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.
Helping Victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
by Grade 12 student Nicholas Robinson
On September 15, my Dad and I returned from our week-long trip to New Providence Island in the Bahamas to help with hurricane relief efforts. This was a life-changing and very powerful personal experience for me. With the incredible generosity of so many friends, family and even strangers, we collectively raised over $51,000 to assist the victims of Hurricane Dorian.
During our time there, Dad and I volunteered at the airport, helping evacuees register and hopefully reunite with people who were meeting them. Sadly, this was not always the case, as sometimes the family member or friend they were expecting didn’t get off the plane. In other cases, people were transported to hotels or shelters if they had no place to stay. We also spent time in a commercial kitchen preparing thousands of meals that were being shipped to victims and volunteers on all affected islands in the Bahamas. We worked with a children’s home and community centres, where we sorted and prepared supplies for distribution to those most in need. We also purchased and delivered hundreds of items that were required for immediate aid to help victims get back on their feet. We spent our last day there working with the local Rotary club, clearing debris from the grounds so volunteers could set up dozens of tents for people who had no place else to go.
Throughout our mission, we met so many people who shared their stories with us. Some stories were very sad as we learned about the loss of lives and homes and the reality of how grave the situation really is with so many victims still unaccounted for. We spoke to the military and first responders who had been there immediately after the hurricane and listened to them describe the devastation and despair they had seen first-hand. At the same time, we also witnessed hope and human compassion at its greatest as we worked alongside thousands of local volunteers and people from all over the world who had gathered in a time of crisis to try to make a difference. Although the world can be scary, it is also full of people with kind hearts. It was so inspiring to see what people are capable of when they all come together for a good cause.
All the proceeds from our fundraising will go to three local organizations that we worked with while we were there: New Providence Community Church (local church and community centre that has partnered with multiple local organizations to deliver emergency supplies and food to crisis areas, evacuations), Ranfurly Homes for Children (overrun with the number of displaced children and is enrolling them in school), and Rotary International Bahamian Club (providing immediate relief aid to hurricane victims and resettlement of people).
I learned three main things on our journey. Number one is that it's all about teamwork. While I may have been the person in all of the photos, there was actually an entire team helping me out. This includes my dad, mom and aunt. With the help of all four of us, we were able to do wonderful things, but only because we worked as a team.
The second thing I learned was that people are inherently good. The reason why I believe this is that people from all over the world had flown down to help with hurricane relief. Locals and internationals all got together to help with the catastrophic disaster which was Hurricane Dorian, and showed me that people care.
Finally, one of the most important things I learned was that money is critical, but boots on the ground, and volunteers helping physically, is the most important thing anyone can do in a disaster such as this.