It looks like it’s going to be another delicious week in the cafeteria!
Category: Crestwood News
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher interviews are just around the corner! The booking process is essential to ensure you are able to find a time that works for your schedule. The ability to book appointments will begin on January 19th at 9:00 am, and will remain open until January 26th at 3 pm. Below are instructions on how to book
Holocaust Education
This week Crestwood was visited by Hedy Bohm and Leonard Vis, who spoke to Ms. Young and Mrs. Winograd’s respective grade 8 classes about their experiences during the Holocaust. The grade 8 classes have been studying the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and discussing the social and
Spirit Week
The week of January 18th to 22nd will be Crestwood’s Spirit Week. This is a fun-filled week with lots of exciting school spirit activities. We will be having staff versus student games, assemblies, theme days, raffles, and fundraising efforts. Students will be permitted to wear “street clothes” all week providing they participate in the theme for the
Summer School
Crestwood Preparatory College is pleased to offer a number of Ontario high school credit courses conveniently located in Toronto. Courses are designed to provide students with an exceptional academic experience in the early summer. This schedule allows course completion by mid-July allowing students time during their summer months to work, attend camp, or vacation with
Roll Into Summer
Over the past three years we have held “Swing Into Summer”, a golf tournament and silent auction event. The event was a great success and raised over $75, 000 for the Crestwood Preparatory College Bursary & Scholarship Foundation. The event brought together current students, parents, friends, alumni and supporters of Crestwood in a day of fun.
Birthdays at Crestwood
Looking for a good way to make your son or daughter’s birthday special while they are at school? Well, Roary the Birthday Lion is your solution! For only $5.00, Roary will bring them a birthday card, a small treat, and lead the class in singing Happy
Cafeteria
Find out what tasty meals to expect next week!
Course Selection
Course Selection for the 2016-2017 school year will begin next week. Starting Monday January 11th, Ms. Hann will be visiting Grade 8 through 11 English classes to review diploma requirements and discuss the course selection process. This year, course registration will be done online through Career Cruising for all students in Grades 9-11. Completed registration forms
OUAC Application Deadline
Wednesday January 13th is the final day to apply to Ontario universities for September 2016 admission.
Course Drop Deadline
The last day to drop a course is Friday January 15th. Only Grade 12 students currently taking 7 or more classes and Grade 11 students taking 8 classes are eligible to drop a course. Please see Ms. Hann in the guidance office before Friday if you are considering dropping a course. Signed course drop sheets must be submitted
Hour of Code
This week was Computer Science Education Week! Crestwood students were challenged to participate in a number of coding activities done online through the hour of code website. This site has lots of different activities related to programming and is for students of all ages! Even though the week is over, the hour of code website has new coding activities going up year round. Happy coding!
U14 Volleyball
The U14 Girls Volleyball team had 3 games this week! On Monday, the girls traveled to Montcrest for their first game of the season. The first set started off with CPC in the lead with some ace serves from Kyra Grossman, Maddie Milberg, and Madison Horne. Unfortunately, Montcrest caught up at the end and took the
Senior Volleyball
This week the Senior Girls’ Volleyball team took on Trafalgar Castle. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts they weren’t able to overcome the strong offence that Trafalgar attacked them with, losing 25-21, 25-13, and 25-19. Highlights of the match included phenomenal serving by Marina Morris and Rachael Pape who had a handful of aces each, and
U14 Hockey
The U-14 Hockey Team travelled to Rinx early this week to face off against TFS. The Lions came out flying and never looked back. Alexa Gibson notched her first shut out of the season and Jacob Hanning, Jordan Seigel, Aidan Kay, James Gilday, Aaron Little and Cole Eichler all had multi-point games. Great play by all
U14 Basketball
The U14 Boys Basketball travelled to Montcrest this week. The Lions started off hot, outplaying the Mustangs. The first quarter ended 18 – 5. Montcrest made a few attempts to close the gap, but CPC continually shut them out. CPC’s defensive plays were outstanding, limiting the opponents to just 4 points in the 3rd quarter.
