This letter was received over the summer from the TDSB’s Student Nutrition Program. Dear Crestwood School I would like to thank you for the continued support of Kensington Community School in helping to provide much need funds for the Student Nutrition Program through the Toronto Foundation for Student Success. Last year alone, your students helped […]
Category: Crestwood News
Food Drive Next Week
Did you know that over 897,000 people in Toronto count on the food bank to provide their family with food? While food banks get most of their donations over the holidays, there is a great need for donations year round. In fact, as the holidays put additional stress on food banks, many find themselves without […]
Charged Up!
The Grade 6 students started their unit on Electricity, and this week students learned about the scientific method and how to properly observe and record science experiments. We experimented with different materials to create static charges and observed balloons being attracted and repelled. Students really enjoyed using their own hair to “charge up” the balloons. […]
Ten Signs of a Humble Athlete
10. Uses more ‘we’ statements than ‘I’ statements 9. Stays after practice to give or receive extra guidance 8. Shakes the hands of the referees, as well opponents and coaches 7. Thanks his/her coaches everyday after practice 6. Actively leads within a team community service project 5. Takes self responsibility for any loss or poor performance 4. Happily sits in the less popular section during […]
Crestwood Menu #3
Come by and see what the lovely ladies at the Crestwood Cafe are cooking up this week! […]
Badminton @ Branksome
The U12 Badminton team put in a fantastic effort yesterday against Branksome Hall. Our players were out in full force, displaying good teamwork and communication skills. There were many long rallies across the nets, and most games were fast paced and intense. An excellent effort by all. Practices continue in anticipation of our rematch with Branksome on January […]
Guidance News
Course Selection for the 2017-2018 academic year kick started today as Ms. Hann visited several of the Grade 8 English classes to discuss the Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements and the course selection process. Grade 8 students were given an individualized course selection form to complete and are asked to return the form to Ms. Hann in […]
Parents’ Association News
Spirit Week Volunteers Needed Looking for some experience working with popcorn? We have just the opportunity for you! We need popcorn volunteers on Wednesday, January 25th and Thursday, January 26th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. We’ll be bagging and handing out popcorn at the Spirit Week basketball and volleyball games. It will be a great […]
Chinese New Year Celebration
Come celebrate the year of the Rooster! Please join us for the Crestwood Chinese New Year celebration on Friday, January 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Dragon Pearl Restaurant , 865 York Mills Rd. There will be dinner, student performances, games, prizes and more. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from student volunteers […]
Casino Night
Last year, our “Roll Into Summer” casino event at the Montecassino Hotel raised more than $20 000 for the Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship and Bursary Foundation fund. Over one hundred parents and staff took part in some poker, blackjack, and craps, enjoyed some great food and drinks, and engaged in a live and silent auction. Thanks to […]
Spirit Week
It’s time to get in the spirit, Crestwood! Next week the school will be abuzz with student-teacher competitions, themed grub days, and culminate in a school-wide spirit assembly. Take a look at the schedule below and get ready for a fantastic week! […]
Getting to Know You
My name is Sara Spigott and I teach primary music and direct both the Primary and Junior choirs at Crestwood School. Before coming here I taught with the Peel board and in my home province of Saskatchewan. Away from the classroom I am also a professional musician and perform with orchestras and ensembles in and […]
Winter Sports Heating Up
The U12 Co-ed hockey team will be back in action again Thursday vs Pickering College after collecting one win and four losses in the Boyd Caldwell Invitational Tournament last week. The team battled hard throughout the day on Friday but came up empty on the win ledger. Despite their lack of success all of the boys […]
Girls Volleyball falls to TYS
The U12 girl’s volleyball team took on The York School last night in three tough rounds of volleyball. They faced powerful overhand-serves and incredible passing from the York School, and put up a great fight. Although Crestwood couldn’t pull out the win, the ladies have made great gains with their bumping, serving, and volleys. Coach […]
Meet Toni
Be The Change was an incredible success. We doubled our goal, and raised over $7,000.00 to help the children of the Tuleeni Orphanage in Tanzania. Thanks to the generosity of our Crestwood Community, we have been able to sponsor an additional child. Meet Toni! Toni is the newest addition to the Tuleeni Academy. He is […]
Sock it to Me!
