2023-2024 Appleby College Calendar

Please click here to view the 2023-2024 Appleby College school year calendar.

Notices from School Directors

Please read the School Directors' notices from Janay Eccles, director of Middle School; Christopher Patterson, director of Upper School; and Michael Moores, director of Senior School.

Bus Routes for 2023-2024

In preparation for the 2023-2024 academic year, we are in the process of reviewing our bussing program (to view the communication sent to Oakville families please click here, and to those families who reside outside of Oakville, click here). We will be sure to share additional information on the 2023-2024 bussing program once available. Should you have any questions, please e-mail bus@appleby.on.ca.

Tablet Rollout for New and Returning Students

New and returning students can look forward to receiving their Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tablet (in platinum) in August. Details regarding tablet pick-up for new students were e-mailed to families on Thursday, August 3. Please click here to view. Returning students will receive information regarding tablet pick-up via their Appleby e-mail account. New boarding students will receive their Surface Pro 9 tablet upon their arrival to campus, as part of the new boarder orientation program. Should you have any questions regarding the Surface Pro 9 tablet, please contact Elaine Duggan, director, IT services at eduggan@appleby.on.ca. 

Uniform Reminder for New Students

Appleby's uniform provider is Top Marks. To place an order for delivery, please visit www.topmarks.ca (Appleby's school code is APP01). As previously communicated in the June editions of Appleby This Week, the deadline to ensure delivery of your child's Appleby College uniform before the start of school was Friday, June 30, 2023. If you still need to order your child's uniform, please do so as soon as possible and Top Marks will do their best to deliver your order prior to the start of school. Should you have any questions, please contact Top Marks' helpful Customer Service Department at 1-800-667-7105 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT) or at info@topmarks.ca.

Physical Education Uniform Policy

All Appleby students participating in physical education are expected to wear Appleby College crested athletic wear. The physical education department has partnered with the Appleby College Parents' Association (ACPA) to provide students with a wide-range of athletic clothing options. Please visit the online College Shop for all Appleby blue and white athletic attire. Please select your preferred shipping option to have your order delivered to your home. Online orders will be processed within 3-5 business days. Alternatively, you can visit Appleby's College Shop on the dates and times listed below.  

College Shop Summer Hours

The College Shop, located in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life, sells all approved gym wear, team windsuits, school ties, stationery supplies and Appleby logo gift items. During the back-to-school period, it will be open the following dates and times:

•    Monday, August 28 to Friday, September 1, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
•    Tuesday, September 5 to Friday, September 8, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Shop early to avoid the back-to-school rush! If you are unable to come to the College Shop for your back-to-school shopping, please visit us online or to book an appointment in August please e-mail Lori Latter, Manager, College Shop at llatter@appleby.on.ca. 

Middle School Student Orientation (Grades 7 & 8): Thursday, September 7, 2023

All new and returning Middle School students (Grades 7 & 8) are required to attend the Orientation Day on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students should come dressed in casual, comfortable athletic attire prepared for the weather and to participate in active and fun indoor/outdoor activities. As well, they should bring a water bottle that they can refill throughout each day. If you have any questions over the summer leading up to this exciting day, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions team at admissions@appleby.on.ca.

Upper School Student Orientation (Grades 9 & 10): Thursday, September 7, 2023

All new and returning Upper School students (Grades 9 & 10) will participate in the Orientation Day as per the schedule outlined below. Students are to come dressed in casual, comfortable attire prepared to participate in active and fun indoor/outdoor sessions.

• Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: all new Upper One (Grade 9) and Upper Two (Grade 10) students will be on campus with advisors for orientation activities. From 12:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., all new and returning Upper One and Upper Two students will be on campus with advisors for orientation activities.

Senior One (Grade 11) Student Orientation: Thursday, September 7, 2023 

All new and returning Senior One (Grade 11) students are required to attend the Orientation Day on Thursday, September 7, 2023 as outlined below. Students are to come dressed in casual, comfortable attire prepared to participate in active and fun indoor/outdoor sessions. 

Senior One students (Grade 11): Thursday, September 7, 2023 

• Returning boarders: Move into their boarding room, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• All Senior One students: Orientation, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Day students are expected to find their own way to campus at 11:30 a.m. There will be a bus leaving campus for all day students at 4:00 p.m.

