and took time to reflect and raise awareness about Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Miigwetch (Anishinaabemowin), Niá:wen (Mohawk), Marsi (Métis, Dene), Kinanâskomitin (Cree), Nakurmik (Inuktut), thank you!

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 Queer@Rock.  

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. 

Save the Date for Appleby's First In-Person Holiday Market & Silent Auction!

Holiday shopping made easy! Please join us for the ACPA's Holiday Market & Silent Auction on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. The ACPA has partnered with a variety of local vendors to offer a wonderful selection of gifts including incredible silent auction items, and a percentage of sales will be donated the ACPA. Family, friends, and neighbours are all welcome, so please spread the word! Be sure to visit the (complimentary) Treat Corner to grab a coffee, hot chocolate, and gingerbread cookie, and don't forget to have a picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Also, enjoy listening to live holiday music and catching up with friends as you peruse the pop-up shops.

If you are interested in being featured as a vendor, or contributing to the Silent Auction (sports tickets are always welcome!), please contact ACPA fundraising coordinators Andrea McQueen or Lisa Whittall-Chuang. 

ACPA Apple Pie Day – Thank You For Your Support! 

On October 4, the ACPA hosted Appleby's first-ever Apple Pie Day! Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative - and we hope you enjoyed the tasty pies! A big thank you to the incredible volunteers who helped with set-up on October 3, as well as the assembling of pies on October 4. Parents worked hard peeling and cutting apples, making crumble, and sorting all the orders! We’d like to thank The Longo Family, ACPA social coordinators Eva Dashti, Muge Demirkesen and Hanan Elmaraghy, McCormick Canada, Narenj Café, Nuba, and ACPA President Elena Dannikova for their generous support and making this event come together. 

Trail Hike with the ACPA at 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 Wednesday, October 18, 2023. 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!