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Homecoming - Let the Celebrations Begin! |
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From Thursday, October 3 through to Saturday, October 5 the Appleby community will come together to celebrate the past, present and future at the 2024 Homecoming. Homecoming is an incredibly special event for all of us here at Appleby, particularly for our current students as it is through the various activities and events that they get the opportunity to meet our alumni and learn about Appleby's rich 113-year heritage and the important traditions and culture we are all a part of. We especially look forward to seeing students, alumni, parents, grandparents, alumni parents, employees and friends on Homecoming Day - Saturday, October 5. I encourage you all to join the festivities planned for this weekend. Event details can be found on the Homecoming website: www.appleby.on.ca/homecoming. In addition to family activities, Homecoming is a special time for alumni who will be back on campus to celebrate reunions and reconnect. From Thursday’s 50-Year Club Luncheon and Friday night’s 25-Year Reunion dinner to Saturday night's Reunion Social, coming back to campus and catching up with old friends is a special occasion for one and all. While at the various events, please help us to capture the day! Use hashtag #applebyhoco to share your Homecoming stories, pictures and videos on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter). We look forward to seeing you and celebrating with the Appleby community. Sincerely, |
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Helping Ease Traffic on Lakeshore Road
During morning drop-offs and single dismissal pick-ups, traffic along Lakeshore Road frequently backs up for 15 to 20 minutes, especially for drivers trying to make a left turn from the westbound lanes onto campus. To help ease congestion, we kindly ask that drivers making a right-hand turn from the eastbound lane of Lakeshore Road, when possible, allow a westbound car to turn left to enter campus ahead of you. This small gesture can help keep traffic flowing and reduce the backup.
Additionally, when the traffic light at the campus entrance is red, westbound drivers should check for pedestrians and proceed to make the left turn to enter the campus. Eastbound drivers are kindly asked to allow westbound drivers to make the turn before proceeding to help ease traffic flow. These lights are in place for the safety of pedestrians crossing Lakeshore Road just west of the school entrance. With more students walking to school and crossing at Suffolk Avenue, the crossing lights are being used more frequently, contributing to the backup in the westbound lanes.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
On Monday, September 30 Appleby will be participating in Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day will be a half dress-down day and members of the Appleby community are encouraged to wear orange shirts in commemoration of this important day (the orange piece has to be your shirt, not socks, hats or other pieces of clothing). This important day builds awareness of the individual, familial and community intergenerational impacts of residential schools. Miigwetch (Anishinaabemowin), Niá:wen (Mohawk), Marsi (Métis, Dene), Kinanâskomitin (Cree), thank you!
Homecoming Weekend Events for Current Students
Homecoming is an amazing time to welcome back alumni, and to celebrate the current students at Appleby. Many events will take place on campus on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5, 2024 to engage students and build on our Blue Dog Spirit. In addition to the games hosted by Appleby Athletics, click here to view a list of events taking place for current students.
2024-2025 Global Experiential Programs - Applications Open
Appleby has offered global experiential programming for over 20 years and the 2024-2025 school year will continue this legacy. The 2025 trips are listed below.
March 2025:
- Bali, Indonesia (Upper One - Upper Two) – Environment, Sustainability and Intercultural Understanding
- Cambodia (Upper Two - Senior Two) – Reconciliation and Community Engagement
- Croatia (Upper Two - Senior Two) – History and Culture
- Cuba (Upper Two - Senior Two) – Vocal and Instrumental Music and Culture
- Greece (Upper Two - Senior One) – History, Wellness and Blue Zones
- Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN), Manitoba, Canada (Upper One - Senior Two) – Environmental Sustainability, Intercultural Understanding and Land-Based Education
- Vietnam (Upper Two - Senior Two) – History, Culture and the Environment
April 2025:
- Morocco (Upper One - Upper Two) – Culture, Heritage and Identity
- Netherlands, Belgium and France (Upper Two) – History and Culture
- Sweden and Finland (Upper One - Senior Two) – Women's Hockey and Intercultural Dialogue
- Iceland (Middle School) – Sustainability, Climate and Folklore
Upper and Senior School Students: Information about each program and the application can be found on the BBK12 Global Experiential Trips site.
Middle School Students: Information about the Iceland program and the application can be found on the BBK12 Middle School Experiential site. Students interested in exchanges can also find information on the BBK12 Middle School Experiential site.
