Our Mission

Introduction

Crawford Adventist Academy (CAA) boasts a rich, long standing history dating back to the 1950’s when it was first established as Toronto Junior Academy. Created by the faithful members of the Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church as an elementary school (Grades 1-6) in 1953, it was expanded into a larger facility a year later, thanks, in part to the generous donation of philanthropist, Dr. Erwin Crawford.

Operated by the Toronto Adventist District School Board, the corporate body formed in 1978, Crawford remains “Committed to Excellence in Christian Education”.

As enrolment at Toronto Junior Academy (TJA) grew, the school was expanded to include Junior High School (Grades 7-8) and a High School Division in 1981. The new and improved school was renamed Crawford Adventist Academy in honour of Dr. Erwin Crawford.

With a 98% university acceptance rate, Crawford Adventist Academy (CAA) continues to produce exceptional graduates who go on to pursue post-secondary courses of study and become accomplished professionals.

Mission & Values

Our Mission is to build and operate Adventist schools that help students achieve their highest potential through the harmonious development of their physical, mental, spiritual and social faculties within a structured, disciplined, healthy and nurturing environment.

We Value:

- Each child and every family.

- Adventist values and philosophy of education.

- The partnership of the home, school, & church in the education process.

- Education that balances the physical, the mental, the spiritual, and the social faculties, diversity, equity, Innovation, accountability, and accessibility.

- A learning environment that is Christ-centered, structured, disciplined, healthy, and nurturing.

About TORONTO ADVENTIST DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Our Need

A 2007 study done by Kleinfeldt Consultants Ltd., noted that “the building is generally over-capacity in terms of storage space, class size and parking”.

Structural Problems

Supply & Return Air Ventilation system needs to be upgraded, plumbing system is aged, roof leaks constantly, heating system is deficient.

Our Goal

Our goal is to build a state of the art facility to service our students, faculty, parents and community: wheel-chair accessible,a state-of-the-art learning centre for learning-disabled children,larger gyms & classrooms,dedicated auditorium,multipurpose break-out rooms,onsite cafeteria,larger hallways, separation of Elementary/JH & HS,increased parking,eliminate deficiencies,increase enrolment.

The Impact

Creation of 200+ jobs in general construction and skilled trades such as plumbing,electrical,landscaping trades and building maintenance; additional positions for faculty/support staff, tech personnel and building maintenance.