Come join us for lunch to enjoy a delicious menu cooked up by CPC’s lovely cafeteria staff!
Grade 12 Students Make Aspirin
Students in Grade 12 Chemistry completed their Organic Chemistry unit by making a common medication used to treat pain, fever and inflammation called acetylsalicylic acid, more commonly known as Aspirin. Over the course of three days, students completed a traditional organic chemistry lab where they were responsible for synthesizing (creating) aspirin by performing an esterification
CPC Swimming Off to a Great Start!
Swimming The swim team had an excellent meet last Wednesday at the Markham Pan Am Centre. 62% of all races swum were personal best times, which is amazing at this point in the season. Swimmers that swam a perfect day were Martin Chang, Maggie Funnell, Matthew Laslop, Thomas Li, Jack Magan, Will Magan, Megan Pearlman,
Kids’ Lit Quiz Competition
Can you answer these questions? Our Kids’ Lit Quiz team can! What plant provided a pathway to a giant’s home? What was the name of the long green snake belonging to Voldemort? Who was the sour and stingy old man in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens? On Monday, January 21 the Kids’ Lit Quiz
U12 Basketball – A Week in Review
On Wednesday evening our basketball boys lost another tough test versus Sterling Hall Sharks. It is the second time in a week we have lost to this team and both contests were close. Great all around play from Jay Codron and rabid rebounding and playmaking from Romeo DiBattista would not be enough as the Cougars
Badminton Travels to Branksome
Members of the Crestwood badminton team travelled to Branksome Hall on Thursday for doubles club play. Our athletes played hard in several matches each, strengthening their skills and strategy along the way. We’re looking forward to hosting Branksome Hall in February! -Jennifer Krashinsky
Cougars Stop Sterling
The U12 hockey team continues to progress through their season as they traveled to RINX on Wednesday set to tangle with some Sharks from Sterling Hall. The Cougars hit the board early when Bert slammed a slapper past the Sterling stopper. The Sharks charged ahead 2-1 before Brayden slipped home a perfect pass in the
Summer School
Crestwood Preparatory College is pleased to offer a number of Ontario high school credit courses conveniently located in Toronto. Courses are designed to provide students with exceptional academic experience in the early summer. This schedule allows course completion by mid-July allowing students time during their summer months to work, attend camp, or a vacation with family. 2019 Summer School Course Offerings: Advanced Functions
Spirit Week Schedule 2019
Spirit Week is finally here! It will be starting on Monday from January 21st-25th. It’s time to grab your favourite pair of pyjamas, break out your hawaiian shirts, and practice your dodgeball skills because it’s going to be a fun week!
Crestwood Hockey @boydcaldwell
The U12 co-ed hockey team started their annual Boyd Caldwell tournament with a 3-3 comeback tie versus our host UCC Blues. It was a tight affair from puck drop with many great saves made by both goalies. The Blues took a 3-1 lead into the third before Luke Hristovski cut the lead in two with
Guidance News
1) Upcoming Dates: Thursday Jan. 24th- Grade 9/10 Parent Information Night re: Course Selection for Grade 10 and 11. Monday Jan. 28th- Full Disclosure date- last day for any grade 11 or 12 student to drop a course without it showing on their transcript Friday Feb. 1st- Anticipated date for Grade 12 marks to be
Eco-Tips from our Eco-Team
Energy helps us in so many ways and it very important to conserve it. Here are some tips from the Eco-Team to help us reduce energy use. First of all, you can turn down the heat and wear a cozy sweater at home. It is also important to remember to bring your Crestwood sweater to
Gryphons Claw Cougars
The Girls volleyball team dropped three close games to the Bayview Glen Gryphons on Tuesday. It was the first competition for the girls and despite the result our team showed much improvement throughout. Hannah Hurwitz and Olivia Rock bumped and passed in control while the Baker sisters hit multiple winners to keep the contest close.
Gladiators Cap Cougars
The U12 basketball took their first defeat of the season yesterday as they dropped a 12 point decision to the York School to open their entry into the UCC Invitational basketball tournament. It was a hard fought game from the opening whistle with the Cougars chasing the lead for the entire match. Ryan Michaels and
Math Contest & Debate Winners
In November, members of the problem-solving club participated in the Canadian Intermediate and Senior Math contest. The following students achieved a score in the top 25% of contests for the Intermediate contest: Eric Bi, Arjun Anand, Danny He, Helen Liu, Tony Wu, Sophia Gu, and Aries Wang. The following students achieved a score in the top 25%
CPC Bumps Out Albert College & Bayview Glen!
