For some, the cool fall weather calls for crawling indoors and curling up under a blanket. For others, it takes us to running the final run of our cross-country season. Though there wasn’t any snow on the ground, the course took our Crestwood runners onto the chilly trails competing against a backdrop of changing leaves
Trick or Treat
We look forward to viewing all of the creative costumes during Wednesday’s Halloween celebrations. Primaries (JK-3) are welcome to arrive in costume while Junior students (Gr.4-6) are required to carry their costumes to school and change at lunch recess. Please be reminded that we are a nut free school. Also, please do not bring in
Johnny on the spot!
A penalty kick, plus a hat trick from open play by Johnny and some more glorious goaltending from Mikel was enough to take Crestwood to victory. A slender squad of just 9 players from grade 6 set out with much vigor and dominated much of the first half play to take a 4-goal lead. After the interval, the game became
U-10 Soccer Rolls Into Championship Weekend
On Monday the U-10 soccer team travelled to Crescent School where we participated in a mini tournament. Our first game was against Country Day School. George, Ben, and Nathan all scored, which lead us to win our first game 3-0! Next, we played against Crescent School. Both teams battled hard, but our goalies George and
The Academic Awards Ceremony 2018
On Thursday, October 18th, 2018 Crestwood Preparatory College held its Academic Awards Evening for the 2017-18 school year. Awards were presented to all those who achieved Honour Roll (overall average of 80% -89%) and Honour Roll with Distinction (90% plus) based on their overall average on the June 2018 Final Report Card. Over 200 students,
Accident Awareness Presented by the PA
This Tuesday, the Crestwood Parents’ Association will be sponsoring the Accident Awareness presentation. Accident Awareness Inc is a Not for Profit Corporation. Founded in 2002 it is devoted to the prevention of motor vehicle collisions through education. Our presenters are fully qualified collision experts and each of our presentations are geared to the type of
CPC Outshoots HSC!
Basketball The U-14 Girls’ Basketball team had another great team effort Wednesday playing against Hillfield Strathallen College. The top three point getters for Wednesday’s games were Taija Sta. Maria with 20 points, Jordan Kosoy with 13 points and, Jolie Drummond, on her birthday, with 10 points. The girls remain undefeated as they go into their
Student Vote Day
The Grade 5 and 6 students participated in Student Vote Day today, casting their votes for who they believe would be the best mayor for the City of Toronto. Students prepared for this vote by researching the mayoral candidates, and learning about the major issues being addressed and debated in Toronto. Students enjoyed experiencing the
Guidance News
1) University Admissions Representatives at CPC Monday Oct. 22nd- Brock University and Queen’s University Tuesday Oct. 23rd- The University of Miami Wednesday Oct. 24th- Ryerson University 2) Youth Expo 2018- Sunday October 21st at Roy Thompson Hall 1-4pm. Youth Expo 2018 is an annual event for high school students to meet 100+ non-profits recruiting youth
Grade 6s Visit CPC
CPC would like to thank the Lower School’s Grade 6s for coming to visit us this week. It was a great morning spent exploring the school and participating in a collaborative art project with our Grade 7s. Fun was had by all! Please see the pictures below for the outcome of the collaborative art project.
School Photos Online to Order
A friendly reminder from New Paramount Studios the school photos are now available to purchase online.
