Category: Crestwood News

The boys will be performing live at Crestwood tomorrow at 9:20 am! The choir was started in 2004 to help boys from underprivileged backgrounds raise money to pay for their school fees. The Kenyan Boys Choir has performed with acclaimed singers such as Nelly Furtado, Demi Lovato, Shawn Desman, Kardinal Official, and Classified. Please join

In case of an emergency at the school, we want to be prepared. Please click here to follow the Prezi presentation, and learn more.

On Friday, September 25th, Crestwood Preparatory College celebrated Terry Fox Day.  The school gathered in the gym to watch a brief video about the courage and perseverance of our Canadian icon Terry Fox, followed by the traditional run/walk and staff versus student relays. Once again the students defeated the teachers in the 4 X 100 relay!

It’s a busy week for news from Guidance! The Ontario University Fair, university representatives at Crestwood, and Grade 12 visits from Ms. Hann and Mr. Mitz, are all happening this week! Read on to find out more. Saturday September 26th & Sunday September 27th: Ontario Universities Fair When: 10am-5pm Where: Toronto Metro Convention Centre What: An opportunity

It looks like another delicious week in the cafeteria! Click to check out all the tasty meals you can look forward to!

In August the PA sent a package with our newsletter, forms, and information for the various ways parents can get involved and support the school community. These forms can always be found on Edsby. Every parent who has a child enrolled at the school is automatically part of the PA. When you complete and hand in

Every year, many of our students participate in the University of Waterloo CEMC Math Contest. One of our students was specifically congratulated by the University of Waterloo on her outstanding result! Diana (Lufei) Yang was invited to attend the University of Waterloo for a special one-day workshop, designed for a select group of top high

On Friday, September 25th, Crestwood will participate in the 35th annual Terry Fox National School Run Day. This will be our 15th year participating in the Terry Fox Run, and together we have raised over $16,000!  Our goal this year is to raise $8500.00, which would bring us to $25,000 in donations. These donations help people

Thinking about which university would be best for you? There are two opportunities coming up that may help you decide!   Bishop’s and Concordia Universities Visit Toronto! When: Saturday September 26th, 2015 Where: Textile Museum of Canada 55 Centre Avenue (St. Patrick subway station) Toronto, ON M5G 2H5 Hear about the academic programs and the benefits

Can you spend 15-20 minutes before or after school working at the PA store, Mane Essentials? One shift a week would be wonderful! Volunteers are still needed to help organize Fabbrica, our parent social. This is a great way to get involved with the school, and get to know other parents. Parent Grade Reps are

Make sure you know exactly what’s going on around Crestwood. Checking the river on Edsby, liking our Facebook page, and following us on Twitter and Instagram, will ensure you don’t miss a beat. We will be having our first Instagram photo contest soon. Make sure you follow us!

The upcoming week looks like it’s going to be a tasty one!

Mr. Pagano is reaching out to the community through the Headmasters Blog. Keep up with him on an ongoing basis by checking out his page here.

Crestwood is pleased to announce the arrival and performance of the well known Kenyan Boys Choir.  The boys will be performing live at Crestwood on Monday September 28 at 9:20 am.  The Choir consists of 12 boys who come from various Kenyan backgrounds and tribes.  The choir is known around the world, but became famous

Meet the Teacher Night is on Thursday, September 17th at 7:00pm. This is an event not to be missed! Parents will follow a “mini” schedule of their child’s academic day, have opportunities to meet all their child’s teachers, and learn a great deal about specific courses and academic expectations. Crestwood and the Parents’ Association will then host

It has been a successful week of  tryouts, and the teams will continue to develop next week. Make sure you know when your next practice is! Monday September 14th: U14 Girls Basketball 7:00am U14 Boys Soccer 3:15pm Jr/Sr Boys Volleyball 3:15pm Tuesday September 15th: U14 Boys Volleyball 7:00am Jr/Sr Girls Basketball 3:15pm Cross Country 3:15pm

Get your bags packed and let’s change the world.  Last year 20 Crestwood students travelled to Nicaragua to help build a walkway for a playground over March Break.  We will do it again, but this year, in Ecuador Amazon Basin. We will help others who are less fortunate while building lasting friendships and helping to change

A representative from McGill University will be visiting Crestwood Prep on Wednesday September 16th. The presentation begins at 12:30pm in Room 106.  This event is open to all Grade 11 and 12 students. McGill will not be at the Ontario Universities’ Fair, so be sure to attend this event if you are considering applying to McGill University for September

Lisa Belanger  It is an honour and a pleasure to be joining the Crestwood team. I found my passion a little later in life and in 2010 I decided to make a career change. I returned to school where I completed my Bachelor of Education at UOIT in Oshawa, adding it to my accompaniment of

Make sure you know exactly what’s going on around Crestwood. Checking the river on Edsby, liking our facebook page, and following us on twitter and Instagram, will ensure you don’t miss a beat. Today, our Instagram followers were able to get a free cookie from the cafeteria! Don’t miss out on other great contests and

Check out the menu for next week. Looks like another set of delicious lunches coming up!

Welcome Back! The first week is always busy for the students, staff and the Parent Association. School bundles, locker shelves, and uniforms sales were some of the ways the students interacted with the PA.  Pizza lunch is just around the corner and the parent social, Fabbrica, will be here before you know it.  Your forms

Welcome back to all Crestwood students and families.  We are looking forward to a fantastic 2015/16 year! As the parent of a student at Crestwood Preparatory College, you are also a member of the Parents’ Association. Our first monthly PA meeting is on Thursday September 10th at 8:30 am. Whether you are interested in a

Wondering what’s on the menu for the upcoming week? Here are all the juicy details! 

Do you have what it takes to be a Crestwood Lion? Tryouts for soccer, basketball, and volleyball begin on September 9th. Check the schedule below to see which team you should try out for! Wednesday September 9th Junior Boys Soccer 3:15-4:30 Senior Boys Soccer 3:15-4:30 U14 Boys Soccer 4:30-5:30 Junior Girls Basketball 3:15-4:30 Senior Girls Basketball 3:15-4:30 U14 Girls Basketball 4:30-5:30

I have been managing computer networks since I was a student in grade 7. At that point I, along with a few friends, managed our school’s network of Unisys Icons. Between then and now I played with a lot of computers. From doing internal tech support for Apple Canada, to computer sales, to IT Manager

I am thrilled to be joining the Crestwood Guidance Team.  I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Education from Western University.  After graduating, I returned home to Windsor where I had the pleasure of teaching Math & Science.  However, the desire to continue my education and help students on a

I have been working as a teacher and an educational administrator for the last three years. I have a one and a half year old boy named Oliver who keeps me very busy, and spend my free time (what little I get!) reading, writing, baking, dancing, and spending time with my family in Barrie. I

Hailing from Scotland, I came to Canada many years ago to start a new life. I can say that I’m well and truly hooked on Canadian culture.  What a beautiful country Canada is–I still have to see more of it! I’m very happy and excited to have the opportunity to be a part of Crestwood

On Tuesday September 8th, the Crestwood faculty welcomes both students and parents to Opening Registration Day. Orientation will begin at different times depending on your grade. Take a close look so you know when you should arrive! All new Crestwood students in grades 9-12, please arrive 9:30am. All returning Crestwood students in grades 9-12, please arrive at