Did you know there are over 5,000 homeless people in Toronto? These people stay in homeless shelters, or sleep on the streets. These people count on donations of food and clothes from people like you and me. Did you know that socks are among the most needed items at homeless shelters, but are one of […]
Crestwood triumphs over St. Mike’s, UCC, Ridley, Crescent, and Hawthorn
It was a stellar week for the Crestwood Lions this week who dominated in every event! Curling The Crestwood Open Curling Team traveled to Leaside Memorial Gardens for a match against the team from Crescent. The team got off to a rocky start, falling behind 5-0 after the first three ends. However, after changing their […]
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Gr. 6 Trip Meeting Reminder
Grade 6 students will be going on a two night, three day trip to Ottawa. This educational experience will give students the opportunity to visit a number of historically and/or politically significant locations throughout Canada’s capital. The group will depart on the morning of Wednesday, June 7th, and travel by coach bus to Ottawa. They […]
Guidance News
Take a look at these two opportunities for students coming up over the next few months: Notre Dame Pre-College Programs For more information, visit precollege.nd.edu. Air Cadets Air Cadets will be holding an open house at George S Henry Academy at 200 Graydon Hall Drive on ThursdayJanuary 19 at 7:00pm. You can also […]
Parents’ Association News
The Parents’ Association would like to wish all Crestwood families a very happy 2017. We have some great events coming up, so please watch for more information. Spirit Week – January 23 – 27 Chinese New Year Celebration – January 27 Casino Night Winter Social – February 23 It’s going to be a fantastic year! […]
Sports Update
Hockey The U-14 Hockey team took their undefeated record of 3-0-0 on the road to face another undefeated team, Sterling Hall School. Although Crestwood jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead, the penalty box became our best friend, once again. Despite this, the boys were able to outplay a very strong Sterling Hall team and […]
Report Cards and Casino Night
Report cards will be mailed out today and will be arriving sometime during the next week. Included in the mailing will be instructions for the upcoming parent-teacher interviews, as well as an invitation to attend our upcoming fundraiser, Casino Night. Please review the details below and contact robert.peerenboom@crestwood.on.ca for more details. […]
Summer School 2017
Crestwood Preparatory College is pleased to offer a number of Ontario high school credit courses conveniently located in Toronto. Courses are designed to provide students with an exceptional academic experience in the early summer. This schedule allows course completion by mid-July allowing students time during their summer months to work, attend camp, or vacation with […]
Happy and Safe Holidays from Headmaster Pagano
We are at the end of a very successful first term and the beginning of much deserved holiday break. The kids have worked hard, and parents have provided the necessary support and parameters required for success. Teachers have gone over and beyond the call of duty and inspired the wonderful work we see around us […]
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Guidance News
Welcome back everyone! Please note in your calendars that the final deadline for dropping a course is Friday, January 13th. For university applications, you have until Wednesday, January 11th to add or change your program selections from your OUAC application. […]
Parents’ Association News
Parents’ Association Meeting Please join us for coffee and conversation at our first PA meeting of 2017. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 12th at 8:45 a.m. in the boardroom near the main entrance. […]
“Be the Change”
We are excited and proud to announce that our wonderful Crestwood students collected $4,187.25 (that’s a lot of change!) in order to support two children in an orphanage in Tanzania. We are so very grateful to Melanie & Kelly Morel and their children Rylan (gr.4), Kendall & Grayson (gr.2) and Coulson (SK) who so very […]
U12 Bball Crowns Crescent
On Monday, the Crestwood U12 Boys basketball team went head to head with Crescent School. From the opening tipoff, Crestwood was simply dominant on both ends of the court. The boys put on a defensive clinic holding their opposition to just 4 points in the first half and 10 points in the entire game. Offensively, […]
Crestwood Prep Families Embody the Holiday Spirit
This past Sunday my family, along with six other families (including three from Crestwood Prep), had the privilege of celebrating the Christmas spirit with a Syrian Refugee Family at a brunch followed by sharing of gifts and fun in the snow. A large number of the gifts were donated by two classrooms at Crestwood. This […]
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Basketball Abounds at Crestwood
U14 Boys The Under 14 Boys Basketball team played their fifth game of the season against TFS. The boys got out to a good lead with strong offensive play from Elijah Fisher, Jaden Langley Thomas, Caiden Oshinowo and Shaan Kapur with his first three-pointer of the season. But the game ball goes to Jesse Codron […]