Crescent School Welcomes You

This online resource provides the information your family needs to prepare for Crescent School this September.

Welcome Families with New Boys

Dear Crescent Family,

I am delighted that you have chosen Crescent School for your son’s education.

Your son is joining a Crescent brotherhood that will have an enduring and positive influence on his life. He will gain relevant, future-ready knowledge essential for an unknown and constantly evolving future. We prioritize character development in all our curricular and co-curricular programs because we know how desperately the world needs good men. 

The development of Men of Character from Boys of Promise happens best when fostered by a supportive relationship between school and family. Our partnership is key to your son’s success, and we aim to make Crescent a rewarding experience for your entire family. 

Let me assure you that everyone here—faculty and staff, students, families and alumni—will do everything possible to make you and your son feel at home in the Crescent community.

A family’s nervous excitement is understandable when starting a new school, and knowing what to anticipate is a good antidote. Many of your immediate questions should be answered below. We will update the content periodically and let you know each time we do so. My colleagues and I are always happy to discuss any additional questions you may have.

We can’t wait to welcome your son to Crescent School.

 
Sincerely,
Michael Fellin P’24
Headmaster

Don't miss an important message from the Crescent Parent Association (CPA) at the bottom of this webpage.
*Updated*: May 20, 2026

Important Fall Dates

Tuesday, September 8: Orientation for all Students who are NEW to Crescent

Wednesday, September 9: First Day of Classes (All Students)

Friday, October 9 through Monday, October 12: Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 13 through Monday, November 16: Fall Mid-Term Break

Friday, December 18 through Friday, January 1: Winter Holidays
Monday, January 4: PD Day; no classes

Click here for a full list of 2026–2027 Statutory and School Holidays


 

Essential Contact Information

School Reception:
(416) 449-2556

Enrolment Team:
enrol@crescentschool.org
(416) 449-2556 ext. 292
 
Coyote’s Den (school store):
Crescent Wellness Centre:
nurse@crescentschool.org
(416) 449-2556 ext. 252

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

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  • *UPDATED* FAMILY BBQ FOR BOYS NEW TO CRESCENT, MAY 25

    All new boys and their families are invited to a welcome BBQ on Monday, May 25, from 4:30–6 p.m. This is a rain-or-shine event. We hope to see you there! Here is the invitation that was sent on April 24.

    If you missed the registration deadline but would like to attend, please contact Mr. Richard Vissers at rvisssers@crescentschool.org.

GET READY FOR SEPTEMBER

There are some things you can start doing right away to get ready for the new school year.

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  • VISIT THE GREEN ROOM

    The Green Room is Crescent’s intranet site for parents, students, and faculty, and your source for all matters relating to Crescent. It contains school information, including school events, resources, the faculty directory, and the School calendar. It is also where you will access your son’s course list, class schedule, report cards, permission forms, and more.

    You already used the Green Room during the enrolment process. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the information in the Resources tab or the featured content in the News tab. Please use the same email address and password you used during enrolment.

    Parents may log into the Green Room using this URL: crescentschool.myschoolapp.com

    You will need to be logged in to the Green Room to access many of the links on this webpage. If you have forgotten your password, click on “Forgot login or First time logging in?”

    Note: New students will receive their Green Room login username and password when school starts.


  • CONFIRM YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

    While you’re in the Green Room, please take a moment to check your contact information and privacy settings. Please note that each parent must sign into the Green Room separately to update their own contact information. Please ensure that all contact information details are entered.

  • ENSURE YOUR SON'S IMMUNIZATION STATUS IS UP TO DATE

    Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires parents of children attending elementary and secondary school to provide their local health unit with proof of their child’s immunization against the following designated diseases: measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, meningococcal, whooping cough (pertussis), and chickenpox (only applies to children born on or after 2010). 

    Please report all of your child's previous immunizations to Toronto Public Health through ICON (Immunization Connect Ontario), a secure online system for submitting student immunization information to Toronto Public Health. Students who do not have up-to-date mandatory vaccinations risk school suspension imposed by Toronto Public Health.

  • PURCHASE YOUR SON'S UNIFORM

    All of your son’s uniform needs can be met at Coyote’s Den, Crescent’s on-campus store. Private fitting appointments are available now through Friday, June 5. To ensure that your son has all of his uniform items for the fall, all fittings/purchases must be completed by June 5. 

