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25 | Thursday, January 21, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com education At Appleby College our commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience is built into everything we do. Founded in 1911, we offer a co-educational learning environment for students in Grades 7 to 12 on a 60-acre lakefront campus here in Oakville. Appleby's 750 students are encouraged to discover and embrace their passions, whether in the classroom, on the stage, in the gym or on an international service project. Recognized for our commitment to global responsibility and education, our curriculum, with a strong focus on experiential learning, languages, global issues and international service programs, creates a unique learning environment that promotes global awareness. Appleby is the first day/boarding school in North America to offer an integrated global education program which culminates in the achievement of the Appleby College Diploma with Distinction in Global Leadership. Experiential education is a hallmark of the Appleby experience. Beginning in Grade 7, students participate in the Learning Explorations Assessment Foundations (LEAF) program, replacing traditional written exams special advertising feature Appleby College: Fascinating minds since 1911 with an experiential learning experience that gets the students outside of the classroom and into the local community. Students also participate in Appleby's Outdoor Education program at the McLaughlin Northern Campus in Temagami. Vital life skills such as self-confidence, understanding relationships, personal growth and a dedicated responsibility toward local and global communities are developed while enjoying the great outdoors. One of the many unique aspects of Appleby is our grade 12 boarding requirement, providing an opportunity for our students to gain a greater appreciation of different perspectives and cultures, while developing the responsibility and skills to assist with transitioning from high school to university. More than 95 per cent of Appleby graduates are accepted into their university of choice, including some of Canada's and the world's most recognized institutions such as Queen's University, Western University, McGill University, Yale University and Princeton University. An Appleby education requires a significant commitment and we believe financial need should never prevent a student from Appleby College students volunteered in Guatemala as part of the school's international service learning program. reaching their full potential. "The cost of attending Appleby is more than a lot of people can afford," said Andreas Zbogar, who attended Appleby College from Grade 9 to Grade12 and is currently studying Engineering at McMaster University. "In fact, the only reason I was able to study at Appleby was because of the financial assistance I was given by the school, and I knew many other students in the same situation." Appleby's Financial Assistance program is Continued on page 26 Join us for our Open House! See how inspiring education can be! Saturday January 23, 10am - 2pm Students from Preschool to Grade 12 are invited to tour our 10-acre campus in southeast Oakville, and meet our faculty and students. At St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School, your daughter will get the support she needs to become the confident young woman she is destined to be. For more information about our upcoming events and programs, contact us at 905.845.2386 ext. 814 or jmurray@smls.on.ca or check our website: www.smls.on.ca Other upcoming Open House events: Feb. 5 | Feb. 25 | 9am - noon