After two weeks, the EcoTeam have already reached nearly $15,000. in ecosavings. Our team is currently in the top 5 of Ontario in three categories!!!. Please join the Crestwood EcoAction Team and help us reach the $20,000 goal. Let’s help Crestwood being one of the top Eco Organizations in Canada. To join us visit http://calculator.ecoactionteams.ca
Yesterday, students journeyed to the Theatre Passe Muraille to see Prisoner of Tehran. It was one of those eye-opening days, I think, for many of the students participating. The play, and the workshop in the morning, led them to a place where they realized that their lives as young people are exceptional when compared to
The Southern Ontario Model United Nations Assembly (SOMA) is a student forum for the debate of international issues modeled on the UN itself. It is student-run and has been held for 40 years on the University of Toronto campus and it attracts hundreds of high school students from all over the U.S. and Canada. Students
We are getting closer to our goal! After our first week, the EcoTeam has already reached nearly $3,500. Please join the Crestwood EcoAction Team and help us reach the $20,000. To join us visit http://calculator.ecoactionteams.ca. Create an account and then choose join a team. Our team name is Crestwood Prep College and our password is
Crestwood Preparatory College held its 3rd Annual Veterans and Grandparents Breakfast on April 23, 2012. Many World War Two Veterans and Holocaust Survivors and Crestwood grandparents who have participated in our Oral History Project attended, to be thanked and entertained by the students and staff at Crestwood – another very successful event! Mr. Masters and
It has been a fantastic year. Working together with our students, teachers and staff, the Parents’ Association has been partner to some amazing initiatives. This includes the sports clinics to help our athletes, support to our drama department to help with the production of Alice in Wonderland, providing support to the English Department to enrich
On Friday, April 13, Mr. Hawkins’ World Religions 11 class and many members of Mr. Masters’ YARRD club visited the Noor Cultural Centre, an Islamic mosque and community centre on Noor Drive, just a few minutes from Crestwood. This is the third year that we have visited them, and we were once again embraced by
Another successful year of YPI has come to an end with a $5000 donation going to Alli’s Journey on behalf of the Toskan-Casale Foundation. I want to thank all the Grade 9 and 10 students for participating in this year’s program, especially the finalists and this year’s winners Eric Freedman and Amanda Werger. Keep up
On Wednesday, April 18th almost 30 Crestwood Students participated in the annual Begbie Society Canadian History Contest. Students analyzed images, editorial cartoons, documents and other primary sources from Canadian history to demonstrate their critical and historical thinking skills. Results from the national contest are expected in mid-May.
As you might know, Sunday April 22nd is Earth Day. Every year Earth Day Canada and Eco Action Teams organize a year round contest. The aim of the contest is for every team to help reduce your environmental impact. We have created a team at Crestwood, and would like you to help us achieve the
The members of Senior Concert Band distinguished themselves at a band competition in New York City April 11-15 by scoring high marks at the festival and obtaining a rating of Excellent and a trophy for their performance. We are very proud of their accomplishment.
Thank you to all who came out to support us in this year’s drama performance, “Alice in Wonderland”. Ms. Bryant and Ms. McCourt worked tirelessly with the cast and crew to make this fantastic performance come to life. Special thanks to everyone who dedicated many hours of hard work behind the scenes, particularly: Ms. McFarlane,
On Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Jull’s Canadian Literature class welcomed Jennifer Jones and Walter Lindstone, two guest speakers from the Native Canadian Cultural Centre’s Aboriginal Education Outreach Program. The class explores issues of Canadian identity, and the guest speakers addressed how Canadian identity fits into a Native-Canadian perspective. Ms. Jones and Mr. Lindstone shared their personal
On Friday May 4th, 2012 Crestwood Preparatory College will hold its annual prom at the Bayview Golf and Country Club (25 Fairway Heights Drive, Thornhill). All students in Grade 12 are invited to purchase tickets for the event. Tickets are on sale in Mrs. Santomero’s room until Friday April 27th and are $90.00 per person.
