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Welcome to Crestwood Upper School

We invite you to learn how Crestwood Inspires Excellence and Nurtures Individuality.
welcome to upper school

Welcome

“Crestwood’s most important mandate is to provide an environment where students can walk into school every morning and know that they will be respected for who they are and what they bring to the school as individuals. With this mindset, success on all fronts is virtually limitless. The entire Crestwood community is proud to be part of this philosophy. We constantly strive to uphold this promise and give our students the best possible education.”

Dave Hecock,
Head of School,
Crestwood Preparatory College

Our Numbers

1980

Year we were
established

560

Number of
students

18

Average class size

15

Countries
represented
by students

7:1

1 faculty member 
for every 7 students

50%

of students are
female

100%

Grads receive
university offers

80+

Clubs, Athletic teams
& service learning
opportunities

School Life

Student life revolves around a blend of structured academic learning, diverse extracurricular activities, and a strong emphasis on personal development within a supportive community.

Spirit Assembly. #inspiredexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #spiritweek2025
Grade 12 chemistry students engaged in an exciting organic chemistry experiment to synthesize acetylsalicylic acid—better known as Aspirin, a widely used pain reliever and anti-inflammatory medication. Over three days, they carefully carried out the complex esterification process, purified their product through crystallization, and conducted thorough purity testing. Well done! #cpcscience #inspireexcellence  #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
The staff vs student challenges continued today with an epic floor hockey game!  #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Staff vs Student Reach for the Top, more spirit week fun! #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #spiritweek2025
Honouring the past, educating the future. Students and survivors came together at Baycrest to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, ensuring that the stories of resilience and remembrance live on. Check out the full article, link in our bio.  #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #holocaustremembranceday
Happy Lunar New Year to all those in the Crestwood community celebrating. Gong Hei Far Choi.  #inspireexecellence #nutureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Grade 11 Chemistry students conducted an inquiry-based lab where they designed their own procedure to determine the reactivity of four different metals (magnesium, zinc, iron,  and copper) using a series of single displacement reactions. Great job! #cpcscience #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Throwback Tuesday #spiritweek2025 #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Spirit Week Day 1 Recap; PJ Day, 50 dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts, Class of 2025 Handprint wall, Staff vs Student Volleyball, YARRD Reframe Festival!  What a great day!!!! #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #spiritweek2025
Grade 11 Environmental Science students visited the Durham York Energy Centre to learn about the innovative process of converting waste into electricity. The trip showcased how energy recovery reduces landfill waste while promoting sustainability. #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
If you were given 4 different mystery white powders, would you be able to determine if it is a covalent or ionic compound?  If not, then ask a grade 10 science student to teach you how to do it.  During class today, they conducted experiments to test the melting point, solubility, and electrical conductivity of these mystery substances to classify each one as an ionic or covalent compound. #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Tomorrow we begin collecting gently used sports equipment to provide underprivileged youth with access to sports opportunities. There will be a bin in the front lobby to drop off your donations.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Spirit Week starts tomorrow!!!! Get your PJs, visit the front lobby for some Krispy Kreme Donuts, and then get ready to play some staff vs student volleyball!  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Crestwood is very excited to re-launch our alumni newsletter, Branching Out.  In our Winter 2024/25 edition, read about an amazing milestone for Scott Masters and our Oral History Project, Dean Carrotte reflecting on his family’s long connection to Crestwood and the opening of Brittany Lall’s art gallery, Gallery 1888. (Link also in bio)

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/928506841/1

We want to celebrate the milestones of our alumni!  If you have pictures of engagements, weddings, graduations, birth announcements or any other life moments, please send them to Chris Jull, Director of Alumni Relations, at chris.jull@crestwood.on.ca. 

Similarly, if you are a business owner and wish to advertise your product or business, send us a business card and we will print them in a business directory in our Spring 2025 issue.

Watch for our Spring 2025 issue coming in May!

#inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #crestwoodalumni
Wonderful evening celebrating the Lunar New Year.  Thank you to all of our student performers and the organizers who put on a great show.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #sweetcaroline #happynewyear #lunarnewyear
3-on-3 U14 basketball champs!!! #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
This is a student-led non-profit initiative focused on providing underprivileged youth with access to sports opportunities. Crestwood will be collaborating with students from Upper Canada College (UCC) and other schools across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Through the collection and redistribution of sports equipment, we are hoping to break down barriers to sports participation and encourage a more inclusive community.

We will begin collecting gently used sports equipment on Monday January 27th. 
#crestwoodlearns #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality @thepassnplayproject
Thank you to our alumni that returned today to share their experiences, knowledge and advice to our female peer mentorship groups.  Through “speed mentoring” our girls were able to ask questions about university experiences, career pathways, overcoming barriers and so much more.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Don’t forget to purchase your Semi Formal tickets!! There are only 7 school days left to purchase your ticket. The deadline is Friday, January 24th by 3:30pm . No further sales can be made past this time and tickets are NOT for sale at the door of the venue.
IT WILL BE A SUPER FUN NIGHT FILLED WITH AWESOME MUSIC, DANCING, FOOD, CANDY BAR & A PHOTOBOOTH TO CAPTURE ALL THOSE GREAT MEMORIES WITH YOUR FRIENDS. 
 Date : Friday, January 31st, 2025
Time : 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Place : The Factory Lounge  34 Futurity Gate #8, Concord (Dufferin & Steeles Ave. W.) 
For Who : Grades 9 -12.
Cost : Tickets are $60 each – Online sales only (link is on the Edsby River & in the weekly Newsletter).
Grade 12 chemistry students engaged in a hands-on exploration of organic compounds, employing molecular model kits to create and visualize their intricate structures and learn about isomerism. #cpcscience #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Nice home win today for our Junior boys DII Basketball team over UCC.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics
Our Crestwood girls hockey team carried their win streak into the New Year with a 3-1 win over Nichols School.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics @crestwoodgirlshockey
Over the break Cathy Yu (2027) participated in the annual HOSA Presidents Social as our Crestwood chapter President.  This event brings together chapter presidents from across Canada to share ideas, and collaborate with each other.  We are excited to grow our HOSA chapter with the knowledge that Cathy brings back to the school.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Crestwood hockey players attended a workshop today that was facilitated by Roger Caracciolo of Hockey Equality.  This workshop provided our players with an opportunity to learn about how their actions can possibly impact their teammates, family members, and other community members in both positive and negative ways. It also helped players engage in a positive conversation to make hockey a more inclusive environment. Overall, the players walked away with a better perspective on how racism in hockey can negatively impact their peers and how to be not just better hockey players, but better humans. It was a great way for our hockey community to have a productive conversation about a very important issue. 

Crestwood would like to thank Roger and all members of Hockey Equality for their work on making hockey a more inclusive environment and for helping us as a community.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics
Congratulations to Jackson Wang (‘26) who recently qualified for Team Canada for the 2025 World Team Championships and the Pan American Teams Cup in Fencing.  Jackson is ranked in the top 4 for Cadet Men’s Saber Division.  We wish you the best of luck Jackson, the Crestwood community will be cheering you on this summer! #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Congratulations to our Junior Boys Hockey team who went undefeated in the St. Andrew’s College U16 Invitational Tournament.  3-peat Champions! #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics
Congratulations to Henry Angelakos (‘25) who has committed to continuing his studies next year at Laurier University while playing Men’s Rugby for the Golden Hawks. Crestwood will be cheering you on!!! #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics @cpcvarsityrugby
On Thursday, Crestwood’s Senior Band and Crestwood Voices travelled to Ray Oak Place, a local senior’s residence, to perform a holiday concert for the residents.  Performances of “Sleigh Ride”, “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas” and “Silent Night” delighted the attendees and had them tapping their toes and clapping along to the music.  Choristers and band members enjoyed the opportunity to perform and spread a little holiday cheer to the local community.  Both groups now go back to the rehearsal hall to get ready for festival season in the spring! #inspireexcellenc #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Our Jr. Prefects planned a fun and exciting Winter Holiday scavenger hunt for their fellow Grade 7 & 8 students this week. Participants worked in teams to solve clues, search for the holiday items throughout the school, perform challenges, earn letters and unscramble the mystery word to win a holiday treat.
Thank you Jr. Prefects for planning such a Fun Activity!! #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #CrestwoodLearns
Last week in grade 8 science class students dissected yellow perch to learn about the anatomy of fish and how it compares to the human anatomy. #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Last week in science class the grade 7s tested the effectiveness of how well different materials and substances blocked out UV radiation. #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
WHO IS EXCITED ABOUT THE MASQUERADE SEMI FORMAL IN JANUARY???!!! 
A SUPER FUN NIGHT FILLED WITH AWESOME MUSIC, DANCING, FOOD, CANDY BAR & A PHOTOBOOTH TO CAPTURE ALL THOSE GREAT MEMORIES WITH YOUR FRIENDS. 
 
