Assignment #7 - Snoop Dogg

Assignment #6 - MIMS

Assignment #5 - Ciara

Bus Stop

The bus stop in this picture is just outside the fence at Crescent. Stud3nts collect here to grab the bus to go to other activities, to their homes and to the shopping centre at York Mills and Bayview. Typically the students who take the bus are older and no longer expect a parent to pick them up at the end of the day. It is another way to chat with other students as you wait at the stop for your specific bus or even share a seat and chat as you ride to your destination. The only thing I dislike about the bus is when it is delayed and the sharp winter winds cut through you like a knife. It is then I wish I was back in the lower school waiting for my mom to pick me up in a warm car

Water Main

SCHOOLS OUT! This is a picture of a broken water main on Bayview Avenue in front of Crescent School, the Granite Club and the Bob Rumble Centre on November 13, 2007. School was shut down for the entire day because there wouldn’t be any running water in the school. This meant there would not be water for the toilets, hand washing and the drinking fountains. This problem allowed us to get out of school for the day, which extended are 5-day weekend into a 6-day weekend. However the city was right on the breakage and fixed it within 8 hours, which meant we had school on Wednesday. The problem of the aging water mains in and around the school has been a re-occurring problem. Regardless of this none of the students are complaining.

Robots

Crescent School is very competitive in the realm of robotics. We have had many winning robotic teams over the years and we continue to strive for excellence. We have even competed with teams in the United States. This club has grown significantly in popularity since it began. Both of these robots are hand built by students and faculty. Each robot is designed to complete a specific task such as picking up a ball and shooting it into a basketball net.

Robotics club is an opportunity for students who are interested in electronics and computer design to work as a team to build a robot and then to challenge their skills by competing with other schools. I enjoyed my experiences in the robotics club in middle school

Gingerbread and Plant Sale

Locker

Head Master

Mr. Roberts is the Head Master at Crescent School and he is regarded as a strong role model and leader for the student population. In this picture it is around 8am in the morning and he is greeting the students as they arrive at school. He does frequently and this is a good way for Mr. Roberts to stay in close touch with the students. His spirited “Good Morning” is also great way to start the day.

He ensures our school runs in an orderly fashion with a focus on a quality education with extra curricular activities including sports and the arts. He also organizes fundraisers and charities to donate to needy people or countries. He has a very responsible job and I think it is really great that finds time in his morning to meet the students as they arrive.

Creative Learning Centre (CCL)

The Centre for Creative Learning also known as the CCL is a recent addition to our school. This building is one of the focal points for students and teachers to gather at our school. It houses a theatre, a studio, and classrooms. We use this facility for multiple purposes, such as music and drama productions, classes, assemblies and meetings.
The theatre holds about 300 – 350 people at one time and is at easy access to all teachers and teachers. We are lucky to have the CCL because it has state of the art audio and visual technology.

Field House

The Field House, is a huge facility that holds 3 full size courts that can be converted into a playing area for tennis, badminton, volleyball, soccer, floor hockey, or basketball. These courts are enclosed by a track, and on one end there is change rooms and on the other there is a workout room. Our school is the first to have this state of the art complex. The space is used for many periods of gym and other activities that we host at the school. This space is also rented out for many recreational sport leagues and functions.

Coat and Boot Drive

The coat and boot drive is an annual Crescent community event. It is important that people who cannot afford to purchase warm clothing have the opportunity to receive a clothing donation from Crescent families. Each year there are thousand of hardship cases where people struggle to survive our winters. It is only one of many charitable events that we participate in during our school year. This banner reminds both parents and students that the drive is on and to go through your closets for jackets and boots that no longer fit.

House Flags

Simcoe House is the best! The purple flag is the symbol of the house that I belong to and the other houses are shown in the other colours. Simcoe is second on the flag pole because we have the second most house points. These points are obtained throughout the year when there are house competitions. When you join Crescent you are automatically assigned a house and you stay with your house through your entire stay at Crescent School.

Halloween

The Halloween party is an event thrown for the Lower School; were you get dressed in your Halloween costume and come to school, were there are multiple fun activities to participate in. It is usually in one of the gyms, with such things do as, bobbing for apples, haunted house, a raffle, etc.

It allows for the kids to interact with there friends, and be free and for the parents to get together and sit down and chat. It is an amazing function that has continued for many years.

Soccer

This picture is of Crescent School’s under 16 soccer team and their opponent, Ridley College. Crescent has many other teams such as squash, tennis, volleyball, badminton, basketball, hockey, and skiing. Our school competes in the CISAA and has had many winning teams. Many people come out to support these teams on both school days or on weekends. These are our “Crescent brothers” representing our school and installing a Crescent pride in our team successes. Not only do the players work hard but the coaches dedicate a great deal of time in practice and in games. Give a cheer to the Crescent teams!