Completed and signed application forms, along with supporting documents, are due on, or before, Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. to the Global Ed office (MB205). Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please send any questions to globaled@appleby.on.ca.
Global Education Information Session Recording
On Wednesday, September 25, the Global Education Department held an information session. If you missed the event, please visit the Global Education group on BBK12 to view the presentations. If you have any questions, please e-mail the Global Education department at globaled@appleby.on.ca.
Middle One (Grade 7) Immunization Program
On Thursday, October 10, 2024 Halton Region Public Health nurses will be visiting Appleby College to offer vaccines to eligible Middle One (grade 7) students who have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Please click here to view the communication sent to parents on Friday, September 13. Completed school vaccination consent forms must be e-mailed to Amy Cronin, Health Centre coordinator/nurse at acronin@appleby.on.ca, or dropped off to the Health Centre as soon as possible for your child to be eligible to receive their vaccines. Only students with a signed consent form will be immunized on the day of the clinic.
Advanced Placement at Appleby: Zoom Information Session
Please join Maggie Hanrahan, coordinator external programs, for an overview of Appleby's Advanced Placement (AP) program on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. The 45-minute recorded session will include a short presentation on courses, exams and the Capstone Program, with time for questions. Please e-mail mhanrahan@appleby.on.ca to RSVP. Call-in details will be sent to those who register.
50 Volunteer Judges Needed for Debate Tournament
As a member of the Fulford Debate League for over 50 years, Appleby is pleased to host the fall Fulford Debate Tournament on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Over 60 students in grades 7-12 from various independent schools from across Ontario will partake in three rounds of debate. With 16 rooms of debate for each round, there is a need for approximately 50 volunteer judges. No expertise or previous experience is required as judges will be trained before the tournament begins. Volunteers are needed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and lunch will be provided. If you have friends who would be interested, we would love to have their participation as well. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please e-mail faculty member Tom Karcz at tkarcz@appleby.on.ca.
Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC) Application
From Sunday, November 3 to Tuesday, November 5, 2024, eight Upper One to Senior Two students have the opportunity to attend the Ontario Student Leadership Conference (OSLC) in Niagara Falls. Participants get to meet new friends from across the province, learn from experienced mentors, and bring fresh ideas back to their school. An e-mail with a Microsoft Form application will be shared with students directly by faculty member Lori Angelow on Monday, September 29, 2024.
AP Exams 2024-2025
Appleby College offers 21 AP courses in a variety of disciplines. In addition, Appleby hosts AP exams in subjects not offered as AP courses to interested students. The complete list can be found at AP Courses and Exams.
AP exam registration is now live. All students interested in writing AP exams must sign in to MyAP with their College Board account (or create one first) and add Join Codes for their respective AP exams. Students enrolled in an AP course will receive a Join Code from their AP teacher.
Beginning tomorrow, Monday, September 30, 2024, those students who are not enrolled in an AP course may request permission to receive Join Codes for the exams they are interested in writing. A link will be sent out via email to contact Guidance counsellors for this permission. In recent years, Upper One and Two students have expressed interest in writing AP exams in a wide variety of subjects. They are advised to use the link, when available, and discuss the request with their Guidance counsellor.
AP Exam Registration Deadlines
Whether enrolled in an AP course or choosing to self-study for the exam, all students interested in taking an AP exam must register for the AP exam by the Final Ordering Deadline to avoid a late fee.
- Final Ordering Deadline – Friday, November 15, 2024
AP Exam Fees
AP exam fees are paid through Appleby student accounts. Charges will appear on student accounts at the end of November reflecting the fee structure below. AP exams ordered prior to Friday, November 15, 2024 are $175 CDN. AP exams ordered after Friday, November 15, 2024 are $240 CDN ($175 + $65).
- AP Exam Fee – $175 CDN per exam (ordered before Friday, November 15, 2024)
- Late Fee – additional $65 CDN per exam (ordered after Friday, November 15, 2024)
- Cancellation Fee – $65 CDN per exam (for all exams cancelled after Friday, November 15, 2024)
AP Exam Dates
AP exams are written during the Regular AP Exam Schedule. Any conflicts during the Regular AP Exam Schedule will result in students writing during the Late-Testing AP Exam Schedule.