Starts Today
Community Service has long been an important part of student life at Crestwood and the Crestwood Cares Community Service team would like to thank you for your unwavering support. Our latest fundraiser supports children In Tanzania where many are left helpless, hopeless, and without care because their parents have died or cannot take care of
Girls BBall Flying into Finals
The U12 Girls Basketball picked up two wins this week. We traveled to Pickering College on Monday, October 15th for their 5th game of the season! The girls were eager and ready to play from the sound of the first buzzer. Once again, it was a close game throughout, but the Crestwood Cubs managed to
Birds, Bats and Biodiversity
On Thursday, October the 18th the Grade Two classes traveled to the R.O.M to explore the variety of animals on our amazing planet! We visited the hands-on biodiversity, and birds galleries , and experienced a real bat cave. Through close observation, questioning and discussion we discovered what makes each group of animals distinct. The dinosaur
Parents’ Association News
Accident Awareness Presentation October 23 The PA is excited to be sponsoring a program in association with the school that will be presented by Accident Awareness. Accident Awareness will give a motivational, digital media presentation, which encompasses fundamental aspects directly related to adolescents and dangerous driving. Topics covered will include distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving,
AP English Literature Class Ponders Utopia
This week, the AP English Literature class is studying Sir Thomas More’s Utopia about his version of an ideal society. On Thursday, members of the class tried to design their own ideal society: one based on equality of condition (animals included!), a fair taxation system and education which is free for everyone. Lofty dreams indeed! As we
Urban and Rural, All In 1 Day
The Grade 3 classes jumped onto a school bus and travelled downtown on Tuesday. Our first stop was the CN Tower in the heart of Toronto. We took the elevator up to the viewing gallery in less than one minute. At a height of over 500m we witnessed the urban sprawl that is happening in
Book Fair Bonanza
The Scholastic Bookfair is coming to Crestwood School from Tuesday, October 30-Thursday, November 1. Please watch your emails for a message inviting you to volunteer to help out. Also check your child’s backpack for a flyer with more details. See you at the fair! -Lara Bafaro
CROSS COUNTRY @CRESCENT
Our final qualifying meet took place at Crescent this past Wednesday. With laces tight, our runners took off running through the fall trails. Many of our team members conquered the muddy, hilly terrain obtaining personal best scores. James, Jordyn and Davis all placed in the top 10 category for Under 9s. Congratulations to all of
Girls Bball Continue Recent Roll
The U12 Girls Basketball team traveled to Pickering College on Monday, October 15th for their 5th game of the season! The girls were eager and ready to play from the sound of the first buzzer. Once again, it was a close game throughout, but the Crestwood Cubs managed to maintain the lead for almost the
U10 Soccer Stars
The U-10 Soccer team hosted their second home game of the season yesterday against Bayview Glen. Despite the cold weather, we pushed through and played an awesome game. Both Harrison and George made unbelievable stops in net. Congratulations to Ben who scored a breakaway goal for Crestwood. We are looking forward to our next two
U11 Performance Proves Promising
The U11 soccer team put in a great performance away to Bayview Glen last night! On a cold, windy afternoon the team showed a true battling spirit and really grew into the game after falling behind. Thato scored a majestic goal with a chip of the opposition goalkeeper to cap a great 2nd half. The
Pickering Pops Gr.6 Boys Soccer
It was another close game for the Grade 6 Soccer team but ultimately another defeat. The long road trip north to Newmarket to play Pickering College caused the team to have some ‘bus legs’ as we got off to a slow start and quickly fell behind 3-0. Some magnificent goalkeeping from Mikel kept the lead at 3
PA Supports Technology at CPC
Our classroom teachers have received brand new tablets for their classes. With this exciting news, teachers are now able to further assist our students in the classroom by learning to better record the student process in learning. These tablets will allow our teachers to capture vital evidence of student learning in the classrooms at CPC.
CSPA Meeting Recap
CSPA October Meeting 2018 A new initiative for used uniforms (ones that are ripped and unsellable at the sale). We can collect and donate to Value Village who will shred and sell them for auto body shops as rags (etc.) We can collect any textiles for this. – staff contact Ms. Patton Dalia’s Dish Pot
The ALIVE Trip
Grade 7 The Grade 7 class spent four days together in Halliburton up at Camp Timberlane. It was an amazing adventure filled with several outdoor educational activities. Students were able to participate in workshops such as fire building, shelter building, and personal strength building. They also tested their physical strengths in activities such as the
Dr. Alex Russell – Clinical psychologist and author of ‘Drop the Worry Ball’
Anxiety disorders among children are on the rise: more medications are being prescribed, new disorders are appearing and children are struggling to take on the world around them. Taking a health perspective, Dr. Russell will help us understand how to shift the burden or responsibility to children, something that helps them take on anxiety. Returning
CPC Victorious Over Crescent
Soccer The CPC Senior Boys’ Soccer team played its first home game of the season Wednesday afternoon and they made it a memorable one. They defeated the traveling Crescent team 6-3. Michael DiBattista notched his very first hat trick in the win. Other goal scorers Jonas Weissland, and Samuel Li who was effective in his
Cross Country Meet at Norval Outdoor Education Center
The Crestwood Cross Country Team participated in a meet hosted by UCC at the Norval Outdoor Education Center in Halton Hills on Thursday. Our runners were faced with a challenging course through the leaf-covered trails in the forest. All of the Crestwood athletes paced their run to came through the finish line successfully. Congratulations to
MeToWe India Trip
Next year’s destination for the Crestwood March Break trip is Udaipur, India. Our partner organization, as usual, is MeToWe; they have been running humanitarian trips to India for many years, with a well established network of safety protocols and response teams. Trip date for next year is March 7-18 (first week of March break). This trip will grant each student 40
