At Appleby College we make the commitment in our Mission Statement, to educate and enable our students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national and international communities. As such, leadership opportunities both big and small have been embedded into all aspects of the Appleby experience, helping us to better prepare students with confidence and service orientation for the world beyond the school.
Beginning in Middle School and extending through to Senior School, we facilitate and coach our students in all aspects of leadership – making it an intentional part of the academic curriculum as well as our co-curricular and experiential education programmes.
While many people equate leadership to specific roles or positions, we see leadership as being much more about developing self and learning how to engage others to serve our community through the cultivation of relationships and the development of skills and attitudes, through informal rather than formal roles. Throughout the school year students have multiple pathways in which they can pursue leadership development opportunities at Appleby. Each of these has specific responsibilities and time commitments. For example, students can join one of the more than 15 clubs that focus on leadership behaviour and skill development; attend different workshops and conferences; or apply to take on a formal leadership role at the school as a Senior One Leader, Prefect or House Council Member. In Middle and Upper School, students are supported as they discover and grow their individual leadership styles and capabilities in preparation for Senior School when they are encouraged to apply for a variety of formal leadership positions including Prefect roles, House Council positions, Chapel Wardens, Argus Editor-in-Chief, Grad-Class Ambassador, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Council Leaders, Head Student Ambassador, and others. We believe that leadership is an opportunity to do more; to care for one another, and our community.
While the application process varies with each role, each position has a formal job description and requires students to submit a resume and cover letter, a statement on diversity and inclusivity at Appleby, provide internal references, and participate in a panel interview. In addition to these components, the Prefect role selection process engages the student and faculty community through a democratic voting process. All of these pieces are taken into consideration when the Principal, the Head of School & Deputy Principal, and the Assistant Head of School, Student Life appoint the students for these important leadership roles. Any students interested in pursuing a formal leadership position are encouraged to speak with their Advisor, the Director, Student Leadership, or School Directors about the many opportunities available.
Every day there are opportunities to consider how we can serve our community. However, formal applications to senior leadership roles will not be available until after March Break.
Thank you to all of our student leaders for a fantastic start to the school year!
Sincerely,
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Dr. Claire Kelly
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Appleby’s Diplomas of Distinction
This year we are piloting three new diplomas of distinction in Business Leadership, STEM Leadership and Creative Arts Leadership.
Each diploma of distinction is designed to recognize students who – in addition to meeting the requisites of an Appleby College diploma – choose to pursue a number of extra credit activities related to their specific area of interest.
In addition to becoming highly proficient in interrelated course work before students begin their postsecondary studies in their particular area of interest, the connections students will make have the potential to turn into collaborations, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to new research and ideas, making them more appealing candidates for scholarships, internships and job opportunities.
Visit www.appleby.on.ca/our-strategic-vision for more information.
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Halton Region Public Health Community Vaccine Clinics - Booking Open
Halton Region Public Health will be running community vaccine clinics for students in grades 7-12 in December 2023. Appointments can be booked online at www.halton.ca/immunize. Clinics will be offering school-based vaccines and the vaccines required for school attendance. There will also be clinics offered in January, February and March 2024.
Senior One Boarding Opportunity
Upper Two Day students who have attended Appleby as a Day student since Middle One, Middle Two or Upper One have the opportunity to apply to move into boarding starting in their Senior One year at an adjusted fee structure. Please click here to learn more. Parents who are interested are encouraged to contact Diana Viselli, admissions officer, at dviselli@appleby.on.ca.
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Appleby Athletics Schedule and the New HUDL Website
Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule for the week of December 4, 2023. You are also encouraged to visit the new Appleby HUDL website which includes team rosters, game highlights, statistics, and schedules, along with links to livestreams of games that take place in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single and double gyms and J.S. Gairdner Arena.