Junior Basketball
This week the Junior Boys Basketball team travelled to TMS for their first away game of the season. While the first quarter was a bit of a struggle, the team ultimately prevailed by a score of 52-33. Special shout outs to Emre Desiru and Erik Usher for scoring 13 and 8 points respectively. As well as
Curling
Crestwood’s beginner and novice curlers headed to Toronto Cricket Club for the CISAA’s annual funspiel. Two teams represented Crestwood in the 12 team field. Team Eisentraut, featuring Zach Halpern at lead, Amir Rafati at second, Aaron Greenspan at vice and Joseph Eisentraut at skip, played two nail biting games against Crescent and Montcrest. Team Siu,
Robotics
Last weekend the Crestwood Jr. Robotics team travelled to Mary Ward Catholic High School to compete against 12 other schools. After a morning of great practice rounds, completing numerous missions, and tallying some great points, the Lions went into the competition matches. Unfortunately, due to some unlucky runs Crestwood placed under the qualifying ranks for provincials
Debating Championships
This week, the top Grade 12 debaters competed in the Intragrade Debating Championships. In the final on Thursday, the team of Meghan Kates and Sabrina Wasserman defeated the team of Jarryd Firestone and Tristan Lim debating the resolution, “Be it resolved that political leaders should be penalized for not following through on their election promises.”
Treats and Games
With only two weeks left before the holiday break, what better way to come together and celebrate than with food, friends and family! On Wednesday, Bake Sale Coordinator Coco Ke hosted our December Bake Sale. It was a wonderful day! Students and parents baked delicious and creative treats. Snowmen were everywhere–on cookies, on cupcakes, and
Art and Music Night
What a successful evening last night! Many students throughout Grades 7-12 were able to showcase just how much they’ve been able to accomplish so far this year. Beautiful pieces of artwork and photography were on display, and the audience was able to hum along to the tunes each band played. From the Grade 7s “Up
Crestwood Gives
It’s been heart-warming to see so many donations coming in for Crestwood Gives. This year we are partnering with both Veahavta and the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation to reach even more families. Pick up for all items will be next week on Friday, December 11th, so please ensure to have all donations in by then.
Crestwood Production: Bugsy Malone
Crestwood has begun production on yet another school-wide play, and this year we’re taking it to the streets of 1920’s gangland New York. Follow the life of gangster Bugsy Malone as he rises to the notoriety of Al Capone and Bugs Moran. We’re calling all students to audition for this production. No experience is necessary! The play
PA
The winter break is just around the corner, but we still have a few PA activities before the well deserved break. Wednesday December 9th: PA Holiday Bake Sale. Please contact Coco at kycoco@yahoo.com, if you would like to bake or sell. Friday December 11th: Pizza Lunch. Please contact June Ong at davensiu@hotmail.com, if you are available
Sports Update
What a week the Lions had! Whether that was at the pool, on the court, or at the rink, our CPC athletes had great success. Our U14 and varsity swimmers competed on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. Our Lions were smashing their own records, with many athletes achieving personal best times. All of our swimmers deserve
Debating Championships
This week, the top Grade 12 debaters competed in the Intragrade Debating Championships. In the final on Thursday, the team of Meghan Kates and Sabrina Wasserman defeated the team of Jarryd Firestone and Tristan Lim debating the resolution, “Be it resolved that political leaders should be penalized for not following through on their election promises.”
Crestwood Gives
Get ready to open your hearts this winter season, as Crestwood prepares once again for its annual holiday toy and clothing drive: Crestwood Gives. This year we are partnering with both Veahavta and the Kawartha Haliburton Children’s Foundation to reach even more families than we ever have before. Family profiles have been given to your
Art and Music Show
Next week is Crestwood’s Art and Music Night! The students have been working hard since September, and are excited to show off their new music skills and artistic creations. You can see the Grade 8s busily working away, preparing for next week!
Playdium: Grade 7 and 8
On Tuesday, December 15th, members of Crestwood’s staff and Student Government will be taking attending Grade 7 and 8 students to Playdium, an indoor entertainment complex featuring high-tech attractions, rides and simulators. The students will depart from Crestwood Preparatory College at approximately 3:30 p.m., and will be travelling by bus to the event. At Playdium, the Grade 7