Brooke Valley School

Starting the year with hope in our hearts. Never have we been more grateful for the privilege to send our children to this sweet little school.

RIP to Sir Ken Robinson, an eloquent and indefatigable defender of the role of the arts and creativity in education. His TED talks made him world-famoushis pre...sentation called "Do schools kill creativity?" remains the most popular TED talk of all timeand he wrote widely, including major books on creativity in 2001 and 2015. Robinson was knighted in 2003 for his distinguished career in service to the arts. He was a staunch critic of standardized tests and compliance-based classrooms, and an unapologetic champion of every kind of creative endeavorfrom theater, to music, film, painting, dance, and everything in between. He died yesterday after a brief battle with cancer. His voice will be greatly missed.

An interesting take on self-regulation.... Self-regulation for parents! We know how difficult it can be these days to regulate your emotions. Here are some tips.

Empty Bowls are now at Riverguild Fine Crafts in Perth! As always, your donation supports local food security programs. Thank you for your continuing support! Be safe. Enjoy your summer.

We will greatly miss serving the delicious lunch and treats as part of Art in the Garden. It's always such a lovely start to the summer and wonderful opportunity to see so many friendly faces. Next year, friends

Our first virtual class! So wonderful to see all these faces we miss so much

Hey artists! Apply to be a guest on our beautiful Perth Autumn Studio Tour - Thanksgiving weekend. The show will go on (at least we hope it will)!! Deadline Tuesday midnight. https://www.perthstudiotour.com/howtoapply

Well, what a strange world we find ourselves in at this moment in time. The parents and teachers of BVS were grateful for the timing of March Break which allowed us a contemplation period on whether or not we would close in the coming weeks due to Covid-19. Today, the Ontario Government gave the directive to close all private schools thus, effectively immediately, Brooke Valley School will be closed until at least March 31st. We hope everyone stays healthy. Please reach out if you need help. This is when we see the real magic of community, even at a distance.

A huge thank you to the amazing crew @ Https://www.lazerelectrical.com They heard our school needed a new piano and donated this incredible electric piano! At brooke valley, we are very fortunate to have local legend Jack Hurd, directing annual musicals, featuring his live piano originals. He will be able to rock out properly on this weighted key beauty. Thank you Damon, for your generous offer and extremely speedy delivery. The offer was made and the piano was delivered within a weeks time. We are all feeling quite blessed at the school!

Way to go Perth Children's House!!!

Singingwith Coral

Are you coming for lunch this weekend? With our famous chilies (both meat and vegetarian), hearty soups and jaw-dropping treats, we promise to impress!! Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm... Pumpkins for sale too!! RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/914922885550416/

Check out one of our much missed former BVS parents for their Studio Tour debut!!

Every year at Thanksgiving, Brooke Valley becomes even a bit more magical as the artists open their studios to share their talent and we open the doors of our little school to serve a most delicious lunch!! Please join us this weekend. Chilies, soups, salads, cakes and more! Pumpkins for sale by the kids and a lovely place to stretch your legs. Can't wait to see you! https://www.facebook.com/events/914922885550416/?event_time_id=914922892217082

It's that time of year again... when the leaves change colour, the air gets cool and the local studios open their doors. There's really no better weekend in the valley than Studio Tour weekend!! And as always, we will be opening our doors too for the Harvest Lunch. Come by Saturday, Sunday or Monday of the Thanksgiving weekend between 10 and 4 for lunch - chilies, soups, salads, treats and more. https://www.facebook.com/events/914922885550416/?event_time_id=914922892217082