Crestwood Oral History Project

Crestwood is pleased to note that this month’s issue of Canada’s History has a feature on the Crestwood Oral History Project.  For those of you who might have a subscription, please turn to page 64; if not, please check out the PDF and read about the award-winning work Crestwood students are producing!

Business Case Competition

Do you have an interest in business? Are you looking to add business experiences to your resume? If so, the business case competition is for you! This competition will provide an opportunity for students to come together to read, analyze, and deliver a presentation on a real world business problem from an Ivey Business School case.

Spring Sports Schedule

Practice Schedule for next week Junior and Senior Boys rugby Tues. Apr. 7 – 3:15-4:30 Thurs. Apr. 9 – 3:15-4:30 U14 Boys Rugby Wed. Apr. 8 – 3:15-4:30 Fri. Apr. 10 – 3:15-4:30 Varsity Girls Soccer Wed. Apr. 8 – 3:15-4:30 Fri. Apr. 10 – 3:15 – 4:30\ U14 Girls Soccer Wed. Apr. 8 –

Parents Association

Our last Pizza Lunch takes place Friday April 10th.  A big thank you to all who have supported Pizza Lunches by participating and/or volunteering. It is a PA fundraiser which helps to supplement the many initiatives that the Crestwood community takes on each year. Our Interguild is hosting a Parenting Workshop entitled Mindful Parenting on

Gr.4 Explore ROM

Grade 4 classes spent the day at the Royal Ontario Museum investigating civilizations of the past and their relevance today. The grade 4’s were split into two smaller groups and were led through the exhibits by the ROM’s specialized staff. Highlights included a virtual tour of the inside of a tomb, an actual mummy, hieroglyphics,

CBHL Launches on Tuesday

The Crestwood Ball Hockey League will begin games on Tuesday with a clash between the Canadiens and Leafs. We will follow that up on Thursday with a twin bill of Rangers vs. Bruins and Blackhawks vs. Red Wings. The CBHL is a student run league emphasizing participation, exercise, basic hockey skills and most importantly FUN! Grade 4,5 and 6 members

Me-to-We Nicaragua Trip

Over the March Break a group of 15 students and three teachers traveled to sunny Nicaragua to help build a playground for a school located in the El Trapicha community. Eager to begin their work, Crestwood kids quickly settled into their lovely accommodations in Managua. After only a day of getting acquainted off they went

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month and to celebrate we have created an educational health and wellness campaign “Fuel Up with Smart Sugars”. For the month of March posters have been displayed to educate students on types of sugars that are good for you and which ones to limit in their diet. On Wednesday March 25th

Parents Association

The PA Volunteer Drive has officially kicked off and we are looking for some volunteers for the remaining school year and the upcoming school year. Our April PA meeting will be on Thursday April 2nd, directly after school drop off. Join us for some coffee and get caught up on some of the school activities.

Whats Your Goal In Life

The name Tichelman, profile that was high arrested girl killer that was call is easily being a household-name, and not a name that is being coated softly. The main reason? It just happened one night, on an enchanted November evening in Santa Cruz, Florida, over a boat day with 51-year old Google government Hayes.

Swimming Results

The results for the OFSAA swim meet are in and the Skain sisters proved that they are as strong at the Provincial level, as they are at the local one. Maddie Skain, in her first OFSAA appearance, swam a personal best time in the 50 fly, to place 8th overall. Not to be out done, Caiti

S.S. Ethie

Ms. Bryant would like to extend a huge, all-encompassing, world-turning congratulations to the cast and crew of Crestwood’s Sears Festival production of “S.S. Ethie.” The show, performed on Tuesday evening at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, went extremely well and students should be extremely proud of themselves. None of this, however, could have been possible without

Playdium

On Monday March 2nd, Crestwood’s Student Government organized a fun-filled, after-school journey to Playdium for Grade 7 and 8 students. Those in attendance enjoyed high-tech attractions, arcade games, bumper cars and more! It was a great experience and we are looking forward to similar events in the future.

