About

Founded in 1913, Crescent School offers rich and diverse experiences and opportunities for boys in Grades 3-12 to learn, grow and thrive. 
About

Meet our Headmaster

    • Headmaster Fellin with Grade 12 students
Now in our second century, Crescent School remains a leader in boys’ education. Few schools can boast the strength of community, sense of purpose and clarity of mission that are present here.
Crescent’s mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise, recognizes the potential in every student and acknowledges their unique abilities. At Crescent School, we embrace a rigorous learning environment driven by a relevant curriculum of study and fostered through relationships with the very best teachers and mentors. We are fundamentally committed to providing care, empowerment, clear boundaries and high expectations, and effective ways for boys to use their time well. In addition, we seek to develop boys’ commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies and personal identity. Our boys thrive because they are known and understood.

Our teachers and staff are part of a long and rich tradition in which energy, enthusiasm and engagement complement the challenges and complexities of boys’ growth and development. They are deeply committed to modelling Crescent’s core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Compassion through every interaction. As learners, they strive for mastery in their craft and consistently hone their approaches that shape, guide and support boys’ development.

Our expertise in boys’ education is supported by world-class facilities and expressed through a robust academic and co-curricular program, including the arts, athletics, business, outreach and robotics. As well, our broader community of alumni and parents takes great pride in Crescent School and is committed to its continual progress.

At Crescent School, we know that relationships are the keystone of learning – everything we do assures our boys they are valued and valuable.

Mike Fellin's Signature 

Michael Fellin P’24
Headmaster

Meet Mike

Michael Fellin became Crescent School’s 10th Headmaster in 2014. He previously served as Crescent School’s Assistant Head of Upper School since 2011.

Mr. Fellin began teaching at Neil McNeil High School in 2000, where for over 10 years he served as a teacher, chaplain, department head, and vice-principal. In 2009, Mr. Fellin was awarded a Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence by the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Education.

Mr. Fellin has been a member of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) since 2007, joined the IBSC Board of Trustees from 2015-2021, and currently serves on the Program Committee. The IBSC is a not-for-profit organization made up of member schools dedicated to enhancing the education, well-being, and development of boys worldwide. He also serves on the Board of the School Participatory Action Research Collaborative (SPARC), a research consortium among faculty and students at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and school leaders, faculty, and students at a cohort of leading independent schools. Other past Board positions include Northmount School in Toronto and with the Catholic Teachers’ Guild.

Mr. Fellin is a graduate of St. Michael’s College School in Toronto. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in English and Education from Glendon College at York University, a Master’s degree in Divinity from Regis College at the University of Toronto, and is completing a Ph.D. in Theology and Education, also from Regis College.

Mr. Fellin and his wife Heather have three children: Fionn (Class of '24), Cara, and Ava.