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Since its inception in 2012, Giving Tuesday has grown into an international phenomenon, uniting people in the spirit of giving, collaboration, and kindness. Please join the Appleby College community this Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 3, 2024) and support the school’s strategic giving priorities. This year, we’re focusing on three key areas that can make a lasting impact on our community: Cockwell Hall, Wellbeing, and Financial Assistance. We’d also like to thank everyone who joined us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook in support of Appleby’s Giving Tuesday social media campaign which launched on Monday, November 18. Through our campaign, we’ve highlighted how these initiatives are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. From inspiring stories to achievements made possible by your generosity, our posts illustrate the lasting impact of your support. We invite you to join us in celebrating Giving Tuesday by supporting Appleby’s mission to create a thriving, inclusive, and supportive environment for our students. Every gift, big or small, contributes to building a future where generosity shapes and strengthens our community. Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of the Appleby community. Sincerely, Jude Alexander |
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Traffic Disruption on Ring Road
On Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the south end of the outer ring road by Walker House will be closed to facilitate the installation of a new water main. During this time, traffic flow will be adjusted as follows: the East Ring Road will allow two-way traffic to provide access to the Health Centre, J.S. Gairdner Arena, and employee campus housing, while the West Ring Road will serve residents of Colley and Powell’s House for parking access. The roadway will reopen at 5:00 p.m. on both days to accommodate evening traffic and additional security will be present to manage traffic flow.
Additional measures will be in place to ensure safety and minimize disruption. The gate located by the John Bell Chapel will remain closed during morning drop-off and throughout the day to maintain a pedestrian-friendly inner road. Buses will drop-off and pick-up students at the front of the school in the lane between the Nicholas Arts Centre and the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life (to accommodate the buses please do not park in this lane from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.). Health Centre parking will also be relocated back to the front of the Health Centre building during the closure. Finally, access to the south door of Schlesinger Dining Hall will be restricted to prevent student access near the construction zone; students are asked to use the west or north doors during this time.
As a reminder, when visiting campus please look out for and adhere to all construction and traffic signage displayed on campus. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete this essential work for the construction of Cockwell Hall.
Bus Pick-up and Drop-off
Due to roadwork taking place on campus on Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3, 2024, buses will drop-off and pick-up students at the front of the school in the lane between the Nicholas Arts Centre and the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Labow, transportation coordinator.
Weather Related School Closure Procedure
In the event of a weather related school closure, parents, students and employees will be notified via e-mail by 6:30 a.m. We will confirm whether in-person classes or busses are cancelled by that time. Information can also be obtained by calling the school's automated information update line at 905-845-4681 ext. 540. If in-person classes and bus transportation are cancelled, details regarding classes and work expectations for the day will be shared by teachers through Teams and e-mail communication. If there is no school closure e-mail, then regular classes will take place.
Self-Paced AI Courses – Access for Parents
Students have received an e-mail with self-enrollment links for two introductory level modules on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The following links provide parents with an opportunity to view the content on both courses. AI is a huge topic, and we’ve tried to keep these two micro-courses to around the 30-minute mark. Both courses are intended to be starting points that help build awareness around AI. To access, please click on following links. There is no login required.
Micro Course 1 Parents - ‘Defining AI’ provides a brief overview of the components behind AI and Generative AI technologies.
Micro Course 2 Parents - ‘Ethics and AI’ focuses on the importance of data, and the issues of bias, misinformation, and sustainability.
Middle School Winter Wonders Pajama Drive
The Middle School World Warriors Council is collecting donations for The Winter Wonders Pajama Drive to help those in need this holiday season. Donations of new pajamas will be accepted until Monday, December 9, 2024. Middle School students can drop off their donations in the bin located in their Friday Advisor room. Pajamas of all sizes, from 6 months to adult large, are welcome. Please consider donating pajamas this holiday season; your support is greatly appreciated!
Summer and March Break Camp, Enrichment Program, ESL and Credit Course Applications Open Tuesday, December 10
Save the date! Applications open for Summer and March Break Camps, Enrichment Programs, ESL and Credit Courses open on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EST. New for 2025, Appleby's Enrichment programs are categorized into Junior (ages 12-14) and Senior (ages 15-17) offerings to ensure proper instructional style and program content, with various options offered in four focused areas of interest – Communications, Business, Leadership, and Math & Science. For more information, please click here.
2025-2026 Financial Assistance Applications
Current families interested in applying for financial assistance for the 2025-2026 school year are requested to apply by Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please visit the Admissions page on Appleby's website for financial assistance information and the online application form.
Tax Receipt - T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate Requires Student’s Social Insurance Number
Students enrolled in qualifying Advanced Placement (AP) courses during the 2024 calendar year (for the period of January - June 2024 and/or September - December 2024), may be eligible to receive a T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate.
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 Maria Fabrizio, director, finance at mfabrizio@appleby.on.ca.
