Crestwood Music Trip to NYC

From April 6th to 10th, the Senior Band comprised of 24 students from grades 10 to 12, participated in a Music Competition in New York City hosted by Festivals of Music. The band members distinguished themselves by performing very well at the John Breslin Theatre at Felician University. They were adjudicated by university professors from

Jean Augustine Visits Crestwood

Crestwood’s YARRD/Me to We and Female Mentor Group clubs are very proud to have hosted Jean Augustine this past Thursday. Ms. Augustine was the first African Canadian woman to be elected to the Canadian Parliament (1993) and the first to serve in the federal Cabinet. She was Minister of State for multiculturalism (and the status of women)

Sports Update

Click for an update and pictures from the Ultimate Frisbee Team, as well as for the schedule for Spring Sports! Click here for the Sports Schedule! Ultimate Frisbee On Wednesday, the CPC Lions Ultimate Team travelled to Lamport Stadium to complete in a pre-season tournament. This was a great opportunity to test our skills and

Transportation for September 2016

We are working diligently to organize and confirm transportation options for students for September 2016. If you are interested in door-to-door bus service for your children, you may contact Walter Lopez and the “Fun Bus Company” at www.funbusinc.com, 905-417-5559 or 416-677-1196. If you are interested in the school shuttle service, or would like to add your name to our carpool

The Canadian Literature Class Gets a Special Visit

On Thursday morning, members of the Canadian Literature class were visited by Bishop Mark MacDonald, the Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church of Canada. The class has been studying Native-Canadian literature using the context of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. As non-Native students and teachers, it is our responsibility to learn about the

Next week is Earth Week

Some highlights and activities on tap for Earth Week. Birds of Garbage: Throughout Earth Week, you will see some very interesting birds hanging around. The Art Committee and the Eco Team joined forces to create a see through bird filled with garbage. Why can we see through it and why is there garbage inside it?

Kindness Week

Crestwood celebrated Kindness Week from April 3rd to 8th. Homerooms were encouraged to be creative, and think of ways they could show kindness to their school, friends, community, and world. Kindness Week began in 2013, when The Human Kindness Project partnered with the TDSB and Toronto City Council. Over 3,000 students participated in its first

My World in ESL

William Sun is a grade nine student at CPC. He has been at Crestwood since Grade 8 and he is originally from Tianjing, China. He wrote the following piece as part of his independent study project for Mr. DeFranco’s grade nine English class.   Three. I can’t say that easily. And sometimes, when I say

Veterans/Grandparents Breakfast

On Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Crestwood will host its 6th Veterans/Grandparents Breakfast.  This annual event has evolved from a small gathering to a staple on the Crestwood calendar, with 100+ grandparents, parents, and students in attendance.  The guests of honour as always will be the many Oral History Project interviewees who we have visited and who have

Exam Schedule

Exams begin for all students on Friday June 3rd, 2016. A general schedule is available on the website under the documents tab, or can be accessed by clicking here. All students will be receiving a personalized examination schedule in early May. All morning exams begin at 9:00 am and all afternoon exams begin at 1:00 pm. Exams in Grades

Grades 9–11 University of Waterloo Math Contest Results

The 2016 Pascal (Grade 9), Cayley (Grade 10) and Fermat (Grade11) Contests were written by more than 62,000 students from over 1500 schools all across Canada. We are delighted to announce that the following students all received a Certificate of Distinction which is for students ranking in the top 25% of all contestants across Canada in each contest.   Pascal Contest (Grade

Sports and Clubs Update

Varsity Track The Varsity Track Team had their first meet on Wednesday  at York University. Congratulations to Ryan Mann, Ty Ellis, Jahnai Brown, Jimmy Liu, Joe Han, Alex VonWersbe, and Robert McHale for representing CPC so well. Jahnai was our only female athlete, but was able to put points on the board for all her

French News

Unit 4 in French class brings enthusiasm, movement, and creativity. In grade 4, students have begun the unit through physical exercise by singing and dancing, promoting a healthy lifestyle. “Suivez mes Pas” (follow my steps) introduces body parts, giving instructions, and will guide students to lead their own dances in French! (ex. avancez, reculez, et

Community Service Opportunities

  Led by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration, and International Trade, the Change the World Campaign (April 10th to May 23rd) encourages high school students to volunteer in the local community. It allows students to be formally recognized for their volunteering by providing a certificate from Volunteer Toronto and the Ministry while they earn

Kidney Foundation Read-a-thon

Dear Parents, Crestwood is holding a Read-A-Thon to raise money for The Kidney Foundation of Canada, and we need your child’s help! This is a charity that is close to our hearts. In 2009, July Dorland, a student at Crestwood, was suffering from kidney disease. In need of a new kidney, her father was found to be a match.

Sports Update

Two championship competitions took place last week, with excellent results from CPC! Click for details and pictures. Junior Boys Basketball  Over the weekend, the Jr. Boys Basketball team travelled to Royal St. George’s College for the playoffs. Matched up against the #1 seed in their first game, the team had an excellent start highlighted by the