Crestwood EDGE Students Host the First Annual Cavan Cup

On Wednesday, December 6th, Cavan Monaghan Community Centre was buzzing with excitement as students of the Crestwood EDGE program hosted the first annual Cavan Cup.  The name was not only a nod to the venue, but also recognizes that more than half of all Crestwood students are from Cavan Monaghan… Continue reading

Millbrook Grade 6 Students ask: Who is Jason Salo?

On November 8 and 9th, 2023, a veteran named Jason Salo visited Millbrook South Cavan School. He met with each grade over two days, allowing him to speak with smaller groups of students. He explained that while in the war he was a Counterintelligence Investigator and a CF Air Marshall…. Continue reading

School Board Examines Ways to Reduce Enrolment Pressure at Crestwood

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDS) is launching an accommodation review for several school catchment areas to address changing student enrolment. According to a board report issued this week, enrolment within the board has been growing by roughly 2% per year over the last five years; a trend… Continue reading

Dyslexia is a Gift, not a Disability

So says Ron Davis, Founder of the Davis Dyslexia Association International in his book called The Gift of Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a term associated with learning disabilities, and often causes difficulties in developing basic academic skills including reading, writing and math.  There is a perception that it is linked to… Continue reading

Get Involved in Your Local School

  Pictured is Millbrook/South Cavan (MSC) School Council President Ann-Marie-Kelleher at last week’s Open House.  At last count, the school body is now 580 students, so it’s no surprise that the school could use some volunteer support.  One way to get involved is through the School Council.  You don’t have… Continue reading

Meet New Millbrook South Cavan Principal Marc Riopel

Millbrook South Cavan Public School (MSCPS) will see a few changes next week when school starts. Marc Riopel has joined as Principal, taking the helm of a growing school that now has forty four staff supporting a school population of more than 500 students.  For the past seven years, Riopel… Continue reading

A Message from Millbrook South Cavan Public School

The Millbrook South Cavan (MSC) Fun Fair on May 5, 2023, was a tremendous success due to the overwhelming support from community sponsors, the MSC school council, Crestwood students, parent volunteers, staff, and administration. With over 800 people in attendance, the event would not have been possible without the many volunteers who invested their… Continue reading