When last we told you about Applewood Academy (AAPL) student Michelle Hall*, she had just finished painting Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night on the front of her family’s house....
Category: Success Stories
If You Give A Kid A Paintbrush She May Paint The House: Applewood Student Turns From Canvas to Larger-Scale Art
Student With Autism Paints Vivid ‘Starry Night’ Replica On Porch Of Family Home Not many parents would allow their child to paint a reproduction of Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry...
Applewood Student Wins Art Award for Her Intricate, Colourful Digital Art
An Applewood Academy student has been honoured with an award for her highly personal artwork. Recently, high school students throughout Belleville participated in a juried art challenge called “When I...
Applewood Academy Leaves No Child Behind: Michelle’s Story
The staff at Applewood Academy for Progressive Learning (AAPL) believes that no child should be left behind. It’s a special place where each and every child, regardless of individual challenges,...
A Day in the Life of an Applewood Student
A warm and bright self-described tomboy who loves to laugh, Shelby gets excited about shoes. “I think I have 20 pairs,” the 16-year-old said. “Mostly runners and hightops. I don’t...
Too Much to Handle: Learning To Ask For Help At School
Just over a year ago, Travis was being kicked out of school on a daily basis. A seven-year-old with a lot of aggression, he was sent home every morning for...
Coping Skills Lead To Success In The Classroom
When Thomas first came to Quinte Children’s Homes a couple of years ago, he was generally shy and withdrawn. However, he also had some significant behavioral issues. Those same issues...
Pulling Things Together To Reach His Dream
Steven just didn’t like school. Ever. “I didn’t see the point,” he said. “And it was boring.” Now in grade 11, Steven has been a student at Applewood Academy for...