On Thursday June 14th, 2012 our Grade 12 Graduation will be held in the gymnasium starting at 5:00 pm. Gym doors will open at 4:30 and seating is on a first come basis. The ceremony will last until approximately 6:15 pm and will be followed by light refreshments. Students are to be dressed for this
On Wednesday June 13th, 2012 our Grade 8 Graduation will be held in the gymnasium starting at 5:00 pm. Gym doors will open at 4:30 and seating is on a first come basis. The ceremony will last until approximately 6:00 pm and will be followed by light refreshments. Students are to be wearing their full
Crestwood alumnist, Claire Charness (Class of 2011), has been chosen to represent Canada at the upcoming G(irls) 20 Summit in Mexico City. This international conference brings together one young woman from each G-20 country in a conference that runs concurrently with the full G-20 Conference. Conference delegates will discuss the same agenda as the leaders
On Monday, April 23, Crestwood will be celebrating its 3rd Annual Veterans/Grandparents Breakfast. When the school was started, the Grandparents’ Breakfast was among our first traditions, so Crestwood grandparents could visit the school and spend some time and breakfast with their grandchildren. Three years ago, we combined the Grandparents’ Breakfast with the Oral History Project.
The Grade 11-12 Concert Band will be going to New York City on Wednesday, April 11-15 to participate in a Music Competition with schools from both the US and Canada. The bus will be departing the school at 5:30 am sharp on April 11.
Grade 8 Tristan Lim received special recognition from the Historica-Dominion Institute for his animated film biography on the life of Sir. John A. Macdonald. This past January 11, Crestwood’s grade 8 History class celebrated the 197th birthday of Sir John A. Macdonald. As part of that celebration,Tristan created a short animated film documenting the life
On Wednesday, April 4th, the Crestwood Varsity track and field team participated in their first event of the season. Emmanuel Zambazis placed 1st in the midget boys 1500m, and 1st in the midget boys 800m! Duncan Gilfillan placed 2nd in the junior boys 400m, and 3rd in the junior boys 1500m Yannick Maldanado-Hamburger placed 3rd
Interested in being involved with your child’s school? The PA has many opportunities and we are looking for volunteers for the next school year. You can volunteer at Subway lunch, in Mane Essentials, the school tuck shop, help with the used uniform sale, and much, much more. To get involved, please contact Erica Cooke at
Last Wednesday night marked the first night of the 66th Annual Sears Festival Regional Showcase at Hart House Theatre. Following the showcase, an awards ceremony was held to honour students who exemplified outstanding achievements in secondary school theatre. Congratulations to our three winners who were given this honour for our entry “Nobody Famous” by D.M.
The June 2012 Exam schedule is now available in the Downloads area. Please click here to download the schedule.
On Tuesday, our grade 8 scientists traveled to the Ontario Science Center. From learning about the life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci, exploring strengths of various structures, to experimenting Newton’s three laws, our scientists sure had a fun day filling their craniums this week! Check out our Flickr account for pictures!
It’s already that time again. Why fight the back-to-school shopping crowds to get your school supplies for next September. The PA’s Bundles Program makes it easy and painless. Just order from us and we will have all that the students will need ready for you before the end of this school year. Look for our
The U14 Swim Team headed to The Olympium for their final swim meet of the year. The energy in the air was electric as the students entered the arena for the first time. The students represented Crestwood admirably throughout the entire tournament. Some of the incredible results include: Katie Stewarts 1st place finish in the
On Tuesday, February 21st, seven of Crestwood’s brightest alumni returned to the school’s hallowed halls for the annual Grad Panel. These panelists returned to give insight into post-secondary life at various institutions and within a wide range of programs including psychology, commerce, media studies and urban planning. Topics included the course selection process, assignment deadlines,
Don’t miss out. You can still buy your tickets for the PA Community Social March 1, 2012 to be held at the fabulous Fabbrica. Please join us for a fabulous evening of fabulous company, fabulous food and wine, and fabulous conversation. Please click here for more information.
Give a man a fish and he’ll feed his family for a day, Teach a man to fish and he’ll feed his family for a lifetime” (Chinese Proverb) This was the message Crestwood grade 6 to 12 students heard today from Marc Keilburger. Marc is the co-founder of Free The Children, a unique international development
