Reminder that FUN, FOOD AND FABBRICA NIGHT is on Wednesday, February 11th. Come join us for a warm casual night, make new friends and renew some old ones. Mark your calendars and get your tickets early. More information and ticket order forms can be found at crestwood.edsby.com in the PA section or email cpcpa@ohp.crestwood.on.ca A
Category: Crestwood News
Baycrest Trip
On the afternoon of Thursday, January 8 Crestwood students visited the Baycrest Terraces and interviewed two of the residents, marking the beginning of a new partnership between Baycrest and Crestwood, where Crestwood students will be involved in documenting some of the history of the Jewish community in postwar Toronto. This is the first of what
New Faces at Crestwood
Crestwood would like to extend a warm welcome to Karlee Kotzer, our new receptionist and Nana Awuah our new security guard. Karlee attended Brock University for Child and Youth Studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Education. She has a passion for the outdoors, and traveling. Nana is a part of the Centre for Security.
Grade Level Charity Challenge
The Crestwood Scholarship Foundation is a registered charity which helps students enjoy the Crestwood experience and the rich variety of opportunities at the school, while enhancing their post-secondary prospects. At the same time, Crestwood is enriched by the presence of energetic and dynamic students who contribute to the Crestwood community. Since its inception, The Foundation
Fun, Food and Fabbrica Night
Wednesday, February 11th – for Fun, Food and Fabbrica night. Come join us for a warm casual night, make new friends and renew some old ones. Mark your calendars and get your tickets early. More information and ticket order forms can be found at crestwood.edsby.com in the PA section or email cpcpa@ohp.crestwood.on.ca
Burgerball at CPC
On Friday January 16th 2015, all basketball players from Grades 4 through 8 are invited to attend our fourth Annual Crestwood Co-ed Basketball Event at Crestwood Preparatory College. Competitors will take part in a 3 on 3 competition starting at 3:30pm followed by an exciting multi-grade exhibition basketball game at approximately 4:15pm. Click here for
Dr. Alex Russell Returns
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alex Russell will once again be returning to Crestwood School to speak to parents about THAT BIG BAD WORLD: HELPING KIDS THRIVE IN ANXIOUS TIMES. Anxiety disorders among children are on the rise: More medications are being prescribed, new disorders such as “school refusal” are appearing and, even
Course Selection Visits
Counselors will be visiting all grades 8 through 11 English classes, from Monday January 12th through Friday January 16th, regarding course selections for the 2014-2015 school year. Junior students will be briefed on the importance of obtaining their required 40 hours of community service and elective options. Backwards mapping will be introduced to the senior
Lunch Time Soccer Alumni Game
On Monday December 15th, the Lunch Time Soccer League played in their 1st annual alumni game during the lunch hour. The teams were comprised of this year’s graduating class against members of last year’s class, as well as some students from the grade 10 class. The final score was 3-0 for the alumni. It was great
Headmasters Blog
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.
Cafeteria
Wondering what is for lunch? Check out the menu for the first week back in the New Year click here.
Parents Association
The PA would like the Parents to save the date – Wednesday February 11th – for Fun, Food and Fabbrica night. Come join us for a warm casual night, make new friends and renew some old ones. More information to follow after the winter break or contact cpcpa@ohp.crestwood.on.ca
Hour of Code
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and less students are studying it compared to a decade
Funspiel
Yesterday, amidst perfectly appropriate weather, the Crestwood curling season kicked off formally, as Crestwood’s newest curlers travelled to Toronto Cricket Club to participate in the CISAA Funspiel. 15 curlers, drawn from the U20 Open team and Crestwood’s curling house league, competed in 3 teams. For many curlers, this was their first experience of a proper
Semi Formal
On January 23 2015, Crestwood’s Student Government will be hosting their annual “SemiFormal” event. It will be held at The Avenue Banquet Hall, and will run from 7-10:30 pm. Tickets are $65, and include entrance to the event, plus a meal (chicken/pasta + dessert). Any student from Grades 10-12 may buy tickets – to make
SAT Changes
Students currently in grade 10 and younger should know that a critical component of the US college application process is about to change in a dramatic way. Starting in the Spring of 2016, the US college entrance exam will take on a whole new format that is aimed at making the test more practical and
Sports Update
Junior Boys Basketball On Wednesday December 10th, the Junior Boys Basketball Team travelled to CDS for their first away game of the season. Hyped as a bounce back game from the get-go, the boys had a strong start in the first quarter after a few defensive lapses. The second quarter saw the boys take hold
Parents Perspective on CPC
“I can definitely say Yannick is very happy at the school. My husband and I have been impressed at the way you are very present at the school; participating in many school events, sending e-mails to parents on general matters. We believe this can only be a good recipe to see firsthand what is actually
Headmasters Blog
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
Cafeteria
Wondering what is for lunch? Check out the menu for this upcoming week click here.
Parents Association
Record Breaking Bake Sale! The PA wishes to thank the parents, students and staff so very much for making our second bake sale this year, such a great success. With that combined effort of baking and eating and hot chocolate drinking, you all helped raise a staggering $501, which goes directly back into the student activities for some
Fun, Food and Fabbrica Night
The PA would also like the parents to save the date – Wednesday, February 11th – for Fun, Food and Fabbrica night. Come join us for a warm casual night, make new friends and renew some old ones. More information to follow after the winter break.
Holiday Food Drive
The holidays are upon us, and the Crestwood House Heads have organized a Holiday Food Drive on behalf of the North York Harvest Food Bank. The Food Drive will run from December 10th – December 18th. Donation bins will be located in the Atrium, and in the Junior building beside the gym. Homeroom teachers will keep
Headmasters Blog
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.
Crestword
The latest edition of the Crestword School Newspaper has been released. The Crestword is a student run newspaper; articles are put together by a team of students under the supervision of Ms. Bryant. You can check out what this issue entails by clicking here
Crestwood Gives
Crestwood once again participated in our holiday toy and food drive: Crestwood Gives! This year we partnered with The Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation to help 15 families in need during the Holiday season as well as Toronto Sanctuary, an organization that works with youth on the streets of Toronto. Crestwood families and staff opened their
Parents Perspective on CPC
“We have had the great pleasure to send both our son and daughter to Crestwood Preparatory College for the past five years. Crestwood Preparatory College is a school which offers a very nurturing, disciplined yet flexible, accepting and warm environment. The staff members all share the same goal: to bring the best out of each
Sports Update
Congratulations to Crestwood’s U14 swim team on their outstanding swimming performances at this season’s opening meet. Congratulations to the following swimmers Bora Kutun who finished 1st in the Mixed 50 Meter Breaststroke and 3rd in the Mixed 50 Meter Freestyle Megan Pearlman who finished 2nd in the Mixed 50 Meter Backstroke Audrey Melkoumov who finished
Annual Holiday Music Night & Arts Showcase
On the evening of Thursday December 4th, all the music students of Crestwood Prep performed in the 14th Annual Holiday Concert. In collaboration with the Art Department, approximately 165 students participated amid beautiful student works of art on display in the lobby of the school and in the gym via the wonders of digital technology. Among the ensembles
Semi Formal
On January 23 2015, Crestwood’s Student Government will be hosting their annual “Semi Formal” event. The event will be held at The Avenue Banquet Hall, and will run from 7-10:30 pm. Tickets are $65 and include entrance to the event, plus a meal (chicken/pasta + dessert). Any student from Grades 10-12 may buy tickets. To make their purchases, students