Appleby Athletics Schedule

Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule for the week of October 30, 2023. 

Walkathon Donations Still Accepted!

On October 19, the Appleby community participated and volunteered at Appleby's annual Walkathon. It was a great day along the route, as well as back on campus as everyone cheered each other on and enjoyed musical performances by Appleby students. Our fundraising goal was $80,000, and so far approximately $84,400 has been raised! If you haven't had a chance to support a participant yet, click here for the event page. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated, and congratulations to all participants! To see the Walkathon results, please click here.

New Student Early Application Deadline for 2024-2025 School Year is This Week!

So far this fall we've had a very strong number of applications submitted for the 2024-2025 school year. A reminder that our early application deadline for new students who are interested in starting at Appleby in September 2024 is Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Students submitting an application by Tuesday, October 31, 2023 will be notified of their status for next year by Friday, December 15, 2023. To learn more about Appleby's application process, please visit www.appleby.on.ca/admissions/apply.

Second-Annual Portfolio Day at Appleby 

Appleby will be hosting its second-annual Portfolio Day on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the 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. Please click here to see participating schools. 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. Learn more about post-secondary opportunities directly from admissions representatives. Please note that the first hour will be reserved for Appleby students and families before opening to the public at 7:00 p.m. 

Connect-Ed Family Skate

The first Connect-Ed Family Skate of the year is taking place on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the J.S. Gairdner Arena for members of the Appleby community. Additional guests are welcome to attend, but must be in the presence of an adult member (18+) of the Appleby community (current and alumni parents, alumni, staff and former staff). Registration is required, and all skaters must wear helmets on the ice, regardless of age. Additional Family Skates are taking place on Sunday, December 10, 2023, Monday, February 19, 2024 (Family Day) and Sunday, March 3, 2024. Please click here to register. 

Upper School Leadership Workshop - Wednesday, November 8
 
All Upper School students are invited to join the Upper School Leadership Workshop on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. The workshop will offer an opportunity for students to meet the Prefects, their peers, and learn a little bit about their own leadership style while having fun through games and activities. Sign-up is required and details were sent to students directly via e-mail. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Angelow, director, student leadership. Please note: there are no busses running on November 8 and participants will need to arrange a ride home. 

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 complete the AP Exam Self-Study request form in order 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.

Friday, November 24 – Asynchronous Day for Appleby Students

Please note that due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, Friday, November 24, 2023 will be an asynchronous day for all Appleby students. Busses will not be running, and students will be working from home asynchronously (no Zoom sessions). Students are asked to check their Course Plans for their asynchronous work instructions from their teachers. 

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!

Chapel News

On October 26, Senior Two student Jade Chahal presented her chapel speech. Please click the image to the left to view it.   

On Thursday, November 2, Senior Two student and International Prefect Judie Khater will present her chapel speech. A link will be shared in the Monday, November 6 issue of Appleby This Week. 
 

Appleby Students Attend International Independent Schools' Public Speaking Competition

The International Independent Schools' Public Speaking Competition is a gathering of students from around the world that compete in five days of rigorous public speaking activities that range from Parliamentary Debate to After-Dinner Speaking. This year the competition was hosted by Crofton House School in Vancouver, British Columbia from October 18 to October 24. The competition is designed to encourage critical thinking, persuasive rhetoric, and the art of public address. Three students were selected to represent Appleby - Senior Two students Sanjoy Datta and Misimi Sanni, and Upper Two student Ella Yang. All three competitors achieved excellent results, particularly with Misimi earning third place in the After-Dinner Speaking category. Congratulations to this stellar team for representing Appleby with great success! 
 

Appleby's Annual Pink Day 

October 23 was Appleby's annual Pink Day to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. The day included 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 wore pink jerseys (Sr. Girls' Field Hockey, Sr. Girls' Basketball, Sr. Boys' Volleyball, Jr. Boys' D1 Volleyball). Thank you to everyone for your support and fundraising efforts!
 

