We are delighted to host our annual candlelight Carol Services this week in the John Bell Memorial Chapel. These events feature beautiful seasonal music performed by Appleby's Chapel Choir; join in singing some of your favourite carols and celebrate afterwards with refreshments in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. All students are expected to attend at least one of the four services in full uniform, although we recommend specific services for each grade. Parents, alumni, other family members and friends are also welcome to participate in these wonderful celebrations of the community and the season. To RSVP, please click here, dates and times are below.
- 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
Global literacy and understanding are core components of who we are as a school. As reflected in our mission and supported by our pillars of strength, as a community we seek to broaden our perspective, develop empathy, embrace our differences and discover the ties that bind us as stewards in an inclusive, sustainable, global community. Demonstrating acceptance is a key aspect of who are as Appleby College and as Blue Dogs.
In recognition of the challenging times our world is facing and the impact these challenges are having on many in our community, today Appleby will be holding a White Dress down day hosted by our International Prefect, Judie Khater and Chapel Prefect, Sam Maalouf to express our collective commitment to awareness, dialogue, and peace amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and others around the world. The entire school community is encouraged to wear white, serving as a visual reminder of our shared aspiration for a more peaceful world, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in the face of adversity.
In addition to embracing the diversity of our community here on campus, it is through programming such as Appleby’s global experiential trips that our students immerse themselves in global experiences and further global understanding outside one's own culture.
For over 20 years, Appleby has offered Global Experiential programming and we are thrilled to be continuing this legacy throughout the 2023-2024 school year with 16 trips planned to destinations around the globe.
Following on from trips at the beginning of the school year to Scotland and Kenya, global experiential trip participants recently returned from Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador (Galapagos Islands) and Guatemala. Welcome back to the 62 students and faculty who engaged in a variety of unique learning opportunities ranging from biology and field research to sustainability and community engagement to food systems and cultural identity.
The group in Colombia explored the country’s Indigenous and colonial history while looking critically at issues of economic inequality, sustainable tourism and recent regional political developments. While in Costa Rica, students travelled into the heart of the rainforest to visit the Bribri people and shared with a community of Indigenous people in the village of Yorkín for whom consuming “stuff” has always been less important than other pursuits such as free time, community, solidarity and respect for nature. In the Galapagos Islands, the group worked with Ecology Project International’s programs and participated in ongoing field research on the Islands’ Giant Tortoise population. Finally, in Guatemala, students focused on the Lake Atitlán region of the country and engaged with local farmers, activists and educators while involved with projects aimed at food justice, cultural identity, agroecology and fair trade. Additional details about these experiences along with photos will be shared in a future issue of Appleby This Week.
The next series of global experiential trips will be taking place in the spring, beginning in March 2024 to Argentina, Cambodia, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Indonesia (Bali), and Senegal. Trips to Iceland, Italy and France will follow in April/May 2024. We look forward to sharing more about these exciting trips in the coming months.
Also this spring, details on the December global experiential trips planned for the 2024-2025 school year will be shared during a Global Experiential Trip information session. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the application process as well as details about individual trips. Additional information regarding date, time and location will be shared in a future issue of Appleby This Week.
Sincerely,
| |
|
Innes van Nostrand
Principal |
Fraser Grant '87
Head of School & Deputy Principal |
|
|
Our Commitment to Wellbeing
At Appleby College, it is our goal that every Appleby student graduates with a deep sense of themselves, of mental health literacy and how to use wellbeing strategies to navigate and manage the demands of a complex world.
The Appleby Care Team (ACT) plays an important role in the school’s commitment to wellbeing. At Appleby, we ACT on mental health concerns through the support of in-school mental health experts. This includes the Director of the Health Centre, the mental health support nurse, and the Director of Guidance, Student Services and School Counsellors.
The role of ACT is to respond to student concerns identified by members of the Appleby community. As outlined in the school’s comprehensive mental health protocol ACT will assess risk, recommend supports, and communicate with all of those in the student’s circle of care. ACT also plays a pivotal role in a student’s reintegration back to school post a mental health related absence.
Visit www.appleby.on.ca/our-strategic-vision for more information.
|
|
|
Hanukkah Lunch - Thursday, December 14, 2023
As we begin the week, we like to recognize Hanukkah which began on the evening of Thursday, December 7. We hope everyone who is celebrating enjoys health, peace and happiness with family and friends. We look forward to hosting a special Hanukkah lunch for students, faculty and staff on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Co-curricular Programming and Bussing
Co-curricular programming for Upper One through Senior Two students will conclude on Thursday, December 14, 2023. On Friday, December 15 and Monday, December 18, 2023 there will be one bus departure at 4:10 p.m., and on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 there will be one bus departure at 4:00 p.m. No late buses will be running.
Middle One and Middle Two students will finish co-curriculars after the D2 block on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
 |
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 11, 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.
|
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.
