Monday, after school, the Senior Boys Basketball team played Crescent at CPC. Playing with a short bench, the team got off to a slow start, as they trailed by 14 going into the second quarter. With great leadership by Aaron Jackson and great offensive play by Ahmed Izzeldin dropping 32 points, along with Victor Xie’s tenacity, […]
Category: Crestwood News
Parents Association
It’s a “Friend-Raiser”! And it’s less than TWO weeks away! Do you have your tickets? Join us for FUN, FOOD, FRIENDS and FABBRICA. Tickets are being sold during parent interviews, online, and in the office for those of you that drop off or pick up your children. You don’t even need to leave your car […]
Spirit Week
This year’s Spirit Week was another huge success! Students, you are applauded for your heart and school spirit. From jersey day, to beating the teachers in our student-teacher basketball game, to wearing your “Hear Me Roar” shirts, all of you have shown Crestwood to be full of character, heart and community. That spirit continued as […]
Poetry Contest
In November, senior Crestwood students submitted entries to the poetry contest of The Young Writers of Canada, a national organization promoting the craft of writing by young people. Each year, they select the best high school poets from across the country to be published in their annual anthology. This year, 45 Crestwood students were chosen for […]
Public Service Announcements
As part of the Communication Technology course, Grade 9 students had to create a Public Service Announcement to raise awareness of a topic related to their life at Crestwood. During the next few weeks we will be publishing some of the PSA’s. This week we are glad to introduce “Lock your Lockers” written, directed filmed […]
Sports Update
On January 19th, the Jr. Boys Basketball team travelled to the northern region of Ontario for a game against Rousseau Lake College. The boys jumped out to a quick lead in the first quarter with superior ball movement and rebounding. The team was led by the unselfish play of Emre Desiru, who racked up eight […]
Parent Association
Guaranteed to be FUN and FRIEND-ly with FOOD at FABBRICA – the Parent Social is just 3 weeks away. Tickets go on sale this week. You can order them at Parent Info night this Thursday, Parent Interviews next week, online on edsby, by email to cpcpa@crestwood.on.ca or from any of your PA volunteers. Don’t wait tickets are limited. […]
Course Selection
Students in Grades 8 through 11 were visited by Ms. Bryant and Mr. Mitz in the Guidance Department this week to discuss course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. The workshops helped students understand graduation requirements, and provided students with tools to make educated course choices. Parents wishing to discuss their son or daughter’s course […]
Sports Update
A big congratulations goes out to the U14 Girls Volleyball team as they defeated TMS Schools last night at Crestwood. The girls played a hard battle, losing the first set but then came back to sweep the following two! Both coaches are extremely impressed with the girls improvement so far this season. Congratulations once more! […]
Martial Arts in Phys.Ed
Physical Education classes this week have been learning Mixed Martial Arts and Self Defense training with Emilio Ramirez. Emilio is a martial artist with 15 years of experience in a variety of martial arts including Tae Kwon Do, Jit Kun Do, Boxing, Olympic wrestling and Capoeira. He has 9 years teaching experience and has developed […]
Math Contest Winners
In November, Crestwood had 25 students write the Canadian Intermediate and Senior Math Contests. The top 3 students in the intermediate contest were Mindy Zhou, Elizabeth Keane, and Donna Dong. Donna was among the top 5% of all students in Ontario. The top 3 students in the senior contest were Cici Lin, Ricardo Wang, and Diana Yang. Diana was among […]
Cafeteria
Wondering what is for lunch? Check out the menu for the upcoming week click here […]
Parents Association
Reminder that FUN, FOOD AND FABBRICA NIGHT is on Wednesday, February 11th. Come join us for a warm casual night, make new friends and renew some old ones. Mark your calendars and get your tickets early. More information and ticket order forms can be found at crestwood.edsby.com in the PA section or email cpcpa@crestwood.on.ca A […]
Baycrest Trip
On the afternoon of Thursday, January 8 Crestwood students visited the Baycrest Terraces and interviewed two of the residents, marking the beginning of a new partnership between Baycrest and Crestwood, where Crestwood students will be involved in documenting some of the history of the Jewish community in postwar Toronto. This is the first of what […]
New Faces at Crestwood
