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.
New Circles Community Services is a not-for-profit agency that provides basic necessities for people living in poverty. Every November and December, New Circles has an anonymous gift-giving program called the Holiday Angel program. This year, the Grade 8s decided to get involved in the program. We were given a wish list of much-needed items to fill for a family over the holidays.
I wanted to take part in the Holiday Angel program because it was a way for me to be able to help. I don’t have much of my own money to donate, so I thought that I could donate my time. I was excited and eager to help any family, but when I read about what this family had gone through, it made me want to help even more. The family of six are refugees from Syria. The father was put in prison and tortured for fighting for human rights for people in his home country. Reading about what this family had gone through really bothered me and made me emotional. It made me realize how grateful I am for the life that I have.
The program started out just for our class (8M). After it was all set up, I thought that it wouldn’t be that much extra work to include the other three Grade 8 classes. Mme Moore helped me through the entire process and Ms. Murray and Ms. Hancock answered a lot of my questions. We created a subcommittee that was very helpful.
The Grade 8s all helped to wrap the gifts, which was a lot of fun. We loaded the truck and drove to New Circles to deliver the items. I really saw then how generous everyone was. There was an endless stack of boxes at the New Circles warehouse. Some examples of items that were donated were strollers, winter coats, boots, hats, clothing and bedding as well as a lot of items for the expected baby.
I learned that there are a lot more steps than I thought to make something happen. I really liked checking my email every day to see all of the donations. The best part was realizing how generous people are. It was great that so many Grade 8s were involved as it was student-run. It was fun for me because I felt like I was running a business and it was challenging. I would love to be involved in something like this again.