Registration Reminder - Online Forms Due Tomorrow!

Details on how to complete the online Appleby College 2024-2025 registration form were e-mailed to parents of returning and new students on Thursday, February 1. If you did not receive your online registration details, please contact the Admissions office at 905-845-4681 ext. 188 or admissions@appleby.on.ca. The deadline for new and returning students to submit the online registration form is tomorrow, Tuesday, February 20, 2024. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@appleby.on.ca and a member of the team will be more than happy to assist you.

Reminder to Update Halton Public Health Student Immunization Records

Earlier this fall, many families were notified by Halton Public Health that their child or children were missing information in their online immunization record. To avoid school suspension, Public Health requires parents/guardians who have not updated their child’s records to complete the following actions as soon as possible:

• Visit halton.ca/immunize to review the student’s record and submit the required information. For students 16 or older, please see the specific instructions on halton.ca/immunize to access the online record. 
• If the student requires immunization, arrange for them to receive the vaccine doses through their regular health care provider, or at a Public Health Community Immunization Clinic. Appointments will be available leading up to the Thursday, March 21, 2024 suspension date. Visit halton.ca/immunize to check clinic availability and book an appointment. 
• Parents/guardians must promptly report all vaccines administered by health care providers to Public Health by visiting halton.ca/immunize. 

Please note: students whose records were updated after Friday, February 9, 2024, may receive a notice of school suspension. The suspension period starts Thursday, March 21, 2024, and lasts for twenty (20) school days, or until the student record is updated with Public Health. 

Appleby Athletics Schedule and the HUDL Website

Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule for the week of February 19, 2024. You are also encouraged to visit the 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.

Global Student Dialogue - Artificial Intelligence (AI) 
 
Interested in discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) impacts daily life and society as a whole while engaging with students your age around the world on this vital topic? This is a great opportunity to get involved globally and grow experientially. All students are welcome to register for the opportunity to meet students from other schools around the world online to discuss this topic. This virtual dialogue event is facilitated by the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG) and will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. EST. The registration deadline is Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST. To learn more, please visit the Global Collaborations page on BBK12. Space is limited, so register your interest by e-mailing Simon Beatty, director, global partnerships, at sbeatty@appleby.on.ca. 

Boarding Students - Submit Plan for March Break and Spring Long Weekend 

Appleby boarders must submit their plans in advance for both March Break and the Spring (April) Long Weekend via REACH by Monday, February 26, 2024. The Spring (April) Long Weekend (on-campus programme) will appear as an “Event” in REACH that boarders can sign-up for or decline. They must select one or the other.  

Diplomas of Distinction Information Session for Upper Two Families – Monday, February 26

In addition to the existing Global Leadership Diploma, Appleby will now be offering Business Leadership, Creative Arts Leadership, and STEM Leadership Diplomas to recognize student achievement. Current Upper Two students with a passion for one of these areas are encouraged to consider applying. An information session for all four diplomas will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Willis Hall for Upper Two students and parents. Upper One families may also attend should they wish to consider this as a possible avenue in Senior School. A recording will be made available for parents who are unable to attend. For more information, please contact Rachel Kiefte, coordinator, diploma distinction programs.

March Break

Appleby’s March Break will begin Friday, March 8 (as of 3:50 p.m.) with boarders returning to campus on Monday, March 25, 2024, and classes resuming on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. A reminder that boarding houses will be closed to students throughout the March Break. Boarding students return to campus on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. 

Boarder March Break Move-Out 

The March Break is nearly here! Local and international boarding students are required to move out of their Boarding House by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024. Boarding students return to campus on Monday, March 25, 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.

Upper One Course Information Workshop for New Families

A course information workshop for incoming Upper One students and parents new to Appleby will be held via Zoom with members of Appleby’s Guidance department on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. EST. While the workshops are optional we strongly encourage students and parents to participate. Call-in details will be e-mailed to parents prior to. Please note that Middle School courses will be reviewed during the New Family Information Night (in April). New Upper Two and Senior School students will be contacted directly by members of Appleby’s Guidance team to review the course request process.

Calling All Parent Volunteers - 2nd Annual DEIB Cultural Exhibit on April 3!

We're excited to invite Appleby parents to participate in the upcoming Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Day Cultural Exhibit on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. This is a chance to showcase your family's heritage and represent your country with pride! Parents are encouraged to sign-up by clicking here to host a booth at the fair for students and employees with displays of traditional dress, authentic wares, and engaging activities. 

The main event will take place during lunch, and attendees will have the chance to explore the diverse array of booths and learn about different cultures firsthand. And for those parents who can stay a bit longer, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of immersive cultural exchange. You'll have the chance to engage with a smaller group of students, teaching them about your culture and country in a more intimate setting.

Let's come together to celebrate our school diversity, share our rich cultures and traditions, promote inclusivity with unity, and create unforgettable memories at the Appleby College DEIB Day Cultural Exhibit. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rimi Mohindra, ACPA belonging representative at rimi.mohindra@gmail.com. 

