Crestwood continues to receive visits from Holocaust survivors in order to enrich student learning regarding this tragic period in history. Denise Hans, as well as Faigie Libman, visited Crestwood grade 8 English classrooms last week, sharing their personal experiences during the Holocaust. Crestwood grade 8 English students are currently reading the award-winning novel The Boy
Faigie Libman – Holocaust Survivor
On Thursday, December 12th, Crestwood invited Faigie Libman to come speak to Mrs. Pagano’s grade 8 English class about her experience in the Holocaust. Faigie Libman was born in Kaunas in 1934, an only child. Her mother was a nurse and her father owned a successful bookstore. In 1941, when Germany invaded and bombed Lithuania, more
Denise Hans – Holocaust Survivor
Denise Hans visited Mr. De Franco’s Grade 8 English class last week to share her trials and tribulations during the Holocaust. Though she was only 4 years old at the time, she remembers vividly the day the Nazis knocked on her parents door and took away her father, uncle, aunt and cousin. She was to
Crestwood Gives!
Crestwood once again participated in our holiday toy and food drive: Crestwood Gives! This year we partnered with The Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation to help 15 families in need during the Holiday season as well as Toronto Sanctuary, an organization that works with youth on the streets of Toronto. Crestwood families and staff opened their
Reminder: School Holiday Hours
During the holidays Crestwood will be open on the following days from 9am to 3pm: December 20th, 23th, 27th, and 30th, as well as January 3rd. All other days there will be no one in the front office and the school will be closed. Have a great holiday!
Crestwood’s Annual Holiday Concert
The Annual Holiday Concert has come and gone but all the participating music students should be very pleased and proud of their stellar performance this year. On the evening of December 5th, music students from Grades 7 to 12 were able to show off their talents through a wide array of musical styles ranging from
Harbourfront Skating Trip
On December 10th, students traveled down to the Toronto Harbourfront Centre for an afternoon of winter wonder. Skaters of all levels arrived at the rink excited for a fun filled afternoon. After two hours of non-stop skating, hot chocolate and an amazing time the students returned back to Crestwood. The event was a success, and
Vera Schiff: Holocaust Survivor
On Tuesday, December 10, Crestwood invited Vera Schiff to come speak to Mrs. Winograd’s grade 8 class about her experience in the Holocaust. Vera Schiff was born in 1926, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, to a middle class family. After the Nazi invasion of the country in 1939, her family became marginalized at home until 1942, when
Special Edition of the Crestword
The Crestword, the school’s student newspaper, honours the memory of Olivia Wise in this week’s special edition. While she may no longer be with us, her spirit lives on in the school. We will always remember her beautiful smile, her optimism, and the way she took on the world. We hope that you all keep
Crestwood Sports Report
The U12 basketball boys defeated SHS yesterday and currently holds a 2-1 record. Great job guys! The U12 hockey coed team continues to get better. Much progress was shown from game 1 to game 2 and after scoring our first goals yesterday we will look for our first win in the New Year. The U10
Gr.6 to CWHM
The Grade 6 students travelled to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum near Hamilton on December 3rd. They learned about the concept of lift, gravity, thrust and drag. Museum aircraft are viewed to show the principles of aerodynamics. Also the principles of roll, pitch and yaw are introduced to expand the concept of flight into the
Parent’s Association News
Good morning Crestwood families, you may or may not have had some requests from your child that the school is collecting items to donate to families supported by Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation. They are receiving this information from their home room teacher and as in past years Crestwood is once again helping out. Ask your
Crestwood Gives!
It is that time of year again!!! Crestwood is once again participating in our holiday toy and food drive: Crestwood Gives! This year we are again partnering with both Toronto Sanctuary and the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation to help several families in need during the Holiday season. Pick-up for any donations will be done on
GUIDANCE NEWS – Upcoming Workshop on Supplementary Applications
On Thursday, December 12th during senior lunch, the guidance team will be presenting a workshop for grade 12 students on submitting supplemental applications. Many university programs require students to submit written statements which supplement their academic profile. While not all programs require this submission, some universities (i.e. Queen’s University) require students to submit information no
Dreaming in Black and White Semi-Formal Night
A reminder to all students that Crestwood’s Annual Semi-Formal Night will be held on Friday, January 24. Crestwood’s student government has chosen this year’s theme as “Dreaming in Black and White”: Dress accordingly! The night will last from 6:30pm to 10:00 pm, and is being hosted at Montecassino Banquet Hall (3710 Chesswood Dr, Toronto).
