Perth Children's House

Truth And Reconciliation Day/Orange Shirt Day
2025-09-30
Truth And Reconciliation Day/Orange Shirt Day
A Canadian day of memorial to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the Canadian residential school system.
Students will be discussing and participating in events (age appropriate) to build our awareness of these tragic events.

Elementary Orientation Night
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Elementary Orientation Night
Orientation Nights are mandatory events for parents to attend. Designed to introduce parents to the Montessori philosophy.These events provide an opportunity for parents to understand the Montessori approach to education, learn about the curriculum, and connect with teachers. A time to ask questions about your child’s day, build community and understand more about PCH.

Holiday
2025-10-13
School is closed

PD Day
2025-10-20
PD Day
Staff are onsite
School is closed

Elementary Halloween Party
2025-10-31
Elementary students are welcome to wear their costume to school. Students can also bring a healthy snack to share with friends.
(Restrictions No peanuts please)

Remembrance Day Cenotaph Visit
2025-11-11 10:30 - 11:30
Elementary Students and Casa Leaders attend the Remembrance Day service together at the Cenotaph at the Perth Memorial Hospital.
Details from teachers will follow

Once Upon A Christmas
2025-11-22
Our Elementary program partnered with the Perth BIA to offer fun Christmas and holiday festivities.
Elementary students will lead craft tables, host a carol sing along, and share their grace and courtesies with the greater community.
Come out to Code’s Mill to enjoy some hot chocolate, crafts, songs together and community fun.

Intention: Giving our elementary students an opportunity to learn to build community ties and give back to the Perth Community, building more developed and mature social skills outside of the classroom.

Class Photos/Picture Day
2025-11-24 08:00 - 11:00
Students have both individual and a group class photos taken.
Our photographer Bonnie Joyce will visit the classrooms sometime on the morning of November 24th.

Perth PCH Santa Claus Parade
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00
PCH is participating in the Perth Santa Claus Parade. If you are interested reach out to the Parent Engagement Committee to help out.

Elementary's Winter Solstice Celebration
2025-12-12 14:00 - 18:00
Join us at St. Paul’s United Church in Perth for our Winter Solstice Play.
25 Gore St W, Perth, ON K7H 2L9
Details will follow
Intention: Community Outreach, Staff and students hosting event for PCH families. Students to build performance skills, work collaboratively as a group, mastering a skill.

Elementary Festive Fun Week
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-19
A week of Festive activities and celebration.
Details from teachers to follow

Christmas Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-04
School is closed for the Christmas Break.

PCH Second Semester Begins
2026-01-05

Parent Teacher Interviews
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00
Parent Teacher Interviews
February 18th-20th, 2026

Wine & Cheese
2026-01-23 18:30 - 22:30
Come and enjoy an evening together of Wine & Cheese and conversation. Get to know other families, teachers and build community. This is always a fun event!!!

PD Day
2026-01-30
Staff are onsite.
Report Card Writing
School is closed

PCH AGM
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00
PCH Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Online event 7-8 p.m
All are required to attend.

Elementary Valentine Dance Party
2026-02-13 13:00 - 16:00
Elementary students enjoy a dance party in the afternoon and are welcome to exchange Valentines if interested. Students are welcome to share a snack with friends too.

Family Day Holiday
2026-02-16

Mid-Term Progress Reports Sent Home
2026-02-17

Chili Fest Fundraiser
2026-02-21 11:30 - 15:00
COME OUT AND JOIN US FOR SOME FUN!!!
Our 3rd annual Chili Fest contest. Parents compete to see who will be the Chili Champ.
Come out and enjoy some Chili.
Royal Canadian Legion 26 Beckwith St. Perth
$10 adults
$5 kids
Intention: Fundraiser for all PCH families to join, community building, fundraiser for PCH

March Break
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-20

Easter Holiday
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-06

Earth Day
2026-04-22
All PCH programs take part in helping out our community.

PD Day
2026-04-24
Staff are onsite
School is closed

Casa Leader Parents Observe at Elementary
2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:00
Casa Leader Parents, come join the elementary students for a morning observation of our Lower elementary classroom.
You will see first hand what your child will experience as a elementary student.

Elementary Mother's Day Tea
2026-05-09 08:00 - 13:00
Elementary students host a Mother’s Day Tea in collaboration with the Town of Perth and the Farmers market. Located at the Crystal Palace.

Elementary End Of Year Field Trip
2026-05-11
TBD

Civic Holiday
2026-05-18

Spring Fling
2026-05-23 17:30 - 23:30
PCH’S ANNUAL SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER
This is our big community fundraiser and a fun time too!
Tickets and details to come
