Appleby Quarterly Quarterly Winter 2012 : Page 2

> NEWS BRIEFS PILLARS OF STRENGTH IN ACTION Appleby’s core attributes are reflected in its six Pillars of Strength: ACADEMICALLY VITAL Pursuing the highest standards of academic excellence in a challenging and supportive environment, Appleby College lays the foundation for university achievement and a lifetime of accomplishment. TECHNOLOGICALLY EMPOWERED Integrating the most advanced technology into all facets of teaching and learning, Appleby College equips students to shape a continually evolving information and communication landscape. UNIVERSALLY DIVERSE Bringing the world to our school and our school to the world, Appleby College prepares students to respect differences and thrive in an intercultural world. Appleby Students Attend Model UN Conference in California From November 2 to 6, Appleby students Nezim Mmegwa (U2), Wilfred Moeschter (U1), Stefany Baskett (U1), Abhey Sur (U1), Jodi Euteneier (U1) and Ella Chenmi (U1), along with faculty members Dawn Ronfeld and Sarah Kehoe, attended the Stanford Model United Nations Conference in Palo Alto, California. Prior to the start of the conference, the group visited a number of historic landmarks in the San Francisco area including a boat tour of the Bay. At the Model UN conference, the students actively represented the interests of Canada in separate committee groups, including the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization of American States. The conference offered students the opportunity to challenge themselves and meet others who share their passion for world affairs. Appleby’s Chemistry Depart-ment Completes Experiment – Wirelessly! This fall, Appleby’s Chemistry department received a generous donation to purchase seven PASCO Passport Airlink2 wireless probe units (four with a PH probe, three with a temperature probe) for student use. Appleby is the first school to purchase and utilize the units, which allow students to wirelessly transfer data from the unit to their Fujitsu laptop, iPhone, iPad or iPod using Bluetooth technology and user-friendly software. The data is organized into columns and rows in an Excel spreadsheet, saving students time, providing more opportunity for classroom learning, and reducing the chances for recording error. The probes were purchased in September 2011 and have been put to good use. Upper Two students recently had the opportunity to use them in an experiment for Hess’ Law, an Upper One class will use them in April as they study a unit on gases, and the Upper Two’s will use them again when they study acid-based nitrations in the spring. According to Upper Two student Alex Reale, using the PASCO probes significantly helped save time and allowed him to focus on the experiment. “I liked using the wireless PASCO probes because they allowed us to collect our lab data from anywhere in the class and I was also able to collect the lab data from my iPhone. The PASCO probes were quick and easy to set up and use, they also provided detailed data for graphs.” Thank you to the Gao family for their generous donation to Appleby’s Science department. Appleby Students Attend Round Square Conference From October 13 to 23, Stephanie Mumford (S1), Neil Sachdev (U2), Jack Cheesewright (S2), Ilijana Parojcic (S2), Max Hilby-Durst (S2), along with faculty members David Richardson and Connie Serra, participated in a pre-conference tour followed by the International Round Square conference hosted by Wellington College, United Kingdom. Highlights of the tour included visiting parliament, fishing on a schooner in the North Atlantic Ocean, visiting the homes of local families and hiking on the Stora Reyn in Streymoy. “The event was incredibly inspiring,” said Stephanie Mumford. “The energy was amazing and you left the conference with a driven sense of purpose – to make the world better.” While at the conference students enjoyed talks by guest speakers: Save the Children CEO Jasmine Whitbread, Olympic athlete Colin Jackson, Paraplegic adventurer Karen Darke, author Patrick Jordan, and Founder of InspirEngage Ltd. Melody Hossaini who all addressed the conference theme of Reaching Beyond Your Limits. A special highlight was an address by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Appleby’s International Prefect Max Hilby-Durst was one of 80 student delegates chosen from Round Square member schools to meet the Queen. Appleby students attended the Stanford Model UN Conference in Palo Alto, California from November 2 to 6. New wireless PASCO probes add an exciting new element to chemistry class. Round Square participants returned inspired following their trip to Wellington College where this year’s conference took place. 2 Appleby Quarterly, Winter 2012