Senior Two (Grade 12) Boarder Move-in: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Senior Two (Grade 12) students will move in at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Please note that all Senior Two students will remain in boarding for the full duration of the weekend. 

RSVP for the Welcome Back Barbecue and Parent Volunteers Needed!

The Appleby College Parents' Association (ACPA) is excited to host the Welcome Back Barbecue on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Appleby College’s East Field. Begin the new school year by meeting new Appleby families and reconnecting with old friends. Please RSVP for the event by clicking here. The deadline to register is Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Additional details will be shared in an e-mail reminder. We recommend families bring their own chairs (foldable camping chairs) or blankets for lawn seating.

The ACPA is also looking for parent volunteers for this event! Positions include greeters, working the book sale, working the food clearing station, monitoring lawn games, and more! If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Patricia Smallbone, manager, parent relations at psmallbone@appleby.on.ca. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

New Parent Orientation Evening: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 all new Appleby parents are invited to attend the New Parent Orientation Evening from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Come meet the Appleby school administration, faculty, and your child’s advisor. New distant and local boarding parents will have an opportunity to meet their child’s advisor during the New Boarding Parent Orientation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 (please see the Boarders section for more details). Parents have the opportunity to mingle with their new parent buddies and other Appleby parents. Please note that this event is for parents and does not include students. Click here to RSVP.

Final Math Diagnostic Testing Session for New Students – Wednesday, September 6, 2023 

In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, new long distance boarders will write the math diagnostic test on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. New Middle Two to Senior One day students who are coming from a school outside of Ontario and who have not yet written the diagnostic test should also write the test on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The diagnostic test is optional for students coming from schools in Ontario. 

Students are asked to arrive 15 minutes early. Please bring pencils, an eraser, calculator and extra paper for rough notes. Water bottles are also permitted. Please note that this test helps us understand the curriculum new students have already completed and there is no need to study or stress! Please make your way to the Nicholas Arts Centre front reception where you will be greeted and brought to the appropriate classroom. 

Online Bookstore

The Appleby Online Bookstore is ready to take your orders. A partnership with the Canadian School Book Exchange (CSBE) makes it possible for parents and students to have schoolbooks delivered directly to your home. To order books online, click on the Online Bookstore link. Choose Place Student Order, then 2023-2024 Academic Year Bookstore. Returning families can log-in using your existing account information, or you can create an account. Once logged in, register your Appleby students and/or select the student(s) for whom you wish to order. Next you will be given an option to substitute used books if available. The next screen will allow you to choose the grade level and the books you would like to purchase. Once the selections are made, a total cost is calculated. If additional books are required throughout the year, the CSBE will notify students and parents by e-mail. Alternatively, books can be ordered by phone at 905-828-7200 or directly at the CSBE store, located at 3300 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 5, in Mississauga. For further information, contact the CSBE at 905-828-7200. 

Donated & Recycled Book Sale 

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Welcome Back Barbecue, the ACPA will host a used book sale for Appleby students and parents to purchase required texts before the 2023-2024 school year begins. Please note that since most textbooks were sold out or returned to Canadian School Book Exchange (CBSE) after the ACPA Book Return and Sale that took place on June 19, there are not many textbooks left in stock. Therefore, if you are still looking for textbooks, please seize this opportunity. Click here for the stock list (for reference only). Additionally, the school is looking for textbook donations for use by our Centennial Scholar and Global Access students next year. Texts that are required for common courses (unused or gently used Science or French workbooks, Math and Science textbooks, etc.) are needed. Heavily annotated English texts or largely filled-in workbooks cannot be reused. If in doubt about whether a text would be useful or not, please e-mail Clayton Dion, coordinator, Centennial Scholars Programme. Please drop-off any book donations to Appleby's security gate house marked to the attention of Clayton Dion. Thank you for your support! 

Outdoor Education Information and Key Dates

From Wednesday, September 20 to Friday, September 22, 2023 all Middle One students will be attending a camping excursion to Camp Kandalore in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario.