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Holiday Shoeboxes for the Six Nations Reserve
For the fifth consecutive holiday season, Appleby will be contributing to a Holiday Shoebox donation drive for the residents of the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario, led by alumnae Basant Dhillon ’21 and Nimrit Dhillon ’21. The Service Council will be organizing advisor groups and home forms, each assembling shoeboxes filled with donated items. Senior School will be collecting items for adult men; Upper School will be collecting for adult females; and Middle School will be collecting for children. The collection date is Friday, December 8, 2023. Boxes will be delivered and distributed by Basant and Nimrit over the winter break in time for holiday celebrations. With Appleby being the drive's largest contributor, these donations have a significant impact on the Six Nations Reserve community.
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Connect-Ed Family Skate
The second Connect-Ed Family Skate of the year is taking place on Sunday, December 10, 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 Monday, February 19, 2024 (Family Day) and Sunday, March 3, 2024. Please click here to register.
2024-2025 Financial Assistance Applications
Current families who are not receiving financial assistance and are interested in applying for financial assistance for the 2024-2025 school year are requested to apply by Friday, December 15, 2023. Please visit the Admissions page on Appleby's website for financial assistance information and the online application form.
Appleby Community Chapel Services
Appleby community members including students, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and past and present employees are welcome to attend the following Community Chapel Services. Services take place in the John Bell Chapel and are also livestreamed.
- Carol Services: Thursday, December 14 to Sunday, December 17, 2023 (various dates and times, details included in the Coming Events section below)
- Christmas Eve Service: Sunday, December 24, 2023 - 10:30 p.m.
- Ash Wednesday Service: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
- Easter Vigil: Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 26, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.
Service topics will vary and range from traditional Anglican Communion services to more contemporary services with a broader Interfaith focus. If you have any questions please contact Rev. Craig Luccock at cluccock@appleby.on.ca or 905-845-4681 ext. 237.
Winter Holiday Break
Appleby College’s Winter Holiday break will run from Tuesday, December 19, 2023 with boarders returning to campus on Monday, January 8, 2024, and classes resuming on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. A reminder that boarding houses will be closed to students throughout the Winter Holiday.
Boarder Winter Holiday Move-Out
The Winter Holiday is nearly here! Local and international boarding students are required to move out of their Boarding House by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. No overnight stays will be accommodated on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Walkathon Donations – Final Chance!
Thank you to everyone who supported Appleby’s annual Walkathon this year! So far we have raised over $86,300 which has surpassed our goal. This year's event will support organizations including: United Way Halton & Hamilton, Oakville Community Foundation, Temagami Community Foundation and Queer@Rock. Students, if you still have donations to hand in, please bring them to the global education office (MB205) as soon as possible. Thank you for another great year, your generosity is much appreciated!
Photos By Appointment - Graduation and Missed Individual School Photos
Graduation Photos
Portraits by Mina is offering graduation photos on Saturdays. Please contact Portraits by Mina directly at 905-842-6777 to book your appointment at their studio located at 315 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville. For those students who are unable to visit the photographer's studio, there will be time scheduled on campus in the new year for graduation photos. Please click here to view the communication shared with Senior Two students and parents on November 14.
School Photos
If you missed your individual student photo this fall, please contact Portraits by Mina directly at 905-842-6777 to schedule your individual student photo in their studio.
Middle Two Presentations of Learning
The Middle Two Presentations of Learning (POL) are a culminating event celebrating academic and affective growth as students finish Middle School. These individual presentations highlight meaningful learning experiences that students had and their reflections on these important moments.
On Monday, November 6, the POL process was introduced to Middle School students in Grade Band. In the third reporting period, Middle Two students will create and share their POLs with peers, teachers and evaluating panelists. Students will participate in a series of workshops and work periods in preparation for this presentation in the spring. In preparation for the Presentation of Learning task, all Middle Two students are encouraged to create a folder in OneDrive, titled “POL Artifacts”, in which they can save photos from the Middle School Community Day of Action, experiential trips, co-curriculars, and other highlights from the academic year.
We look forward to fantastic demonstrations of self-assessment, reflections on personal growth, and celebration of achievements at the end of the school year!
Appleby's Schlesinger Dining Hall Menu
Each week, the Sodexo team at Appleby prepares a range of menu options for students and employees at the school. 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!