    Please see the “Coyote’s Den” section below for uniform requirements and purchase information.


  • *UPDATED* AFTER-SCHOOL SUPERVISION FOR LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS

    CoyoteCare provides supervision for Lower School families needing childcare beyond regular school hours. Held in the Margaret Donnelly Lower School library and led by a qualified instructor, the program includes snacks, homework time, well-being activities, and outdoor play when possible.

    The program runs Monday through Friday from 3:00–6:00 p.m., and on Late Start Wednesdays from 7:30–8:55 a.m. 

    Crescent has a limited number of prepaid annual subscriptions for CoyoteCare at $3,300 (approximately $400/month), covering daily after-school care, Late Start mornings, and early dismissal days, such as for parent-teacher interviews. The expense qualifies for the federal Child Care Tax Credit. Families requiring after-hours supervision three or more times per week will see significant savings compared to the drop-in pricing option.

    A limited number of drop-in students is permitted. Drop-in students must register in advance and receive a confirmation email indicating whether there is space available for the chosen date and time. Advance registration is required to ensure our staffing resources can accommodate demand.

    The prepaid subscription program is now full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact Ms. Patricia Alviano (palviano@crescentschool.org) or Ms. Amy Joliat (ajoliat@crescentschool.org).

  • *UPDATED* SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9

    All secondary school students in Ontario must complete 40 hours of community service to receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The Crescent School Diploma requires Grade 9 students to earn all 40 community service hours in their Grade 9 year. Students can begin earning community service hours as soon as they graduate from Grade 8.

    Crescent uses the x2VOL program to help students track their community service hours. New Upper School students will be trained on this program during their September 8 orientation. It is important that students keep a record of the community service hours earned over the summer and the contact information for their community service supervisor, who will need to verify their hours once they are signed up on the platform.

    More information about 40-in-9, as well as the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, can be found in the May 19 letter from Justin Chau, Crescent’s Director of Outreach.

  • MEDICAL FORMS

    Medical forms will be issued in August via the Green Room.

COYOTE'S DEN

Coyote’s Den is Crescent’s one-stop shop on campus. It carries all Crescent uniform items, sports equipment, school supplies, spirit wear, and other Crescent-branded items. 

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  • UNIFORM FITTINGS

    To ensure that your son has all the required uniform items for his first day of school, we offer private fitting appointments. The appointments are available now through June 5. 
     
    Early-bird incentive: Complete your son's uniform fitting by May 22 and receive a complimentary pair of Crescent mittens, a keychain, or a journal. 
     
    Please click here to book an appointment.
     
    All fittings/purchases must be completed by June 5.


  • PAYMENT, RETURNS, AND EXCHANGES

    Payments can be made by Visa, Mastercard, and debit card. Purchases under $100 can also be charged to a Student Billing Account beginning in September 2026.  

    If your son grows over the summer, unworn, still-tagged merchandise can be exchanged or returned at Coyote’s Den from August 31 to September 25.

  • UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

    Students are expected to come to school dressed in uniform. The school has different uniform requirements:

    Click here to download the Crescent School Uniform Flyer.
    Click here to download a uniform shopping list.

    Number One Dress 
    • This is the formal uniform to be worn at assemblies (every Thursday) and at all official school functions, e.g. special programs, guest speakers, Remembrance Day, Winter Celebration, Closing Ceremonies, and other designated occasions. 
    • Number One Dress features the Crescent blazer, grey flannel pants, white Oxford dress shirt, House tie or another official School tie, dress socks (any style or colour), black leather belt, and black leather, polishable shoes.
    • New boys receive their House tie on the first day of school.
    Number Two Dress
    • Number Two Dress is less formal, with a ¼ zip in place of the blazer, while retaining the Oxford dress shirt, tie, grey flannel pants, etc.
    Warm Weather Dress
    • During warmer months, students may wear Crescent-branded polo golf shirts and lighter-weight pants on Number Two Dress days.
    • Generally speaking, warm weather dress ends on the Tuesday following the November Break and resumes on the Monday after March Break. These dates may be altered based on weather patterns and are designated by the Deputy Head of School.
    Athletic Uniform
    • Clothing for gym and athletic teams must be purchased through the Den.

  • ONLINE STORE

    The Coyote’s Den online store can be accessed here.
     
    For your convenience, you can also purchase the Crescent uniform online. The uniform sizing chart can assist you with your purchases.
     