Blazer

My Crescent School jacket has always been an indicator of my growth. I began Crescent in grade 3 and I have progressively gone from the small to the larger sizes in the Coyote green jacket. I admit my jacket is a little supersized right now and it will probably last me right through to grade 12! I will always recall trying to find my jacket when we had to wear it for the Holiday concert or for Prize Day. There was the odd time it landed in the lost and found along with many other student jackets.

Tie

Simcoe House is clearly the best of all Crecent School houses! The familiar green and purple tie with its permanent knot has been a fixture on my bedroom door handle for many school years. I am proud to say it has only been replaced once however, I did find it at the end of the school year at the bottom of my locker. I am now the owner of two Simcoe house ties. The tie identifies which house you belong to and this house division is just one more way to organize the Crescent students into smaller groups for team events.

Assignment #4 - Sabotage

1. This picture I have chosen is an example of indexical and iconic photographs. There is a deeper meaning, if you look at all the pictures. There is a representation of war in the picture, as you can see from the foreground and background pictures. The world trade centre was a target of terrorism, and the bombs from the Iraqi war, which are iconic pictures. Uncle Sam, in the bottom left corner is designed to look like Hitler and is an iconic picture. The American flag is an indexical picture, which means freedom and peace. The globe in the top corner is a indexical image, which is showing the 6 continents and the whole world united as one, no war or fighting.
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Assignment #3 - Line

I choose these series of pictures because I though I best represented line. The pictures of the windows gradually opening is from the perspective and saying “a window of opportunity”. There are two types of line in this photo, vertical and horizontal.

The vertical lines suggest feelings of loftiness and spirituality. The erect lines extend upwards beyond human reach, toward the sky.

The horizontal lines communicate a feeling of rest or repose. These lines are parallel to the earth and are at rest in relation to gravity.

Front Doors

This picture of the front door is the first impression of the school, after the front gates. It is warm; welcoming area were students and visitors can get into the school. It is the main entrance of the school, and when you enter here your brain starts to function and get ready for the day that awaits you.

Crescent Benches

These benches symbolize part of my daily routine at school. They represent a place for me to rest, to reflect on the school day, to contemplate the evening ahead, to meet my friends and to wait for my ride home.

The benches are often full of knapsacks and other students. Most of the time while I wait friends walk by and join me for a chat. Then it becomes a spot where we make plans for the weekend ahead or discuss our homework or assignments coming up. It has become an informal meeting place for the Crescent brothers. From time to time a teacher will walk by you and you then have a chance to exchange a few friendly words outside of the classroom. One thing about the benches there is always activity around them.

Assignment #2 - Matthew Bloom

Assignment #1 - Picture in a Picture

In this assignment, I had to follow many steps to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, an interesting program, were you can manipulate pictures, we were learning the basics of the software.

We had to take one picture that we thought was meaningful and symbolic to use in the procedure. I choose this picture because I thought it was very powerful, and that is why I put the boarder around the child who is holding a gun.

We changed the image in many ways; we added layers, boarders, color, and etc. to change the image into the final product.

Front Doors of Upper School

This is a picture of the Crescent School front doors. Apart from being the entrance and exit to Crescent School they perform a very important role. 


When you walk in the entrance you are opening the doors to a rich academic environment steeped in tradition. It is an atmosphere providing students with the opportunity to excel. Not only does the school have an expectation of your performance but more importantly you establish one for yourself. In fact, when you step into the school, you have just walked through the doors of knowledge where you open your mind to accept and to challenge your daily learning. At the end of the day when you walk out of the same Crescent doors you are stepping into the freedom of the outside world but you are now refreshed with the knowledge you have gained at school.

Crest and Motto

This picture is of the Crescent emblem, this is my schools, crest and moto. This represents a lot for me, because I go to Crescent School, and wear the patch on my blazer everyday.

I wear and represent our crest and motto with pride, and strive to be “Men of Character from Boys of Promise”, the mission of Crescent. This saying keeps me in line and adjusted to the proper manners and adequate used in everyday life.

This symbol has a deep meaning; it teaches me to learn the core values of Life and Crescent School, respect, responsibility, honesty and compassion. I will think and remember these four key words as I move on and endeavor in life.

There is also another meaning in this picture and it the Crescent motto, which is “Veritate Stamus Et Crescimus” this means in English, “In Truth We Stand And Grow”. This saying has a very deep meaning, and I think it portrays Crescent in a compelling way. This quote helps me learn and grow into a better person; then I am today.

This picture means a lot, you just have to think out of the box and find the deeper meaning.