This year’s swim season was by far the best Crestwood has had. The ladies are to be congratulated for a great season. In a remarkable swim this week, Caiti Skain won first place in the 100m freestyle event as well as second place in the 50m freestyle event, qualifying in both for the OFSAA championship.
Winter Sports Playoffs
The winter season is almost over but the competition is heating up with Crestwood sports. This weekend we have FOUR teams competing in semi-final games: Our U14 Boys Basketball team goes for gold vs. Sterling Hall, while our Junior Boys Basketball team plays at Lakefield College. On the other side of the court, our U14
U12 Hockey Advances to Final 8
The Crestwood School hockey team captured the eighth seed in the CISAA U12 hockey tournament after defeating Pickering College 5-4 in overtime yesterday afternoon. The game did not start well for Crestwood as Pickering jumped out to a 2-0 lead. It did not look like we would be able to get one by their goaltender
U14 Girls Go For CISSA Gold THIS SATURDAY @ Crestwood
Come out this Saturday, March 29th and cheer on your U14 Girls Volleyball team as they go for the CISSA division II Championship. Match play begins at 10 am sharp in the Crestwood Gym. Arrive early and wear your Crestwood colours to show your support! Go Ladies!
Crestwood Student to Play Lead in CCOC Production
Mara Bowman has been accepted as the lead character for the upcoming Canadian Children’s Opera Company’s production of East o’ the Sun and West o’ the Moon, a Norwegian folk tale. The play will run at the Harbourfront Centre from May 29-June 1, 2014. Crestwood is proud to have such a spirited and creative talent
Crestwood Student Justin Kim Elected to be Legislative Page
Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada to travel to Ottawa to work as Pages in the House of Commons. Pages have the opportunity to learn about the House of Commons while witnessing the legislative process first hand. Crestwood Student, Justin Kim has been chosen to be a Legislative
Getting schooled in Science
“Scientists in School” was awesome! We learned a lot about space, including making a comet out of dry ice. We poured the hot water into a bowl, mist would come out and then it would freeze up and create a comet’s surface. It was very cool. We then learned about the Canadarm. The Canadarm is
Read-a-thon Wraps Up
On Monday the entire Junior Division met in the Crestwood gymnasium for a 2 hour read-a-thon. The book selections included Out of My Mind, Batman Hush, Wonder, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Series of Unfortunate Events, and the list goes on and on. The two things evident on this day was the childrens’ love of literature
Gr.3 to MLAC
After braving the icy walk up to Glendon to meet our bus, the Grade 3’s had a fantastic trip to the Mississauga Living Arts Centre! We participated in a drama workshop with an instructor who was an actor herself. The kids warmed up their bodies, voices, and imaginations by moving as different plants and animals
Crestwood captures U12 Basketball Crown
On February 23rd, Crestwood’s U12 basketball team traveled to King City to compete in the final tournament of their season. The boys entered the playoffs as underdogs, but came out as champions defeating Crescent School in the tournament final. Throughout the tournament, the Crestwood boys put on a defensive clinic, playing fundamentally sound man-to-man defence
Former Olympian visits Crestwood
Crestwood welcomed Wendy Baker (mom of Mikayla and McKenzie in grade one) to the Atrium this morning. Wendy is a former Olympian and was a member of Team Canada’s field hockey team in the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, Korea. She came to school today to share some of her Olympic treasure with the
Sports News
The U12 Basketball Team’s season comes to an end on Saturday with the final tournament hosted by Country Day School. After a long season the bballers finished with a 3rd place ranking overall. Although they will be missing key players Jack Hendry and Cole Marotta coach Conn believes we have a strong chance to contend.
Artists of the Month
This month’s featured Artists of the Month includes the following grade 7 artists: Chloe Zuckerman Bailee Cohen Charlie Nogas Macaulay Harling The grades 7’s have been learning about the tormented, yet immensely creative life and art of Vincent Van Gogh. Using Van Gogh’s masterpiece “Starry Night” as inspiration, each student designed their own “Toronto Starry
Friday @ Kiwanis
What an outstanding day!!! I am beaming with pride! The adjudicator made sure to tell us that the kids were amazing! He was blown away and humbled by the performances of the Crestwood kids. Notable performances: Rachel Rovet placed 2nd with a mark of 86 – Silver – song was Somewhere Over The Rainbow Rachel
Sears Drama Festival
On Monday February 24th, Crestwood is once again participating in The Sears Drama Festival! This year we are presenting an orignal piece by our own grade 12 student Jake Pascoe entitled “My Rose”; a story about a young woman with Autism who is struggling to connect to the outside world while searching for her father.
