One of the top independent schools for boys in Canada, Crescent School spans 37 acres in midtown Toronto. Now in our second century, we provide rich and diverse experiences and opportunities for boys in Grades 3–12 to learn, grow and thrive. Character has always been at the centre of a Crescent education supporting our mission, Men of Character from Boys of Promise.
Since 1913, Crescent School’s focus has been on character development. It is part of our DNA and involves a deep, uncompromising commitment to three essential areas we believe bring out the best in boys: relational learning, mentoring and character-in-action. A school that truly understands what makes boys tick, Crescent is here to meet your son’s development needs every step of the way.
Finding the right school for your son is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Thank you for considering Crescent School. We invite you to apply through our online application form. Learn more about us by attending an Open House or taking a virtual tour. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus.
A Crescent education is exciting, fulfilling and broad. Our curriculum is taught by highly motivated, supportive teachers who understand that establishing a relationship with your son unlocks the door to learning and engages him in his character development. Your son will be celebrated for both his work and his work ethic as we guide him academically and emotionally on his journey to becoming a Man of Character.
Character-in-Action programs are Crescent's co-curricular activities that provide boys with ample opportunities to develop character outside the classroom. Through clubs and teams in the arts, business, robotics and athletics, your son will discover new interests and build his leadership skills. And our outreach programs will allow him to gain compassion for others both in our community and abroad.
The generosity of our Crescent community provides vital support for our campus development, signature academic and co-curricular programs, and Student Financial Assistance. Contributions, no matter what their size, allow us to deliver the best possible education for our boys and help ensure that we continue to fulfill our mission: Men of Character from Boys of Promise.
Crescent School doesn’t slow down when regular classes are out. We offer a Summer Academic Program available to all high school students, as well as summer camps for children 4 to 13 years old. Our Successful Start program is a special academic prep program exclusively available to Crescent students.
Employment at Crescent School is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and belong to a dynamic community where all are respected for their contributions. Our employees share a commitment to excellence that has made us one of the top schools for boys in the world. An equal-opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and believe strongly in workplace accessibility.
By Shai Kohen, Lower School and Middle School Social Worker
As a social worker at Crescent School, I often hear from boys who are experiencing anxiety. Here’s a story from my own life that I share with them, about how taking time to stop can be a step toward a greater sense of calm and confidence.
The stop sign has played a major role in my life since I was teenager. No, I didn’t get a ticket or think of stop signs as suggestions more than commands for driving safely. They literally became the physical manifestation of telling myself to stop or pause.
When I was young, I was a worrier. I worried about my friends liking me, I worried about my parents finding out I was so stressed out, and I worried about meeting a partner I could be with for the rest of my life (or so my teenage self believed). I really struggled with allowing myself the space to just be a teenager and to learn from the trials and tribulations that came with growing up.
At the end of my street, there was a stop sign. One morning, as I drove to school, I stopped and stared at the sign for a couple of minutes. I realized that the first step on my journey into mental wellbeing needed to start with me stopping. I needed to stop worrying about friends. I needed to stop worrying about school. I needed to stop worrying about making mistakes. I just needed to STOP.
Since that moment at the end of my street, I started visualizing that stop sign every time I felt overwhelmed by life. There is great strength in pausing and taking a deep breath – whether we pause during an exam to calm our nerves, or take a moment during a hectic day to pause, take a sip of water and then continue on. That act of pausing allows me to reset and reframe my mind, even if just for a moment.
As I tell the boys, we each must remember that our mental health starts and ends with us. When we begin to feel overwhelmed, it’s imperative that we stop and take a deep breath. It may not provide us with all the answers and it’s not the long-term solution to our concerns, but that momentary pause can be the start of some comfort in an otherwise stressful day.