The students of 2A learned their first song using the Orff instruments. Here they are playing “Hot Cross Buns.” Great job 2A! Amanda Birchard
Every Child Matters
On September 30th, Canadians wore orange shirts as a way to acknowledge the history of residential schools in Canada, and show their commitment to the goals of Truth and Reconciliation. In addition to having the opportunity to wear orange, Crestwood Preparatory College students also had a “virtual assembly” where they viewed a program created by
A Word from our Headmaster
Dear Members of the CPC Community: The last five weeks have been as close to pre-pandemic times as one can imagine. Our classrooms are full of excited and enthusiastic students. The teachers have been virtual magicians in the last year and a half. Their continued ingenuity, creativity and care makes the entire school experience what
CPC Intramural Basketball
We will be starting 3 on 3 lunchtime basketball intramurals next week. The following grades will play on the following days: Day 1s – Grade 9-10 Day 3s – Grade 7/8 Day 4s – Grade 11-12 If you are interested in playing please send Mrs. Newton an email before the end of this week. You
CPC Athletic Update
Crestwood kicked off our CISAA season the first week of October and our Lions are off to an incredible start! Check out our game results: Junior Girls DI Basketball @ TFS 4:00 W – 44-19 Senior Girls DI Basketball @ AC 3:00 W – 64-34 U14 Girls DI Basketball @ CDS 3:30 W – 54-36
CPC School Nurse
School Immunization Program Toronto Public Health has restarted the school vaccination program including the Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus, and Meningococcal vaccines. City-run clinics are now available through an online booking site at various locations. Please visit: www.tphbookings.ca for more information. There are several students who were unable to complete their vaccine series due to the cancellation of
Guidance News (Oct. 7)
AP Contract & Payment Those students who are interested in participating in the AP program at Crestwood this year are encouraged to complete the online form and payment by Thursday October 7th, 2021. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to stop by the Guidance office! Major Scholarships Requiring a
Op Art at Crestwood
To celebrate a month of being back in our art studio the Gr 6 students put on the first exhibition of the school year. “Op Art at Crestwood “. We were Learning from Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley, and I am sure that those great masters will be happy with these results. I am:).
Crestwood Spiritwear
The online store is only open for a few more days. If you would like to purchase Crestwood spiritwear please visit the following link and have your order in by this Sunday; https://www.leathersport.com/stores/crestwood Use the password: crestwood12
Terry Fox Colour Explosion School Run
We would like to thank everyone who participated, fundraised and donated to this year’s Crestwood Terry Fox School Run. Together as a community we have raised $16,323.00, far exceeding our goal of $15,000. Crestwood is proud to have been a top 10 school contributor to the Terry Fox Foundation for the past 5 years, and
CPC Alumni Update: Jake Roth (’10)
Jake Roth (’10) After leaving Crestwood, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen’s University and a J.D. from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. During my time at Queen’s and U of T, I wrote a book about my struggles with anorexia. Straw Man: My Battle with Anorexia which is available
Keep up the good work, 4B!
Students of 4B learn their first song (and first 3 notes) on the recorder! Great job 4B, keep up the good work!
Talent Show in 3C!
Talent show in 3C! Introducing Jacky on the piano! Fantastic job Jacky!
Crestwood Community Service
Share Your Smiles www.shareyoursmiles.org You’re Never Too Young To Make A Difference Who We Are: Share Your Smiles is an organization started by two Grade 6 students, Maya Kassam and Olivia Sherman, in 2020. We realized how big of a problem homelessness is in Toronto and we wanted to find a way to help.
Terry Fox School Run 2021
Crestwood Students have been collecting donations for the Terry Fox Foundation, and today we saw the culmination of everyone’s fundraising efforts. Today was an extremely successful day for all Crestwood students participating in the Terry Fox National School Run Day. On Monday, October 4th, we will have the details with many photos of today’s event.
CPC Special Thanksgiving Lunch (Oct. 6)
Crestwood Preparatory College Spiritwear
Just a reminder the school store closes this Sunday. If you would like to order Crestwood Spiritwear get your orders in ASAP. https://www.leathersport.com/stores/crestwood/Generic_Adult.htm Password: crestwood12
PrinciPALs
Dear Parents, It’s been a fun, jam packed month at Crestwood School! Students and teachers have settled in beautifully to our Crestwood routines and expectations. We have loved seeing students engaged in their learning, socializing at recess and participating in new experiences. This past week was filled with special events! We had our first
Guidance News (Oct. 1)
Gr. 11-12 Post-Secondary Information Night (Virtual) Thank you to all of the families that tuned into the Post-Secondary Information Evening! For access to the video recording of the presentation please click here To download a pdf copy of the slides please click here Grade 12 Graduation Requirements (Update) Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Artist of the Month – Clara Ho
We are excited to announce the first artist of the month of this school year: Clara Ho in Grade 5. Clara has an incredible collection of dragon art that she has been working on over the summer holidays. Each dragon is very unique and displays its own personality. Clara is very talented and hardworking.
Running The Marathon of Hope with Terry
Grade 3A had a fun time imagining what it would be like to run with Terry Fox. We wrote paragraphs explaining why Terry Fox is a true Canadian hero. Here are some of our reasons: Terry Fox is inspiring to kids. He had hope even though he had cancer. Terry raised millions of dollars for
Lara’s Library Update
Thank you to the families who have returned library books from last year. Please continue to look around your home for our books as many are still missing! They should stand out as they have spine labels and barcodes. Most people find them on their own bookshelves. If you have children who graduated last
CPC Athletic Update
Our CPC Lions are ready to ROAR!!! Games begin this week and after a year away from school sports our athletes are excited for the seasons to begin! Permission forms have been sent home with all of our athletes and that has their game schedule attached. Continue to check the Edsby team page for any schedule
CPC Alumni Update: Raquel Tanz (’08)
Raquel Tanz (’08) After graduating from Crestwood and attending the University of Michigan earning a B.A. in International Studies, I spent seven years in New York pursuing a career in public relations. I recently relocated to Los Angeles, got married and bought a house. I am a Manager at Porter Novelli, a Global PR firm
Crestwood Preparatory College’s Emergency Responses
Please review Crestwood Preparatory College’s Emergency Responses: 2021 Crestwood EMERGENCY RESPONSES
CPC Fall Spirit Week 2021
Please see attached the schedule for our Fall Spirit Week that begins on Monday:
Fall Sports Season
As the Athletic Director of Crestwood School, I want to welcome you to our Fall sports program, which begins Monday, September 27th. I hope your child is as excited as we are to kick off the season. Yes, it is a bit different than in previous years, but certainly a step in the right
Elections Crestwood
On Monday, as the country went to the polls for the Federal Election, so did the students of Crestwood School. The grade 5 and 6 students of Crestwood participated Monday morning in the National Student Vote which was held across Canada as a way to get young people engaged in politics. Classes spent the
News from the Library
Thank you to the families who have returned library books from last year. Please continue to look around your home for our books as many are still missing! They should stand out as they have spine labels and barcodes. Most people find them on their own bookshelves. If you have children who graduated last
Used Uniform Sale
The CSPA will be hosting a Used Uniform Sale on October 13th and 14th. More details to follow soon. Any parents who have gently used uniform items and wish to donate them, please send them in with your child and we will handle the rest. We kindly ask that they be washed prior to donating.
