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.
“Life is messy and full of the unexpected. Peace is often elusive.” I was reminded of these truths recently – it was exactly what I needed to reset my headspace on the importance of the holiday season.
Despite being one of the shortest months in our school calendar, December is certainly one of the busiest. Between report cards, arts performances, college applications, service experiences, robotics tournaments, business team meetings and athletic competitions, our boys are quite busy. So too are our teachers who lead these activities with such dedication, as well as parents who support them with regular attendance, participation, and drop-off and pick-up. Compounding the demands are many additional commitments outside of school that ramp up for everyone at this time of year. Add in the surge of road work and heavy traffic, and we are all left desiring some respite from the messiness of school life.
The trap of the holiday season is that it can distract us from what is most important: what we cherish, who we love, and where we find peace. For me, these things are not found in a shopping mall, Cyber Monday sale or online store. Yet, despite my best effort, I am sometimes drawn into making the holidays about the perfect gift or the best deal, only to discover I have missed something along the way. I often find myself speeding up at this time of year rather than slowing down; tuning into the experiences that promise satisfaction and happiness rather than the practices that bring me calm and focus. Whether that is racing to complete the next errand, accepting the next social invitation, or replying quickly to the next email request, at times I find peace harder to locate in the flurry of the December days.
However, our traditions and holiday practices with family and friends call us into a different way of life over the next two weeks. Whether we will gather in a place of worship, in a loved one’s home, or even in a quiet nook, I believe that we are invited over this next fortnight to a deeper reality of awareness, rest and gratitude, a time away to reimagine how we can be at peace. We might begin with simply asking, “Am I at peace?” “What brings me hope and joy in the unexpected?” “What source do I draw on for living a peaceful life?” In quieting our daily practice and living an unhurried life, we can contemplate what gives us true contentment and nourishes our wellbeing.
And so, as we retreat from school, let us do so knowing that we deserve time to be still; to live a little less messily with those we love, without the things that make peace elusive, and with the world we are called to serve.