The SSAF U12 boys’ ball hockey tournament took place on Tuesday with 20 schools across the GTA taking part. Crestwood finished with a 3-0 record in round robin play and allowed only one goal. The boys then went on to defeat the All Canadian Hockey School in the quarterfinal and Aurora Montessori in the semi before
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Engineering Grade 1
On Tuesday April 12th, the Grade One classes participated in another wonderful workshop about “structures” through Scientists in the School. They worked in teams as “engineers” discovering the concepts needed to build strong structures. The children explored the role of fasteners with different materials using real tools. They examined a variety of natural and man-made
Badminton Team Button Down
The Crestwood School Badminton Team participated in two separate tournaments this past week. On Wednesday Josh Deng, Grace Geng, and Eric Zhang competed in Round 1 of the SSAF Elementary Badminton Tournament. Grace and Eric partnered to take on Bond Academy and North Toronto Prep in the Mixed Doubles category. While Grace and Eric demonstrated
Earth Day @brickworks
The Grade 3s spent Earth Day at Evergreen Brickworks. We hiked the trails to learn about plants and seeds. We were able to pick some seeds and plants that were growing and we tasted dill, chives, sumach, and even some edible flowers. In groups, we planted some mystery seeds in little cups that we
Earth Week, Every Week!
Thank you to everyone for your efforts and care during Earth Week this year. We were lucky to have beautiful days full of sunshine. We were also lucky to have a visit from Toronto Council Fire – an organization based in Toronto that does educational outreach. Kevin Myran runs a program called, “Little Embers” in
Badminton Team Button Down
The Crestwood School Badminton Team participated in two separate tournaments this past week. On Wednesday Josh Deng, Grace Geng, and Eric Zhang competed in Round 1 of the SSAF Elementary Badminton Tournament. Grace and Eric partnered to take on Bond Academy and North Toronto Prep in the Mixed Doubles category. While Grace and Eric demonstrated
Guidance News
There are lots of important dates coming up in Guidance! Check them out here. May 1st- Deadline to accept offers of admission for most college programs. May 3rd-13th- Advanced Placement exams for those students who have previously registered. May 27th- The latest date for all high school applicants can expect to receive a response from
Exam Preparation Workshop
Mrs. Winograd and Mille St. Onge will be hosting an Exam Preparation Workshop on May 5th. This is for all grade levels and subjects, so please make sure you sign up soon!
Spotlight on Students: Daven Siu
Daven is a Grade 11 student at CPC who was able to partake in the Ontario Model Parliament Program. Find out more about this wonderful experience, through a piece written by him! The Ontario Model Parliament Program is a great opportunity for students in grades 10 through 12 to meet some of the most interesting
Join Us at Wonderland on Sunday May 15th!
Please join us at Canada’s Wonderland as we wind down and celebrate an amazing 2015-16 school year! Both Upper and Lower school families and friends are invited to join in the fun. There is no need to buy your tickets in advance, just click here to access the special discount code. Use the code when you purchase
Sports Update
Our Spring Sports teams have been busily training away. On any given morning or afternoon, you can see multiple teams training outside on the field! Click here for the Sports Schedule. Keep up the great work, Lions! Junior Girls Soccer On Wednesday, the Junior Girls Soccer Team travelled to Albert College. It was an exciting
Anishinaabe Storyteller visits Crestwood
As a part of our Earth Week festivities, Anishinaabe storyteller, Kevin Myran, visited Crestwood School on Wednesday. Kevin arrived with his friends, Thunder and Dakota, and they told the most wonderful stories about animals and nature. Ask your children to tell you the stories of why the bear doesn’t have a tail and why the rabbit has
How do you get some Alligator Pie?
How do you get some Alligator Pie? You visit the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall like the Primary Division did on Tuesday. What a treat it was to hear famous Canadian poet Dennis Lee and a professional opera singer, paired up with the Toronto Orchestra. During our interactive session we listened to all of
Cafeteria
Find out what to expect in the cafeteria this week!
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)
Save the Date for Bugsy Malone!
Ms. McCourt and many of our Crestwood students have been tirelessly preparing for the upcoming presentation of Bugsy Malone. It is sure to be an exciting performance, so mark Monday May 2nd off in your calendars!
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
Kenneth Oppel Visit
On Monday, April 11, award winning Canadian author Kenneth Oppel visited with our Grade 5 and 6 students. It was an inspiring visit during which he talked about two of his exciting books: The Boundless and Silverwing. The Boundless mixes historical fiction with fantasy and adventure, along with realistic and memorable characters, which makes for an
Crawford Lake Hosts Our Gr.5’s
This week the Grade 5’s spent an amazing day outside at Crawford Lake. We learned all about the Iroquoian village that existed there over 600 years ago, and experienced the local First Nations history. We touched a grinding stone, played lacrosse, and even made fire using birch bark and dried milkweed. From listening to Turtle
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?
Used Uniforms for Sale
Mark your calendars on Tuesday May 17th and Wednesday May 18th, we will be holding our Used Uniform sale in the gym. This is a great opportunity to stock up on items for next year and to donate your gently used items that your children have outgrown. If you wish to donate any items to
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