    When you create an online account with the Coyote’s Den online store, please include your email address. Alerts and notifications about your order are sent by email only.  Please add your son’s name and grade in the shipping field.
     
    When your order is ready, you will receive an email with collection options. 
     
    The Coyote’s Den does not offer shipping.
     
    Online orders for September 2026 must be placed by June 4.

PERSONAL COMPUTING DEVICES

Make sure your son has the right technology to set him up for success.

All Crescent Students should be familiar with and must comply with the School’s policies relating to Cell Phones & Other Personal Electronic Devices, as well as our Laptop Use and Acceptable Computer Use policies.

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  • LOWER SCHOOL

    Personal computing devices from home are not required in the Lower School.

    Students in Grades 1 and 2 will access classroom technology as required; devices are not issued for everyday use.

    Students in Grades 3–6 are issued Chromebooks for use at school.

  • *UPDATED* MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Students are required to bring their own computing devices to class. They may use the device of their choice—Mac, PC, Chromebook, tablet—for taking notes, working on projects with classmates, completing assignments, and doing homework. Any device with wireless capacity will work on Crescent’s system. We recommend a minimum of 8 GB of RAM and at least a 256 GB hard drive.

    Students must bring their devices to school every day fully charged and ready for use throughout the school year. 

    Boys must have laptop bags to transport their devices between classes. They do not have to be Crescent-branded; however, Crescent laptop bags are available for purchase in the Den while supplies last.

    The School provides limited technical support for student-owned devices, such as assistance with connecting to the school network and basic troubleshooting. Families are responsible for the maintenance and repair of personal devices, including any hardware-related issues.

  • UPPER SCHOOL

    Students are required to bring their own computing devices to class. They may use the device of their choice—Mac, PC, Chromebook, tablet—for taking notes, working on projects with classmates, completing assignments, and doing homework. Any device with wireless capacity will work on Crescent’s system. We recommend a minimum of 8 GB of RAM and at least a 256 GB hard drive.

    Students must bring their devices to school every day fully charged and ready for use throughout the school year.
     
    The School provides limited technical support for student-owned devices, such as assistance with connecting to the school network and basic troubleshooting. Families are responsible for the maintenance and repair of personal devices, including any hardware-related issues.

TEXTBOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MUSIC INSTRUMENTS, AND OTHER

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  • LOWER SCHOOL

    Textbooks and Supplies
    Notebooks, classroom resources, and an agenda will be provided by the school in September and charged to the Student Billing Account.

    A list of school supplies will be issued to parents this summer. These items will need to be purchased in advance of the first day of school.

  • *UPDATED* MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Textbooks and Supplies
    Middle School students will receive a lock, Duotang folders, and standard supplies for each class. These items and a student agenda will be charged to their Student Billing Account. Students entering Crescent in Grade 8 will receive a calculator and pencil case. A list of additional supplies will be issued to parents this summer. These items must be purchased before the first day of school. 

    Middle School students must supply their own textbooks. A list of textbooks will be provided this summer. These can be purchased online through The Batner Bookstore or from other sources if you wish.

    *UPDATED* Musical Instruments
    All Middle School students take Instrumental Music as part of the curriculum. The music program at Crescent centres on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

    Students must select their first- and second-choice instruments and indicate whether they need to rent the instrument from the School. In this instrument tutorial video, Middle School music teacher Mr. Vince Volpe demonstrates the different instruments Crescent students can select as they enter the Grade 7 music program. 

    The Instrumental Music form is now available and can be accessed from the yellow form notification banner that appears when parents log into the Green Room. Please return the form by May 25.

    If you have questions about instrument selection or rental requirements, please contact Mr. Vince Volpe, vvolpe@crescentschool.org.

  • *UPDATED* UPPER SCHOOL

    *UPDATED* Textbooks
    You will receive an email in June with the textbooks your son needs for each of his courses. You can buy textbooks online through The Batner Bookstore or from other sources if you wish.

    *UPDATED* Musical Instruments
    The music program at Crescent centres on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.

    Students enrolled in instrumental music classes must supply their own instruments. If a student does not own the instrument, he may rent the instrument through Crescent School. More information about instrument rentals will be announced in June once fall course schedules have been confirmed.

     


CRESCENT SUMMER PROGRAMS

Crescent doesn’t slow down when the school year ends—our campus bustles with activity all year long. See if one of these programs is right for your family.