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PILLARS OF STRENGTH IN ACTION Appleby’s core attributes are reflected in its six Pillars of Strength: ACADEMICALLY VITAL Pursuing the highest standards of academic excellence in a challenging and supportive environment, Appleby College lays the foundation for university achievement and a lifetime of accomplishment. Appleby Students Attend Model UN Conference in California From November 2 to 6, Appleby students Nezim Mmegwa (U2), Wilfred Moeschter (U1), Stefany Baskett (U1), Abhey Sur (U1), Jodi Euteneier (U1) and Ella Chenmi (U1), along with faculty members Dawn Ronfeld and Sarah Kehoe, attended the Stanford Model United Nations Conference in Palo Alto, California. Prior to the start of the conference, the group visited a number of historic landmarks in the San Francisco area including a boat tour of the Bay. At the Model UN conference, the students actively represented the interests of Canada in separate committee groups, including the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization of American States. The conference offered students the opportunity to challenge themselves and meet others who share their passion for world affairs. TECHNOLOGICALLY EMPOWERED Integrating the most advanced technology into all facets of teaching and learning, Appleby College equips students to shape a continually evolving information and communication landscape. Appleby’s Chemistry Department Completes Experiment – Wirelessly! This fall, Appleby’s Chemistry department received a generous donation to purchase seven PASCO Passport Airlink2 wireless probe units (four with a PH probe, three with a temperature probe) for student use. Appleby is the first school to purchase and utilize the units, which allow students to wirelessly transfer data from the unit to their Fujitsu laptop, iPhone, iPad or iPod using Bluetooth technology and user-friendly software. The data is organized into columns and rows in an Excel spreadsheet, saving students time, providing more opportunity for classroom learning, and reducing the chances for recording error. The probes were purchased in September 2011 and have been put to good use. Upper Two students recently had the opportunity to use them in an experiment for Hess’ Law, an Upper One class will use them in April as they study a unit on gases, and the Upper Two’s will use them again when they study acid-based nitrations in the spring. According to Upper Two student Alex Reale, using the PASCO probes significantly helped save time and allowed him to focus on the experiment. “I liked using the wireless PASCO probes because they allowed us to collect our lab data from anywhere in the class and I was also able to collect the lab data from my iPhone. The PASCO probes were quick and easy to set up and use, they also provided detailed data for graphs.” Thank you to the Gao family for their generous donation to Appleby’s Science department. UNIVERSALLY DIVERSE Bringing the world to our school and our school to the world, Appleby College prepares students to respect differences and thrive in an intercultural world. Appleby Students Attend Round Square Conference From October 13 to 23, Stephanie Mumford (S1), Neil Sachdev (U2), Jack Cheesewright (S2), Ilijana Parojcic (S2), Max Hilby-Durst (S2), along with faculty members David Richardson and Connie Serra, participated in a pre-conference tour followed by the International Round Square conference hosted by Wellington College, United Kingdom. Highlights of the tour included visiting parliament, fishing on a schooner in the North Atlantic Ocean, visiting the homes of local families and hiking on the Stora Reyn in Streymoy. “The event was incredibly inspiring,” said Stephanie Mumford. “The energy was amazing and you left the conference with a driven sense of purpose – to make the world better.” While at the conference students enjoyed talks by guest speakers: Save the Children CEO Jasmine Whitbread, Olympic athlete Colin Jackson, Paraplegic adventurer Karen Darke, author Patrick Jordan, and Founder of InspirEngage Ltd. Melody Hossaini who all addressed the conference theme of Reaching Beyond Your Limits. A special highlight was an address by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Appleby’s International Prefect Max Hilby-Durst was one of 80 student delegates chosen from Round Square member schools to meet the Queen. COMMUNITY SPIRITED Gathering students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff on a spectacular 60-acre lakeside campus, Appleby College builds one great community connected for life. Walkathon 2011 a Success! The Appleby Annual Walkathon took place on Thursday, October 20 and even though the weather was a bit chilly, everyone came out and had a wonderful time raising funds for charity! The 21.1 kilometre route took students through the scenic streets of Oakville and Maple Grove to Ford Drive. The annual tradition began in 1969 and raised $2,800; today, it grosses more than $60,000. This year, proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Oakville Community Foundation, United Way of Oakville, Kerr Street Ministries, Round Square and The Patongo Fund. Great results were achieved by participants with the top student finishers listed below: Male Students • Dominic Akena (S2) – 1:23:33 • Kevin MacArthur (S2) – 1:27:27 • Zach Suchanek (S1) – 1:28:08 Female Students • Jacqui Boyer (S2) – 1:49:34 • Kristyn Spears (U2) – 1:52:23 • Lauren Brady (U1) – 1:53:56 ACTIVELY ENGAGED Educating mind, body and spirit through extensive arts, athletic and community service programming, Appleby College promotes comprehensive personal development. Dignitas Youth Create “Living Results” Through Music and Coffee The Appleby Dignitas Youth hosted their annual fundraising event, Coffee for Cause, in the Schlesinger Dining Hall on November 17. The Dining Hall was transformed into a welcoming café, which was filled with beautiful acoustic music. The magical night included performances by students, faculty members and a very talented alumna, Rachael Kennedy. In addition to the performances, there was delicious baked goods made by students and faculty and coffee/hot chocolate donated by CJ’s Café, Starbucks, Afro Café and Sodexo. The night was a tremendous success and helped to raise $1,200 for Dignitas International. Proceeds will go towards Dignitas International’s grassroots HIV/ AIDS fundraising and awareness campaign in Malawi, Africa. The medical humanitarian organization provides essential HIV/AIDS related prevention, treatment, care and support, including life-saving anti-retroviral medications. GLOBALLY RESPONSIBLE Creating valuable opportunities for serving people and the planet, Appleby College inspires a lifelong commitment to civic responsibility, global understanding and environmental stewardship. Appleby Students Travel to Tibetan China During Summer From July 21 to August 6, Dominic Akena (S2), Jenni Chang (S2), Stephanie Florent (S1), Bianca Miele (S1), Alexandra Torrie (S1), Lauren Wong (S1), Dolkar Zhenjia (S1), Morgan Zych (S1) and faculty members Paul Miskew and Lisa Kapp participated in a cultural experience in Tibetan China. While there the group worked on a Cultural Mapping Project (CMP). The CMP helps to map and preserve Tibetan culture through the use of text-descriptions, interview transcriptions, photographs, and videos. Their goal was to develop the CMP for the Tibetan areas surrounding Gyalthang on the Tibetan plateau in Yunnan province, and to share their learnings with the Tibetan students that live in this region many people know by its tourist name, ‘Shangri-La.’ The trip started in the city of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. The home base for CMP work was located at the Thangka Academy. The group also travelled to the surrounding regions to learn about the architecture, crafts and agriculture of the local people.

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