Date : Friday, January 31st, 2025
Time : 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Place : The Factory Lounge  34 Futurity Gate #8, Concord (Dufferin & Steeles Ave. W.) 
For Who : Grades 9 -12.
Cost : Tickets are $60 each – Online sales only (link in Edsby)
*Early Bird price is $50 if you purchase your ticket before December 20th (before the Holidays)
 

Students will need to fill out and sign a Guest Form if they are bringing an outside guest. It’s attached to the online ticket or you can get an email/paper copy from Mrs. Santomero. Email the completed form to Mrs. Santomero or bring in the hard copy to her (Room #201) no later than Monday, January 27th by the end of the day.

Ticket sales close on Friday, January 24th at 3:30pm. 

#inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Science club members had the opportunity to attend an engaging presentation by a post-doctoral researcher from UHN, focusing on the eye and vision. During the session, students explored the essential cells involved in the process of sight and how they work in harmony to enable vision. They also gained valuable insights into glaucoma and cutting-edge treatments for blindness.  #CPCScience #uhnstempathways #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
On the morning of December 4th, the Gr. 9 Learning Strategies traveled to the Lower School to run various cooperative games for a group of Gr. 2 students.  They played games such as Octopus, Parachute and even created an obstacle course.  Both the class and their little friends had a wonderful morning together.  #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Congratulations to Crestwood’s Sammy Hibbert (‘25), who has committed to continuing his academic journey at Denison University in Ohio where he will swim for the Big Reds in the NCAA.  We couldn’t be more proud of you, and your Crestwood community is behind you all the way! #inspireexcellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics
Our Senior Girls DI Hockey headed to Buffalo today to take on Nichols College.  The girls worked hard to earn a 4-2 win.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics @crestwoodgirlshockey
Nice win for our Junior Boys DI Hockey team today against SAC.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics @crestwoodjrboyshockey
Great game for our U14 girls volleyball team vs Havergal College.  #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns #cpcathletics
What an amazing two days in the LC! 🙌 Our Grade 12 Data Management students blew us away with their creativity, designing and hosting their very own probability board games! 🎲

Students from all grades joined in on the fun, rolling dice, spinning wheels, and testing their luck while helping gather data for the projects. The energy was off the charts, and it was incredible to see everyone engaged and having a blast. 🎯💡

A huge shoutout to all the players and teachers who stopped by to support—your enthusiasm made this event such a hit! 🥳 
#inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Tomorrow is house shirt day!  Show your school spirit and wear your house shirt with your uniform pants / skirt on the bottom. #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns
Senior Science Club member Jimmy Lin led an engaging experiment for the group, showcasing the concept of density. Students crafted a vibrant rainbow density tower by layering sugar solutions of varying concentrations, with the densest at the bottom and the lightest on top. #cpcscience #inspireexecellence #nurtureindividuality #crestwoodlearns