- Regular AP Exam Schedule – Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 16, 2025
- Late-Testing AP Exam Schedule – Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, May 23, 2025
Please contact Maggie Hanrahan, coordinator, external programs, with any questions.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program
All new students in Upper School and Senior School are now enrolled in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program. Next month, parents will see a $50.00 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award registration fee on their student’s account. This award helps students to develop competencies in four different areas that fit into our overall philosophy of a holistic education and belief in experiential education and leadership development. Extra help for the award is available every Wednesday for students needing extra assistance. For more information about the program, please click here.
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 parents of youths (ages 11-18) to participate in a study on kindness and wellbeing. One-hour online sessions will be completed through an interactive, online meeting scheduled at your family's convenience and the study involves responding to short stories and videos. Compensation is provided. Visit the ToME Lab webpage, click here, or e-mail tomelab@brocku.ca to learn more.
Appleby Athletics Schedule and the HUDL Website
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Please click here to view the Appleby College calendar which contains the Athletics schedule for the week of September 29, 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. |
Appleby's Schlesinger Dining Hall Menu
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!
2024-2025 Appleby College Calendar
Please click here to view the 2024-2025 Appleby College school year calendar.
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.
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Chapel NewsOn Thursday, October 3 at 11:00 a.m. in the John Bell Chapel, Appleby will have its annual Founders Service as part of the school's Homecoming celebrations. This year’s guest speaker is alumnus Cameron Hurst ’94, President, Alumni Association. The service will be livestreamed, please click here at 11:00 a.m. on October 3 to view. |
Festivals and RemembrancesWe would like to acknowledge those members of our community who have commemorated or will commemorate the following festivals and remembrances:
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Students Compete in Gravity Grinder Cross Country Meet
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International Universities Fair - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Appleby's International Universities Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room. Representatives from over 70 institutions in the US, UK, and other international destinations will be at Appleby to speak with students and parents. Please click the button below to see the list of participants. The first hour will be reserved for Appleby students and families before opening to the public at 7:00 p.m. |
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Homecoming 2024 is This Weekend! |
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Members of the Appleby community are invited to attend Homecoming Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024 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, click the button below. Please note that online registration will close at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. |
2024 Optimates Award Recipients |
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This fall, five events will take place to celebrate Appleby's 2024 Optimates Award recipients. At each celebration attendees will receive their Optimates pin and certificate of achievement from Innes van Nostrand, Principal and Fraser Grant ’87, Head of School & Deputy Principal. Invitations for the events were sent to student recipients directly and Optimates events are for students only. Photos will be distributed through Advisors. Please note the dates and times below.
Each recipient should be incredibly proud of their accomplishment which required achieving an overall average of 85% or above for the 2023-2024 school year. Congratulations to the 2024 Optimates Award recipients! |
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Canadian Universities Fair – Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
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Appleby's Canadian Universities Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room. Admissions representatives from over 35 universities across Canada will be in attendance to speak with students and parents. Please click the button below to see the list of participants. The first hour will be reserved for Appleby students and families before opening to the public at 7:00 p.m. |
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Appleby College Walkathon - Thursday, October 17 |
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Since 1969, when Appleby students first walked 32.2 km and raised $2,800 for Oxfam (Oxford Famine Relief), students have been giving back to others. This year, students will run/walk just under 20 km across Oakville on Thursday, October 17, 2024 raising funds for four local organizations: United Way Halton & Hamilton, Oakville Community Foundation, Art House for Halton, and Kerr Street Mission. All students are now registered for the Walkathon. If you would like to make a pledge to support a participant, please visit the Walkathon page, click "Sponsor Now", search for their name, and follow the prompts. |
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Calling All Walkathon Volunteers |
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Appleby's largest volunteer event, the Walkathon, is taking place on Thursday, October 17, 2024 and we need over 300 volunteers! This wonderful school event runs much of the day and requires everyone’s commitment to make it a success - from students, to faculty and staff, and especially volunteers. Current parents, parents of alumni, alumni and grandparents are encouraged to volunteer. To select a Walkathon volunteer location and time, sign-up using the Walkathon 2024 Volunteer link. Check out our Walkathon Information site on BBK12 to learn more about the volunteer roles that are available and our optional training on Zoom. If have any questions about volunteering at this year's Walkathon, please e-mail Jennifer Latimer, Walkathon committee parent volunteer coordinator at jenlatimer6@icloud.com. |
