Coach Reay would like to congratulate the amazing group of U14 swimmers. Your hard work and dedication is evident and shines through at each of our meets. Wednesday’s competition, at the Olympian Pool in Etobicoke, was a great example of your talents and dedication to Crestwood’s swim team. You should all be very proud of your strength and
Official Safer Internet Day
The 12th Safer Internet Day will be celebrated worldwide on Tuesday 10 February 2015. The theme for the day is: “Let’s create a better internet together”. All children and young people, parents and carers, teachers and educators, or industry and politicians – are invited to join us in marking the day and working together to build a better internet
Ski Day Next Week
On Thursday the Junior Division will be heading out on our annual ski trip to Beaver Valley Ski Club. Please make sure your son/daughter are prepared for the day with proper winter ski clothes/gear, lunch or money for lunch, reading material/snack for bus ride and a sunny disposition. In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable ski
CDS Clips Crestwood
The Crestwood Boys basketball team hosted Country Day School yesterday in what turned out to be a tight and tense affair. Country Day started the game off on fire, going on an 8-0 run. Vinnie “The Microwave” Lin responded with a brilliant array of offensive moves, helping close the gap. In the second half, Crestwood
U12 Edged 6-5 by CDS
The Crestwood Cougars Hockey Team got off to a slow start vs CDS yesterday at York Mills Arena and after 10 minutes of play found themselves trailing 3-0. The second period did not begin much better with CDS striking again to take a 4-goal advantage. Despite the lopsided score the boys and girls from Crestwood
Public Service Announcement
As part of the Communication Technology course, Grade 9 students had to create a Public Service Announcement to raise awareness of a topic related to their life at Crestwood. During the next few weeks, we will be publishing some of the PSA’s. This week, we are glad to introduce “True Self” that was written, directed,
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day is organized in February each year to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people across the world. During this week, leading to February 10th, we will be reading some facts about how to be safer online. You can also sign the
Parent Association
Tickets are over 70% sold out. Win a 2 night stay at Blue Mountain, one of two Acer tablets, a pair of Maple Leaf Hockey Tickets or a $200 Gift Card from the McEwan Group. Everyone attending Fun, Food, Friends and Fabbrica night is automatically entered in the draw to win. Come join the parents
5C Making a Difference
Ms. Calway’s 5C students have been exploring various community service opportunities as of late and have asked if they could do some charity work as a group. The students came to a consensus and decided to bring in their old books to donate to The Children’s Book Bank downtown (www.childrensbookbank.com), a local charity that gives
Crestwood Basketball Bounces Crescent
The U12 basketball team sent Johnny Lin away happy yesterday with a win in his final appearance as a Crestwood Cougar. The boys played a solid overall game building up a comfortable lead before coasting to victory. Vinnie “Microwave” Lin led all scorers while D’animal Jeon chipped in with a dominant defensive effort. Ethan “Gamer”
Coyotes Down Cougars
Despite a lopsided final score the Crestwood School hockey team may have played their best game of the year yesterday against one of the top U12 teams in their league. The Cougars got off to a quick start and grabbed a 1-0 lead with a partial breakaway goal by Brad Parker. With the game tied
International Corner
Each month, the International Corner will feature interesting information on different countries that students at Crestwood Preparatory College call home. The month of January has been dedicated to Brazilian culture. On Thursday January 29th, the cafeteria served some delicious Brazilian themed food for lunch. Stay tuned, next month’s theme is China!