Grade 12 Debate Team Finals
This past Monday, the top debaters at Crestwood came together in an impressive battle of passion, wit, and rhetoric. The side of Victor Minkov and Alexis Winfield was pitted against the side of Cassie Wasserman and Michael Lawee in a debate on the resolution, “Countries opposed to the Russian government’s policy against homosexual relationships should
Faye Kieffer – Holocaust Survivor
Today Crestwood was visited by Faye Kieffer who spoke to our Grade 8 class about her experiences during the Holocaust. The grade 8 class has been studying The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and discussing the notion of the “hidden child.” Faye is a hidden child survivor. Her emotional story is likely to remain with
Update on Typhoon Haiyan Fundraiser
Crestwood School’s recent “Skip It” fundraising initiative focused on the Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts. The “Skip It” fundraiser asks participants to skip/give up/sacrifice a treat or privilege, and to donate the money that would have been spent to the fundraiser. This is an opportunity for our students to make the conscious choice to give to people
Music Night: Thursday, December 5th 7-9pm
A reminder to all students, teachers and parents that Crestwood’s Annual Holiday Music Night is this Thursday, December 5th from 7-9 pm. For all students participating in Music Night, we advise you to be at the school no later than 6 pm. Please check outside the music room (rm 122) for specific student room numbers according
Liv Wise Memorial Facebook Page
We have set up a Liv Wise Memorial Facebook page with the expectation of creating a living and breathing archive honouring Liv’s memory. We envision it to be a meeting place for students, teachers, friends as well as family, to comment, reflect and share their thoughts and stories regarding the amazing and courageous spirit that was
Swing Into Summer Sealed Bid Auction
Thank you to everyone who participated in the annual Swing Into Summer Sealed Bid Auction in support of the Crestwood Preparatory College Scholarship Foundation. Winners will be contacted and notified of their amazing prizes! You can still support the Crestwood Scholarship Foundation by clicking here for more information.
Parent’s Association Pizza Party
The Parent’s Association is throwing a Pre-Music Night Pizza Party for all students attending the Music Night on Thursday, December 5. Order forms are available in the office and are due no later than Wednesday, December 4th! Don’t miss out.
Holiday Concert
The Annual Holiday Concert is fast approaching! This year the sounds of the holiday season will be trumpeted (with other instruments included!) for all to hear on Thursday, December 5th. Time: 7:00PM Place: Gym at Crestwood Preparatory College Parents and guests: Be sure to get here early to ensure a seat! Arrival time for all
Continued Postsecondary Planning
Continued Postsecondary Planning: A Note from the Guidance Department A reminder to grade 12 students and parents that our in-house deadline for the submission of OUAC applications is December 6th. Students will be able to make changes once their application has been submitted. Mark Reid, a representative from the University of Miami, will be visiting
Artist of the Month
The Artist of the Month at Crestwood School is Grade 4 student Erika Robeznieks. Erika likes to do many things including math and gymnastics. She also likes to play the piano and loves to run. She is an only child who has lots of fun with her parents. Erika started art a long time ago and
Snow Way Out!
On Wednesday, November 27th, the grade 3’s presented their musical “Snow Way Out!”. Old Man Winter is on his way to the Winter Wonderland Resort up in North Country and Jack and Jackie Frost along with their Frostbites are hoping that he brings the snow with him. Everyone is longing for snow to partake in
Skip It!
Dear Crestwood Families, Community Service has long been an important part of student life at Crestwood; students embrace opportunities to support global and local causes because they know that their efforts can make a difference and help others in need. At an assembly today, Crestwood’s House Heads outlined the devastation in the Phillippines and other
Bullying Awareness Week
This week the Female Peer Leadership group organized many activities around the school in honour of Bullying Awareness Week. This is an important initiative at Crestwood because we believe strongly that every student has the right to feel safe at school. At Crestwood, Bullying Awareness Week is about consciousness, prevention and change. We want our
December Artists of the Month
This month’s Artists of the Month are: Julia Lee, Cony Lee, Tony Liu, Dana Doubovsky, Sacha Synder, Jamie Krakower! The grade 8 class has been studying the Art and life of the one and only, Pablo Picasso. Taking this opportunity to explore the ideals of Cubism, the class ventured into a series of Cubist workshops
Student-Designed Holiday Note Cards For Sale
Next week is your last week to purchase student holiday note cards! Get a mix of 8 student-designed cards for just $15. All proceeds go directly to CPCPA for student initiatives. Please contact Heather Hobart at hhobart2@gmail.com for more information or to purchase yours before they are gone! [nggallery id=20]