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Camp Kandalore's March Break Ski & Snowboard Camp
Join Camp Kandalore for a fun-filled week of skiing and snowboarding this March Break. The Ski & Snowboard Camp is a great way to connect with the winter season and spend some quality time outside! Features of the program include a 5-night stay from Sunday, March 10 to Friday, March 15, 2024 at Kandalore in winterized cabins, daily small group lessons at Hidden Valley’s Muskoka Ski Club in Huntsville, transportation to and from Toronto, and rentals available at $25/day (or bring your own). Campers of all skill levels are welcome, beginner to advanced! For more information, please visit www.kandalore.com or e-mail camp@kandalore.com.
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Chapel News
On Thursday, December 7, Senior Two student and Colley House Prefect Alexander Ning will present his chapel speech. A link will be shared in the Monday, December 11 issue of Appleby This Week.
On November 30, Senior Two student and Senior School Prefect Misimi Sanni presented her chapel speech. Please click here to view it.
On November 23, Senior Two student and Community Prefect Megan McKenzie presented her chapel speech. Please click here to view it.
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International Business Holiday Tradeshow
Appleby community members are invited to attend the 17th annual International Business Holiday Tradeshow on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Mark Samuel ’82 and Kevin Sanford Campus Room. This year's show will feature over 30 student-run business ventures delivering a variety of products from handmade one-of-a-kind items, to tech gadgets and artisanal crafts for everyone on your holiday list. Please stop by to support our Senior Two International Business students and their budding businesses! Their innovation and imagination are inspiring.
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'Tis the Season - Appleby's Holiday Concert
Come celebrate the season and join the Orchestra as they play holiday and other fun favourites on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in Willis Hall. All are welcome!
Please join along with the ACPA’s Spirit Committee as they spread some cheer after the concert! Be sure to pop by their themed photo booth after the show, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and sweet treats.
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Appleby Carol Services
Join us in the John Bell Chapel for our traditional Candlelight Carol Services which will be held Thursday, December 14 through to Sunday, December 17, 2023. The chapel will be decorated with pine boughs and flickering candles illuminating the darkness. Listen to beautiful seasonal music performed by Appleby’s Chapel Choir and hear the unfolding narrative of Christmas culminating in a child born in a manger. Please join in singing some of your favourite Christmas carols and celebrate afterwards with refreshments in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. Students and their families are invited to attend on the following dates:
- Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - Upper One Carol Service
- Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - Upper Two and Senior One Carol Service
- Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. - Middle One and Middle Two Carol Service
- Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - Senior Two and Alumni Carol Service
Students are expected to attend one service, and parents and guardians are invited to attend any of the Carol Services. If you have two or more children attending Appleby, you may choose one of the services and attend as a family. Please click here to RSVP. For those members of our community who are unable to attend, we will be live streaming the Senior Two and Alumni service (which takes place on Sunday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. EST) via www.appleby.on.ca. To view the Carol Service simply visit Appleby's website and click on the Carol Service image appearing on the homepage.
During the services we will be accepting unwrapped gifts for children under 12 that will be sent to St. Matthew’s House Holiday Hope program, and during the Offertory, we will also accept monetary donations for the Primates World Relief and Development Fund, an Anglican affiliated outreach and social justice agency to help with their global humanitarian response program to aid those suffering from both natural and humanmade disasters.
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Appleby's Christmas Eve Service
All members of the Appleby community are invited to attend our annual Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Holy Communion on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 10:30 p.m. in the John Bell Chapel. Please click here to RSVP. If any students would like to take part in this special service, please contact Reverend Craig Luccock at 905-845-4681 ext. 237 or cluccock@appleby.on.ca.
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Appleby Semi-Formal Takes Place January 13
Appleby is hosting its annual semi-formal on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. This year's theme is Hollywood. Upper and Senior School students will have the opportunity to dance and enjoy each other’s company. Tickets can be purchased for $50 by clicking here. In an effort to be more sustainable, we will not be issuing a physical ticket, following the successful purchase of the ticket(s) an e-receipt will be emailed to you; we recommend that you save this and provide it to the student attending as proof of purchase. There is a two-ticket maximum per student. Students may bring a non-Appleby student as their guest, but the external guest form must be completed. Please contact Michael Moores, director, senior school, for a copy of the semi-formal external guest form. The closing date for ticket sales is Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
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Limited Wreaths Available - Order Deadline Extended!
