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.
Every September, I am re-energized with the same sense of excitement and anticipation I felt as a student returning to school after summer break. September represents a clean slate and an opportunity to start fresh.
That being said, I also try to extend summer beyond August. The weekend after Labour Day, my son and I continued a tradition of venturing out on a canoe trip in Massasauga Provincial Park. The water was still warm enough to swim in but there weren’t any bugs to disturb our evenings around the campfire. And you can be sure I will be riding the trails in the Don Valley with at least one other Crescent Dad for many weeks to come.
In the spirit of starting fresh, we welcomed six new members to our 18-person Board of Governors earlier this month. All of them were already serving the Crescent Community in some way. Please join me in welcoming Janet Bannister, Rita Caporiccio (Chair, The Crescent School Foundation), Andrea DelZotto (Facilities Committee), Rodney Hill (Finance Committee), Matilda Sos Mavroudis (President, Crescent Parents Association) and Tim Watson ‘01 (Chair, Crescent Alumni Executive).
Among many areas of focus for the Board, two of our key priorities this year involve finalizing the Master Campus Plan and updating Crescent’s Strategic Plan, which enters its fifth and final year in 2020.
Lastly, please join me in thanking Barry Gordon ’87, P’21 for his Board leadership over the past three years. He and I worked closely for many months to ensure a smooth transition of the Chair role and I am confident we achieved that goal.