Upper One students will be visiting the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus with the class divided into three groups: Trip 1 – Tuesday, September 12 to Sunday, September 17, 2023, Trip 2 – Sunday, September 17 to Friday, September 22, 2023, Trip 3 – Sunday, September 24 to Friday, September 29, 2023. Students will travel with their advisor groups and the schedule will be available in September.  
 
All new Senior One and Senior Two students and all Upper One students that did not attend an Outdoor Education Trip last year will visit the S. Bruce McLaughlin Northern Campus from Friday, September 29 to Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The Senior One Outdoor Leader Trip will run from Wednesday, October 11 to Monday, October 16, 2023. 
 
Trip lists including an overview of the personal equipment students will need to bring with them on their respective trip will be provided on BBK12 in the Outdoor Education section in the Fall.

Experiential Information and Key Dates

As part of Appleby's Middle School Experiential Program, from Wednesday, September 20 to Friday, September 22, 2023, all Middle Two students will participate in a trip to Ottawa, Ontario. The trip will be chaperoned by an experienced Education First (EF) Educational Tours tour director and all Middle Two Home Form advisors. If you have any questions, please contact Alison Yelland, director, Middle School experiential programs.  

Save the Date - Global Education Information Session 

The Global Education department will be holding a general information session on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This session will cover all areas within the Global Education program at Appleby. We will begin in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life with an overview of the Global Education program and its objectives. Afterwards, the session will move to various breakout rooms which will each focus on an individual area of the department. The breakout session topics include: The Global Leadership Diploma program and course; Global Experiential Programs in March and May; Round Square Exchanges and Conferences; The Duke of Edinburgh Award and Middle School Experiential Education. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the Global Education department and its individual areas, as well as a chance to ask questions. 

2023-2024 Global Experiential Programs 

Appleby has offered global experiential programming for over 20 years and the 2023-2024 school year will continue this legacy. These programs contribute to student learning by fostering community, providing intercultural education, granting opportunities for personal growth and leadership, as well as chances for building teamwork skills, reflective practices and furthering global understanding. November/December 2023 applications are now closed, and the 2024 trips are listed below. 

March 2024 (anticipated - applications open in September 2023):
•    Argentina (Upper Two to Senior Two Boys) - Rugby and Culture
•    Bali, Indonesia (Upper One to Upper Two) - Environment, Sustainability and Intercultural Understanding
•    Cambodia (Upper Two to Senior Two) - Reconciliation and Community Engagement
•    Ecuador (Upper One to Senior Two) – Indigenous Communities and the Natural Environment
•    Germany (Upper Two to Senior Two) - German Language, History & Culture
•    Greece (Upper Two to Senior Two) - Music and Math
•    Senegal (Upper One to Senior Two) - History, Arts, and Culture
•    Middle School (with Senior Leader positions) - details and location to be announced

April/May 2024 (anticipated - applications open in September 2023):
•    Italy (Upper Two) - Blue Zones, Agriculture and Food
•    France (Upper Two) - History and Culture
•    Iceland (Upper Two) - Sustainability and Climate Change

More details about March 2024 and April/May 2024 programs will be available in September 2023. 

How to Keep Up-to-Date

As an Appleby parent, you receive information on school activities and events through Appleby This Week (ATW). In the Fall, be sure to take a few minutes every Monday morning to review the newsletter as it contains important school news and updates. The first issue of ATW for the 2023-2024 school year will be distributed on Monday, September 4, 2023.

Current E-mail Addresses

ATW is sent to all e-mail addresses the school has on file. If your contact information changes, or if you prefer to have ATW sent to a particular address, please e-mail Bioupdates.

Parent Central

Appleby's Parent Central offers a variety of features such as: School News, Upcoming Events, a social media feed, buttons that link to popular webpages such as the Appleby College Parents' Association; the online College Shop; and Volunteer Opportunities. To access Parent Central, start by visiting www.appleby.on.ca and click on “Parent Central” located in the top right corner of the homepage.

Appleby Parent "Buddies"

All parents who are new to Appleby are assigned an Appleby parent "buddy" (who is a current Appleby parent) after they have completed the registration process. An excellent source of information, buddies keep in touch regarding important school dates and are there to help parents feel welcomed into the community. Parents new to the school were contacted by their new parent buddies in July. If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Smallbone, manager, parent relations.

