Perth Children's House

Casa 2nd/3rd Year Family Orientation Night
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Casa 2nd/3rd Year Family 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

Thanksgiving
2025-10-13
PCH is closed

Elementary Cross Country Pumpkin Run
2025-10-16
Grades 3 and Up will be attending the Cross Country Pumpkin Run.
A friendly race which doesn’t focus on winning but participation.
Last year there were 1,100 participants.
Where: Westley Clover Park, Ottawa.
Times are TBD.

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

Casa Halloween Party
2025-10-31
Casa students are welcome to wear their costume to school and enjoy a fun day of spooky events.
Any outside foods brought into Casa must be nut free.

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.

PD Day
2025-11-28
School is closed.

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.

Casa'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

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.

Casa Festive Fun Week
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-19
A week of festive events. Each day will offer something magical.
Details to follow from Teachers

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

Casa Weekly Skate
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:30
Casa students build skating skills each week starting in February.
Day of the week TBD, typically the skate is on Wednesdays.
Students require a proper fitted helmet with a full visor or shield.
Parent participation is required for this event in order to tie skates and support students on the ice.
Teachers will reach out for volunteers
Cost/skate : TBD
Grandparents are welcome too!!!

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.

Casa Valentines Day party
2026-02-13 08:30 - 16:00
Casa students will participate in a Valentine exchange.
Students are welcome to bring unlabeled valentines for their friends.

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

Parent Teacher Interviews
2026-02-18 17:00 - 2026-02-20 20:00
Parent Teacher Interviews
February 18th-20th
