Students Required to Wear First Dress Uniform 

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.

Appleby Athletics Schedule

Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule for the week of October 16, 2023. 

Photo Days – Full Grade Photos Take Place this Week

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.

Canadian 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. 

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.

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.

Community Chapel Service Survey

The John Bell Memorial Chapel and Chapel Program have been a vital component of the Appleby College experience for nearly 100 years. Alumni, faculty and staff often have a deep connection to the chapel, and with that in mind we are wondering if there is interest in chapel services for the wider Appleby community at various times during in the year. If this is of interest to you please click here to complete a short survey by Friday, October 27, 2023.  

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. 

Wellbeing Video

Appleby's Chapel Council released its first Wellbeing video of the 2023-2024 school year. Please click the image to the left to view it. New Wellbeing videos will be shared each month in Appleby This Week.

 

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. 
 

Appleby Fall Open House

An Appleby Open House will be held on 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.
 

Appleby's Annual Pink Day

Monday, October 23, 2023 is Appleby's annual Pink Day to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. The day will include a morning drop-off coin collection in front of Nicholas Arts Centre, a $2 half dress down day for students and employees, a Pink Day station, and a variety of athletics games in which students will wear pink jerseys (Sr. Girls' Field Hockey, Sr. Girls' Basketball, Sr. Boys' Volleyball, Jr. Boys' D1 Volleyball). Please show your support by donating and spreading awareness of the impacts of Breast Cancer.
 

ACPA Holiday Market and Vendor Spotlights! 

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 holiday gifts including incredible silent auction items, and a percentage of sales will be donated to the ACPA and all that they do for the school. This week, we would like to spotlight the following supporters: TERRA Garden Centre who will have lovely plants and foliage for sale, as well as ANDREWS Oakville who will be doing a pop-up shop. Be sure to visit the (complimentary) Treat Corner sponsored by current parent Lisa Whittall-Chuang – Engel & Volkers of Oakville Real Estate Advisor 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. Family, friends, and neighbours are all welcome, so please spread the word! 

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. 
 

Parent/Guardian Trip to Camp Kandalore - Last Chance to Register!

Don't miss out! The deadline to register for Appleby's parent trip to Camp Kandalore is this Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The trip will take place on Thursday, October 26, 2023 and 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, 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! 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. 
 

The Walkathon May Be Chilly - The College Shop Will Keep You Warm!
 
We’re expecting just shy of 1,000 students, employees and volunteers to be out and about for this year’s Walkathon on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Fall has definitely arrived and you’ll want to keep warm while walking and/or supporting our students. The College Shop has a terrific selection of cold-weather spirit gear to keep you cozy including toques, mitts, scarves and even jackets! No matter what the weather holds, the College Shop has you covered! 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!
 

ACPA Tree Trimming - Thursday, November 16 and Monday, November 27

The ACPA is hosting its annual Tree Trimming event this November! All members of the Appleby community are invited to participate in decorating the school, which is much appreciated by the students and employees. The decorating schedule can be found below. If you are interested in volunteering, a link to a sign-up form will be available in the Monday, October 23 issue of Appleby This Week.

• Thursday, November 16, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (decorating various locations on campus)
• Monday, November 27,  2023, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. (decorating John Bell Chapel)

The event on November 16 will begin in the Schlesinger Dining Hall with breakfast and activities for parents to enjoy! As a reminder, all Appleby volunteers are required to have a Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed and a Declaration of Criminal Record (DRC) must also be filled out. Both forms should be sent to Poonam Hardas, ACPA volunteer coordinator. If you do not already have a CRC or DCR, please click here for information on how complete these forms.