1885 Sherbrooke St. W.
Peterborough, Ontario.
K9J 6X4

School Phone: 742-9221           School Fax: 740-1957

Principal: James Rielly -  e-mail: James Rielly This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vice Principal: Mark Astrom - e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 Mission Statement:

• To provide a fair, supportive and stimulating learning environment in which all are encouraged to succeed.
• All at Crestwood will have an opportunity to:
• develop the skills and learning strategies needed to meet the challenges of an ever changing world
• reach their full potential in their chosen academic, technological, artistic and athletic activities
• enhance their sense of responsibility to others, the community and the environment
• improve their self-confidence, self-discipline, moral awareness and social skills
• contribute actively to the spirit of the school.

All About Us

Crestwood, named by its first principal, Warren W. Watt, opened in 1963 with extensions and the addition of our Learning Information Centre following within a few years. Crestwood sits on 22 acres of open land with a backdrop of dense woods of spruce and pine that are characteristic of the Kawartha district.

Our teachers are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young people. They make very personal connections with their students and support them in their roles of teacher, workplace monitor, counsellor, research assistant, activity advisor, coach, music and drama director.

Crestwood?s strong academic tradition is complemented by a vibrant arts program, a wide diversity of courses offered by both the Business studies and Technical Studies Departments and an extensive extra-curricular athletic program. We offer a number of innovative multi-credit programs - Personal Leadership Development, Children's Literature Co-op Program and Media Co-op (produces cable network show). Special student learning needs are met by our peer tutoring program and individualized teacher support in the Personal Learning Centre.

The Mustangs, the name our sports teams proudly bear, have been winners since the beginning. We have placed consistently in COSSA and OFSSA finals where our irrepressible skill and enthusiasm have made our teams well respected throughout southern Ontario. Mustangs have always been true to the "Strive for Excellence" motto and, more often than not they have achieved it.

The community surrounding Crestwood is evenly split between rural and urban with approximately 61% of students travelling by bus to Crestwood.

Students that attend Crestwood reside in the west end of Peterborough as well as Cavan, Millbrook, North and South Monaghan Townships, Mount Pleasant, Bailieboro and Fraserville.

School Staff

Teachers: 59

Educational Assistants: 2 in regular classrooms, 6 in LLS program

Support Staff: 13

How would you rank your overall educational experience at Crestwood? Excellent 92%
Does Crestwood provide a comfortable, positive and stimulating learning environment? Yes 89%
Do you feel safe at school? Yes 95%
How would you rate the teachers/support staff at Crestwood? Highly competent and dedicated 90%
Do you feel Crestwood has quality extra curricular programs? Yes 75%
Do you feel confident in the literacy skills you developed at Crestwood? Yes 78%
Has Crestwood prepared you well for the future? (Next educational step or work) Yes 88%

90% said they felt well prepared. 89% said they were enjoying university/college/work.

38% of our OAC graduates were recognized as Ontario Scholars.

School Demographics - Total Enrolment September 2001 - 1075

By Program Regular - 87.3% Special Education 12.7%