Spring Tryouts

With all the snow, it is hard to believe but the Spring Athletic Season is upon us!  Below is a list of teams we will be offering this spring.  The first tryout date and the coaches are also included. Team Coach First Try-out date U14 boys rugby (Gr. 7-8) Mr. M. Pagano / Mr. Tanev

Kiwanis

Grade 8 student, Alex Martin and grade 7 student, Samara Black competed in Kiwanis this past week in the musical theatre category. They preformed magnificently and in the up tempo, Alex got first gold in her group and in contemporary she was awarded first platinum. Samara was wonderful in her play (she played Marmee in

Spring Sports

After a long and successful Winter Sports Season we are readying ourselves for the Spring Sports launch. The Spring Season will include U12 Softball, Primary and Junior Track and Field and the Junior Ball Hockey League. Please ask your son/daughter to check the Sports Board after the March Break for further details regarding these teams.

Eco Warriors

The Eco Team has been working very hard! After inviting the Earth Rangers to come to the school, the kids took on the responsibility of the Battery Blitz. Alkaline batteries are prone to leaking potassium hydroxide, an agent that can cause respiratory, eye, and skin irritation. Plus, batteries not properly disposed of can be a fire

U12 Ballers Bounced

On Saturday, the Boys Basketball team competed in the U12 championship tournament at Country Day School. Boy did they bring their A-game! Led by the stellar play of Daniel “D’animal” Jeon, Ethan “Gamer” Gazer, and Vinnie “the Microwave” Li, the Crestwood Cougars dominated their early opponents and pushed their way to championship finals against Trinity

Black History Month Guest Speaker

On Tuesday February 24th, the grade 8’s attended a workshop given by Shelley Hamilton, educating them about Black History Month from a Canadian perspective.  Ms. Hamilton used musical and spoken word to enlighten students about the history of her roots as were passed down to her from her Nova Scotian ancestors.  The workshop included how

S.S. Ethie Production

On Tuesday, March 3rd, Crestwood student will be performing in the Sears Ontario Drama Festival at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts. Their production, “S.S. Ethie” by Shane Ellis Coates, tells the story of a group of passengers on a coastal steamer that was run aground in December 1919 off the coast of Newfoundland. Using both

Ice Skating

On Tuesday February 24th, Crestwood’s International Club braved the cold to go ice skating at Harbourfront. While the wind was cold, we bundled up and hit the ice! Great fun was had by all.

Cafeteria Update

Over the past few months, food prices across the country have risen and all of our grocery bills have climbed.  These rising food costs have been felt here at the school in our cafeteria costs.  We have been absorbing these costs and have not increased meal costs to the students since September 2013.  Unfortunately, we

CISAA Parent Workshop

The Conference of Independent Schools’ Athletic Association will be proudly presenting a very informative workshop for parents of our male and female student/athletes. The workshop will be hosted on Tuesday March 31st, 2015 from 7:00-8:30pm in George Weston Hall (Upper Canada College Preparatory School) Best of all, there will be admission fee. If you are

Sports Update

Congratulations to the varsity boy’s hockey team on their win against SJK. Being down 2-0 at the end of the first period, made for an uphill climb back into the game. The boys were relentless and pushed the pace of play for the rest of the game. Their hard work paid off, as they evened

Cafeteria

Wondering what is for lunch for this up-coming week? Click here Cafeteria Update Over the past few months, food prices across the country have risen and all of our grocery bills have climbed.  These rising food costs have been felt here at the school in our cafeteria costs.  We have been absorbing these costs and

Parents Association

The PA is starting to plan for next year. We are looking for feedback from the parents.  The School Bundles Coordinator is preparing for next year and is also looking for some feedback. Would you like to see parent mornings with special guest speakers? A walking club? A Crestwood Prep Blue Jays Game? A Facebook