Appleby College Parents' Association Meeting – Date Change 

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 first ACPA Executive Meeting of the 2023-2024 school year will take place Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please email Patricia Smallbone, manager, parent relations. Location and additional information will be shared to registered guests. All are welcome to join!

New Family Information Booklet

Appleby's New Family Information Booklet contains a wealth of information regarding the Appleby experience - from important school year dates, to volunteer opportunities, and standards of dress for your students. Please click here to access it. A copy of the booklet is also available on Appleby's education management system - BBK12 (please note: some Upper and Senior School Outdoor Education dates for Fall 2023 have been updated since first posted). 

Homecoming 2023

Appleby parents and current families are invited to attend Homecoming Day on Saturday, September 30, 2023 which will include events and activities for the whole family including a pancake breakfast, student athletic games, exciting Kidzone rides and activities, outdoor games, open mic, a BBQ lunch, and so much more! In addition to family activities, Homecoming is a special time for alumni who will be back on campus to celebrate reunions and reconnect. We hope to see you there too! To register, please click here.

Cancelled - Niagara Falls Day Trip on Thursday, September 7, 2023

We apologize for any inconvenience, the Niagara Falls day trip for new boarder parents has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you on campus for various events!

Residency Status in Canada for Non-Canadian Citizens

Parents whose child(ren) are non-Canadian Citizens are asked to provide the school with up-to-date information on their child's Visa/Permit or Permanent Resident status by completing the Residency Status form in Appleby's education management system - BBK12. To access BBK12 please click here. Once you have clicked on the link you will need to enter your Blackbaud ID (BBID). To complete the form, please click on the yellow banner appearing at the top of the page indicating that you have a form(s) to review.

2023 New Boarder Orientation Group in BBK12

Over the past several months the Boarder Orientation team has been working to pull together an orientation program that will provide lots of great information to help with the transition to life as a Blue Dog. To make it easier to access and review this information a special group has been set up in Appleby's education management system – BBK12 called 'Boarder Orientation'. Included are a number of welcome videos, some interesting facts on Oh Canada, Eh!, some tips on life at Appleby from our Student Ambassadors and the summer reading list for English. Please click here to access. Log-in with your student username and password (this is the same login information you used to complete your course selection and post-registration checklist and was included in the Welcome to Appleby College - Student Access to BBK12 and Course Requests email). Once logged in, search the menu bar next to your name for the 'Groups' button. Scroll over it and the 'Boarder Orientation' group will appear. Click on it to reach the group page. 

New Boarder Orientation: Tuesday, September 5, 2023

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, we are looking forward to welcoming all new Appleby boarders for the New Boarder Orientation Program. Check-in will take place at 9:00 a.m. To view additional details, please click here to login to Appleby's education management system - BBK12. Once logged in, under the "Groups" tab at the top of the screen, click "Boarder Orientation", the "Orientation Week" tile, then the "Orientation Week Schedule" button to access key dates and information.  

Move-in Dates for Boarders

The Boarding Life community looks forward to welcoming students to boarding beginning in September. Please revew the dates below carefully for move-in dates as they vary.

• Senior Two House Council and Prefects: Monday, September 4, 2023, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
• Senior Two Students: Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Upper Two to Senior One Boarders: Thursday, September 7, 2023, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• New (to the school) Boarders: Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

New Boarder Parent Orientation and Luncheon: Tuesday, September 5, 2023

On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, new Appleby boarder parents attending orientation are invited to attend a parent lunch from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at McLean House (Principal’s Residence) and a parent panel session from 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. From 2:35 to 3:35 p.m., Senior School parents are welcomed in the College Shop with students while Upper School parents are invited to participate in an activity. From 3:40 to 4:40 p.m., Upper School parents will visit the College Shop with students and Senior School parents will participate in an activity. The day's activities will end at 5:15 p.m. Click here to see the schedule for the day. Please complete the RSVP form here (parents only) by Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Dress code is casual (outdoors). 

