The U-12 Girls Basketball team had another big win, moving their record to 2 and 0 this season. The team was well matched by their opponents from Kingsway College. The game started close and Crestwood was behind 11-10 at half time. Solid defence and tremendous rebounding helped the squad take the lead in the […]
On Thursday October 3rd, Crestwood School hosted it’s 7th Annual Cross Country Meet at Sunnybrook Park. This year invitations were extended to 34 schools. We had athletes from Grade 3 and 4 enter the 1700m race, as well as participants from Grade 5 and 6 who ran 2300m. All Crestwood runners got off to a great […]
The Grade 2 students had a fantastic day at the Royal Ontario Museum on Wednesday, October 2nd. We spent the morning learning about growth and change in animals, as well as the different classifications of animals. During the afternoon session, the students visited the lab to observe different kinds of insects. They also learned about specific […]
Our Gr.3-6 assembly held on Monday was a gentle introduction to the important topics of : What is Orange Shirt Day? What are residential schools? What could your role in reconciliation be? Earlier in the day teachers handed out cardstock orange shirts. Students were instructed to cut them out and draw/write: School should feel… School […]
Stay up-to-date with the latest school happenings! Follow us on our Instagram account @crestwoodschool. […]
I am the current 4E teacher at Crestwood School and am excited to be a part of this community. I completed my undergrad at University of Ottawa, where I studied criminology. After graduating from U of O, I was a Supervisor at a supported living house for men at risk of homelessness due to […]
I am the current 6C teacher at Crestwood School and I am thrilled to now be part of this warm community. I completed my undergraduate degree at Carleton University, where I studied Political Science. After graduating from Carleton University, I travelled and worked in South Korea for almost two years. This is where I […]
A huge thank you to our sponsors. Those interested in sponsoring our event Please Contact cspa@crestwood.on.ca […]
Today, “Milkshake the Cow” and a Dairy Farmer visited the Grade 3 classes to discuss and identify the distinguishing features of urban and rural communities. We learned about the different types of cows that are raised in Ontario as well as career opportunities on farms. All of the classes discovered how a cow produces milk […]
Crestwood Cares is very grateful to the students, parents and staff of Crestwood School for your outstanding generosity. Your enthusiastic participation in our fundraising initiatives for the Community Cares Food Bank, Pink Laces for Multiple Myeloma and the Terry Fox Run was heartwarming. Thank you for being role models as together we endeavour to […]
We have had a great start to the year! Welcome to this years Art Committee members. I am excited to start our artistic journey together! Our first projects including the Haunted House and the Gr. 2 stage set are well on their way. Congratulations to our first artist of the month: Max Nadler. Come see […]
Thanks to all of our students and parents who attended our Terry Fox Run yesterday. Your support to this worthy cause is always appreciated. […]
On Monday the Crestwood Cross Country Team travelled to Centennial Park for their first meet of the season. Our team laced up their running shoes and gave it their all as they ran the hilly terrain of the park. All of our athletes competed with determination and great skill. Congratulations to Davis, Wesley, and […]
Thank you to the Crestwood School Parents Association for a wonderful end of the evenings wine & cheese chat. A special thanks to the DeGasperis Family for donating the Vineland Estates Wine for both evenings and finally thank you to all of our parents who attended Curriculum Night. Your attention and participation in your […]
I am the current Grade 2A teacher at Crestwood School and I am very pleased to be a part of this wonderful community. I completed my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Ryerson University and then attended university in the UK to complete my graduate degree in Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University. I […]
I am the current grade 3 & 4 French teacher at Crestwood School and I am very happy to be a part of this community. I completed my undergrad at Concordia University, where I studied Modern Languages and Education. After graduating from Concordia University, I moved to Japan to teach English. Since I wasn’t […]
A huge thank you to the Crestwood community for attending this event. It was the busiest Welcome back BBQ ever! The ‘Crestwood Cares’ donations for the food bank were tremendous as were our community donations to the Multiple Myeloma Shoelace initiative. We could not have done this without the many parent volunteers as well […]
The U-12 Girls Basketball Team kicked off the season on a tremendous note, as they defeated Bayview Glen by a score of 52-10. The girls took a big lead early in the game, and kept the momentum throughout. Tenacious defense and good passing were the keys to success. The team has very high hopes […]
Crestwood Cares is selling pink shoelaces in conjunction with Crestwood’s upcoming Terry Fox Fundraiser, to raise money for Multiple Myeloma. Multiple Myeloma is a form of plasma cell cancer that causes pain, infection, bone damage, and is often fatal. Many thanks to all the students and their parents who have already donated, by purchasing […]
With one more week to go for the Crestwood Cares Autumn Food Drive, I am extremely proud of the generosity shown by our community. When I spoke to the Community Share Food Bank two weeks ago in preparation for our drive, I was told that their shelves were practically empty. The thought of children in […]
Not only does Edsby allow parents to keep track of their child’s homework, assignments, team games and practices, it is also a convenient location for Planned Absences. Please let us know if your child will be absent using this Planned Absence in Edsby. If you have any questions regarding Edsby, please contact Luke Connors […]
September is upon us and, once again, the summer has flown by! What an amazing year the students will have learning new concepts, making new friends and enjoying all the wonderful activities Crestwood has to offer. Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Kyra Gurney and I am the new Primary French teacher. […]
Hello! I am the new Primary Music Teacher at Crestwood School! I also lead Junior Choir and teach Recorder for 4A and 4B. I began my career in music as a singer/dancer/actor performing musicals throughout Canada. I have released two albums as well as two music videos of original works. I am a funk/soul […]
Crestwood is excited to kick off our fall sports season. Commitment forms will be handed out after your child’s next practice. Please return the forms to school no later than Wednesday, September 18th, since all teams have their first game this coming Thursday, September 19th. Reminder to make sure all forms are completed and signed. […]
Dear Parents, As you are all aware, the Bahamas have suffered unimaginable devastation caused by the recent hurricane. We will be having a collection for Bahamian victims and will pool the donations with the Upper School. Of course, this is completely voluntary on your part. Should you wish to make a donation, any amount that […]
Dear Parents, By now you have probably received the package regarding our 40th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, October 24th. If you would like to donate something to our Silent Auction, below is a list of examples of things that you could donate. Sporting Event tickets Sporting goods, Signed jerseys etc. Concert, movie, theatre tickets […]
Dear Parents: Crestwood Cares, (Crestwood School’s Community Service Committee), would like to begin the 2019/2020 school year with a positive endeavor to help our local community. With your assistance, Crestwood will begin a food drive to assist those in need in the Don Mills area. We will be collecting non-perishable food items to contribute […]
We are pleased to announce that we currently have over 300 active parents on our Edsby system. Thank you for your participation and please keep an eye out for any Edsby groups/teams that you and your children have been added to as the Fall term gets rolling. For those of you not yet familiar with […]
Every year the Crestwood School Parents’ Association (CSPA) enjoys tremendous success raising funds to provide extra resources and enhancements for our children. These fundraising initiatives are also used to bring the Crestwood community together, but WE NEED YOU!!! Below is a list of some of the wonderful events that we have planned for this year by […]
What is the CSPA & a CSPA meeting? Crestwood School Parents Association is a group of volunteer parents that help run different school initiatives. Fundraisers, welcome back BBQ, pizza lunch etc. All parents are welcome to join and volunteer as much or as little as they have time for. CSPA meetings are held once a […]