updated April 2 2005

Brooke Valley School has been a reflection of the shared values held by a community of parents, children and teachers. Parents chose to send their children to Brooke Valley out of concern for the quality of education and the quality of school life. Self- reliance, self- respect, shared responsibility and co-operation are some of the values incorporated in the learning environment of Brooke Valley School.

In 1975, parents in the community of Brooke Valley started a co-operative school making use of their varied skills. Those same concerns are still with parents today, a trend toward home schooling in the community has allowed the school to adapt to meet the needs of those families.

Brooke Valley School has always been non- profit privately funded charity and relies on participants fees and donations. 

We are thrilled to inform you that Brooke Valley School will be running a full time program for the 2004/2005 year. Teachers Coral Nault and Stephen McRae will be teaching 18 students from the greater Brooke area. The kids are ranging in age from 6 - 13 and all grades but one will be represented. 

The school is run by a volunteer board of administration. This is  an efficient way of running the school and we think is in the best interest of the kids, teacher and parents.

Of course we are always fundraising. We try to keep the tuition fees low but give a descent salary to our teacher. 

Concerts

Jazz Diva Kelly Lee Evans will preform for the first time in Perth at the Studio Theatre. Runner up in the recent Theloneous Monk Contest she is a remarkable performer. Don't miss this fantastic show May 27 2005, tickets will be available at Riverguild Perth after April 7 2005. 613-267-5237 for more details.

More concerts for the fall to be announced stay tuned you won't want to miss your chance to see these phenomenal performances

PERTH AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR LUNCH ~ this is our first and largest fundraising event on Thanksgiving weekend. Help on the weekend or prior to, with baking and cooking is always appreciated. Contact Laurie Murray if you can volunteer your time. theroundhouse1@hotmail.com

CUPS FOR KIDS~ 5 local potters are making cups for us to sell. From $10.00-$16.00 get your order in early we have limited numbers from each potter. Available at the start of the school year until we run out. Jackie Seaton, Rita Redner, Glenn Gangnier and Suzie Osler. Contact Bridget O’Flaherty to place your orders. boflaherty@yahoo.com

Quilt Raffle~  A double bed quilt will be raffled tickets available soon.

 

TAX RECEIPTS FOR DONATIONS~ All donations are appreciated. Any over $50.00 will receive a charitable tax receipt.

BURSARY FUND ~Thanks to donations we have been able to set up a bursary fund for low income families. You can direct your donation here if you wish.

~Thanks for your contributions in the past and future of Brooke Valley School~

Cheques can be made out to Brooke Valley School-

 191 Seaborn lane RR#4 Perth On, K7H 3C6

Brooke Valley School is located on 191 Seaborn Lane in Brooke Valley near Perth Ontario