The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy
September 18, 2018
Unwinding Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope). We miss them all day long,
Unwinding Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope). We miss them all day long,
by Shelley Heaphy We all have fears. Fears can be very small and very large. I have a fear of fire. I worry about fires
Every time I see a child scratch their head, even just once, you can be sure they are getting checked. I hate lice. Any parent
By Gillian MacDougall Whether or not you live on a farm, when Labour Day weekend rolls around the Shawville Fair takes over the area. It
It’s already that time of year, the time where we say goodbye to summer holidays and welcome a new school year. This year marks the
Back to school. That’s right, I said it, back to school is almost upon us. Now don’t fret, we do still have a few weeks
As a child, my family camped all summer long, and I remember loving it so very much. I have so many fond memories of swimming,
The first few months of your baby’s life fly by, most often in a haze of sleep deprivation, learning curves and adventure. It’s actually crazy
I don’t know if it’s summer vacation or the heat, but I’m in serious need of some help with keeping calm and being patient with
Biking can be an inexpensive, fun, physical activity that can provide hours of summer fun for us and our children. It’s exciting to bike new
Unwinding Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope). We miss them all day long, we think about the fun they’re having, the nervousness they’re experiencing, the learning going on
by Shelley Heaphy We all have fears. Fears can be very small and very large. I have a fear of fire. I worry about fires around us, I worry about a fire in my home and I worry about forest
Every time I see a child scratch their head, even just once, you can be sure they are getting checked. I hate lice. Any parent who’s had to deal with lice will concur that they too, hate lice. These tiny
By Gillian MacDougall Whether or not you live on a farm, when Labour Day weekend rolls around the Shawville Fair takes over the area. It is the weekend that our little town becomes so busy that there’s traffic in the
It’s already that time of year, the time where we say goodbye to summer holidays and welcome a new school year. This year marks the year two of my kids will be going to school full-time, which means I’ll be
Back to school. That’s right, I said it, back to school is almost upon us. Now don’t fret, we do still have a few weeks left of beautiful summer holidays, however the start of school is creeping up on us
As a child, my family camped all summer long, and I remember loving it so very much. I have so many fond memories of swimming, meeting new friends, running through trails, investigating new campgrounds and roasting marshmallows. I was the
The first few months of your baby’s life fly by, most often in a haze of sleep deprivation, learning curves and adventure. It’s actually crazy when you get to the food stage, because suddenly your little one is on their
I don’t know if it’s summer vacation or the heat, but I’m in serious need of some help with keeping calm and being patient with my kids. I absolutely love almost every moment of spending summer with the kiddos this
Biking can be an inexpensive, fun, physical activity that can provide hours of summer fun for us and our children. It’s exciting to bike new trails, roads and go on adventures. This year marked an exciting milestone in our house;
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish. A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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