I am the current Grade 2A teacher at Crestwood School and I am very pleased to be a part of this wonderful community. I completed my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education at Ryerson University and then attended university in the UK to complete my graduate degree in Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University. I
Getting to Know Windy Charles
I am the current grade 3 & 4 French teacher at Crestwood School and I am very happy to be a part of this community. I completed my undergrad at Concordia University, where I studied Modern Languages and Education. After graduating from Concordia University, I moved to Japan to teach English. Since I wasn’t
Crestwood Chess Club
On Saturday, September 14th, seven Crestwood Chess Team players participated in the season-opening Michael McArthur Memorial Chess Tournament. This huge tournament, with over 200 players, brought together a wide range of players from kindergarten students to international grandmasters to honour the memory of Michael McArthur, a well-known Toronto chess coach. Top Crestwood results included: Robert Muresan,
University Scholarships and Awards
Major University Scholarships and Awards ATTN Grade 12s! Below are the major university scholarships and awards requiring a school nomination. If you are interested in being considered, please review the attached scholarship descriptions and prepare a personal resume by the listed date. All student applications will be reviewed by the Guidance Department. National Book Award
Terry Fox School Run
The Terry Fox School Run is only a week away and Crestwood Preparatory College is approaching the finish line. Please help us reach our goal of $20,000. Donate at http://www.terryfox.ca/CrestwoodPrepCollegeToronto. We are so proud to be carrying on this incredible Canadian tradition at our school.
Parents’ Association News
Spaces are booking up fast for the Parent & Staff Social! Reserve your spots early for the Parent & Staff Social on October 3. It’s a casual, fun evening and a great chance to get to know the staff and parents of the Crestwood community. Hope to see you there. Pizza Lunches will be starting
WE Day at Scotiabank
On Thursday, September 19th, 10 Crestwood staff and students participated in WE Day at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. This annual celebration of participation in WE programs always brings together an amazing collection of speakers and musicians to inspire over 30 000 students and educators from all over southern Ontario. At the WE Day Event,
Congrats to Aaliyah!
It’s official!!! Crestwood’s Aaliyah Edwards (’20) has been selected to represent Canada on our Senior Women’s National Basketball team. An amazing accomplishment that has been met by very few high school athletes in Canadian history. Aaliyah is on her way to Puerto Rico for qualifiers. We will be cheering Aaliyah on from home and wishing
Welcome Back BBQ Big Success
A huge thank you to the Crestwood community for attending this event. It was the busiest Welcome back BBQ ever! The ‘Crestwood Cares’ donations for the food bank were tremendous as were our community donations to the Multiple Myeloma Shoelace initiative. We could not have done this without the many parent volunteers as well
Girls Basketball Bounces BVG
The U-12 Girls Basketball Team kicked off the season on a tremendous note, as they defeated Bayview Glen by a score of 52-10. The girls took a big lead early in the game, and kept the momentum throughout. Tenacious defense and good passing were the keys to success. The team has very high hopes
Multiple Myeloma
Crestwood Cares is selling pink shoelaces in conjunction with Crestwood’s upcoming Terry Fox Fundraiser, to raise money for Multiple Myeloma. Multiple Myeloma is a form of plasma cell cancer that causes pain, infection, bone damage, and is often fatal. Many thanks to all the students and their parents who have already donated, by purchasing
Crestwood Cares
With one more week to go for the Crestwood Cares Autumn Food Drive, I am extremely proud of the generosity shown by our community. When I spoke to the Community Share Food Bank two weeks ago in preparation for our drive, I was told that their shelves were practically empty. The thought of children in
Planned Absences with Edsby
Not only does Edsby allow parents to keep track of their child’s homework, assignments, team games and practices, it is also a convenient location for Planned Absences. Please let us know if your child will be absent using this Planned Absence in Edsby. If you have any questions regarding Edsby, please contact Luke Connors
Introducing Kyra Gurney
September is upon us and, once again, the summer has flown by! What an amazing year the students will have learning new concepts, making new friends and enjoying all the wonderful activities Crestwood has to offer. Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Kyra Gurney and I am the new Primary French teacher.