Junior Outdoor Leader Trip to the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus 

Appleby’s Senior One Junior Outdoor Leaders (JOLs) travelled to the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami last week. The group learned outdoor skills and enjoyed practicing different leadership techniques. Together, students prepared meals, paddled approximately 50 kilometres, and sawed and chopped firewood to prepare fires - all with attentive instruction from guides. Through this experience, JOLs not only prepared to lead Upper Two Winter Temagami trips next year, they also brought something valuable back to campus - their unique perspectives on the natural environment, knowledge on how to lead a team, new connections, and insight about their potential.       

Observance for Human Life - Wednesday, November 1

In recognition of the challenging times our world is facing and the impact these challenges are having on many in our community, we extend a heartfelt invitation to all members of the Appleby College community - students, parents and families, employees, and alumni - to attend an "Observance for Human Life" on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single gym. Please join us as we come together as a community of one, to pause and reflect on the profound impact and suffering global conflicts past and present - are having on humanity. In honour of the space we're creating, we kindly ask that everyone wear white attire and refrain from wearing any symbols that may carry political connotations. This gesture symbolizes our collective commitment to unity and shared humanity, transcending political affiliations and fostering a space of inclusivity. We hope that by sharing a space for communal connection we can provide support and compassion to one another as we navigate the hardships and complexities of our shared journey.

As part of this event, we will feature luminaries where we invite everyone to write their own personal and private intentions on paper which will be placed in paper bags, lit with LED candles, to create a symbolic display that reinforces our shared commitment to unity and compassion during the evening observance. Students will be invited during their lunch hour Monday through Wednesday to write their intentions in the Schlesinger Dining Hall, while families are welcome to bring in a piece of paper, printed from the provided template linked here to the event. Join us in this heartfelt initiative to add a personal touch to our communal reflection.
 

You're Invited to Sweater Weather!

On Friday, November 3, 2023, Appleby Rocks! and the Studio Live House Band will perform at Sweater Weather in Willis Hall at 7:30 p.m. The Appleby community is invited to attend and enjoy a great night of live music. Wear your best sweater!

Right Honourable David Johnston to Speak to Students and Faculty

We are pleased to announce that the Right Honourable David Johnston will be coming to speak to Appleby students and faculty on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The former Governor General of Canada will be discussing the themes in his books Trust: Twenty Ways to Build a Better Country and Empathy: Turning Compassion into Action in a fireside chat format, moderated by Senior Two student Misimi Sanni. While the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single gym is close to full capacity for this presentation with students and faculty alone, our parent and alumni community are welcome to attend the book signing at 11:00 a.m. in the single gym. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of one of the Right Honourable David Johnston’s books you are welcome to contact A Different Drummer Books to pre-order for pick up at the store or at the book signing. The Right Honourable David Johnston donates all proceeds from his books to the Rideau Hall Foundation. 
 

ACPA Holiday Market and Vendor Spotlights! 

Mark your calendar for holiday shopping and festive cheer! 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. This week, we’d like to spotlight local vendors Lemonwood Cashmere, a local lifestyle boutique focusing on high-quality designer products made from natural fibres including cashmere, linen, silk, cotton, wool, bamboo and alpaca, Kim Lefebvre Designs, a collection of beautiful bracelets hand-crafted by Appleby's own Kim Lefebvre, the gemstones in her designs are inspired by Bermuda’s natural forms and myriad of colours, translating the island’s beauty into sophisticated, bespoke bracelets, and LOHN, offering candles, room mists and essential oils that create a layered scent experience that transports your senses and elevates your space. 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.

New Perfect Crewneck in the College Shop!
 
Run - don’t walk - to the College Shop to purchase a brand new, navy embroidered heritage crew sweatshirt! This amazingly soft sweatshirt is as cozy as it is attractive and only $50. It is a perfect addition to every member of your family’s wardrobe and comes in an array of sizes from small to XXL. You can purchase it during regular College Shop hours from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Monday through Friday in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. The online College Shop is also open 24 hours a day, with both pick-up and shipping options. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Later, manager, College Shop. We look forward to seeing you in the 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 schedule can be found below. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to sign up. 

• Thursday, November 16, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (decorating various locations on campus)
• Monday, November 27,  2023, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. (decorating John Bell Chapel)
• Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., (take down decor from various locations on campus)

The event on November 16 will begin in the Schlesinger Dining Hall with breakfast and an opportunity for parents to socialize! 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 to complete these forms.