Kindergarten learned about the life cycle of a robin! We also enjoyed individual zoom meetings this week. We asked SKB, “What is your favourite part of the ZOOM ROOM?” We LOVE the answers! Raina loves dancing and drawing in the ZOOM ROOM! Simon loves getting everybody together in the ZOOM ROOM! Martin loves Show & Tell in
There’s No Debate. Gr.4 Loves Debating!
Over the past few weeks of online learning, the grade 4 classes have been honing their debating skills! Each week during our unit on persuasive writing we have had a debate, with motions as diverse as ‘Every school should wear a uniform’ and ‘It is good to be famous’. The students have had the task
Crestwood Supports Daily Bread Food Bank
Hello Crestwood, We hope that you and your families are all doing well and finding ways to stay happy and active while at home. We are all facing new and difficult challenges right now, but we recognise that there are people around the city and the country who are having an even more difficult
Youth & Philanthropy Initiative
Since returning from March Break, the Grade 10 Careers’ students have been working hard on their YPI (Youth & Philanthropy Initiative, https://www.goypi.org/) projects. This is an opportunity for students to learn about the numerous community charities in the GTA. Students pick one of these community based charities, complete research on it, and then make a presentation
Cardboard Carnival
For their weekly STEM challenge, 4 A, B, and C were invited to design and build games for a Cardboard Carnival. The students got creative and built some wonderful and challenging games. Their families then had the added treat of playing these games. –Katie Maalouf
Results of CPC’s 2019 Terry Fox School Run
More than ever, good news is something to celebrate and treasure and do we ever have some for you! We are thrilled to share the results of our 2019 Terry Fox School Run campaign and celebrate Crestwood as a top fundraising school in Ontario. It is because of our community’s dedication and compassion that we are able to
Congratulations to Jadaia Reid (’20)
Jadaia Reid is the fourth member of the 2020 graduating class to receive an athletic scholarship to an NCAA institution for this coming fall. Jadaia will be heading off to the University of Delaware to play for the Fightin’ Blue Hens! The 2020 class is very special because this is the first full graduating class since
Let’s Thank Our Frontline Workers
Let’s Thank Our Frontline Workers, Volunteers Wanted Toronto Frontline workers are putting in endless hours to help deal with the Covid-19 pandemic and we want to say thank you. Crestwood will be delivering lunch to hospital staff at Sunnybrook Hospital and Baycrest Hospital. We are looking for students who would like to volunteer some time
Filling the House with Music
Students continue to impress with full drum kits and rainsticks! Check out this VIDEO if you’re interested in making your own rainstick. If only we could take the show on the road! –Amanda Birchard
Back in Time
Today, the Grade 3’s stepped back in time and role-played what it would be like to be an Early Settler in Upper Canada in the 1800’s. The students were encouraged to dress up and to participate in some nineteenth century learning. Our first activity had us drawing log cabins. In our second activity, we
Art Room Rumblings
All students are really taking time to create and put in amazing effort in their art work! Grade three students have been inspired this week by a Montreal artist @thefineblackpen who shared her work with us as a part of her isolation art initiative. All of the completed “House” pieces will be sent back to the
14 Hour Fort
The Martin’s Family took you up on your challenge and built what we thought was an amazing and comfortable fort. So comfortable, we decided to challenge ourselves to spend 14 hours inside it. We planned for this with snacks, games and books. I’m happy to report we all survived as did the fort. Thanks for
Happy Birthday Peter!
SKA had a fun activity this week in our Zoom Room. We celebrated Peter’s 6th birthday. All of our boys made birthday cards and displayed them for our friend. – Christina Teixeria & Carolyn Haywood
Grade 2 Local Food Scavenger Hunt
This week 2A and 2B learned all about the importance of eating locally. The children learned about how local food is fresher, has more nutrients and is better for the environment. The students were tasked with going on a ‘Local Food Scavenger Hunt’ in their own homes. The Grade 2’s found a variety of local
Every Day is Earth Day!