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  • CRESCENT CAMPS

    Crescent Camps are open to boys and girls ages 4–13. Beginning June 22 through August 21, we offer engaging programs that reflect Crescent School’s excellence in technology, business, athletics, leadership, and the arts. 

    Attending Crescent Camps is one way to help new students become familiar with the school. Many of the programs are led by Crescent faculty and are attended by other Crescent students. Students enrolled in the on-campus programs can experience the school in a fun and relaxed setting to ease first-day-of-school jitters.
     
    Click here to learn more about Crescent Camps.

  • SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR GRADES 9–12

    Crescent’s Summer Academic Program reflects our high academic standards and engaging content delivered by outstanding teachers. We offer a range of courses in Grades 9–12. The program takes place on campus from June 23 through July 24, 2026, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Crescent’s summer program is co-ed and open to all independent or public schools students.

    Click here to learn more about Summer Academics at Crescent School.

  • *UPDATED* SUCCESSFUL START PROGRAMS: AUGUST 24–28

    For boys entering Grades 3–9, we offer an optional one-week, half-day (8:30 a.m. to 12 noon) program to help new students transition smoothly into the school. Taught by Crescent teachers, it’s a great way for boys new to Crescent to make friends, familiarize themselves with the campus, and refresh their literacy and math skills—all in a welcoming, supportive environment.

    Click here to learn more about our Successful Start program and to register.

    For boys entering Grades 1 & 2, optional campus tours will be offered during the week of Successful Start to help our youngest boys become familiar with our campus. Please email Mr. Richard Vissers if you would like to attend at rvissers@crescentschool.org.

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN SEPTEMBER

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  • HOUSE SYSTEM AND HOUSE TIES

    Every Crescent student is a member of one of six Houses: Cartier, Hudson, Wolfe, Mackenzie, Massey and Simcoe. Your son will be assigned to his House and receive his House tie on the first day of school. 

    We try to assign boys to the same House as their other family members who currently attend, or previously attended, Crescent.

  • *UPDATED* ATHLETICS

    Fall athletic tryouts generally take place during the first week of school. Please refer to this webpage to see which athletic teams and intramurals are offered during each term. 

    A reminder to aspiring U13 Soccer and Basketball team athletes – Each year, our U13 D1 soccer and basketball teams participate in the CAIS national tournaments. These are great opportunities for the boys to compete with schools from across Canada and, when the tournament is in another city, travel as a team. Next year, the U13 soccer team will be playing in Vancouver from October 13 to October 16, with travel home by October 16 or 17. The U13 basketball team will be playing in Vancouver from January 28 to 31, with travel home by February 1. All members of the U13 D1 soccer and basketball teams must attend the CAIS tournament. Players who do not wish to attend the tournament may play on one of our other soccer or basketball teams.

  • OTHER TEAMS & CLUBS

    Crescent has a robust selection of co-curricular activities to satisfy a wide variety of interests. Our Character-in-Action programs provide our students with authentic opportunities to develop character outside of the classroom. We have signature programs in athletics, arts, business, outreach and robotics, and many more. You can learn more about Crescent's Character-in-Action Programs on our website. 

    Most teams and clubs will post sign-up information in September. 

  • *UPDATED* LOCKERS

    Students in Grades 1–3 have cubby spaces in their home form classroom.

    Beginning in Grade 4, each student is assigned a locker. Students in Grades 4–6 don’t use locks. 

    Students in Grades 7–12 must have a lock on their lockers and are expected to use the lock at all times. Locks must be purchased in the Coyote’s Den. Locks purchased outside the school are not permitted. 

    Middle School students must store their backpacks in their lockers during the day and use a laptop bag when transporting their computers from class to class. Upper School students may carry their backpacks to class.

  • *UPDATED* MENTOR PROGRAM

    In Lower and Middle Schools, the Form Teachers serve as the boys’ Mentors. In Upper School, each student is assigned a faculty member as their Mentor, and the student retains that Mentor for all his Upper School years. New students will meet their Mentors on Orientation Day (Tuesday, September 8).

    Middle and Upper School students meet regularly in Mentor Groups to discuss school events and commemorations, world issues, and a myriad of other topics. Your son’s Mentor will be your family’s primary contact with Crescent School for most non-academic matters.