ACPA "Boarder’s Corner" for New Appleby Boarders 

A warm welcome to our new Appleby boarders! We are excited to meet you and get to know you. There is so much to consider and prepare when moving into a boarding house. While some of the necessities may seem like common sense, it is always useful to make sure you have all the essential items to help organize and create your boarding room spaces – these items will help to make you feel more at home. To help in this process, the Appleby College Parents' Association (ACPA) Turnover team has created a “Boarder’s Corner” to sell used items from former Appleby boarders for your room such as a study lamp, extension cord, clothing hangers, bedding, mirror, storage boxes, or laundry basket, etc. – these items are all in good condition, and suitable to reuse and recycle to maximize their value. Please visit the Appleby College Shop in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life and visit the “Boarder’s Corner” section. Shop early to make your new boarding life easier. The sale will take place during the New Boarder Orientation on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Refillable Personal Care Products

Appleby has teamed up with EcoFillosophy, a local, online boutique specializing in natural, eco-friendly, and refillable products. We are excited to offer our boarding students the opportunity to purchase specially curated bundles of personal care products which can be pre-ordered and will be ready and waiting for students on move-in day (Tuesday, September 5). Throughout the year, the Sustainability House Representatives will arrange times for the products to be refilled using the same containers on-campus! Please visit the website www.ecofillosophy.com to purchase either of the boxes listed below:
 
Essential Box: 2-in-1 shampoo + bodywash (in 250mL aluminum bottle and pump), Grapefruit/Citrus; Conditioner (250mL aluminum bottle and pump), Grapefruit/Citrus; Gentle facial soap bar, Charcoal or Oatmeal Honey; Cotton face cloth; EcoFillosophy Carrying Tote (Black); Laundry Strips (Fresh Linen, 16 loads); $5 Refill Coupon. Price $69 (MSRP $77)
 
Premium Box (has same items as the Essential Box) and: Toothpaste tablets (Spearmint, 1-month supply); Bamboo toothbrush; Dental floss picks (Fresh mint Lemon, bag of 50); Deodorant stick (Cucumber + Mint). Price $109 (MSRP $120)

With a purchase of either Essential or Premium Box, all in stock products are 20% off. Use code ACFall2023 at checkout.

Boarding Student Long Weekend Programme

Appleby is excited to continue offering boarding students the option of staying for long weekends throughout the 2023-2024 school year. The Appleby College Boarding Life team put together an exciting Long Weekend Programme designed for students who will be staying on campus. During long weekends, there will be a variety of engaging themed activities and excursions for boarders of their choosing, taking place both on and off campus. Some of those activities may include a Toronto Raptors NBA game, trips to downtown Toronto, a one-day ski trip, go karting, indoor skydiving, Canada’s Wonderland and shopping trips. All meals are included, including some off-campus meals. 
 
Details and an opportunity to sign-up will be shared with students in advance of each long weekend throughout the school year. If you would like more information regarding the Boarding Life Long Weekend Programme, please contact Laura Boyd, orientation coordinator, at lboyd@appleby.on.ca. 

Guardian Information for New International Boarders

Every international boarding student (a student whose primary residence is outside of Canada regardless of citizenship) must complete the Guardian registration annually as part of a Federal Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) requirement. Appleby requires that each international boarding student has a Guardian. The Guardian is the legal custodian of the student and as such has the legal authority and the corresponding duty to provide care and wellbeing for the student while in Canada. If you have any questions about the Guardianship Program or if you do not have a Guardian who can commit to the duty of care outlined above please contact the Admissions Office.

Travel Assistance from Corporate Traveller

To assist families in booking in-bound travel arrangements we have enlisted the assistance of our corporate travel partner Corporate Traveller, one of Canada’s most respected travel management companies. Corporate Traveller provides Appleby with a full service travel solution that includes travel consultation, travel booking and pre and post travel emergency care at any time of the day, from anywhere in the world. Families are encouraged to contact Natalie Wieder at natalie.wieder@corporatetraveller.ca or toll-free at 1-877-573-7958. Please note that there will be a one-time service fee of $35 + HST to the cost of the booking. For additional information on travel please visit Corporate Traveller’s Travel Resource Hub at www.corporatetraveller.ca/traveller-resource-hub. For information on Corporate Traveller’s Emergency Care Services please visit https://www.corporatetraveller.ca/24-7-emergency-assistance.