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.
Accompanied by singing, drumbeats and smudging shared by special guests from the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT), Crescent School unveiled its land acknowledgment statement at a full-school assembly on January 15, 2019.
“Today we are honouring the nations who have held a connection to this land since the time of creation,” said Headmaster Michael Fellin at the assembly.
Land acknowledgments are statements that recognize the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples. Crescent School’s campus is located on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Petun, the Haudenosaunee, the Mississauga of the New Credit First Nation, one of the peoples of the Anishinaabeg Confederacy and the Metis Nation, and is still home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island.
Crescent’s land acknowledgment was developed in consultation with the NCCT. At the January 15 assembly, three NCCT representatives – Christarr Waabska Ajijaak Smillie, Kayla Sutherland and Nathan Roy – spoke about important elements of Indigenous culture. Sweetgrass, tobacco, cedar and sage were placed on a medicine wheel on the floor of the gym, and some of the sage was burned in a smudging ceremony to symbolically purify the space. Kayla Sutherland and Nathan Roy sang and drummed, and Christarr Waabska Ajijaak Smillie told the creation story of her Anishinabe culture.
The land acknowledgment is just one step in Crescent’s work to build relationships and understanding with Indigenous peoples. Last year, Crescent students travelled to Ontario’s Superior North region to experience a week in the life of First Nations young people there. A similar trip will take place in February 2019 to Moose Factory, Ontario to learn about the heritage and traditions of Cree First Nations. Closer to home, activities such as classroom art projects and local Outreach activities are also underway.