FOOD SERVICES

Lunch is provided for all Crescent students and is included in tuition. Each day, there is a selection of hot entrees with sides and vegetables, soup, salad and sandwich bars, dessert and fresh fruit. All meals and snacks provided by Crescent are peanut- and nut-free. Crescent food services are provided by SAGE Dining.

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  • DAILY LUNCH MENU

    The daily lunch menu can be accessed from the SAGE website and from the What’s For Lunch resource tile in the Green Room. The menu is also available on the Touch of SAGE app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Use the postal code M2L 1A2 (with space) in the location field to search for Crescent School. This video provides instructions for using the Touch of SAGE app.

  • MANAGING ALLERGIES

    SAGE follows a comprehensive allergen management program that covers everything from purchasing and deliveries to food preparation and service to ensure community members with food allergies feel safe and included. The daily menu can be filtered for 12 priority allergens (wheat, gluten, eggs, fish, milk, sesame, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, mustard, and sulphites) and two eating patterns (vegetarian and vegan) to assist people with dietary restrictions.

    Please email sage@crescentschool.org if you have questions about your son's special dietary needs for religious, health or lifestyle reasons. The team at SAGE will be happy to give you a tour of the kitchen, show you ingredients, and discuss any concerns about their food allergy protocols. Please be sure to include information about your son’s food allergies or special dietary needs on his medical form which will be sent to you this summer.
DON'T MISS THE MESSAGE BELOW FROM THE CPA
 
 



A Warm Welcome from the Crescent Parent Association

 
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Welcome to Crescent School!

On behalf of the Crescent Parent Association (CPA), we are delighted to welcome you to Crescent School. The CPA is a parent volunteer organization dedicated to bringing families together within our vibrant community. Our mission is to work in partnership with the School, coordinating many activities throughout the year to build Crescent’s unique sense of community. We achieve this through social, fundraising and outreach initiatives.

One of the best ways to meet other families and get to know your son’s new school is by volunteering for the CPA in whatever capacity you are able; there are many opportunities to get involved. Visit the CPA Resource tile in the Green Room and click on the “Volunteer Signup for Incoming Parents” link to learn more. 

The CPA is here to assist you in whatever way we can. We look forward to meeting you.
 
Rachel MacMillan P’24, ’25, ’28
CPA President 2025/2026
   Daphne Myler P’32
Incoming CPA President 2026/2027
 

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  • *UPDATED* YOUR FAMILY AMBASSADOR IS HERE TO HELP

    Starting at a new school often comes with many questions, and we hope your New Family Ambassador can help make your family’s transition to Crescent as smooth as possible. Your Ambassador is a current Crescent parent with a child in your son’s division who can offer insight and answer questions about school life, routines, and the Crescent community. We encourage you to reach out to your Family Ambassador at any time with questions, big or small, as you prepare for September.

  • GET INVOLVED

    All parents of Crescent School are members of the CPA and new participants are warmly welcomed. There are many ways to get involved and a range of time commitments. Volunteering is a great way for new parents to get to know other families. 

    If you are interested in learning more, please check the CPA resource post in the Green Room or email incoming CPA President Daphne Myler at daphnemyler@hotmail.com.

  • *NEW* BE A CPA GRADE PARENT NEXT YEAR!

    Looking for a way to get involved and volunteer within your son’s grade?  The CPA is looking for 2026–2027 Grade Parents for Grades 2, 3, and 7. Keep your fellow parents connected to Crescent School and CPA events! Please click here to sign up today.

  • *UPDATED* GARAGE SALE, MAY 30

    The Garage Sale is an annual Crescent Parent Association initiative staffed by more than 200 volunteers and attended by more than 1,000 bargain hunters from across the GTA. On the morning of Saturday, May 30, the Field House will be transformed into a well-organized flea market open to the public. 

    There are many ways new parents can get involved.

    Volunteer: Click here to sign up. Shifts are available on May 30 and the week leading up to the event. Please indicate that you are an incoming parent in the comment section when signing up.

    Donate: Donation drop-off begins on Sunday, May 24, at 11 a.m. Click here for details, including instructions on items that can/cannot be donated.

    Shop: There are great deals for bargain hunters and treasure seekers. Plan to arrive early; line-ups start by 7 am.

    Spread the Word: All are welcome! Please let your friends and neighbours know about the event, which is free to attend and open to the public.
 



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