The CSPA and Crestwood Staff would like to wish all of those celebrating Chinese New Year next week a Happy Lunar New Year! Crestwood School has generously been gifted two Mandarin plants, daffodil arrangements and Chinese New Year decorations by Connie Wu, assisted by Jasmine (Yimin) Lu in procuring and delivering these items to the
Category: Lower School
Force Of Course!
This week, our grade 3 students welcomed a real life scientist to teach us all about Forces. We made predictions and used our observation skills. We used catapults and Newton meters to measure forces. We also learned about the importance of seat belts through a hands-on experiment with toy cars. Our exploration of magnetism and
Thank You!
Dear CSPA, On behalf of all Crestwood School coaches we would like to sincerely thank you for outfitting all of us in our new coaching gear. We represent the entire Crestwood School community when hosting or visiting other CIS schools and our new coaching apparel adds another layer of professionalism and pride. Thank you, thank
St. Felix House Says Thank You
During the month of December, Crestwood parents, children and staff generously donated over two thousand dollars to help make the holiday season brighter for the residents of St Felix House and Covenant House. Below, is the heartfelt thank you that Crestwood Cares received from St Felix House administrator, Zena Gopal. I want to extend a
February Food Drive
The Crestwood Cares February Food Drive will begin on Monday, February 11th and run for 2 weeks. A list of preferred food donations will be provided.
Leafs vs Oilers – Platinum Seats – SOLD
The Crestwood Preparatory College Foundation is pleased to present an early auction item. Leafs vs Oilers Wednesday, February 27, 2019 @ 7pm Section 121 Row 22 Seats 1 & 2 Theses tickets are valued at $1000.00. Please submit your bid directly to robert.peerenboom@ohp.crestwood.on.ca. Bidding closes on Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 @ 1pm. Good luck! Please
Picking Up Our Safety on Drop Off
We are now into the second term of our 2018/2019 school year, and while the majority of parents and guardians are to be commended for diligently following the school’s procedures for dropping off and picking up students, there is a minority who requires a reminder of our policies that are in place for the safety
Building Our Community One Bead At A Time
The Beading Club donated 150 necklaces and bracelets to the Tanzanian orphanage that our Crestwood community supports. Below is a photo of the optimistic smiles and hopeful glances of some of the recipients of the jewellery that the Crestwood students made. This is one example of how a community built on caring for others can
U10 and U11 Basketball Report
The U-11 boys basketball team had another good showing at their game on Monday night against Crescent. The boys started strong and took an early lead over their skilled opponents. They demonstrated a both a strong offence and defence! The game was neck and neck until the middle of the 7th period, when Cresent pulled
Kids’ Lit Quiz Competition
Can you answer these questions? Our Kids’ Lit Quiz team can! What plant provided a pathway to a giant’s home? What was the name of the long green snake belonging to Voldemort? Who was the sour and stingy old man in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens? On Monday, January 21 the Kids’ Lit Quiz
U12 Basketball – A Week in Review
On Wednesday evening our basketball boys lost another tough test versus Sterling Hall Sharks. It is the second time in a week we have lost to this team and both contests were close. Great all around play from Jay Codron and rabid rebounding and playmaking from Romeo DiBattista would not be enough as the Cougars
Badminton Travels to Branksome
Members of the Crestwood badminton team travelled to Branksome Hall on Thursday for doubles club play. Our athletes played hard in several matches each, strengthening their skills and strategy along the way. We’re looking forward to hosting Branksome Hall in February! -Jennifer Krashinsky
Cougars Stop Sterling
The U12 hockey team continues to progress through their season as they traveled to RINX on Wednesday set to tangle with some Sharks from Sterling Hall. The Cougars hit the board early when Bert slammed a slapper past the Sterling stopper. The Sharks charged ahead 2-1 before Brayden slipped home a perfect pass in the
Crestwood Hockey @boydcaldwell
The U12 co-ed hockey team started their annual Boyd Caldwell tournament with a 3-3 comeback tie versus our host UCC Blues. It was a tight affair from puck drop with many great saves made by both goalies. The Blues took a 3-1 lead into the third before Luke Hristovski cut the lead in two with
Eco-Tips from our Eco-Team
Energy helps us in so many ways and it very important to conserve it. Here are some tips from the Eco-Team to help us reduce energy use. First of all, you can turn down the heat and wear a cozy sweater at home. It is also important to remember to bring your Crestwood sweater to
Gryphons Claw Cougars
The Girls volleyball team dropped three close games to the Bayview Glen Gryphons on Tuesday. It was the first competition for the girls and despite the result our team showed much improvement throughout. Hannah Hurwitz and Olivia Rock bumped and passed in control while the Baker sisters hit multiple winners to keep the contest close.