Black History Month
On Tuesday, February 18th, Crestwood was proud to host Black History Month performances by local black musicians John T Davis, Shelley Hamilton and Shaun Boothe. Through a blend of live performance, historical narrative and interactive presentations, Crestwood students were enlightened as to the historic role of music in black communities in their quest for freedom
Grade 7 Niagara Trip
In May, our Grade Seven’s will be travelling to Niagara Falls for a trip that combines some great educational tours with some opportunities to unwind and have some fun and is an integral part of the Grade Seven program. All the necessary information and registration items can be found here. If you have any questions
Writing Workshops
The Crestwood English department will be hosting upcoming workshops to help students who are struggling with particular writing issues. While extra help is beneficial for assignment-specific questions, these sessions will help develop students’ overall writing ability and will prove to help enhance students’ writing across all subject areas. Students will be encouraged by their teachers
The Kidney Foundation Read-a-thon
Crestwood School’s Read-a-thon to raise money for The Kidney Foundation of Canada is into it’s second week. Our participant’s book spines are proudly displayed in the Jr. Hall and Atrium. Please hand in you book spine if you have not done so already. Be sure to do your reading this weekend! Be reminded that our
Kiwanis Arts Festival
On Wednesday at the Kiwanis Arts Festival many Crestwood students competed in the categories of Shakespeare, piano recital and speeches. Congratulations to all the Crestwood students that competed. Here are some notable results. U10 Shakespeare (solo): Congratulations go to 1st place: Molly Hektor U10 Shakespeare (pairs): congratulations go to 3rd place: Emma Feldberg & Kate
Parent’s Association News
Thank you bakers, makers and helpers for your delicious valentines themed goodies for the PA’s bake sale on Tuesday. It was another successful sale and thanks to students, teachers and parents buying up the goodies we were able to donate $403.15 to the LivWise fund. Well done Crestwood. Elizabeth Stewart
Olympics Edition of the Crestword
The Olympics have begun and the latest edition of the Crestword addresses some of the social and political implications of Olympics past and present. Contributions also include articles on Multicultural Day, the Grammys and yes – the latest trials and tribulations of Justin Beiber. Click here to read. Enjoy!
Generations: Music and Black History
The Crestwood Social Studies Department and YARRD are proud to present ‘Generations: Music and Black History’. The assembly will take place in the Learning Commons on Wednesday, February 19, periods 5-6, and will be attended by senior history and music students. Three local performers will be featured — all well known in the Toronto music scene.
Crestwood Science
Crestwood is proud to showcase its in-class interactive lessons. Mr. Rachlis and Ms. R.Lee’s grade 7 scientists have been designing and constructing their own Popsicle stick bridges. Students are now on their way to discovering which scientists have built the strongest bridge. A few grades up, Mr. Podlovics and Ms. R.Lee’s grade 10 scientists are
Royal Canadian Legion History Contest
Crestwood’s grade 9 and 10 Canadian History classes have received recognition from the Royal Canadian Legion for their contributions of poems, posters and power point presentations highlighting the heroic efforts of Canadian Veterans. First place winners included: Matt Yanovski, Siena di Cuia, Shawky Abdel Razzak Second place spots went to Amanda Lawee, Molly Wilder-Karabus, Matty McLachlan And third
Multicultural Day
Recently, students enrolled in Mr. Hawkins,’ Ms. Williams’ and Mr Scott’s Grade 9 Geography classes have been studying immigration and the impact it has had in the shaping of Canada’s modern identity. On Friday, February 7, students ended their study in style by hosting the school’s annual ‘Multicultural Day’ festivities. A tremendous selection of food
University of Toronto Model United Nations Assembly
Last week eight Crestwood Preparatory College students braved the cold weather and attended the University of Toronto Model United Nations Assembly. Representing Israel, Sweden, and Iran, and the slaves and ruling classes of ancient Rome, Crestwood students put their diplomatic skills on display, resolving crises and building consensus. The eight intrepid students were Cassie and
Follow the Yellow Brick Road!
We are on our way down the yellow brick road, and are now looking for help from parents and guardians with the technical components of our production. If you are interested in helping with costumes, make-up or set building/painting for this year’s production of “The Wizard of Oz,” please contact Ms. Bryant at nicole.bryant@crestwood.on.ca
Eco Update
December and January have been busy months for Crestwood’s Eco Team. Over the Holidays and into this Second Term at school, our Eco Team members have been busy collecting used holiday and greeting cards from family, friends and staff. Everyone pitched in, and in the end we collected over 400 cards! These cards will be recycled
Crestwood travels to KLQ Contest
On Monday, February 2, the Kids’ Lit Quiz teams competed against 18 other Toronto schools in a challenging and exciting children’s literature trivia contest. Our teams were very successful and all of their extra reading really paid off! Ms. Bafaro is very proud of each member and thoroughly enjoyed “coaching” you the past couple of