Holiday Shoebox Drive for the Six Nations Reserve
For the sixth consecutive holiday season, Appleby will be contributing to a Holiday Shoebox donation drive for the residents of the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario, led by alumnae Basant Dhillon '21 and Nimrit Dhillon '21. The Service Council will be organizing advisor groups and home forms, each assembling shoeboxes filled with donated items. Senior School will be collecting items for adult men; Upper School will be collecting for adult females; and Middle School will be collecting for children. The collection date is Friday, December 13, 2024. Boxes will be delivered and distributed by Basant and Nimrit over the winter break in time for holiday celebrations. With Appleby being the largest contributor, these donations have a significant impact on the Six Nations Reserve community.
Boarder Winter Holiday Move-Out
The Winter Holiday is nearly here! Local and international boarding students are required to move out of their Boarding House by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. No overnight stays will be accommodated on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Winter Holiday Break
Appleby College’s Winter Holiday break will run from Wednesday, December 18, 2024 with boarders returning to campus on Monday, January 6, 2025, and classes resuming on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. A reminder that boarding houses will be closed to students throughout the Winter Holiday.
School Health Grant for Youth
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is launching a grant for students aged 16-19 who have ideas to develop and lead youth-driven and youth-inspired initiatives that encourage and promote healthy living in their school. The School Health Grant for Youth provides Canadian youth the opportunity to apply to micro-grants of $1,000. Projects can focus on physical activity, positive mental health and wellbeing, reducing substance related harms, and/or healthy eating and nutrition. For more information, including how to apply, please click here. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EST.
Volunteers Needed for Cultural Fair During Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Day
We’re excited to invite families to be a part of our 5th Annual DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Day on Thursday, January 16, 2025! As part of our celebrations, we’re hosting a Cultural Fair during lunch and into the afternoon, and we’d love for you to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity to share and celebrate the rich diversity within our Appleby community. Families from all backgrounds are encouraged to showcase their heritage and the unique cultures they represent. Interested in participating? Please click the button below to sign-up. If you have any questions, e-mail DEIB@appleby.on.ca. Let’s make this 5th DEIB Day a memorable one! Click here for photos from DEIB Day 2024.
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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 December 1, 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. |
March Break Camp Staff Positions Now Open!
Appleby Camps is hiring staff for camps (Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 14, 2025). The positions are a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, have fun, and make an impact. The requirements are listed below.
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Completed Grade 10
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Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills
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Standard First Aid/CPR-C certification required
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Criminal record check (for those over 18)
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Lifeguarding/coaching certifications are a plus
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Apply by Thursday, January 2, 2025, online at Appleby Seasonal Opportunities
Reporting Student Lateness, Early Leaves or Absences
Reporting a student lateness (for any reason, including appointments):
E-mail attendance@appleby.on.ca and provide the student’s full name, reason for lateness and anticipated time of arrival. Students must sign-in at an Attendance Kiosk when they arrive on campus.
Reporting an early dismissal from the academic day:
E-mail attendance@appleby.on.ca and provide the student’s full name, the time they will be leaving school and the reason. Students must sign-out at Nicholas Arts Centre front reception before leaving campus.
Student absence reporting:
For one day absences, e-mail attendance@appleby.on.ca and cc their Advisor. Please provide the full name of the student, the reason for the student being absent and their date of return. For anticipated absences of more than one day, please e-mail the student's Advisor and School Director to review school protocols.
If the student is feeling unwell, please e-mail attendance@appleby.on.ca and cc the Health Centre Nurses at nurses@appleby.on.ca. Please provide the full name of the student.
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!
Increase in Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Illness
Please click here to view a letter to parents/guardians from Halton Public Health. There has been an increase in respiratory and gastrointestinal illness in Halton Region, and the letter includes information on how to protect everyone from severe illness as we spend more time indoors and closer together.
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 November 21, Senior Two student Nolan Jezewski presented his chapel speech. Please click the button below to view it. |
Festivals and RemembrancesWe would like to acknowledge those members of our community who will celebrate the start of Advent on Sunday, December 1, 2024. |
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ACLC 2024…Dare to Step Strong!
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Connect-Ed Family Skate
The second Connect-Ed Family Skate of the year is taking place on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the J.S. Gairdner Arena for members of the Appleby community. Additional guests are welcome to attend, but must be in the presence of an adult member (18+) of the Appleby community (current and alumni parents, alumni, staff and former staff). Registration is required, and all skaters must wear helmets on the ice, regardless of age or ability. Additional Family Skates are taking place on Monday, February 17, 2025 (Family Day) and Sunday, March 2, 2025. Please click the button below to register.