Crestwood would like to extend a warm welcome to Karlee Kotzer, our new receptionist and Nana Awuah our new security guard. Karlee attended Brock University for Child and Youth Studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Education. She has a passion for the outdoors, and traveling. Nana is a part of the Centre for Security. […]
Grade Level Charity Challenge
The Crestwood Scholarship Foundation is a registered charity which helps students enjoy the Crestwood experience and the rich variety of opportunities at the school, while enhancing their post-secondary prospects. At the same time, Crestwood is enriched by the presence of energetic and dynamic students who contribute to the Crestwood community. Since its inception, The Foundation […]
Fun, Food and Fabbrica Night
Wednesday, February 11th – for Fun, Food and Fabbrica night. Come join us for a warm casual night, make new friends and renew some old ones. Mark your calendars and get your tickets early. More information and ticket order forms can be found at crestwood.edsby.com in the PA section or email cpcpa@crestwood.on.ca […]
Burgerball at CPC
On Friday January 16th 2015, all basketball players from Grades 4 through 8 are invited to attend our fourth Annual Crestwood Co-ed Basketball Event at Crestwood Preparatory College. Competitors will take part in a 3 on 3 competition starting at 3:30pm followed by an exciting multi-grade exhibition basketball game at approximately 4:15pm. Click here for […]
Dr. Alex Russell Returns
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alex Russell will once again be returning to Crestwood School to speak to parents about THAT BIG BAD WORLD: HELPING KIDS THRIVE IN ANXIOUS TIMES. Anxiety disorders among children are on the rise: More medications are being prescribed, new disorders such as “school refusal” are appearing and, even […]
Course Selection Visits
Counselors will be visiting all grades 8 through 11 English classes, from Monday January 12th through Friday January 16th, regarding course selections for the 2014-2015 school year. Junior students will be briefed on the importance of obtaining their required 40 hours of community service and elective options. Backwards mapping will be introduced to the senior […]
Lunch Time Soccer Alumni Game
On Monday December 15th, the Lunch Time Soccer League played in their 1st annual alumni game during the lunch hour. The teams were comprised of this year’s graduating class against members of last year’s class, as well as some students from the grade 10 class. The final score was 3-0 for the alumni. It was great […]
Headmasters Blog
Mr. Pagano is reaching out to the community through the Headmasters Blog. Keep up with him on an ongoing basis by checking out his page here. […]
Cafeteria
Wondering what is for lunch? Check out the menu for the first week back in the New Year click here. […]
Parents Association
The PA would like the Parents to save the date – Wednesday February 11th – for Fun, Food and Fabbrica night. Come join us for a warm casual night, make new friends and renew some old ones. More information to follow after the winter break or contact cpcpa@crestwood.on.ca […]
Hour of Code
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it compared to a decade […]
Funspiel
Yesterday, amidst perfectly appropriate weather, the Crestwood curling season kicked off formally, as Crestwood’s newest curlers travelled to Toronto Cricket Club to participate in the CISAA Funspiel. 15 curlers, drawn from the U20 Open team and Crestwood’s curling house league, competed in 3 teams. For many curlers, this was their first experience of a proper […]
Semi Formal
On January 23 2015, Crestwood’s Student Government will be hosting their annual “SemiFormal” event. It will be held at The Avenue Banquet Hall, and will run from 7-10:30 pm. Tickets are $65, and include entrance to the event, plus a meal (chicken/pasta + dessert). Any student from Grades 10-12 may buy tickets – to make […]
SAT Changes
Students currently in grade 10 and younger should know that a critical component of the US college application process is about to change in a dramatic way. Starting in the Spring of 2016, the US college entrance exam will take on a whole new format that is aimed at making the test more practical and […]
Sports Update
Junior Boys Basketball On Wednesday December 10th, the Junior Boys Basketball Team travelled to CDS for their first away game of the season. Hyped as a bounce back game from the get-go, the boys had a strong start in the first quarter after a few defensive lapses. The second quarter saw the boys take hold […]
Parents Perspective on CPC
“I can definitely say Yannick is very happy at the school. My husband and I have been impressed at the way you are very present at the school; participating in many school events, sending e-mails to parents on general matters. We believe this can only be a good recipe to see firsthand what is actually […]