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Holiday Concert Communication

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Toronto Centre for the  Arts 5040 Yonge St./North York Blvd.   Dear Parents, Crestwood School’s Grades 4-6 Music Program, along with the Primary and Junior  Choirs, would like to invite you to attend the Holiday Concert which will be held on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. […]

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CSPA Meeting Minutes – Sept 12, 2017

CSPA Meeting Minutes   Sept 12, 2017 CSPA Executive Team…President – Melanie Morel…Co-Vice President – Pam Sulpizi Co-Vice President – Renita Greener..Treasure – Maryann Francis.. Secretary – Linda Fata-Glover   Opening A big welcome and thank you from Melanie Morel. Introductions of the CSPA team made. CSPA focus is to enhance our students learning environment through […]

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Dwyer, Liam

We met Liam Dwyer at the Castle Peak Retirement Suites in Bracebridge, where he presently lives.  Liam is one of several authors/editors who assembled At Your Age, a collection of stories of those who live there.  The residents felt it was important for them to record their stories, which serve as a great entry point into […]

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Spring Concert Preparation

Dear parents, Please take a moment to read over these simple instructions in preparation for next week’s Spring Concert. Reminders for students: Please remember to bring instruments and music books on Monday (if you have class), TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY for all grade 4,5 and 6’s. We are walking to Lawrence Park Community Church for our dress rehearsals on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Please dress for the […]

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Gorman, Digger

“Digger” Gorman served in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War.  Originally from New Brunswick, the future geology student – that’s where the name “Digger” came from – Digger was deep in his studies when the war approached.  As a science/engineering student, Digger’s enlistment was originally deferred, but like many in his generation, he […]

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Watt, Janet

Janet Watt was one of so many women who entered the armed forces during the Second World War.  Janet chose to go in the navy, and she became one of the WRENs.  As Janet entered the services at the end of the war, her time in the military was limited, though her experiences are very […]

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Important Info: Morning Carpool Drop-Off

As of Monday, November 14th, students in Grades 3-6 (excluding 4A & 4B) can now be dropped off at our new turnaround located at the western most part of Lawrence Avenue, if you meet the following criteria: You can only drop-off students after 8:20 a.m.. (if you arrive prior to 8:20 a.m., you will continue […]

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A View from the Crosswalk

I am one of the few teachers who that have the pleasure of starting some of my days on our crosswalk greeting our students and starting their day with a smile. Along with getting to share some morning cheer, I get to begin the day with one of the most important activities we are entrusted with as teachers; ensuring the health and […]

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Hunter, Gordon

Gordon Hunter is from north Toronto, a graduate of Lawrence Park, where he finished his diploma at the midpoint of the war.  It was at that time that he was made aware of his military options, and Gordon opted for the RCAF.  He went into an extended period of training, where he settled on being […]

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Student Safety at Drop Off and Pick-Up

The safety of Crestwood students is always the most important consideration at school.  With that in mind, Crestwood staff would like to remind you of the routines and rules surrounding the drop off and pick-up of your children. Before school: * All students should be dropped off at the atrium if they are arriving at school before 8:20 […]

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About Lower School

Crestwood School, established in 1980, is a co-educational, non-denominational, private day school providing quality education to students in Junior Kindergarten through to Grade 6. The school is located in the Bayview/Lawrence/Post Road area. The property, nestled in a picturesque wooded valley in the heart of the city, consists of several buildings spread over 3 1/2 […]

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Rudd, June

June Rudd was born in Northumberland, England and raised in Manchester in 1924. June shares her story of wartime life in England, including evacuations, air raid shelters and rationing. Like many young British women, June contributed directly to the war effort by serving as a WREN, or member of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, beginning […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Hallett, Julie

Julie Hallett was born and raised in London, England. Before the war broke out, life was very good for Julie. She was an honor student at her private school and was given a scholarship to continue her studies there before the war. When the war broke out, she was evacuated with her school to a […]

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Haliburton, Margaret

Margaret Haliburton joined the RCN in WW2, where she served as a WREN. She has spoken at Crestwood for several years, and she has brought a number of other women with her, including her sister Barbara Yule and her friend Francis Todd. All three women give students an insight into life on the home front […]

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Open House

Crestwood Lower School (grades JK-6)   To book a private tour, please contact: Dalia Eisen dalia.eisen@crestwood.on.ca Lower School Director at 416-444-5858 411 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M3C1N9 Crestwood Preparatory College (grades 7-12) In-Person Open House Saturday, November 2nd, 10:30-12:00 Click here to register for the Open House Click here to apply to Crestwood Preparatory […]

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Tuition and Fees 2024-25

The decision to send your son or daughter to Crestwood represents a significant investment. The work and effort that the school and its staff will devote to your children’s success, and the sound management of all our resources by experienced administrators, will ensure a positive learning environment as well as the prospect of continued success […]

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Important Dates

Crestwood Lower School (grades JK-6) 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) Mini Open Houses: Jan. 17th 9:00 a.m. Jan. 29th 9:00 a.m. Do to limited space please […]

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Facilities

Crestwood School is located in the Bayview and Lawrence/Post Road area. The property, nestled in a picturesque wooded valley, is comprised of several buildings spread over 3.5 acres of land. Facilities include: A gymnasium A library State-of-the-art Apple computer lab (in addition to a computer in every classroom starting in Kindergarten) SMART boards in every […]

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Contact Us

Lower School Crestwood School 411 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M3C 1N9 Tel: (416) 444-5858 Fax: (416) 444-2127 Website: www.crestwood.on.ca/lower-school Upper School Crestwood Preparatory College 217 Brookbanks Drive Toronto, Ontario M3A 2T7 Tel: (416) 391-1441 Fax: (416) 444-0949 Website: www.crestwood.on.ca/upper-school Crestwood Valley Day Camp Crestwood Valley Day Camp 411 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M3C […]

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History

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for providing such a warm, nurturing and successful learning environment. Not only did our sons receive an excellent education, but they were happy at school as well. They also learned what it’s like to have wonderful teachers and to be surrounded by a caring school […]

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