2024-2025 Appleby College Calendar 

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Appleby's Oakville Community Breakfast Program Needs Your Help

Between Monday, January 15 and Friday, January 19, 2024, Appleby's Oakville Community Breakfast Program will be collecting new and gently used (clean), mitts, toques, scarves and similar winter clothing items as well as new school supplies in support of the Kerr St. Mission. Further details will be shared in next week’s Appleby This Week and through Appleby's advisory program. In the meantime, if you come across items suitable for this cause, whether at home or in stores, please consider setting them aside.

Upper School & Senior One Parent/Guardian Post-Secondary Information Evening

Please join Appleby's Guidance department for the Upper School and Senior One Parent/Guardian Post-Secondary Information Evening on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single gym. At 6:30 p.m. we will begin with a general overview of the post-secondary education systems and application processes in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, and review ways students can prepare. For Senior One parents, a more in-depth look into the application process will be provided during the latter portion of the presentation beginning at 7:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about the timeline and supports offered by Appleby’s guidance department as students prepare and ultimately apply for post-secondary education. Please join us and bring your questions, a registration link will be shared in a future issue of Appleby This Week. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Frigo, director, guidance, university counselling.

Walker House Thrift Shop: January 29 to February 2 

Walker House will be hosting a Thrift Shop during United Way Week from Monday, January 29 to Friday, February 2, 2024 in support of local charity SafetyNet Children and Youth Charities. Please bring in gently used clothing items during the weeks of January 8 and January 15 (the earlier the better!). There will be bins in Nicholas Arts Centre and the Walker House common room to drop-off your donations. Thank you in advance for your contributions to this amazing cause!

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!

Brock Research Team Seeking Youth for Solitude and Wellbeing Study A Brock University research team, the Theory of Mind in Education Lab, is looking for youths (ages 11-18) to participate in a study on the development of child and adolescent social thinking skills, identity, and wellbeing. The online sessions will be completed through an interactive, online meeting scheduled at your family's convenience and the study involves questionnaires and responding to short stories and videos. Compensation is provided. Visit the ToME Lab webpage or e-mail tomelab@brocku.ca to learn more.

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. 

• 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.

Chapel News

On Thursday, January 11, 2024, Senior Two student Lauren Harhay will present her chapel speech. A link will be shared in the Monday, January 22, 2024 issue of Appleby This Week. 

On December 7, Senior Two student and Colley House Prefect Alexander Ning presented his chapel speech. Please click here to view it. 
 

Middle Two Interpretive Reading Competition

On December 18, 2023, Middle Two students participated in the Interpretive Reading Competition finals in Willis Hall. Congratulations to finalists Cartrina Clark, Blaine Laurie, Lily Roberts, Shera Xie, Felix Yun, and in particular, the top three speakers: Emma Yang (reading from Fahrenheit 451), Mariana Rodriguez Llamas (reading from The Handmaid's Tail), and Emmitt Lam (reading from The Boy on the Wooden Box). The judges were impressed by each presenter’s enthusiasm, courage, and ability to skillfully bring their passage to life. A special thank you to parent judges Karen Ferreira, Jasmine Lin, Monica Malhotra, Nancy Mercanti, Elena Shiganova and Kathy Vucic who took time out of their busy schedules to support this event.
 

Appleby Students Attend University of Waterloo Kinesiology Lab Days

On December 14, students enrolled in PSK4U (Senior Two Kinesiology) attended the University of Waterloo’s Kinesiology Lab Days. They were immersed in hands-on laboratory simulations that provided opportunitities to try University lab experiences through experiential learning methods. A class favourite was the ability to motor a remote control vehicle via muscle contraction and Electromyography (EMG) stimulus. 
 

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence Inspires Appleby Business Students

In December, Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos, a developer and manufacturer of audio products, inspired Appleby's business students with insights into his career journey. Sharing wisdom from his leadership role, he emphasized the intersection of innovation and business in an ever-changing business climate. Mr. Spence's visit offered students a glimpse into the dynamic world of technology, leadership and the evolution of Sonos.
 