Cubs Bounce Bayview Glen
The u10 basketball team played another great game to achieve a 38-22 victory at Bayview Glen. After a nervy opening few minutes, the Crestwood team took the lead through a basket from Jordan Mao. From there they never looked back. Through showing great teamwork, commitment and skill the side extended their lead, helped by big
Crestwood Committed to Neema
On Wednesday, Crestwood alumna Ali Hanson of Neema International visited our school. Ali is Managing Director at this organization, which currently educates and supports 75 students in Tanzania. At our assembly, she shared photos and updates about the students we sponsor, as well as exciting news about the recent construction of three classrooms. This fall, the
Hoops and Hockey Handle RSGC
On Tuesday the U12 Basketball and Hockey teams travelled to Royal St George’s College to compete in their last game before the New Year. The hockey team was dominant from puck drop until the final whistle. George, Jayin and our four defensemen combined to stymie any offensive threat from the opposition while our forwards held
Crestwood Book Drive
Many of us receive new books as holiday gifts. As you’re clearing space for these new titles on your bookshelves, consider donating books you no longer need to our children’s book drive! In January, Crestwood’s Community Service students will begin collecting books for the Children’s Book Bank. We’re looking for donations of new or gently
U10 Bball Storms Sterling
The U10 basketball team got their season underway with a comprehensive 52-30 victory over Sterling Hall. The team got off to a storming start, scoring 7 baskets without reply. From there the game settled down into a much more even affair, but Crestwood stayed ahead by showing great skill, effort and determination. Most pleasing was
Bball and Hockey Victorious @UCC
The U12 hockey and basketball teams traveled to Upper Canada College yesterday afternoon. The hockey squad had a date with the Blues’ Grade 5 Hockey Team. The game was fairly even through the first 10 minutes with scoring chances being traded back and forth and both goalies making some solid saves. Late in the first
Art Room Wrap
This year the art committee’s enthusiasm and dedication has been keeping them busy without rest! The first backdrop of the year was a great success during the grade 1 production. Congratulations to the very talented art committee! Looking forward to seeing the beautiful programs that are being currently designed for the winter music concert! -Anya
Small Team, Big Win
The U12 hockey picked up a victory yesterday with a convincing win against the Pickering College Pumas at York Mills Arena. Crestwood used swift skating, crisp passing and an overall team game to dominate the game from puck drop to the final whistle. Goalies Jayin Vohra and George Zhou were solid when called upon. All
CONCERT TICKETS!
Concert tickets will be sent home in your child’s bag this evening. The tickets are being processed, so please be aware that if they’re not in there tonight, they will be by Tuesday, December 11th, by the latest. Please contact michele.taub@ohp.crestwood.on.ca for any ticket inquiries.
Holiday Concert Reminders
Please remind all students to bring their instruments and music to school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Our Holiday Concert is Wednesday night at 7PM. Please be sure to attend our performance in full dress uniform. —————————————— Concert tickets will be sent home in your child’s bag this evening. The tickets are being processed, so
Fun with Chemistry
The Grade 5 students travelled to the Ontario Science Centre today to explore a variety of science concepts such as matter, forces and structures and the human body. Students had a chance to explore the various exhibits and participated in a workshop titled “Fun with Chemistry”. We also had the opportunity to see an incredible
The Fourth Little Pig and the Big Bad Blow Dryer!
You all know the story of the Three Little Pigs, right? Well, Grade 3A used their engineering brains to plan and construct a house for the 4th Little Piggy. As we already know, any structure including a house needs a strong and stable base or foundation. But after the foundation, the frame is next most
Out of this World!
It’s space week in Senior Kindergarten! Planets, planets they are great! Do you know that there are 8? Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars. Lots of planets lots of stars. Jupiter, Saturn, the big 2, Uranus and Neptune too! Here is our joke of the week: How do you know when the moon is finished dinner? (It’s
Puck Drops on U12 Hockey
The U12 Co-Ed Hockey team began their season yesterday by hosting the TFS Tigers at York Mills Arena. The game was tightly contested for the first period with both teams working very hard at both ends. TFS broke through with the first goal before Crestwood bounced back with a nice individual effort by defenceman Sharkey