As Earth Week was winding down last Friday afternoon, the Grade Ones were very busy putting their finishing touches on their messages to help protect our world. As well, they designed their very own t-shirts. As you can see, they were very proud of all they had learned over the week and their creative
P.A.R.T.Y. Program Webinar
Crestwood Preparatory College has been participating in the PARTY Program for well over 15 years. The PARTY program which stands for Preventing Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth has been traditionally attended by our Phys Ed students enrolled in grades 10-11 only; but that is about to change. Due to our recent unchartered territory, the PARTY
Meet the Teacher: Jason Hawkins
Meet the Teacher: Jason Hawkins Subject: Social Studies Grades: 9 – 12 Mr. Hawkins grew up in Toronto, but both of his parents came from small towns. His mother grew up in a village of 700 people, where her family published the local newspaper (“The Grand Valley Star and Vidette”). His father grew up in
Gratitude, Love and Hope
Last week 1A celebrated Earth Week and as a final activity they created T-shirts. These T-shirts send a message of gratitude, love and hope for our planet. Great job 1A! -Sharon Liebenthal
Cooking Class with Chef Amar
4B is excited to participate in another Chef Amar cooking class this Friday at 2:45pm. Last week, we made delicious “no bake” chocolate chip oat balls. This Friday, students will be making a healthy, but tasty avocado chocolate pudding with only 5 easy ingredients. Don’t miss out on this fun class! Anyone is welcome to join.
Gr.1 student Callum Goryn reads “Lorraine”
Crestwood student Callum Goryn reads a children’s book “Lorraine” by his friend Ketch Secor, a country musician and lead of the band Old Crow Medicine Show. This inspirational story is set on a Tennessee farm, and teaches children to find music and strength within them, when faced with scary” -Amanda Birchard
DIY Instruments!
Using found objects around the home, primary music students have been invited to make their own instruments. We began with Lummi Sticks, and this week we tackle the drum! Using cans, balloons, elastics, yogurt or coffee containers, and beans, families have put their creative minds together to create some thumpin’ sounds! -Amanda Birchard
Earth Week Events a Success!
We were so happy to see so many people dressed up in our Earth themed colours throughout the week! We may not be together as we would normally be, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun and get involved as a community. We had some great entries for our House minute to win
CPC’s Grade 12 Class: Donates to Daily Bread Food Bank
Reverse Grub Day! Mr. Hawkins Class Raises $450 for Daily Bread Food Bank. Well done!!
This Weeks’ Meet the Teacher: Shayne Rover
Meet the Teacher: Shayne Rover Science and Phys. Ed. Grades 9 – 12 Mr. Rover grew up in Newmarket and now lives in Toronto. He and his fiancé are getting married in July. In his spare time, Shayne likes to stay involved with sports as a player, coach and fan. Mr. Rover was motivated to
Sports Day
Come see CPC’s Sports Day: https://photos.app.goo.gl/g2pJ7ojpNgK2VCqT9
Stuffed Animal Exercise
Please note that if you do not have access to a beanbag a stuffed animal will work fine. -Sherri Brenzel
Earth Day Grade 7 Project: Le jour de la Terre
On Wednesday, April 22 2020, see how CPC’s Grade 7’s contributed to Earth Day!
Adding Some ‘Sparks’ to Language Lessons
On Thursday, 5C and 5D had some extra sparkle during their language ZOOM session as Pop Culture Expert and Film Critic, Vicky Sparks, from the Global Morning Show joined our lesson for a Q&A session. Vicky was the perfect guest speaker for our writing unit on Movie Reviews as she provided the students with
Tips to Take Care of Our Earth!
This week 4A,B and C created slideshow presentations to teach us how we can take better care of the Earth. We shared our slideshows during our Zoom classes and we all learned some very important tips! -Aimee Solski
Love Our Earth!
The Kindergarten classes have enjoyed learning about the 3R’s. REDUCE – REUSE – RECYCLE! We read many books about the Earth, we sang recycling songs and we danced. We loved Earth week! Look at us shine in the ZOOM ROOM! -Kindergarten Team