Compassion and Mental Health

You may be familiar with the #BellLetsTalk campaign, Bell’s annual initiative to raise awareness and increase acceptance of mental illness. We recognize that conversations about mental health and wellbeing should not start and end with the Bell Let’s Talk movement. This month, our character education topic at Crestwood is compassion. We have put together a collection of talking […]

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Sending Sunshine – Volunteer Card Writer

Are you in need of community service hours and looking for a way to brighten someone’s day? Sending Sunshine is a not-for-profit organization that is trying to reduce the negative effects of social isolation among seniors by providing them with handwritten cards. With the pandemic, the opportunities for volunteering are limited.  With Sending Sunshine students […]

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Sean Eylott ’14

After I graduated from Crestwood, I was convinced that I wanted to study Computer Science at Queens University. Three years into my program, I realized that I wasn’t enjoying it as much as I thought I would and I made the hard decision to drop out. I started working as a brand ambassador for a […]

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Mindfulness and PE Class

The grade 7 and 8 students in Physical Education classes have been working on adding mindfulness strategies and relaxation techniques to their toolbelt. Some of the techniques they have been working on are mindful minutes, breath work, progressive relation, and incorporating music into meditation. In such uncertain times, times Mental Health needs to be at […]

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Elijah Fisher Foundation

Congratulations to Crestwood’s Elijah Fisher who started the Elijah Fisher Foundation and ran his first event this past month.  On Dec. 23rd Elijah hosted a free Holiday Hoops Clinic for 20 lucky 8-13-year-olds.  Elijah and other Crestwood staff ran skills and drills for the kids.  In addition to hosting the camp, the Elijah Fisher foundation also impacted the lives of 20 families by delivering toys, clothing, and […]

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Return to Sport

We will be resuming our co-curricular athletic programming when we return to school on January 17th.  Games will not resume until the end of January and an updated schedule will be posted on team Edsby pages as soon as we have them.  For sports where we use rental facilities (hockey, swimming, curling), most facilities are […]

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Making Sense of the Screening for Illness – January 2022

With the changes to the screening for COVID and the need to keep our community safe, we have taken the Provincial Screening tool and broken it down into the following document. For the assessment of symptoms and isolation use the following guidelines:   If the individual is fully vaccinated OR 11 years old or younger, […]

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Alumni Spotlight Jonah Elfassy ’12

After graduating from Crestwood in 2012, I went on to complete a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. Following graduation, I worked as a Research Assistant at the International Centre for Surgical Safety, implementing the OR Black Box into several hospitals in the GTA, United States, and Europe. Subsequently, I […]

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Experience Engineering―For Grade 9 & 10 Students

Are you interested in learning more about UofT’s Engineering Program? Join the UofT Engineering Recruitment staff for this special online presentation designed for Grade 9 & 10 students. The first 30 minutes of the event will be an overview of UofT’s Engineering programs, opportunities, academic requirements, and community. After the presentation, there will be a […]

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Guidance News

Summer School Courses If your son or daughter completed a course outside of Crestwood this summer, please take a moment to email their final report card to Ms. De Cata (kathryn.decata@crestwood.on.ca) or Ms. Somerville (christine.somerville@crestwood.on.ca) as soon as possible   Virtual Post-Secondary Information Evening (Gr. 11 & 12) Please join us online on Thursday September […]

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Ryder Fogel ’22 Runs to Raise Funds

Grade 11 Crestwood student Ryder Fogel (’22) is to be commended on an outstanding accomplishment this summer.  Ryder and 5 of his friends were disappointed when their final summer at camp was canceled, but instead of dwelling on a bad situation, they decided to make a difference.  Together the 6 boys decided to run from […]

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Terry Fox School Run

This year Crestwood will be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope by participating in the Terry Fox School Run.  Throughout the last week of September, we will be completing live-run/walks in Physical Education classes or students can participate virtually in a run/walk.  The Marathon of Hope not only honours the legacy of […]

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Orientation Day Schedule & Entrances

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th, 2020 No School Uniform Required.  All students must complete the daily screening prior to arrival. All students must be wearing a mask upon entry to the school.  No parents, guardians, or visitors will be permitted to be in the school.  During the orientation sessions, students will be directed to a classroom where […]

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Additional Procedures for School Re-Entry

The health, safety, and well-being of students and staff is a top priority as we plan to reopen for the 2020-21 school year. CPC appreciates and requires your cooperation in our reopening. Crestwood Preparatory College is commencing reopening based on the assurance that all persons entering School premises have taken proper precautions to prevent the […]

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