The ACPA is pleased to offer fresh cut wreaths for the holiday season. These beautiful creations will complete your holiday décor, in addition to making great gifts for friends, family, employees, and clients. Please note the order deadline is now Wednesday, December 6, 2023. A very limited quantity remain, so avoid disappointment and click here to place your order today!
Wreath orders can be picked up at the College Shop until Thursday, December 7, 2023 during regular store hours (Monday to Friday, 11:20 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.).
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Find Your Roots in the College Shop!
The perfect holiday wish list items just keep rolling into the College Shop! Check out our latest Appleby Roots collaboration. For those seeking casual coolness, we suggest the laidback Kanga-style hoodie. For the dapper traditionalist, consider the sleek quarter zip. Both sweatshirts are unisex and come in a rich navy emblazoned with Appleby’s logo. You can’t beat Roots’ quality, comfort and popularity, and at $75 each they are great value to boot. The College Shop is open daily while students are in class, Monday through Friday from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. You may also shop online and orders can be picked up at the school or mailed to your home. Can’t make it during lunch, but want to stop by in person? Please feel free to e-mail Lori Later, manager, College Shop. We look forward to seeing you in the Shop!
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Holiday Market a Huge Success!
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy our first ACPA Holiday Market! Guests enjoyed holiday shopping from a variety of local vendors, an incredible Silent Auction (featuring an Appleby College Gingerbread Village), catching up with friends at our complimentary Cafe Corner, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a whole lot of holiday cheer! Thank you to the many student and parent volunteers who helped to ensure that the day went wonderfully!
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Appleby College Parents' Association Meeting - Tuesday, December 5
The Appleby College Parents' Association (ACPA) was established in 1928. All Appleby parents are members of the association, which provides an opportunity to volunteer and help fundraise for the school. The ACPA is an integral part of the Appleby community and hosts a number of events over the year. The next ACPA Executive Meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please e-mail Kathleen Kirkpatrick, director, parent relations. Location and additional information will be shared with registered guests. All are welcome to join!
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ACPA Tree Trimming
Thank you to everyone who participated in the ACPA's annual Tree Trimming and John Bell Chapel Decorating events - we are so grateful to all of our volunteers who helped make the school and chapel look so beautiful.
Un-Decking the Halls at Appleby - January 9, 2024 - 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
They say what goes up, must come down! The ACPA is looking for volunteers to help take down the holiday decorations. If you are able to help out after the Winter Break, please click here to sign up. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Latimer, ACPA past president. The morning session will remove decorations and pack-up for next year, and the afternoon session will take down trees and label for next year (this immediately follows the "DAD’s" College Shop shift).
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Sustainability Shop
The Sustainability Shop is located in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life, next to the College Shop, and sells a range of gently used, clean, Appleby approved school and gym wear. A great selection of blazers, kilts, dress shirts and approved gym and spirit wear are available. The Sustainability Shop is open during regular College Shop hours, Monday to Friday from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Please consider donating any used in good condition Appleby uniform items. Drop off your items at the College Shop or Nicholas Arts Centre front reception.
Lost and Found - Items on Display December 4 to 15
Visit the Lost and Found display from Monday, December 4 to Friday, December 15, 2023 outside the Schlesinger Dining Hall. All items collected this term will be on display for the two-week period at 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance. Unclaimed items will be donated to local charities after December 15. A reminder to please label your name on your belongings!
Book Donations Are Always Welcome
Donating your used books in good condition is a great way to support the school! Please mark books “Donate to ACPA” and drop them off at the College Shop or Nicholas Arts Centre front reception anytime. If you have any questions about the Book Return and Donation, please contact ACPA book return representatives Sophie Liu and Emma Zhang.
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