Students and Faculty Return From Guatemala Global Experiential Trip

From November 25 to December 7, 11 students and three staff members travelled to Guatemala to learn about food systems and cultural identity. Students explored the themes of forest and water in San Lucas Tolimán through hiking, permaculture, fish farming and honey production site visits with local farmers. The group also experienced the Guatemalan way of life through homestay opportunities with local families in San Juan La Laguna where they practiced their Spanish, helped cook meals, and attended special events such as graduations and a wedding! Students visited cooperatives to learn about local weaving, herbal medicine and Guatemalan coffee, and helped create a pollination garden from native seed banks at Kukal Juana International School. A basketball game against a local team was definitely a trip highlight, along with a Mayan cooking class and visit to a temazcal for healing. Students wrapped up the trip in Antigua where they appreciated local art and architecture and enjoyed a final sunset over volcanoes. Gracias por todo, Guatemala!
 

A Global Experiential Trip to the Galapagos Islands

From November 24 to December 5, a group of 11 students and three faculty members travelled to the Galapagos Islands. The focus of this trip was the conservation of biodiversity and sustainability on these islands. First, the group camped in the highland regions of Santa Cruz Island where they had the chance to participate in various field work opportunities including the tracking, monitoring and measuring of the giant Galapagos tortoises and the removal of the invasive giant African snails. The second portion of the trip had the group explore the costal regions of both Stanta Cruz and Isabela Islands. Here, the group was able to participate in several marine surveys through snorkelling in various locations in addition to conducting microplastic surveys and connecting human impacts to the fragility of marine ecosystems.
 

Appleby Students and Staff Travel to Colombia

Appleby's Global Experiential Trip to Colombia from November 25 to December 7 was diverse in content and geography. A group of 14 Senior One and Senior Two students and three Appleby staff visited the cities and towns of Bogotá, Villa de Leyva, Ráquira, Nobsa, Aquitania and Cartagena. In the region of Boyacá, students were warmly welcomed by their homestay families, where they had the opportunity to practice Spanish and see local living firsthand. During their time in this region, the group participated in several hikes at altitude, taking in the beautiful, mountainous region and visited an onion farm in the town of Aquitania to learn more about the agriculture of the region which exports almost 90% of their onions. After a quick flight to Cartagena, the group learned about the colonial history of the city and had the opportunity to visit the first officially free town of the Americas, San Basilio de Palenque. Students were able to engage in meaningful activities in both Getsemani and Barú before their return back to Canada. 
 

Welcome Back to the College Shop

We hope you had a wonderful holiday break with your families and are excited for the New Year! 

The College Shop will be open for in-store shopping as of Tuesday, January 9, 2024. As a reminder, the shop is open daily when all students are on campus during lunch, which runs from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesday, we are open from 11:10 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. 

The College Shop (including the Sustainability Shop, Tuck Shop, and Lost & Found) is located in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. The shop is open online 24/7; purchases can be picked up at the school or mailed to you. Should you wish to come in but can’t make the lunch hours, please e-mail 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.

Thank you to everyone who signed up to help take down the holiday decorations around campus. A reminder that the Un-Decking of the Halls will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. We are still looking for a few volunteers, so if you are able to help, 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 them 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. 
 

Art Creation Class Hosted by Hanan Elmaraghy and the ACPA

Do you want to meet and have fun with other parents/guardians while getting an opportunity to build on your artistic skills? Join Kathleen Kirkpatrick, director, parent relations, Elena Dannikova, ACPA President, members of the ACPA, and Hanan Elmaraghy, talented artist and ACPA social coordinator for a fun evening on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the art rooms located near Nicholas Arts Centre front reception. No artistic skills or art experience is needed. The evening will be a great time to meet, catch-up, form new connections, share stories, laugh, and enjoy one another’s creative endeavours. Please note that space is limited to 20 attendees and there is no cost to attend. To RSVP please contact Hanan Elmaraghy, ACPA social coordinator, at hn-shams@yahoo.com by 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2024. An e-mail will be sent to those who have registered with additional details including what to bring. We look forward to seeing you!