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It's certainly been an incredible fall term and as we look ahead to the coming weeks, we would like to remind you of several significant events for our community. On Tuesday, November 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Senior School performing, visual, and media arts students will showcase their artistic, dramatic, and musical talents during the Senior School Cabaret. We invite you to join us in celebrating their achievements. On Thursday, November 7, at 11:00 a.m., students, faculty, and staff will gather in the John Bell Chapel for our annual Remembrance Day service. We are honoured to welcome alumni Lt. Craig Kingsley ’76 and Major Curran Egan ’08 as our special guests. The service will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person, and you can join the live stream by clicking here. Later this month, the Appleby College Parents’ Association (ACPA) will host its annual Tree Trimming on Thursday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by the decorating of John Bell Chapel on Thursday, November 21, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The ACPA is also excited to host the Holiday Market over two days this year. On Friday, November 22, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m., we will host a ticketed Sip & Shop event (ages 19+) for Appleby families and their guests. The Holiday Market will open to the entire community, including family, friends, and neighbours, on Saturday, November 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. More details are available in the ACPA section below. On Thursday, November 28, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m., Appleby will partner with Dare to Be Youth to host the Appleby College Leadership Conference, a joint event for Appleby students and 300 students from Halton and Hamilton. This event is free for Appleby students, and details have been shared with them via e-mail. Of course, the holiday season would not be complete without our traditional Candlelight Carol Services, which will take place from Thursday, December 12 to Sunday, December 15, in the John Bell Chapel. Students and their families are encouraged to attend the services as follows: Middle One and Middle Two on Sunday, December 15, at 3:00 p.m.; Upper One on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m.; Upper Two and Senior One on Friday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m.; and Senior Two and Alumni on Sunday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m. Students are expected to attend one service, and parents and guardians are welcome to join any of the services. If you have two or more children attending Appleby, you may choose to attend one service together as a family. Finally, please note that the November long weekend will take place from Friday, November 8 to Monday, November 11, with classes resuming on Tuesday, November 12. Whew! That is quite the incredible list of events and activities that we have to look forward to. It should make for a very exciting and engaging next four weeks and we look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events! Sincerely, Innes van Nostrand |
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Health Centre Parking and Traffic Flow
Beginning tomorrow Monday, November 4, 2024, road and other work in preparation for the construction of Cockwell Hall will be taking place in front of the Health Centre. While the outer ring road will remain open to vehicle traffic, visitors to campus may experience some delays. As of Monday, November 11, temporary parking for Health Centre visitors will be available on the northwest side of Walker House. As a reminder, when visiting campus please look out for and adhere to all construction and traffic signage displayed on campus.
Bus Schedule
From Monday, November 4 to Monday, November 11, 2024 there will be only one bus departure at 4:00 p.m. as Reporting Period 1 co-curriculars have ended. Regular bus service will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences, co-curriculars are cancelled and there will be one bus at 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Labow, transportation coordinator.
Parent-Teacher Conference Booking Opens Monday, November 4
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST and Friday, November 22, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST, Appleby will be hosting online Parent-Teacher Conferences via Zoom. We encourage parents to sign-up for the meetings as they are an excellent way to learn about your child's progress, where they are doing well, and where there might be opportunity for improvement. Although marks will be reported, the focus of both our fall report cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences are on learning skills and progress in courses so far. Again this year, Appleby is using a scheduling system called PickaTime for Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up. Booking will open on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. To access the scheduler, please login to BBK12 with your Blackbaud ID. Click here to access BBK12. Parent-Teacher interview bookings will close on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
After logging into BBK12, navigate to the Resource Board and click on the Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-up resource tile. You will then be automatically logged into the scheduling system and be able to start making your appointment selections. Once you have completed your selections, you will receive an e-mail confirmation including a summary of bookings and Zoom meeting links. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to meet with their child's teachers, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled in seven minute slots.
Your child’s initial Fall report card, which will include teacher feedback on learning skills and course progress so far, will be available for review on Thursday, November 7, 2024. You are encouraged to read your child’s initial report and in particular the teacher comments prior to your Parent-Teacher Conferences. In the event you cannot attend the online Parent-Teacher Conferences, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teachers by e-mail with any questions after you have read through your child’s report card.
