On Thursday, March 2, Crestwood students were privileged to meet MP Yasmin Ratansi, who represents the riding of Don Valley East. Ms. Ratansi spoke with Crestwood students who will be visiting Tanzania over the March Break, where they will take part in a Me to We construction project. Ms. Ratansi is a native of Tanzania,
Are you a Constant Checker? Our screening and Q&A of Screenagers earlier this year was an eye-opening event, and to keep the conversation going, their website hosts a regular blog titled Tech Talk Tuesdays. This week, their writers discuss the impact of “constant checking” of phones and social media accounts and its connection with anxiety. Read the
The June 2017 exam schedule is ready and available for your reference. Click on the image below for a PDF of the schedule that you can print for your records.
New Presidents Elected The Parents’ Association is happy to announce the election of our new Presidential team, Shannon Nevison and Heather Balter. Both Heather and Shannon have volunteered in different capacities and made significant contributions to support our school community during their time at Crestwood. They will provide excellent leadership to the P.A. Congratulations to
The cold weather is back, but hopefully you’re starting to think of warm days ahead and how you might want to spend your summer vacation. There are a couple of great fairs going on in Toronto this weekend to give you some ideas: Saturday March 4th Travel, Volunteer, Experiential Education and Gap Year Fair Royal
On Thursday, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Masters’ History 10 students visited the Neuberger Holocaust Centre, where they were able to visit world-renowned speaker Pinchas Gutter, who shared his story of survival. Pinchas recently participated in the Shoah Foundations’ New Dimensions in Testimony, where an interactive hologram of Pinchas was constructed, able to answer future students’
What would you do if you saw a bank being robbed? Or a house on fire? Or a car go off the road? It might not be safe to rush into the scene, but you’d call 9-1-1, right? It’s like that when you see bullying. It might not feel safe to jump into the situation
Basketball never sleeps at the Lion’s Den! Crestwood will be hosting basketball camps during both weeks of March Break, from March 13 -17, and March 20-23. The camps run from 9am-3pm. Email lions.baketball@ohp.crestwood.on.ca for more details, or visit store.crestwood.on.ca to register.
It was a big week for the Crestwood Lions as the winter season comes to an end and playoffs begin. Take a look at some of the stellar results in this week’s matchups. Swimming The Varsity Swim Team had a fantastic meet at U of T this week. Best times were seen across all age
Casino Night! Please join Crestwood parents and staff for a fun evening at Casino Night on February 23rd. Help us support the Crestwood Foundation and enjoy a great night out. Tickets are available for purchase at the main office. Hope to see you there!
Huron at Western University Visit Representatives from Huron University College at Western will be visiting during Sr. lunch on Friday, February 24th. They will be providing students with information regarding Huron and the liberal arts, and current applicants, or those who might still be considering the school, should attend. Course Selections A reminder to all those who
Basketball Our Jr. Boys Basketball team took on Appleby College at home. Our boys came out very strong and continued their stellar play throughout the 4 quarters. The final school was Crestwood 50 – Appleby 37. The Jr. Boys also participated in the Kawartha Classic which hosted 64 teams from all over Ontario. The boys played extremely
Crestwood was pleased to send a delegation of students to the University of Toronto Model United Nations Assembly (UTMUN) this year. UTMUN is held each February on the campus of the University of Toronto. Crestwood’s delegates this year included Angelina Audette, Norris Chung, Aaron Greenspan, Sally Li, Queena Li, Jenny Li, Amir Rafati, Jessica Shen,
Crestwood was proud to welcome Imam Habeeb Ali to our community today. Imam Ali spoke to several classes, including American History and World Religions, and many interested students attended on their own too. He addressed many important topics, including Islamophobia, the Quebec City mosque tragedy, and the immigration situation in the United States. It was
On Friday, February 10th Crestwood celebrated our annual Multicultural Day organized and hosted by our Grade 8 and 9 Geography students. The day is kicked off by a full school assembly where students and special guests start the party with musical performances. A few students even led us all in a conga line through the gym
Upcoming Dates A reminder that course selections are due Wednesday, February 13th. Any graduating student who has applied to Queen’s University should also note that their PSE is also due February 15th.
On Friday, February 10th Crestwood celebrated our annual Multicultural Day organized and hosted by our Grade 8 and 9 Geography students. The day is kicked off by a full school assembly where students and special guests start the party with musical performances. A few students even led us all in a conga line through the gym
On Tuesday, Feb 7, Crestwood students visited the ROM, as part of their annual “History Day” excursion, where World Religions/History 12 students had the chance to visit the Chinese and South Asian galleries, and History 11/Classical Civilizations students visited the Greek and Roman galleries. A great time was had by all!
Hockey The Varsity Hockey team played Country Day in a fast paced game of hockey against a big, hulking team of quick skating, physical boys. After some great saves from Spencer Whitnall and some miraculous efforts from forwards such as Peter Keane, Noah Aaron and Chris Sanders, the boys unfortunately fell behind in the first
Pizza Lunch Don’t forget the next Pizza Lunch is this Thursday, February 16th. Parents’ Association Meeting Please join us for coffee at our next P.A. meeting at 8:45 on Thursday, February 16th in the boardroom near the main entrance. Everyone is welcome.
On Friday, January 27th the Crestwood community gathered together to celebrate the beginning of the Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year. Parents and Teachers were entertained by student performances which included songs, dances, skits, and even Kung-Fu! It was a wonderful evening and a great way to ring in The Year of the Rooster. Gong
Come by and see what the lovely ladies at the Crestwood Cafe are cooking up this week!
The Crestwood Preparatory College Parents’ Association (CPCPA) is a vibrant and important of the CPC community. As a not-for-profit organization run exclusively by parent volunteers, the CPCPA works to enrich student experience and promote a sense of community, belonging and mutual respect. The CPCPA thrives on the contributions of its volunteers, so anyone looking to donate
The McGill Summer Academy has opened their registration for summer programs! Unfolding over two weeks of classes, workshops, activities, and trips, this new program for high school students in grades 10 and 11 will introduce them to university life and is sure to make their summer memorable. Learn more about the McGill Summer Academy or contact
This month, members of Crestwood’s Senior Prefect Council have continued their participation in the Seniors Wish Foundation art program. Every second Tuesday, groups of Prefects have paired with senior residents at Donway Place to share stories about their life experiences, as well as to make festive cards and other art creations. We will be travelling
Basketball The junior and senior boys select basketball team traveled to Virginia this week, where the boys had the opportunity to play against the prestigious Oak Hill Academy in both a junior and senior game. The junior boys played an amazing game and came out victorious by a score of 57-54. The senior game was
Come by and see what the lovely ladies at the Crestwood Cafe are cooking up this week!
Casino Night Please join us for Casino Night on Thursday, February 23rd. It’s a great chance to support the Crestwood Foundation, have some fun and get to know Crestwood parents and staff. Hope to see you there! Thank you! Thanks to all the parent volunteers who came to help hand out popcorn to students and
Just a reminder that all students have now received their course selection information for the 2017-2018 school year. Students should make sure to have their selections submitted by February 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hann at jenn.hann@ohp.crestwood.on.ca
It was a whirlwind week as students and teachers faced off in good hearted competition and an overall good time at CPC’s annual Spirit Week. Take a glimpse at some of the good times had by all. Twin Day Spirit Assembly Staff vs. Student games
