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.
If you knew your friend was struggling, would you know how to help?
To help students understand how to recognize and respond to mental health challenges, Charlotte Johnston of Jack.org was the guest speaker at Crescent’s Upper School assembly on January 31, 2019.
Jack.org is a Canadian charity that trains and empowers young people to understand how to take care of their mental health and to look out for each other.
Johnston told the students that each year, one in five Canadians struggles with their mental health, and described how she fell into this category when she was a student. She explained that from a young age she often felt anxious and worried about things that didn’t seem to bother other people. She didn’t have the vocabulary to articulate what was wrong, and her mental state began to limit her ability to do the things she loved. In university, she was finally able to talk to a counsellor about her struggle and get the help she needed to improve her mental health.
Mental health exists on a spectrum, ranging from healthy to stress to struggle to crisis, explained Johnston. It’s important to recognize and get help when someone is struggling – when their mental distress is intense, long-lasting and has a big impact on their life. If a struggle becomes a crisis, there is a risk that the person will harm themselves.
Johnston suggested ways that students can help someone who is struggling:
Say what you see – address how the person is behaving, rather than what you think they are feeling
Show you care
Hear them out – ask questions and listen
Check yourself – don’t judge
Connect them to help
Students don’t need to help someone struggling with mental health on their own. Johnston suggested some places where students could get help: