Spirit week was another huge success this year. To kick off spirit week the halls on Monday were filled with students in crazy hats or with crazy hair and the athletic council had a delicious bake sale in the front lobby. The teachers and students faced off in a Reach for the Top match. Although
Guidance News – Friday, January 18th
Counsellors visited grades 8 through 11 English classes this week to speak on course selections for the 2013-2014 school year. Staff discussed elective options, the importance of community service, and backwards mapping with each grade level. (Students who were absent for the course selection presentations will meet with Guidance early next week.) These presentations will
Spirit Week!
Beginning on Monday, January 21st, Crestwood Preparatory College will be holding its annual Spirit Week. Each day, Students and Teachers will be participating in a variety of exciting activities that require different skill sets and abilities. At the end of the week, a grade Champion will be announced after the tabulation of points based upon
Young Writer’s Poetry Competition
Crestwood Preparatory College would like to congratulate Lili Mancini ’15 and Meghan Kates ’16, who will be published in the upcoming edition of the Young Writer’s Poetry Anthology! Lili has also received the additional honour of being recognized as having written one of the top 50 entries in the country! Each year, Young Writer’s of
The Vimy Pilgrimage Award
Crestwood Preparatory College is proud to announce that Zachary Brown ’14 and Katherine Charness ’13 have been chosen as recipients of the 2013 Vimy Pilgrimage Award. This year is the 95th Anniversary of Canada’s victory at Vimy Ridge. To help commemorate this important milestone, the Vimy Pilgrimage Award recognizes the actions of young people who
Guidance News
Course Selection Visits Beginning next week, the guidance department will begin its visits to grades 8 through 11 English classes to speak on course selections for the 2013-2014 school year. The staff is discussing elective options, the importance of community service, and backwards mapping with each grade level. Every student will be taking home a
Crestwood Alumni Shine at the World Juniors
Crestwood Preparatory College is proud to congratulate Dougie Hamilton and Jordan Binnington on a hard fought World Junior Hockey Tournament. Dougie and Jordan represented Team Canada with class and pride, and we are very proud to be able to call them Alumni of the Crestwood Community. Over the years, Crestwood has been well represented at
Scott Masters honoured as a recipient of the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching
Crestwood Preparatory College is proud to congratulate Scott Masters for his selection as one of the seven recipients for the 2012 Governor General’s History Awards for Excellence in Teaching. A past recipient of The Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Baillie Award for excellence in Secondary School Teaching (as nominated by former
CISAA Curling Funspiel
On Thursday, December 6th, the three Crestwood Curling teams travelled to the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club to compete in the season-opening CISAA Curling Funspiel. Twelve teams from across the CIS and beyond played two games, competed in a skills competition, and enjoyed each other’s company in a fun way to begin the curling
Crestwood Gives
Over the past several weeks, Crestwood Preparatory College has been receiving donations from students in support of the Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Fund and Sanctuary Toronto. Crestwood Gives! is an annual program run by Crestwood Preparatory College that asks students in the Crestwood Community to help those in need during the holiday season. The program has been
Students shine in the annual Crestwood Preparatory College Holiday Music Concert
On Thursday, December 6th, Crestwood Preparatory College held its annual Holiday Music Concert. Students from Grades Seven to Twelve performed in a variety of different ensembles including the Jazz band and Jr. Jazz band. The night featured classic holiday songs, as well as renditions of popular music. The music chosen, demonstrated the immense talent in
Holiday Music Concert
Crestwood Preparatory College will be holding its annual Holiday Music Concert on Thursday, November 6th. The concert promises to be a special event that will help to build the festive spirit in advance of the holidays. All participating music students in grades 7 to 12 are asked to arrive at school by 6:00pm in full
Crestwood Cougars top UCC Blues
The Crestwood School U12 Boys basketball team defeated the UCC Blues 37-32 at Glendon College Gymnasium. We began strong with baskets by Josh Mason, Ben Hamblin, and Sam Miller and took control of the first quarter with great hustle and passing by Edward Li, Matthew White, Max Noteboom and Macaulay Harling. UCC came back with some points
Case Study Competition Results
On Saturday, November 24, Crescent School hosted the second annual Crescent School Invitational Case Study Competition. Twelve Crestwood business students entered the day long competition. Students arrived at 8am, in their business attire, and ready for the competition. The morning began with a one hour “lecture” delivered by a representative ofthe Richard Ivey School of
Business Case Competition
On Saturday, November 24th, twelve students from Crestwood Preparatory College will be competing in a business case competition hosted by Crescent School. The event will be attended by eight schools in the Toronto area, bringing together students enrolled in business courses and those interested in studying business in University. The competition will follow a case
Human Rights and Tolerance Symposium
On Tuesday, November 20th, Crestwood Preparatory College held a Human Rights and Tolerance Symposium for over 200 students from seven Toronto area schools. Organized by Scott Masters and the History Department, the symposium provided an opportunity for students to engage in learning opportunities beyond their regular classroom instruction. Seventeen speakers participated in the event touching
Canadian Literature Trip
On Monday, November 19th, students from the Grade 11 Canadian Literature class travelled to the CBC Broadcasting Centre in Toronto to watch a taping of “George Stromboulopoulos Tonight”. The group greatly enjoyed the show, which featured Canadian musician Nelly Furtado, and Canadian comedians Elvira Kurt and Mary Walsh. Jake Pascoe won a genuine George Stromboulopoulos
Crestwood Gives!