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Appleby's Fall Open Houses |
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Appleby Open Houses will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 and Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m. Prospective students and their families are invited to explore all that Appleby has to offer. Student ambassadors as well as representatives of our faculty, parents and admissions team, will be available to answer questions and provide tours of the campus. For further information on our upcoming Open Houses please click here or e-mail admissions@appleby.on.ca. |
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Join us for the Parent/Guardian Trip to Camp Kandalore! |
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On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, parents/guardians will take a coach bus from Appleby to Camp Kandalore and immerse themselves in a true camp experience! The bus will depart Appleby at 7:00 a.m. and return at approximately 10:00 p.m. The fee to participate is $50 per person and includes transportation, a continental breakfast, snacks, lunch, and dinner. Parents will have the opportunity to participate in fun camp activities such as high ropes, low ropes, team swing, archery, indoor rock climbing, a guided hike, and an arts session. These activities will be on a rotation with three different sessions to participate in. Registration is now open and spots are limited, click the button below to process your registration and payment. If you have any questions, please contact Denika Bertoli, Manager, Events – External Affairs & Development. |
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Appleby Pie Day Needs Your Support! |
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The ACPA's annual Appleby Pie Day is fast approaching. In order to make it a success we need your help! Here's how:
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The College Shop Has All Your Homecoming Gear! |
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We look forward to welcoming our current and alumni families to Appleby for Homecoming on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The College Shop will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. You’ll be sure to find something that reignites your favourite memories, and with the collection of baby and youth items, you can share these with the next generation as well! |
Blue Dog Spirit
Calling all sports fans! Come join the fun as we cheer on our Appleby Blue Dogs! Cheer kits are available to sign out at the College Shop. Home games are a great opportunity to connect with others on campus and rally around our athletes. Appleby’s athletics schedule is available on the school athletics calendar. We hope to see you on the sidelines!
Boarder Break Donation
On Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00 p.m. ACPA Community Campus Life Representatives will treat Appleby boarders to a well-deserved study break in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. We’d love any homemade or store-bought goodies you can provide, as well as cash donations if that’s easier. To help us plan, please click here to sign-up for either cash or food donations. Please make sure all food is nut-free to keep everyone safe. Cold food can be dropped off at the College Shop between 11:20 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15 or Wednesday, October 16. Hot food and restaurant donations should be delivered to the Schlesinger Dining Hall by 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16.
Boarder Break Volunteers
If you’re available, we’d love to have you join us at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16 to help pass out food and give a warm welcome to boarders. The Boarder Break event will run from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. and the dress code is Blue Spirit. Parents are welcome to pitch in, but don’t forget to have a valid Criminal Record Check on file and sign up with our ACPA Volunteer Coordinator, Tamara Seales-Knight. If you have any questions, please e-mail ACPA community campus life representatives Lillian Yang or Lillian Mi.
ACPA Book Return and Sale
Donating and purchasing books through the school is a great way to support the ACPA. If you have books to donate, please put them in a bag marked “Donation to ACPA” and drop them off at the College Shop or Nicholas Arts Centre front reception. We sell books throughout the school year so donations are always welcome. If you are looking for a book, please check book availability here. The ACPA book exchange is a great way to buy school books at reasonable prices! If you have any questions about the book sales, returns and donations, please contact ACPA book return representatives Bal Chahal, Yan Peng and Emma Zhang.
Sustainability Shop - Donate Gently Used School Wear
The Sustainability Shop (formerly the Turnover Shop) is accepting all uniform and approved gym and spirit wear. Please drop-off donations at the Nicholas Arts Centre front reception or to the College Shop during regular hours, Monday to Friday from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. We welcome donations throughout the school year.
Still in need of uniform items? Drop by the Sustainability Shop to check out our selection of very reasonably priced clothing. 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 wear at extremely discounted prices. A selection of blazers, kilts, ties, dress shirts and approved gym and spirit wear are available.
Lost and Found
The Lost and Found is located near the College Shop and is open from Monday to Friday, 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. Lost an item? E-mail lostandfound@appleby.on.ca to ask about items you may have left behind. Please consider labelling all your items as this increases the likelihood of lost items being reunited with their rightful owners.
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