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.
One of my favourite classroom incentive systems is something I call Art Trivia (my students like to call it, “Are you smarter than Ms. K?”). It encourages the boys to participate orally and collaborate as a team while they test their art knowledge.
At the end of most classes following clean-up, the boys tuck in their stools and hop on to the desks in the studio. As a team (each table has an artist name as their team name), the boys are asked a number of questions that are based on art history facts they have learned, color theory concepts and facts about art history movements.
The boys must come up with the answers as team (everyone has to know the answer), once each member knows the answer the team races to put their hands up. Quietest teams are chosen and points are given out accordingly. Most times answers are shared orally, however, for longer answer question, the boys are asked to write our their response. Points can be given to all groups if all teams have worked hard together to come up with the answer.
All classes participate in this system, as we all have a fun time answering trivia like questions while sitting on desks. Teams within classes win based on which team has accumulated the most points per term. The class who accumulates the greatest number of points over all other classes wins as a whole class. Prizes awarded include cool art supplies and hockey, baseball and Pokeman trading cards.
Occasionally we even get faculty members involved. Ms. Whittaker, Mr. Bell and other teachers in the Lower School have all participated in this incentive system. It’s a light, fun way to engage, review and work as a team in the art studio.