2025 Round Square Regional Conference - Applications Close Monday, November 4!
Students in Upper Two, Senior One and Senior Two are invited to apply for the Round Square Regional Conference (RSRC) in Santiago, Chile taking place from Tuesday, April 1 to Thursday, April 10, 2025. Hosted by Craighouse School, delegates will experience Chilean culture, environment and adventure, as well as attend keynotes and baraza discussions. To learn more and apply, visit the Global Student Exchanges & Conferences page on BBK12. Completed applications are to be submitted in hardcopy to the Global Education Office (MB205), Attention: Simon Beatty, director, global partnerships, by Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Co-Curriculars
Upper and Senior School Reporting Period 1 co-curriculars have concluded, and the Colours Assembly will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 during club time. Reporting Period 2 co-curriculars for all students begin on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and will end Thursday, February 27, 2025 (for Upper One to Senior Two students), and Thursday, March 6, 2025 (for Middle School students). Please note, co-curriculars are cancelled on Tuesday, November 19 to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Upper School Leadership Workshop - Friday, November 15
All Upper School students are invited to join the Upper School Leadership Workshop on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The workshop will offer an opportunity for students to meet the Prefects, their peers, and learn a little bit about their own leadership style while having fun through games and activities. Sign-up is required and details will be sent to students directly via e-mail on Monday, November 4, 2024. Registration is open until Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Angelow, director, student leadership.
Reminder - AP Exam Registration 2024-2025 Deadline is Friday, November 15
Appleby College offers 21 AP courses in a variety of disciplines and are taught by trained and experienced AP teachers. 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 teachers. Students interested in self-study for an exam should use the link sent to them to seek permission of their Guidance counsellor.
AP Exam Registration Deadlines
All students interested in taking an AP exam must register for the AP exam by the Final Ordering Deadline to avoid a late fee.
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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).
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AP Exam Fee – $175 CDN per exam (ordered before Friday, November 15, 2024)
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Late Fee – additional $65 CDN per exam (ordered after Friday, November 15, 2024)
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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.
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Regular AP Exam Schedule – Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 16, 2025
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Late-Testing AP Exam Schedule – Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, May 23, 2025
Please contact Maggie Hanrahan, coordinator, external programs, with any questions.
Golf Clubs & Skates Needed
Do you have gently used hockey skates or golf clubs (irons, drivers or putters) that need a new home? Appleby's health and physical education department is looking to collect these items for students to use in their classes. Various sizes are welcome. Donations can be dropped of at Nicholas Arts Centre main reception. If you have any questions, please contact Anthony Schembri, department head, health and physical education.
Friday, November 22 – Asynchronous Learning Day
Please note that due to Parent-Teacher Conferences, Friday, November 22, 2024 will be an asynchronous learning day for all Appleby students. Busses will not be running, and students will be working from home asynchronously (no Zoom sessions). Students are asked to check their Course Plans for their asynchronous work instructions from their teachers. In addition, students will be required to complete two modules on AI Literacy, which will be shared closer to the asynchronous learning day.
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 November 4, 2024. Come out and support the Senior Boys' D1 Soccer team for the Conference of Independent Schools of Ontario Athletic Association (CISAA) finals on Wednesday, November 6 at 12:00 p.m., Main Field. 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, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. students, faculty and employees will gather together in the John Bell Chapel for our annual Remembrance Day services. The guest speaker will be alumnus Major Curran Egan ’08. The service will also be live streamed for those Appleby community members who are not on campus. To join the live stream on November 7, please click here. |
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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Middle School Students Support Hearts&HomesHearts&Homes, spearheaded by Senior One students Dylan Parikh and Kariem Khadra, hosted an event for Middle School students on October 23. Everyone came together to write letters of encouragement for individuals experiencing homelessness in the local community that will be included in care packages. |
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Diwali Lunch - November 4
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On Monday, November 4, 2024, Appleby will host a special Diwali luncheon, bringing together students and staff for a festive celebration. The event will feature delicious food, including jalebis and samosas generously provided by Tandoori Flames, as well as music and decorations that capture the spirit of this joyous festival. Adding to the celebration, students are encouraged to wear Diwali traditional attire while they enjoy live henna and participate in various activities that bring our community together in the warmth and excitement of Diwali. For more information, please click the button below. |
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Senior School Cabaret |
