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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Girls Volleyball Going Strong

The U12 girls volleyball team played an extremely close game against the Bayview Glen Gryphons this past Tuesday, December 9th. We dominated the first set while they slipped by in the second. The third set was hotly contested but ultimately the Gryphons captured the competition. All of our players demonstrated excellent communication skills, agility and team […]

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Holiday Food Drive

The holidays are upon us, and the Crestwood House Heads have organized a Holiday Food Drive on behalf of the North York Harvest Food Bank.  The Food Drive will run from December 10th – December 18th. Donation bins will be located in the Atrium, and in the Junior building beside the gym.  Homeroom teachers will keep […]

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Hour of Code

Mr. Connors’ computer classes will be taking part in an “Hour of Code” during their next couple of classes. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. It is a global movement that allows students of all ages to choose from a variety […]

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Crestwood supports The Children’s Book Bank

Please click here to see how Crestwood School’s support of The Children’s Book Bank helps less fortunate families throughout the GTA. The Children’s Book Bank is a charitable organization whose mission it is to provide free books and literacy support to the children of low-income families in Toronto.  Located in Regent Park, The Children’s Book Bank […]

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Sports Update

Congratulations to Crestwood’s U14 swim team on their outstanding swimming performances at this season’s opening meet. Congratulations to the following swimmers Bora Kutun who finished 1st in the Mixed 50 Meter Breaststroke and 3rd in the Mixed 50 Meter Freestyle Megan Pearlman who finished 2nd in the Mixed 50 Meter Backstroke Audrey Melkoumov who finished […]

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Annual Holiday Music Night & Arts Showcase

On the evening of Thursday December 4th, all the music students of Crestwood Prep performed in the 14th Annual Holiday Concert. In collaboration with the Art Department, approximately 165 students participated amid beautiful student works of art on display in the lobby of the school and in the gym via the wonders of digital technology. Among the ensembles […]

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