Volleyball On Wednesday, the Senior Girls’ Volleyball team travelled to Albert College to play against both Albert College and Bayview Glen. Although the girls showed some rust in their play after the winter break, they were still good enough to win both games 2-0. Three games into the season, the girls remain undefeated. We will
Last Chance for Trivia Tickets
Please join us for a fun and entertaining night of trivia at Crestwood! Tickets may be purchased online at the Crestwood Store.
Parents’ Association News
Welcome back everyone. It’s going to be a great year! Our next pizza lunch is coming up on Friday, January 18th. Please stay tuned for upcoming PA activities.
Report Cards and Parent Conferences
Midterm Report Cards have been completed and mailed out. Information regarding the Parent-Teacher conferences, that will take place on January 31st and February 1, is included with the reports. All bookings will take place through Edsby (https://crestwood.edsby.com/). The ability to book appointments will be open on Tuesday, January 22nd at 9 am and will be open until Tuesday,
Cubs Bounce Bayview Glen
The u10 basketball team played another great game to achieve a 38-22 victory at Bayview Glen. After a nervy opening few minutes, the Crestwood team took the lead through a basket from Jordan Mao. From there they never looked back. Through showing great teamwork, commitment and skill the side extended their lead, helped by big
The Winter Sports’ Season Continues
Please view the upcoming sports’ schedule below
CPC Hockey Takes Silver at York U Tournament!
Hockey Thursday, the Varsity Boys’ Hockey Team participated in the York University Senior Boys Hockey Tournament and did not disappoint. The team took on a very quick and skilled St. Augustine’s from Markham in their first game. With some missed scoring chances and untimely penalties, Crestwood was always playing catch up, losing a close one
Parents’ News Association
The PA wishes all Crestwood families and staff a safe, happy and wonderful holiday. We look forward to a fantastic 2019 together.
The Grade 12 Intra-grade Debate Championship
Congratulations to Zoe Shen and Sally Li on winning this year’s Grade 12 Intra-grade debate Championship! The pair successfully argued that “it is reasonable in a democratic society for a police officer to require a driver to take a breathalyzer test”. It was a spirited debate with excellent arguments by both sides, but the government’s logical, fact
Crestwood Committed to Neema
On Wednesday, Crestwood alumna Ali Hanson of Neema International visited our school. Ali is Managing Director at this organization, which currently educates and supports 75 students in Tanzania. At our assembly, she shared photos and updates about the students we sponsor, as well as exciting news about the recent construction of three classrooms. This fall, the
Hoops and Hockey Handle RSGC
On Tuesday the U12 Basketball and Hockey teams travelled to Royal St George’s College to compete in their last game before the New Year. The hockey team was dominant from puck drop until the final whistle. George, Jayin and our four defensemen combined to stymie any offensive threat from the opposition while our forwards held
Crestwood Book Drive
Many of us receive new books as holiday gifts. As you’re clearing space for these new titles on your bookshelves, consider donating books you no longer need to our children’s book drive! In January, Crestwood’s Community Service students will begin collecting books for the Children’s Book Bank. We’re looking for donations of new or gently
U10 Bball Storms Sterling
The U10 basketball team got their season underway with a comprehensive 52-30 victory over Sterling Hall. The team got off to a storming start, scoring 7 baskets without reply. From there the game settled down into a much more even affair, but Crestwood stayed ahead by showing great skill, effort and determination. Most pleasing was
Bball and Hockey Victorious @UCC
The U12 hockey and basketball teams traveled to Upper Canada College yesterday afternoon. The hockey squad had a date with the Blues’ Grade 5 Hockey Team. The game was fairly even through the first 10 minutes with scoring chances being traded back and forth and both goalies making some solid saves. Late in the first
Guidance News
A Message from the McGill Summer Academy Team Following the great success of our first two Summer Academies, we are happy to announce the dates for McGill Summer Academy 2019! From July 7-20 and July 21-August 3, students in grades 10 and 11 from across the world will have the opportunity to participate in classes, workshops, and social activities