Getting to Know Amanda Birchard
Hello! I am the new Primary Music Teacher at Crestwood School! I also lead Junior Choir and teach Recorder for 4A and 4B. I began my career in music as a singer/dancer/actor performing musicals throughout Canada. I have released two albums as well as two music videos of original works. I am a funk/soul
New Date for Parent & Staff Social: October 3rd
Please note the date for the Social has changed to Thursday, October 3. The date listed on the school calendar is incorrect. Looking forward to a great night. Hope to see you there! Used Uniform Sale The back-to-school Used Uniform Sale was a great success! Thank you for all of your support. Funds raised by the Parents’
Crestwood Cafe Menu: Week 1
Come join us for lunch to enjoy a delicious menu cooked up by CPC’s lovely cafeteria staff!
Planned Absences using Edsby
Not only does Edsby allow parents to keep track of their child’s homework, assignments, tests, team games and practices, it is also a convenient location for Planned Absences. Please let us know if your child will be absent using this Planned Absence in Edsby. If you have any questions regarding Edsby, please contact Matthew David
Head Coach of Brigham Young University and Eight Other Universities visit CPC
Ro Russell introduced Mark Pope, Head Basketball Coach of Brigham Young University to Vince Pagano on Thursday afternoon of this week. Mr. Pope paid homage to the legendary Russell and his undeniable roll in the growth of Canadian basketball in the last ten years. Mr. Pope is just one of several top-flite American and Canadian university coaches
Fall Sports Season Start Up
Crestwood is excited to kick off our fall sports season. Commitment forms will be handed out after your child’s next practice. Please return the forms to school no later than Wednesday, September 18th, since all teams have their first game this coming Thursday, September 19th. Reminder to make sure all forms are completed and signed.
Bahamian Hurricane Relief Collection
Dear Parents, As you are all aware, the Bahamas have suffered unimaginable devastation caused by the recent hurricane. We will be having a collection for Bahamian victims and will pool the donations with the Upper School. Of course, this is completely voluntary on your part. Should you wish to make a donation, any amount that
Fall Athletic Tryouts
Athletic tryouts have now wrapped up for the fall season and teams are ready to begin training for upcoming games. Within the next 2 to 3 days you son/daughter will have an Edsby group for their team. All games and practices will be posted on the calendar in Edsby. You can also find game sports
Sign Up Now for Pizza Lunches!
Pizza Lunches will be starting soon! Sign up ONLINE now at store.crestwood.on.ca. The total cost is $65.00 for all 7 lunches. Each lunch includes 3 slices of cheese pizza from Pizza Pizza, one bag of chips and a drink. The first pizza lunch is Friday, October 18 and there is one every month, as listed on the school calendar. Please register online
CPC Instagram
Stay updated with the lates school events! Follow us on our instagram account @crestwoodpreparatory.
Crestwood Cafe Menu: Week 3
Come join us for lunch to enjoy a delicious menu cooked up by CPC’s lovely cafeteria staff!
Post-Secondary Presentations at Crestwood:
Representatives from post-secondary institutions will visit Crestwood throughout the fall to give presentations about their schools. These visits are an incredible opportunity for students to learn more about what each school offers. Although not mandatory, it is very important for grade 11 and 12s to attend these sessions and ask questions. Please see below for
Youth Mental Health Network Assembly
On Thursday, September 12th, Crestwood welcomed guest speaker, Anastasia from the Youth Wellness Network to speak to students about mental health and well-being. The three big topics discussed were: Self-awareness: how being more aware of yourself leads to the ability to change the things in our life that we want to improve on Self-esteem/self-love: how
Silent Auction Items
Dear Parents, By now you have probably received the package regarding our 40th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, October 24th. If you would like to donate something to our Silent Auction, below is a list of examples of things that you could donate. Sporting Event tickets Sporting goods, Signed jerseys etc. Concert, movie, theatre tickets
Autumn Food Drive
Dear Parents: Crestwood Cares, (Crestwood School’s Community Service Committee), would like to begin the 2019/2020 school year with a positive endeavor to help our local community. With your assistance, Crestwood will begin a food drive to assist those in need in the Don Mills area. We will be collecting non-perishable food items to contribute
Grade 9 Alive Documents
We are very excited about this opportunity for the students. Please fill out the following documents and return them to your homeroom teachers: 2019 ALIVE Parent Guardian Acknowledgement of Risk Waiver and Indemnity 2019 ALIVE Medical Form Below is a packing list to assist you with your preparation for the trip: 2019 ALIVE Spring_Fall Packing