It is that time of year again! Crestwood Preparatory College is once again participating in our holiday toy and food drive: Crestwood Gives! This year we are once again partnering with the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation to help several families in need during the Holiday season. Each homeroom has been given a family profile, which
Bullying Awareness Week
Over the past week, Crestwood Preparatory College has been participating in Bullying Awareness Week. Orchestrated by the Female Peer Leadership group, students have led information sessions, raised money through a bakesale, as well as show their support for the anti-bullying movement by wearing pink and purple clothing.
Human Rights and Tolerance Symposium
On Tuesday, November 20th, Crestwood Preparatory College will be holding a Human Rights and Tolerance Symposium for over two hundred students, from five participating schools in the Toronto area. Organized by Scott Masters, The symposium is headlined by speakers Julie Toskan Casale, founding member of the Toskan Casale Foundation, Marina Nemat, author of Prisoner of
Remembrance Day and Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching
Crestwood Preparatory College held a Remembrance Day Assembly to honour those that have paved the way for us, as well as reflect upon the sacrifices that have been made by Men and Women in order to preserve our freedoms. The assembly was attended by Veterans of the Second World War, including George MacDonell, who spoke
Remembrance Day Assembly
Crestwood Preparatory College will be holding a Remembrance Day Assembly on Monday, November 12th. Remembrance Day occurs on November 11th, and is marked to commemorate those who have died fighting for Canada. Each year thousands of people pin a poppy to their jacket or lapel in recognition of the thousands who have lost their lives
Scott Masters wins the Governor General’s Award
The Governor General’s History Awards for Excellence in Teaching is Canada’s way of honouring our brightest teachers, celebrating their accomplishments and sharing their innovative and interactive teaching concepts. Established in 1996 by Canada’s History Society, the Awards recognize teachers from elementary and secondary schools, who have inspired and challenged students to explore Canadian history in
Holocaust Education Week
Crestwood Preparatory College students had the opportunity to visit Forest Hill United Church as part of a special program held during Holocaust Education Week. Organized by Mr. Scott Masters, the program Bringing Generations Together: Survivors and Crestwood students on the responsibility to remember the Holocaust, provided students with the unique opportunity to interact with Holocaust
Social Media at Crestwood Preparatory College
What are the possible uses of platforms such as Twitter and Facebook in the school setting? Social Media allows Crestwood Preparatory College to provide a real time look into daily community interactions. CPC will be utilizing three platforms, all of which will provide parents, students and other community members with different forms of information. The
Inclusion Week
The Crestwood Ambassadors are a group of student leaders in grades 10-12 who work towards developing the school community and spirit through initiatives and everyday behaviour. Last week they put together Inclusion Week, a week dedicated to discussing inclusion and instituting an environment which does not permit bullying on any level. Each day focused on
Grade 7 and 8 Trips
Crestwood is organizing two fantastic trips for the Grade 7s (Niagara) and Grade 8s (Ottawa), scheduled to take place in the spring of 2013. The tours have been prepared for us by Brightspark, a fully licensed, full-service tour operator specializing in student group travel opportunities. Registration for the Grade 7 Niagara trip has begun, and
Emmanuel takes Gold!
Grade 10 Crestwood student, Emmanuel Zambazis took home the gold medal at the CISAA cross-country championships, held on Tuesday October 23rd, at Trinity College School. Emmanuel completed the 2 loop, 6km course in a time of 18:30.47, coming in first place and securing a sport at the OFSAA cross-country championship at Heart Lake Conservation Area
Mr. Scott Masters receives the Jewish War Vets Award
Mr. Scott Masters was presented the Jewish War Veterans International “Flames of Memory” Memorial Award from Martin Maxwell for his work on the Crestwood Oral History Project.
Come and Visit Crestwood
Crestwood Lower School (grades JK-6): Oct.15 from 9:30-11:30am Oct. 23 from 9:30-11:30am Nov. 15 from 9:30-11:30am 411 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M3C1N9 416 444 5858 For more information and interview opportunities, please contact Dalia Eisen dalia.eisen@crestwood.on.ca, Lower School Director at 416-444-5858. Crestwood Preparatory College (grades 7-12): Nov. 1st 7:00 pm 217 Brookbanks Drive Toronto,