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Appleby Orchestra Holiday ConcertThere’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than with Christmas and Holiday music! Join us in Willis Hall at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 as the Orchestra presents a 30-minute concert of familiar holiday favourites. Stay afterwards for some hot chocolate and treats hosted by the ACPA Spirit Committee! Click the button below to view the concert poster. |
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Appleby Carol ServicesJoin us in the John Bell Chapel for our traditional Candlelight Carol Services which will be held Thursday, December 12 through to Sunday, December 15, 2024. Listen to beautiful seasonal music performed by Appleby’s Chapel Choir and hear the unfolding narrative of Christmas culminating in a child born in a manger. Please join in singing some of your favourite Christmas carols and celebrate afterwards with refreshments in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. Students and their families are invited to attend on the following dates:
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International Business Holiday TradeshowAppleby community members are invited to attend the 18th Annual International Business Holiday Tradeshow on Monday, December 16, 2024 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumn Centre for Athletics and Student Life foyer. This year's show will feature over 35 student-run business ventures delivering a variety of products from handmade one-of-a-kind items, to tech gadgets and artisanal crafts for everyone on your holiday list. Please stop by to support our Senior Two entrepreneurs and their budding businesses! |
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Appleby's Christmas Eve ServiceAll members of the Appleby community are invited to attend our annual Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Holy Communion on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. in the John Bell Chapel. Please click the button below to RSVP. If any students would like to take part in this special service, please contact Reverend Craig Luccock at 905-845-4681 ext. 237 or cluccock@appleby.on.ca. |
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ACPA InstagramThe ACPA is on Instagram! Follow us @applebycollege_acpa to make sure you don't miss out on any of our upcoming events and initiatives. |
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The College Shop |
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Get your holiday shopping done early and take advantage of the College Shop’s Cyber Monday sale! Shop online at www.applebycollegeshop.ca and use code CYBER to receive 15% off your entire purchase, excluding Graduation items. The code starts today, Sunday, December 1, 2024 and ends at midnight on Monday, December 2, 2024 for pickup orders only. Shipping is currently not available. The College Shop is open Monday to Friday from 11:20 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. in the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life. You can also follow along on Instagram @appleby_college_shop for the latest College Shop drops! |
Appleby College Parents' Association Monthly Meeting – Monday, December 9
Thank you to those who attended our November meeting, click here to view the minutes. We invite all who are interested to join us at our next ACPA Monthly Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (in person only). For meeting details or any other questions, please contact Kathy Vucic, ACPA President. 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. All are welcome!
Winter Boarder Break
Join us on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. for the Winter Boarder Break. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Appleby will host a Boarding Life Holiday Party in the Schlesinger Dining Hall. Following the party, everyone will move to the A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life Campus Room for the Winter Boarder Break, a post-dinner celebration featuring desserts, a candy station, photo booth, appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, karaoke and a movie.
How You Can Help
We’d love any homemade or store-bought goodies you can provide, as well as cash donations if that’s easier. We're looking for a variety of Christmas-themed dishes from different countries and plenty of desserts. Click here to let the ACPA know what you will be donating, and here for drop-off details.
Join the Fun as a Volunteer
We need your help! Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 to help serve food, assist at the photo booth, manage the Karaoke and give a warm welcome to our boarders. Click here to sign up. Volunteers are encouraged to wear festive holiday attire and a Santa hat (all parents are welcome to volunteer, a valid Criminal Record Check must be on file). If you have any questions, please e-mail ACPA Community Campus Life Reps, Lillian Yang or Lillian Mi.
Tree Takedown – Wednesday, January 8, 2025
It seems like yesterday the campus Christmas trees were being decorated, and now we're looking for volunteers to help take them down (including decorations in the John Bell Chapel) on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join us in the Schlesinger Dining Hall for a hearty breakfast before taking down the holiday decorations around the school. Please sign up here if you are available to help.
Christmas Trees and Decorations Needed
The ACPA will happily accept donations of any artificial trees and holiday decorations that you no longer need. If you decide to dispose of any Christmas decor in the New Year, please contact Kathy Vucic, ACPA President to see if they can be used at the school. We love to reuse and will give your trees and decorations a second home.
Blue Dog Spirit
The ACPA, via the Spirit Committee, is working closely with Appleby's Athletics Department to increase parent engagement for Blue Dog sports teams. A Spirit Parent Captain is needed to help facilitate communication to parents and to encourage attendance at home and away games, as well as coordinate volunteers to provide snacks for athletes and coaches. You can also share this role! The impact was amazing during the fall term and we look to continue to build momentum. This is an easy, fun and rewarding opportunity for local and/or away parents to help inspire athletes and the school. Coaches will send emails requesting volunteers when team rosters are complete (mid-November), but please e-mail ACPA Executive member Jennifer Latimer for more information. Go Blue Dogs!
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.
Lost and Found – Unclaimed Items
It’s that time of year again! Our Lost and Found area is full of jackets, uniform items, shoes and water bottles - and we are running out of space to store them. Please come to the Lost and Found area of the College Shop at lunchtime to claim your items before Friday, December 13, 2024. Any items remaining after that date will be donated to charity. Please e-mail lostandfound@appleby.on.ca to inquire about specific items that you have left behind. Also, follow Lost and Found on Instagram @applebylostandfound to view our inventory of unclaimed items.
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