Tax Receipt - T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate Requires Student’s Social Insurance Number

The T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate will be available in late February for students who were enrolled in qualifying Advanced Placement (AP) courses during 2023. As the Canada Revenue Agency requires the inclusion of the student’s Social Insurance Number (SIN) on this certificate, applicable students will be contacted in the coming weeks by Appleby’s business office for their SIN. Although international students will likely not have a SIN, the business office will still reach out to confirm that they do not have one. If you have any questions, please contact Young Nak Chu, director, finance at ychu@appleby.on.ca.

Middle Two Presentations of Learning – Information Session

The Middle Two Presentations of Learning (POL) are a culminating event celebrating academic and personal growth as students finish Middle School. On January 22, Middle School students listened to a presentation in Grade Band about the POL process. Click here to view the presentation. Beginning in June, Middle Two students will have an opportunity to share their presentations with peers, teachers, parents, guardians, and evaluating panelists consisting of Appleby faculty. 

The POL preparation will occur as a unit of study starting on Monday, May 6, 2024. Students will be assigned a POL faculty mentor and will work on their POL during the academic day in their English and Social Science classes. Students will participate in a series of workshops, led by members of school leadership, former Middle Two students, and faculty. 

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. There will be a special Black History Month Caribbean lunch on Thursday, February 22, 2024. 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.

2024-2025 Appleby College Calendar 

Please click here to view the 2024-2025 Appleby College school year calendar.

Chapel News

Senior Two student Shreya Dua will present her chapel speech on Thursday, February 22. A link will be shared in the Monday, March 4 issue of Appleby This Week.

Senior Two student Madeleine Champonnois presented her chapel speech on February 1, 2024, please click here to view it. 
 

Walker House Council Chapel Video 'Embracing Change'

Embracing change is a crucial mindset that we foster here at Appleby; it serves as a key factor in developing resilience and honing a growth-mindset. While change is inevitable, it is not always easy. The Walker House Council Chapel video reframes leaning into change as an opportunity to practice open-mindedness and adaptability, please click the image to the left to view it. 
 

Middle Two Students Learn From Authour George Takei

On February 13, Appleby's Middle Two students attended an online event and virtual conversation with actor, author and civil rights activist George Takei. Students recently read They Called Us Enemy, George Takei's graphic novel memoir, so this was an incredible opportunity. During the event, Mr. Takei spoke about his experience as a young boy in the Japanese American internment camp and how those early years shaped his identity. He also discussed other people in his life who influenced him, how important it is to share stories, and why he chose to create a graphic novel to capture his experience. 
 

Senior Two After Dinner Speaking Competition

On February 12, Appleby's annual Senior Two After Dinner Speaking Competition took place in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. Congratulations to the finalists: Will Bigler, Mia Bulatovic Stojanovic, Kai Chen, Ali Kuran, George Liu, Alex Ning, Kaia Nitz, Liam Porth, Sahej Rai, Vince Taddeo and Anya Vijay. A special congratulations to the night’s top speakers: 1st place: Vince Taddeo, 2nd place: Will Bigler and 3rd place: Anya Vijay. Also a huge thank you to the wonderful Master of Ceremonies, Edouard Belanger, as well as Martina Xing and Victor Zhang, who helped with timekeeping and filming.
 

Students Participate in 45th Annual DECA Provincials Business Competition

On February 9, Appleby students from the DECA Business Club competed in the 45th annual DECA Provincials Business Competition in Toronto. Approximately 6,000 students and over 500 schools attended this event as they competed in categories including: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality. Students each wrote an exam and made a case study presentation to a judge. Congratulations to Senior Two student Carrie Chen for placing in the Top 20 of the Financial Literacy division, and Senior One student Robert Li who advanced to the final round of the competition in the Financial Consulting Division which will take place in Anaheim, California Thursday, April 25 to Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Calling the Class of 2024!
 
The Class of 2024 is heading into the final stretch of their Appleby College experience. Mark this achievement with a Class of 2024 pin, available now in the College Shop! Hurry - these pins are only $8 - and there is a limited supply. We run out every year so come in and get one ASAP! In the market for more Class of 2024 bling? Don’t forget to order your Grad Rings! College Shop volunteers can help with sizing and have samples available to help find the best style for you. In addition to Class Rings, the College Shop has a display of sterling-silver House rings to order, as well as ready-made cufflinks, earrings, necklaces and bracelets, all perfect for current and prospective students as well as alumni.

Visit the College Shop during lunch, 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 or shop online anytime and pick-up or have your order mailed to you. If you would like to come in, but can't make it during 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!
 

Grad Rings - Friday, April 19 Deadline

Don’t delay, order your graduate a ring today! Celebrate a 2024 graduate with a locally crafted Appleby College graduation ring. Grad rings are a time-honoured tradition that will help celebrate students' achievements throughout their years at Appleby. The rings can be ordered in sterling silver, 10K yellow, white, or rose gold, and customized to any graduation year. Grad rings are available to order via the online College Shop and you can preview the rings and have your fingers sized in-person at the College Shop. Orders must be placed by Friday, April 19, 2024 for guaranteed delivery before graduation. Please contact ACPA representative Sally Collins if you have any questions.
 

Blue Dog Spirit

Calling all swim fans! Spirit Kits are available to sign out at the College Shop to help support our swim team at the Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) finals in Markham on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. More details can be found in Appleby’s Athletics schedule on the School Calendar at www.appleby.on.ca. Come join the fun as we cheer on our Appleby Blue Dogs!