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.
Winter Holiday Break
Appleby College’s Winter Holiday break will run from Tuesday, December 19, 2023 (as of 3:50 p.m.) 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. Boarding students return to campus on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 9:00 p.m. Early return for distance boarders is available as of 1:00 p.m. with a request to the House director.
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!
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.
 |
Summer Program Applications Open December 15 at 7:00 a.m.!
Mark your calendars - on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 7:00 a.m., applications open for all Appleby College Summer Programs! Program options for Camp, Enrichment, Credit, ESL and Appleby Overnight are all currently live for viewing on the website, allowing families to review options and make their plans prior to December 15. We encourage early applications in order to secure your top choices in all programs! Please apply online on Friday, December 15.
|
|
 |
Chapel News
On Thursday, December 14, Senior Two student Allison Xie will present her chapel speech. A link will be shared in the Monday, December 18 issue of Appleby This Week.
|
 |
Junior Boys' D1 Basketball Team Wins Silver!
Appleby's Junior Boys' D1 Basketball team recently placed second at the Brampton Christian Academy Basketball Tournament. The team started with wins against Lincoln Alexander 60-38 and Central Peel 64-40, and advanced to the finals. They were defeated by Kings Christian Collegiate in a highly competitive game earning a silver medal. Congratulations Blue Dogs!
|
 |
Appleby Students Take Part in THRIVE Leadership Conference
On November 30, Middle Two students Joy Li and Emma Miao, Upper One student Jude Alaali, Upper Two students Charlotte Bennett, Dyanne Jiang and Charlie Masse, Senior One students Isabelle Chapman, Ria Datta and Fadi Jaber, and Senior Two student Eric Wu attended and presented at the THRIVE Leadership Conference hosted by Lakefield College School. The focus of the conference was wellbeing at schools and the event gave the group an opportunity to collaborate with students from all over Ontario and explore innovative ways to enhance Appleby's sense of community and belonging. After participating in various student-run workshops, the group left the conference inspired with ideas.
|
 |
Appleby Students at National German Language Competition
From November 17 to 19, Senior One students Benjamin Kim and Daniel Yeung, and Senior Two students Hanbang Jiang and Carter Whitehead represented Appleby and Ontario in the national rounds of the Internationale Deutscholympiade (IDO), the world’s largest contest for German language learners at the Goethe-Institut in Montreal. Congratulations to Carter who was one of the two winners, securing a spot representing Canada at the international competition in Göttingen, Germany, in May 2024.
|
 |
Appleby German Language Classes Welcome Indigenous Elder, Traditional Teacher and Knowledge Keeper
On November 7, Cat Criger an Indigenous Elder, Traditional Teacher and Knowledge Keeper visited three German classes and spoke to students about Indigenous people in Canada and representation of Indigenous people in media. Cat is from the Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan, and also has German and English ancestry. He was taught traditional ceremonies, teachings circles, counselling, healing and plant medicines, Indigenous philosophies, and pedagogies by an Anishnawbe Elder and uses these gifts to help all people.
|
|
 |
'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.
|
 |
Appleby Carol Services
Students and their families are invited to join us in the John Bell Chapel for our traditional Candlelight Carol Services which will be held 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.
|
 |
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
 |
The College Shop is Full of Things Merry & Bright!
It’s time to trim the tree and the College Shop has everything you and your family need to make it a memorable one! Our latest collections of ornaments are in and perfect for decorating and/or gifting. We have sparkly handmade glass snowmen, Christmas trees and stars. For the alumni and students on your list, we have a selection of Temagami ornaments honouring the 50th anniversary of this uniquely Appleby tradition. We also have a new set of customized metal Appleby ornaments in a variety of styles - from colourful candy canes to intricate wreaths - as well as our traditional wooden Appleby baubles. While you’re choosing some trimmings, don’t miss our adorable holiday-themed mugs, straws, and fun socks! We even have handmade Appleby stockings to hang by the fire. The College Shop is open daily, Monday through Friday (while students are in classes), 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 24/7 online; items can be picked up at school or shipped to your home. Additionally, should you wish to visit the store outside of lunch, please contact Lori Latter, manager, College Shop at llatter@appleby.on.ca to arrange for a mutually convenient time. We look forward to seeing you!
|
 |
Un-Decking the Halls at Appleby - January 9, 2024, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
They say what goes up, must come down! The ACPA is looking for volunteers to help take down the holiday decorations around campus. 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).
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.
|
|
|
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. A reminder, only cash or student accounts are accepted in the Sustainability Shop!
Lost and Found - Final Days!
Lost and Found items will be on display until Friday, December 15, 2023 outside the Schlesinger Dining Hall. All items collected this term will be on display this week at 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance. Unclaimed items will be donated to local charities after Friday, December 15, 2023. 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.
|
