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.
Working Toward Truth & Reconciliation At Crescent School
By Grade 12 student Cole Wiggan
This speech was shared by Cole Wiggan at Crescent's full-school assembly on January 15, 2019.
Almost 150 years ago, our Canadian government decided to take the “Indian out of the Indian” by forcing First Nations children to attend residential schools run by many different churches.
Three years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation act was published. It outlined all of the terrible things that had happened to the Indigenous boys and girls when they were children and teenagers. This act was the first step to allow the surviving First Nations peoples of residential schools to tell their stories. To help bring awareness of this history, 94 calls to action were created. These calls to action are designed to support the rest of Canada to “right the wrong” in our process of healing and reconciliation.
Two years ago, Crescent School began our own journey of Truth and Reconciliation. A group of Crescent students and teachers headed to the Superior North region, in Northern Ontario, to work with school children, Elders and indigenous education specialists to get a first-hand look at their situation. They also had the privilege to learn more about the Indigenous culture and way of life.
Last year, I was one of the boys who had the chance to go on this trip. I always recognized here at Crescent that we were very lucky to have so many options for outreach and service initiatives abroad, but was wary that we may not be paying enough attention to work that could be done here at home, with fellow Canadians. For me, this trip was two things:
The perfect opportunity to travel to a part of the country I wasn’t familiar with
To interact with First Nations children very much like myself, and share some with the same hobbies and pastimes.
I was immersed into their culture with open arms and learned a great deal about Canada’s heritage. A part of me also wanted to go because I acknowledged that the Christian church, both Catholic and Protestant, was active in oppressing the populations already present in America, most noticeably through residential schools. I felt, as someone who identifies as a Christian and also from British settlers on both my mom and father’s side, that it was my civic responsibility as a modern Canadian to recognize that I did not arrive in this position on peaceful terms. If students and adults alike today cannot accept our mistakes made in the past, we have no hope of progressing together into the future. Last year we were asked to consider, “How can I make my mark?” For me, this trip and the conversations leading up to today and tomorrow is a first step.
Next month, a new group of nine boys and three teachers is heading to Moose Factory/Moosonee located at the southern tip of the Hudson’s Bay. They will be guided by Cree Elders to continue our learning about First Nations cultures and the role the rest of Canada needs to play as our country moves forward together. They will also bring experiences back to Crescent School to continue to push this good work forward. From this service learning trip, we hope to continue to gain new perspectives of indigenous culture and continue to build our positive relationships.
Today, we are gathered today as one school community. We unite together as a school to move forward and respond to the calls of action.