Multicultural Day
Every year during the first week of February, Grade 8 and 9 Geography students research a country from all different parts of the world. The students learn about how this country and their people have helped to impact our Canadian society and how to make some of that country’s most delicious foods. This year on
Guidance News
Grade 12 University Application Reminders Applicants should read all electronic and snail (hardcopy) mail to ensure they do not miss deadlines or supplemental information such as personal statements of experience, portfolios, interview dates, and/or auditions. Log-in information for school portals will be contained within these documents. Additionally, students are reminded that most, however not all,
Public Service Announcement
As part of the Communication Technology course, Grade 9 students had to create a Public Service Announcement to raise awareness of a topic related to their life at Crestwood. During the next few weeks we will be publishing some of the PSA’s. This week we are glad to introduce “Does He Jump?” a story about standing up
Sports Updates
Monday, after school, the Senior Boys Basketball team played Crescent at CPC. Playing with a short bench, the team got off to a slow start, as they trailed by 14 going into the second quarter. With great leadership by Aaron Jackson and great offensive play by Ahmed Izzeldin dropping 32 points, along with Victor Xie’s tenacity,
Parents Association
It’s a “Friend-Raiser”! And it’s less than TWO weeks away! Do you have your tickets? Join us for FUN, FOOD, FRIENDS and FABBRICA. Tickets are being sold during parent interviews, online, and in the office for those of you that drop off or pick up your children. You don’t even need to leave your car
Spirit Week
This year’s Spirit Week was another huge success! Students, you are applauded for your heart and school spirit. From jersey day, to beating the teachers in our student-teacher basketball game, to wearing your “Hear Me Roar” shirts, all of you have shown Crestwood to be full of character, heart and community. That spirit continued as
Poetry Contest
In November, senior Crestwood students submitted entries to the poetry contest of The Young Writers of Canada, a national organization promoting the craft of writing by young people. Each year, they select the best high school poets from across the country to be published in their annual anthology. This year, 45 Crestwood students were chosen for
Public Service Announcements
As part of the Communication Technology course, Grade 9 students had to create a Public Service Announcement to raise awareness of a topic related to their life at Crestwood. During the next few weeks we will be publishing some of the PSA’s. This week we are glad to introduce “Lock your Lockers” written, directed filmed
Sports Update
On January 19th, the Jr. Boys Basketball team travelled to the northern region of Ontario for a game against Rousseau Lake College. The boys jumped out to a quick lead in the first quarter with superior ball movement and rebounding. The team was led by the unselfish play of Emre Desiru, who racked up eight
Parent Association
Guaranteed to be FUN and FRIEND-ly with FOOD at FABBRICA – the Parent Social is just 3 weeks away. Tickets go on sale this week. You can order them at Parent Info night this Thursday, Parent Interviews next week, online on edsby, by email to cpcpa@ohp.crestwood.on.ca or from any of your PA volunteers. Don’t wait tickets are limited.
Girls Volleyball Hosts Tournament
On Tuesday the Crestwood Girls’ U12 Volleyball team hosted a mini-tournament at Glendon College. In their last game, the girls triumphantly celebrated a three game sweep against Pickering College. It was a team effort through and through. The coaches are extremely proud of their effort, determination and outstanding sportsmanship. (Enjoy the chocolate girls!)
Course Selection
Students in Grades 8 through 11 were visited by Ms. Bryant and Mr. Mitz in the Guidance Department this week to discuss course selection for the 2015-2016 school year. The workshops helped students understand graduation requirements, and provided students with tools to make educated course choices. Parents wishing to discuss their son or daughter’s course
Used Uniform Sale Jan.27th
The annual Used Uniform Sale will take place on Tuesday, January 27th from 8-10AM in Room #11 (the last classroom in main hallway of Jr. Building, across from the gym). We will be accepting any used uniform pieces you would like to donate up until the end of next week. Cash only!
U12 Hockey Pops Pickering College
The U12 Co-Ed hockey team downed Pickering College yesterday at York Mills Arena. The Cougars got off to a quick start and never looked back resulting in a 10-2 result. The team shared the puck and showed restraint and respect for their opponent throughout the contest. The hockey team will join the basketball team on
Eco Warriors
The Eco Team never ceases to impress. They continue to haul recycling out to the parking lot on Wednesdays and Fridays, and now they come to Madame Martin’s room every Monday and Tuesday at lunch for meetings. For these dedicated environmentalists, once a week was not enough to discuss important environmental issues and brainstorm on
Dr. Russell Returns
Dears Parents, On Wednesday January 21 at 7:30, the CSPA is sponsoring Dr. Alex Russell to come and speak to all parents about “Helping Kids Thrive in Anxious Times”. I was able to hear Dr. Russell speak at Crestwood a few years ago and he was great. Both my husband and myself thought his presentation
Attention Gr.6 Parents
Dear Grade Six Parents, Have you purchased your congratulatory message in the Crestwood Yearbook? We are freezing now but in a blink of an eye…June will be here and your child will be graduating Grade 6! Each graduate will be flipping to the back of the book looking for your personal message. Don’t miss out
Sports Update
A big congratulations goes out to the U14 Girls Volleyball team as they defeated TMS Schools last night at Crestwood. The girls played a hard battle, losing the first set but then came back to sweep the following two! Both coaches are extremely impressed with the girls improvement so far this season. Congratulations once more!