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On Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Senior School performing, visual and media arts students will be participating in the Senior School Cabaret. Please join us in celebrating their many artistic, dramatic and musical talents with performances from Senior One and Senior Two dance, drama and music classes in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life single gym, and a visual and media arts exhibition and live art demonstrations from Senior One and Senior Two visual and media arts students in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room (outside the single gym) which begins at 6:30 p.m., prior to the performances at 7:00 p.m. Click the button below to view the poster. We hope to see you there! |
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Student Climate Action Summit |
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A Student Action Summit focused on Climate Action will take place at Appleby on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The program is open to student leaders in Middle School or High School in the Greater Toronto area. Interested students can e-mail Nicola St George, director, sustainability and regeneration to register. For more information visit the website, or click the button below. |
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Lost and FoundLost and Found items will be on display from Monday, November 4 to Thursday, November 7, 2024 in front of the Schlesinger Dining Hall in the hope of reuniting them with their owners. Please have a look as the Lost and Found room is getting quite full! As always, you can e-mail lostandfound@appleby.on.ca to inquire about anything that you may have left behind. Follow Lost and Found on Instagram @applebylostandfound to view our inventory of unclaimed items. |
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The College Shop |
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Fall is in the air and the College Shop has just what you need to stay cozy in cooler temperatures. New Appleby branded Columbia vests are now available in men's and women's sizing. Come visit us in store or online at www.applebycollegeshop.ca and be sure to follow along on Instagram @appleby_college_shop for the latest College Shop drops! |
Appleby College Parents' Association Monthly Meeting – Tuesday, November 12
The Appleby College Parents’ Association (ACPA) hosts many events throughout the year that allow opportunities to volunteer, connect with other families, and help fundraise for the school. Thank you to those who attended our October meeting, please click here to view the minutes. The ACPA is an integral part of the Appleby community, and we would love for you to join us at our next ACPA Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the LEC (Barr Commons). If you are unable to attend in person you can join us via Zoom. All are welcome to attend! For any questions, please contact Kathy Vucic, ACPA President.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - at Appleby!
Tree Trimming - November 14 & 21
The ACPA is hosting its annual Tree Trimming event on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.! All members of the Appleby community are invited to participate in decorating the school for the holidays. At 9:00 a.m., parents will gather in the Schlesinger Dining Hall to meet and socialize over a hot breakfast. Then, trees and decorations will be setup to transform Appleby’s campus! The Chapel Guild is also looking for volunteers to help decorate the John Bell Chapel on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering on either date, please click here to sign up.
A reminder that all Appleby volunteers are required to have a Criminal Record Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening completed and a Declaration of Criminal Record (DCR) must also be submitted. Both forms should be sent to Denika Bertoli, manager, events – external affairs & development. If you do not already have a CRC or DCR, please click here for information on how to complete these forms. Should you have any questions regarding the volunteer process, please contact Tamara Knights, ACPA volunteer coordinator.
Sip & Shop! Friday, November 22
Come join us on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. for a Sip & Shop (ages 19+) open to Appleby families and their guests. This is a ticketed event ($35 each), which includes various wine and food selections (non-alcoholic beverages will be available) and an exclusive shopping experience with our amazing vendors. The Wine Bar is serving up a great selection for tasting, and we have lots of tasty bites provided by Hola, Mercato Sociale, Mary Browns Chicken, and French Lunch, just to name a few. See all of our food vendors offering up tastings on our website. Come dressed up and toast the holidays with your Appleby friends. Tickets are limited! Purchase now to avoid disappointment. Please bring cash as some vendors do not accept credit/debit cards.
ACPA Holiday Market - Saturday, November 23
On Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Holiday Market will be open to the entire community including family, friends and neighbours (admission is free). Spread the word and start your holiday shopping! The market will feature a variety of vendors and activities for the whole family. Come hungry as there will be many delicious food vendors to purchase lunch and treats from. We also have several activities for children of all ages, including a photo opportunity with Santa. This is a wonderful chance to support local small businesses and artisans. Please bring cash as some vendors do not accept credit/debit cards. Check out our growing list of vendors here.
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!
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 the box labelled "Book Donations" outside the College Shop. 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 - Request for Gently Used School Wear
Have your kids outgrown their school uniform items? It's time to go through your closets and donate any gently used Appleby approved school wear. The Sustainability Shop (formerly the Turnover Shop) is accepting all uniform and approved gym and spirit wear. Please drop-off donations at Nicholas Arts Centre front reception or during regular College Shop 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.
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